Lauren Graham Possibly to Star in NBC's 'Parenthood'

EW.com is indicating that former Broadway babe Lauren Graham may be replacing Maura Tierny on the NBC series, Parenthood.  

Supposedly, Helen Hunt was slated for the part of single mom Sarah. According to EW.com, Graham recently met with Parenthood boss Jason Katims to discuss the role.

Graham is best known for her starring role as Lorelai Gilmore on the WB Network dramedy series Gilmore Girls. Graham made her Broadway debut as Miss Adelaide in the revival of Guys and Dolls, which began preview performances at the Nederlander Theatre on February 5, 2009 and opened on March 1, 2009.

The production closed June 14, playing 113 shows and 28 previews. 

It was announced in January 2009 that Graham will star in the comedy television series, The Bridget Show (previously Let It Go) for ABC playing a talk show host and self-help guru who fails to follow her own advice during a breakup.