Omar Miller Joins 'CSI: Miami' & More TV News

Omar Miller books 'CSI: Miami,' Jenny Slate keeps her 'SNL' gig, 'Pushing Daisies'' Barry Sonnenfeld lands a new deal with ABC and ABC Studios and more of today's top TV headlines.Omar Miller ('8 Mile') has landed a regular role on 'CSI: Miami.' Previously cast as a guest star, Miller will play art theft specialist Walter Simmons, who joins Horatio's (David Caruso) team after working the night shift. Miller's role begins Oct. 5. [Hollywood Reporter]

'SNL''s Jenny Slate may be having the worst week ever, but at least she'll be able to keep her job. NBC has confirmed that Slate will continue working on the long-running variety series, despite dropping the F-bomb during a sketch on Saturday. From now on, the F-word she should keep top of mind is "FCC." [EW.com]

'Pushing Daisies' fans rejoice: Barry Sonnenfeld is reportedly finalizing a new two-year deal with ABC and ABC Studios. The new deal will allow Sonnenfeld to direct a pilot for ABC during pilot season, and continue working on his high-concept multi-camera project for ABC/ABC Studios, about a suit that turns a mom into a "supermom." [Hollywood Reporter]

'Wizards of Waverly Place' continues to work its magic on the Disney Channel. The network has just extended the third season of the Emmy-winning program for eight episodes, bringing its grand total to 86 episodes this season. Clearly, Disney is under its spell. [Hollywood Reporter]

Craig Wright ('Dirty Sexy Money') and Mark Burnett ('Survivor') are teaming up to develop a new project for CBS. The untitled drama series will be about a lawyer who's given a second chance at life after he is involved in a near-fatal car accident. The kicker: The offer comes from the ghost of his ex-wife. No word on whether they'll enlist help from 'Ghost Whisperer''s Jennifer Love Hewitt. [Hollywood Reporter]