Summary:
Taye Diggs is coming to ""New Girl"" as a guest star.

Full article:
(EW) -- Jess may be in a new relationship with Nick, but an eligible bachelor is about to catch her eye. His name? Taye Diggs. Well, actually, his name is Artie, but that doesn't sound quite as dangerous. 'New Girl' season 3 preview: 8 scoops from Zooey Deschanel and Liz Meriwether . EW has learned that the "Private Practice" veteran will guest-star in an episode of Fox's "New Girl" as Artie, a self-assured ladies' man who meets Jess (Zoey Deschanel) and Cece (Hannah Simone) at the bar while Nick (Jake Johnson) is out on a guys' night. Diggs â€” who hits the big screen next week in the romantic comedy "Baggage Claim" -- will shoot his scenes next week. 'New Girl' season 3 premiere: Paradise by the Dashboard Light . The episode, which is slated to air later this fall, also marks the return of Coach (Damon Wayans, Jr.), who was last seen in the show's pilot. The "Happy Endings" alum has signed on for a multiple-episode arc. See the original story at EW.com. CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.