Singer Katharine McPhee's not only got a new look these days, going from brunette to blonde, she's also got a new job as a guest star on NBC's comedy "Community".
"People were like, is she an actor?" recalled series star Joel McHale.
"Turns out she is. And was, even before she was a singer."
Tonight McPhee's back to her acting roots.
"Huge 'Community' fan," the former American Idol runner-up explained. "Huge Joel McHale fan."
She plays one of the 32 step-children for Chevy Chase's character, Pierce.
"I come off as a sweet, innocent stepchild who wants to get to know Pierce," said McPhee, "You find out later, I'm after a little bit more than that."
Which means she's got eyes for Joel's character.
"Of course, I had to have many on screen kisses," McPhee explained.
Missing out on those lip locks left one cast members jealous.
"Have I gone to the network and complained? Yeah," actor Ken Jeong, "Have I written letters? Yes! Have my fans complained? Yes. Both of them."
Acting could be a big part of McPhee's future.
"She is amazing," said McHale. "I'm not joking!"
And she may get her chance.
Producers have cast McPhee in a comedy pilot that NBC is considering for its fall lineup.
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