If you aren’t watching Showtime, you should be. No other cable network has a portfolio of TV series that DEMAND priority when recording conflicts break out on your DVR. From its veteran comedy Weeds to its latest offering The Borgias, Showtime delivers every time. Not even my beloved USA or one-time favorite FX (The amazing Justified is the only show on FX that keeps me coming back) comes close. The quantity of Showtime's quality original programming makes it worth every penny you pay for it each month.

Now, there is another reason to tune in. Showtime is officially the new home of former Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell. According to Deadline, Showtime has picked up the comedy House of Lies, starring Bell and Don Cheadle, for twelve episodes.

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On a recent episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, we asked Veronica Mars alum-turned-The Young and the Restless breakout Michael Muhney if he thought a movie version of the cult mystery serial would ever happen. Never fear, Sheriff Lamb, because Veronica herself is on the case! Kristen Bell recently talked to The Hollywood Reporter  at the premiere of You Again revealing she is willing to pony up her own loot to finance a big screen adaptation of the cult hit.

The actress told The Hollywood Reporter at Wednesday's "You Again" premiere that she "absolutely would" finance a "Veronica Mars" film herself -- if the studio would release the property.

"It's a business and the sad truth is that ... they're not going to relinquish the rights to something and let us do it," Bell told THR. "We really have to do it with them because they own it."

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Fasten your seat belts Daytime Confidential listeners. You're about to download one of our wildest podcasts ever! The Young and Restless game changer, Michael Muhney drops by to chat will Luke, Jamey and Jillian about what it was like to take over one of the most controversial and complex roles in recent daytime history, VIctor Adam Newman, Jr.

The veteran of primetime's cult hit Veronica Mars reveals what made him go out for a part on a soap in the first place, when so many actors see daytime as a "stepping stone". Muhney shares how any initial reservations were quickly snuffed out after a few days of working with such enormous talents as Eric Braeden, Eileen Davidson, Peter Bergman and others.

He also spills the tea about what he believes makes Adam tick, citing Shakespearean themes and psychological underpinnings that has the DC crew wishing Muhney were not only starring in a soap, but helping to write his storyline!

Muhney also gets real about the contract issues that almost led to his saying goodbye to Y&R and Adam for good. What led him to stick with the role? You'll have to tune in to hear him tell it in his own words, that is when he isn't matching the gang snark for snark and Jamey, impersonation for impersonation.

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For those of you that aren't familiar with The Young and the Restless newbie Michael Muhney's (Adam 2.0) work on the now defunct Veronica Mars, here's a little clip of the actor on CSI: Miami.

Veronica Mars alum Michael Muhney—shown above reading a script from The Young and the Restless— seems stoked about taking on the role of Victor Newman Jr. aka Adam Wilson, according to the actor's official website.

My first day on the set was crazy and fun and quite a wild ride. I had to hit the ground running at full speed. I think I need a new pair of shoes, but in these economic times I'll just have my shoes resoled ;-) I'm honored to be a part of such an iconic piece of work and I can't wait to sink my teeth into this thing."

How awesome is it that an actor from a cult hit primetime series is actually happy to be hard at work on daytime's number one soap opera?

For those The Young and the Restless fans not familiar with Michael Muhney's role on the cult favorite Veronica Mars check out the clip above. I was a big fan of Veronica Mars so I always enjoy it when one of the show's actors get a new project. I can't wait to see his take on Adam Newman. After the jump you'll find a fan video for his Veronica Mars character Sheriff Lamb.

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