John de Lancie Cast as Elder on The Secret Circle
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The Secret Circle has beamed up an important new guest star.
Show sources tell TV Guide that John de Lancie - best known for playing Q in the Star Trek movies - will appear on multiple episodes of The CW drama as Royce Armstrong, Jake's powerful grandfather. Look for this character to emerge with information about the infamous pier fire 16 years ago.
He'll debut on episode 19.
The Secret Circle returns with a new installment on March 15, as previewed above.
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