James Van Der Beek and lady friend, he's heading to CBS

SEX, POWER, LOVE & POLITICS (CBS) - Geoffrey Pierson (Dale Hamilton on "Rodney") and Jennifer Milmore (Carrie on "Jesse") have both booked guest starring roles on the comedy pilot, about four underachieving staffers in their mid-30s who work on Capitol Hill and live next to each other. Milmore plays Ashley, the sister of Jane Krakowski's character and a waitress Connelly's, the group's regular hangout; while Pierson is set as Senator Killian, a newly elected Arizona senator. James Van Der Beek and Amy Sloan also star in the Sony Pictures Television-based half-hour, which comes from creator Greg Malins and director Pamela Fryman. [futonCritic]