SMASH CASTING: Krysta Rodriguez In, Leslie Odom Jr. Now Series Regular

Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) share a kiss on SMASH

Broadway actress Krysta Rodriguez has joined the cast of SMASH, according to EW.com. Rodriguez will be playing Ana, Karen’s “fun and spunky new roommate” who’s also “an ensemble member in Broadway shows trying to make her mark.” Last season Karen lived with her boyfriend, Dev, one of several SMASH characters expected to exit the show next season.