The first official press release for Scandal Season 3 premiere episode is here, Gladiators! Check out the synopsis for season 3 premiere, “It’s Handled” written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Tom Verica.
“It’s Handled” – With Olivia’s name out there as the President’s mistress, both the White House and Pope & Associates face their biggest Scandal to date, and a surprise allegiance is formed in order to get things handled. Meanwhile, Olivia’s father, Rowan, will stop at nothing to carry out his orders and no one, including Olivia, can stand in his way, on the Season 3 Premiere of “Scandal,” THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Scandal” stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, Columbus Short as Harrison Wright, Guillermo Diaz as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, Joshua Malina as David Rosen and Scott Foley as Captain Jacob “Jake” Ballard.
Guest cast TBA.
“It’s Handled” was written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Tom Verica.
H/T: Spoiler TV
Check out the first official photos for the premiere featuring Fitz, SSA Hal, VP Sally Langston, Cyrus Beene and Mellie Grant in the White House. (H/T: @Scandal411)
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Official Season 3 Cast Promotional Photos - #TheStormIsComing
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Get Ready Gladiators! Get. Ready!
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