Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane will have a recurring role on ABC's new series "Flash Forward," The Hollywood Reporter says.

MacFarlane lobbied for the role after reading the script. Former "ER" actress Alex Kingston also reached out for a role on the show after falling in love with the script.

http://www.tvweek.com/news/broadcast/

Seems like Seth is spreading himself a little thin. He has three animated shows on the go (Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show) and now this. I hope he isn't sacrificing quality for the sake of quantity!