Sterling Archer, the world’s most self-involved spy, has survived despite incredible odds – and his own many failings – to become television’s best-loved idiot [well, next to Homer Simpson]. The second season of his animated series, Archer, is coming to stores on DVD/Blu-ray on December 27th – but you have a chance to win a copy and avoid the post-Christmas shopping madness!
Following the jump, there is a list of five of the second season’s more memorable guest stars. After you check them out, email me [address after the jump as well] with the name of the hush-hush spy agency Archer works for – or pick out the guest star whose character is not the one pictured [we’re giving you a choice!] – for a shot a winning one of two copies of the Season Two DVD set we have to give away.
Archer Season 2 Five Most Memorable Guest Stars
You could win a DVD copy! Available on Blu-ray and DVD December 27
The second season of Archer has had some awesome guest stars in some very memorable roles. For instance, did you know that Glee’s Darren Criss makes a guest appearance? Here, we will explore five of our favorite Archer guest stars from season two, and the roles they played.
Loaded with three exclusive top-secret animated shorts, ARCHER The Complete Second Season features all 13 episodes plus hilarious never-before-seen extras!
ARCHER features the voice talents of H. Jon Benjamin (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Family Guy”), Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”), Aisha Tyler (“24,” “Friends”), George Coe, Chris Parnell (“30 Rock,” “Suburgatory”), Judy Greer (27 Dresses, Marmaduke), and Amber Nash.
Darren Criss as Mikey
In “The Placebo Effect” Darren Criss plays Mikey, one of the Irish mob goons that Archer hunts down to find out who has been giving him fake cancer medication. Darren Criss is best known for his star-making role as Blaine Anderson on the hit show Glee. Prior to Glee, Criss gained notoriety from the YouTube videos of his “A Very Potter Musical,” which became a viral video.
Jeffrey Tambor as Len Trexler
In the second episode of season two (“A Going Concern”), Jeffrey Tambor plays Len Trexler, the head of rival spy agency ODIN. Len Trexler is in love with Archer’s mother, Mallory, and has appeared in both the first and second seasons of the show. Jeffrey Tambor is known for his roles in Arrested Development, The Larry Sanders Show, Entourage, and The Hangover.
Rachael Harris as Rona Thorne
In the episode “Movie Star” Rachael Harris guest stars as Rona Thorne, a Hollywood starlet who shadows Lana for a week as research for a film role. Rachael Harris is probably best known for her role in The Hangover as Stu’s shrewish girlfriend, Melissa. Harris has also been a correspondent on The Daily Show, and a frequent commentator on VH1.
Peter Serafinowicz as George Spelvin
Peter Serafinowicz plays George Splevin, a mysterious computer security expert, in the episode “Tragical History.” Splevin introduces a virus that targets ISIS’ mainframe, and Archer must take him down. Peter Serafinowicz is most well known in the US for his roles in the film Couples Retreat and on the short-lived sitcom Running Wilde.
Kari Wahlgren as Anka Schlotz
In “Swiss Miss,” the first episode of season two, Kari Wahlgren guest stars as Anka Schlotz. Anka is a German billionaire’s daughter, who also happens to be an underage nymphomaniac who is intent on bedding Archer. Kari Wahlgren is an accomplished voice actress, and you may recognize her from a recent Swiffer commercial where she played the “Mud Girl.”
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