That's right kiddies, the universe's most mischievous omnipotent being is heading to The CW's The Secret Circle. John De Lancie is set to play Royce Armstrong, the powerful, yet recluse grandfather of Jake (Chris Zylka). Royce comes out of hiding to reveal disturbing conspiracy theories about the events of 16 years ago and how the present-day circle is involved.

John will first appear in episode 19 of The Secret Circle which is set to air Apr. 19, 2012. If you're not familiar with the show, here's a brief synopsis: Following the death of her mother, Cassie Blake moves to Chance Harbor, Washington to live with her grandmother. The orphaned sixteen-year old slowly adjusts to the new town as she copes with the loss of her mother, but still tries to live normally. Her hopes of blending in are crushed when she is recognized by a few of the townspeople and their children, namely Adam Conant, Diana Meade, Faye Chamberlain, Melissa Glaser and Nick Armstrong. The five of them seem strangely interested in Cassie and reveal to her that she comes from a long line of witches. She refuses to believe that she herself is a witch until Adam helps her unlock her powers. Even then she is uncertain until she discovers an old leather-bound book of spells left to her by her late mother, Amelia. Inside the book is a message to Cassie explaining that she kept their real family history and her powers a secret in order to keep her safe; as the circle soon finds out, their powers attract dark and dangerous attention that constantly puts them in harm's way. (source Wikipedia)

You can catch The Secret Circle on The CW Thursdays at 9/8c

(Source: Seattle PI)