“How I Met Your Father” To Feature Diverse Cast

Actress Hilary Duff will star in a “How I Met Your Mother” spinoff – “How I Met Your Father.”

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“Sex and the City” actress Kim Cattrall is slated to play the older version of Duff’s character Sophie.

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It isn’t confirmed whether Cattrall will be performing in a voice-only role, or get screen time.

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Cattrall just wrapped production on a film with Robert DeNiro – “About My Father.”

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The actress also recently appeared in the TV show “Filthy Rich.”

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“How I Met Your Father” will be mirroring its predecessor’s structure – this show will also feature a group of friends.

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This time, the show’s producers will be bringing in a diverse friend group.

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The actors confirmed for the show are Chris Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, and Suraj Sharma.

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It has been teased that the show will include dating via apps extensively – among other topics that will bring a modern spin to the original.

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