On ABC’s lighthearted legal drama “Eli Stone,” it’s not uncommon for cast members to break out singing, dancing or fighting dragons, depending on what prophetic vision strikes titular lead Johnny Lee Miller, who plays the title role. But with the show’s second season, the surreal scenes receive a dose of Hollywood A-list in the form of Katie Holmes and Sigourney Weaver.

“I take the concept seriously of ‘guest stars.’ They’re our guests, and I want them to have a good time. That’s really the bottom line when it comes to how you attract people to come on the show,” series co-creator Marc Guggenheim told MTV News.

And letting the actors call the shots on what ways they’ll participate pumps up the fun factor across the board. Read more...