BECKETT AND CASTLE DIVE INTO THE RAUCOUS MUSIC INDUSTRY AFTER THE MURDER OF AN UP AND COMING DJ, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

Taylor Cole and Michael Irby Guest Star

"Under the Influence" - When an up and coming DJ is killed at a pop star's album release party, Beckett and Castle must dive into the raucous world of New York's music industry. Then, when the investigation leads to a troubled teenager, Esposito takes the kid under his wing, hoping to put him on the right track before it's too late, on "Castle," MONDAY, JANUARY 14 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. Taylor Cole ("The Glades") guest stars as Regina Cane, an aging pop star who has a shadow cast on her album launch party when the DJ is murdered, and Michael Irby ("Law Abiding Citizen") guests as Shane Winters, a criminal who may have a history with the DJ.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Taylor Cole as Regina Cane, Michael Irby as Shane Winters, Briana Barran as Holly Rhodes (DJ), Geno Monteiro as Tyrese Wilton, Nadji Anthony Jeter as Joey.

"Under the Influence" was written by Elizabeth Beall and directed by John Terlesky.

"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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