What was initially discussed last fall is now finally developing in time for sweeps.  And as far as Lindsay Lohan‘s career is concerned, it probably couldn’t happen at a better time.

On May 22, the film actress will appear on ABC’s Ugly Betty.  Lohan will play a former nasty classmate of Betty’s who has had seen her luck change in recent years.  When the guest star role was originally conceived, Lindsay was going to be cast as a manager of a fast-food restaurant.  It’s unclear whether that is is still the plan for her character.

In addition to the season finale, Lohan will receive checks for five more Ugly Betty appearances next fall.  Let’s just hope all this work will keep her out of the clubs.