How I Met Your Mother casting news! Funny guy Chris Elliott has been cast as Lily’s dad on HIMYM – he will appear in the November 23 How I Met Your Mother Thanksgiving episode.

Chris Elliott will play Lily’s estranged loser dad – EW.com is reporting that the HIMYM episode will include flashbacks to Lily’s childhood to paint the whole picture of their relationship.

So… Chris Elliott – good casting choice or not?

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