June Diane Raphael has been cast on Fox's "New Girl" as friend to Zooey Deschanel's character Jess, who also happens to be a lesbian gynecologist.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Raphael plays Sadie, a "smart, slightly intimidating but helpful friend who is an OB/GYN by day and a skilled archery player by night," who offers Nick (Jake Johnson) a diagnosis for a "health problem."
Raphael has had roles in the recent films "Bride Wars" and "Going the Distance"; in addition, she has starred alongside her husband, Paul Scheer, in Adult Swim's "NTSF:SD:SUV," a parodic take on crime procedurals and action flicks.
June Diane Raphael's turn as a homosexual, advice-giving OB/GYN comes during the ninth episode of "New Girl," which will air on November 1.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.