NBC’s Smash is getting some serious star power. The show’s sophomore season will include the addition of American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson for an arc.

The press release states that “Hudson will portray Veronica Moore, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star who impacts the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty).”

“We’re thrilled to have Jennifer Hudson coming to ‘Smash,’” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment. “This series is a showcase for some of the best musical talent in the business and that’s a fitting description for Jennifer Hudson. Her character will represent someone who reached their Broadway dream but also paid a price for it.”

Executive producer Steven Spielberg said: “First ‘Dreamgirls,’ now ‘Smash.’ I have no doubt Jennifer will continue to deliver even more inspiration to the audience responsible for giving us a second season on NBC. It’s wonderful to be reunited with her at DreamWorks Television and NBC.”

Do you think Hudson will be a nice addition to the show? Last week we learned Tony winner Jeremy Jordan is joining the show as well.

In May we heard that four characters were leaving the show following a switch in showrunners.