Justin Long Will Star With Anna Faris In CBS' New Comedy 'Mom'

CBS' comedy Mom has added Justin Long to its cast. Chuck Lorre made the announcement at a promotional event for the series. He told the gathered press Octavia Spencer would also be making a guest appearance in an early episode.

Chuck Lorre, the executive producer and creator of the comedy, announced Long would be involved in the project. He will star opposite Anna Faris and act as her love interest. Faris, playing Christy, is the 'Mom' in question. She is a recovering alcoholic who decides to relocate with her children to the Napa Valley, California.

Owing to Christy's substance abuse problem Long's character isn't in for an easy ride. When the announcement was made, at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, Lorre promised they would not be shying away from Christy's drinking, saying: "that's going to come up in the first few episodes". He went on to say Long's character "doesn't know what he's in for, but he's going to be her first shot for a meaningful relationship".