Jonathan Cake joins 'Desperate Housewives'

Jonathan Cake has signed up for a role in future episodes of Desperate Housewives.

TV Line reports that the British actor will appear in the final four instalments this season and will return as a series regular if the show is renewed.

Cake will play Aaron, a handsome and intelligent police detective who arrives on Wisteria Lane to investigate a case.

The character is also expected to become a love interest for Bree (Marcia Cross), whose relationship with Keith (Brian Austin Green) recently ended.

Cake recently filmed scenes for Off The Map and has also appeared in shows including Law & Order, Chuck and Six Degrees.

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