Julianne Moore denies reports she is joining Desperate Housewives cast

Julianne Moore has denied reports she is to join the cast of Desperate Housewives.

It had been claimed the Oscar-nominated actress would appear in three episodes of the hit TV drama - including the season finale.

The Magnolia star, 47, was said to be taking a role as the sister of redhead Bree Van De Kamp, played by Marcia Cross, in a bid to spice up the cast.

But her spokesman spoke out Saturday- saying the story was not true.

Stephen Huvane said: "Julianne will NOT be on Desperate Housewives."

The Wisteria Lane-set show has just gone back in to production following the prolonged Hollywood writers' strike.

It co-stars Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher and Nicollette Sheridan as female pals in a suburban American neighbourhood.