Sad day for Happy Endings fans and a great day for New Girl fans. E! News is reporting that Damon Wayans Jr. will be returning to the FOX sitcom for the third season.
If you remember, Wayans was originally in the pilot episode of New Girl as the character Coach, but left the show when Happy Endings was picked up. Wayans was replaced by actor Lamorne Morris who was brought in as Winston in episode 2. Nothing has been confirmed, but E! News is reporting their sources are saying the Wayans is set to appear in 6 episodes with an option for more.
How will the character Coach will be brought back into the New Girl universe will be an interesting and something fans will be looking forward to.
New Girl returns for its third season on Tuesday, Sept. 17 on Fox
This news was first reported by TVLine.