Hart of Dixie Exclusive: Rachel Bilson Gets a New Ally, to Replace Nancy Travis

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Megan Masters

The CW’s upcoming fall charmer, Hart of Dixie, has found a new confidante for Rachel Bilson’s Dr. Zoe Hart.

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TVLine has learned exclusively that Eisa Davis, who has guest-starred on series such as The Wire (as Bubbles’ sister) and Law & Order (twice as ADA Danvers), has landed the recurring role of Addy Pickett, a nurse with 15 years experience at the Alabama medical practice Bilson’s big city doc inherits in the pilot (airing Monday, Sept. 26, at 9/8c).

Described as both “warm and acerbic,” Addy unwittingly takes on the role of mentor to Zoe, and ultimately becomes a champion of the change her new boss is bringing to the tight-knit town.

Actress Nancy Travis occupies a similar role in Hart of Dixie‘s pilot, but is set to quietly exit the series a few episodes in due to her series-regular status on ABC’s new fall comedy Last Man Standing.

A Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright, Davis’ TV credits also include Damages and Showtime’s Soul Food: The Series.

Tags: Eisa Davis, Hart of Dixie, Rachel Bilson, The CW

Comments (18)

I miss Law and Order dammit
Comment by mark – August 20, 2011 08:17 AM PST Reply To This Post
Being in 4 episodes over a 9 yr period does not make you an alum of L&O. I consider myself a pretty good L&O viewer and i do not remember her at all.
Comment by matt – August 20, 2011 08:21 AM PST Reply To This Post
- Agreed. Megan needs to do better research. This woman was in 4 episodes as 3 different characters(ADA and Danvers being 2 separate characters). She did not play 1 character for a decade. She’s basically a nobody.
  Comment by CapMarvel – August 20, 2011 08:40 AM PST Reply To This Post
- My thoughts exactly. Oh, the memorable ADA Danvers!
  Comment by Alex – August 20, 2011 08:44 AM PST Reply To This Post
- Thank god. I thought I was the only one who had no recollection of this woman on Law & Order.
  Comment by Irishgirl – August 20, 2011 08:49 AM PST Reply To This Post
  - I’m so glad everyone said that! This is sloppy reporting at its best. I’ve been watching Law & Order since the beginning, and this actress is not someone I remember–at all. It’s kind of sad when the viewers are more knowledgeable about a series than the people who are paid to write about them. Meh.
    Comment by Janice – August 20, 2011 09:01 AM PST Reply To This Post
    - To be fair, it doesn’t say anywhere in the article that she’s a L&O regular. When an article like this is released, the writer usually includes a few past acting credits so people have an idea of her body of work. That’s difficult if the actress’s resume is filled with bit parts. She was on Law & Order, the credit is valid.
      Comment by Captain – August 20, 2011 12:37 PM PST Reply To This Post
      - The story was amended Saturday at 9am EST to more accurately qualify Ms. Davis’ previous TV credits.
        Comment by Matt Webb Mitovich – August 20, 2011 06:39 PM PST
      - Really?
        Comment by pinko – August 22, 2011 12:07 AM PST
- glad to see I wasnt the only one who drew a blank when I saw her picture.
  Comment by matt – August 20, 2011 09:00 AM PST Reply To This Post
Yeah I saw her name and I was like…huh? Who is she? Where have I been? Made me feel a bit paranoid.
Comment by Esaul – August 20, 2011 09:35 AM PST Reply To This Post
I am looking forward to this series. I have been rewatching Everwood lately and am looking forward to a throwback to the old WB series.
Comment by Amy – August 20, 2011 10:16 AM PST Reply To This Post
- ditto
  Comment by Ka'lel – August 20, 2011 01:32 PM PST Reply To This Post
- Well then you should have watched Life Unexpected. Love Rachel Bilson but this show ain’t gonna make it.
  Comment by lorna – August 22, 2011 03:19 PM PST Reply To This Post
I don’t know who Davis is but I love Nancy Travis and I’m happy to see things are going well for her!
Comment by Kat – August 20, 2011 06:31 PM PST Reply To This Post
How sad will it be when show is cancelled before her episodes air?
Comment by TJ. Church – August 20, 2011 08:18 PM PST Reply To This Post
That is kind of bad news, loved Nancy Travis since “So I Married an Axe Murderer”.
Comment by bhm1304 – August 22, 2011 05:47 AM PST Reply To This Post
Had never given “Heart of Dixie” a glancing thought with the whole “Dixie” confederacy thing, but will give it try to see Ms. Davis. Speaking of L&O, I miss it too, especially the very talented in truly MEMORABLE, L orraine Toussaint!
Comment by Jasmine – August 22, 2011 09:20 AM PST Reply To This Post

Hart of Dixie Exclusive: Rachel Bilson Gets a New Ally, to Replace Nancy Travis

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