CASTLE AND BECKETT INVESTIGATE A MURDER THAT THRUSTS THEM INTO THE WORLD OF MALE STRIPPING, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

"Almost Famous" -- Responding to an "Officer Down" emergency call, Castle and Beckett's latest case takes a shocking turn when it's revealed that the victim isn't a cop but a male stripper dressed up as one. The murder leads them into the world of male strip clubs, the hardships of struggling actors, and the price that people pay in pursuit of fame. Did our victim's dreams of stardom get him killed, or was there something more nefarious afoot?, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Corey Saunders as Derek Brookner, Mary Page Keller as Rebecca Dalton, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Michael Grant, Blake Gibbons as Billy Grimm, Sam Doumit as Mandy Carson.

"Almost Famous" was written by Elizabeth Davis and directed by Felix Alcala.

"Castle" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

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