Abrams Goes Gaga For Gugu

After a lengthy search, J.J. Abrams has cast British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw as the female lead opposite Boris Kodjoe on “Undercovers,” Abrams’ pilot for NBC.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is best know for her role as Tish Jones, sister to Martha Jones on the British sci-fi series “Doctor Who.”

Mbatha-Raw, a graduate of London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, broke through during the summer when she was cast as Ophelia opposite Jude Law in the Donmar Warehouse production of “Hamlet,” which had successful runs in London’s West End and on Broadway.