Music icon Prince to star as himself on New Girl, after pitching the idea to his favourite show Big fan...Prince is set to star as himself on an episode of New Girl, after pitching an idea to producers. The TV comedy is one of his favourites. PRINCE is set to star as himself on an episode of hit comedy New Girl. The music legend is a big fan of the Zooey Deschanel sitcom and contacted producers with an idea for an episode based on the massive, all-night house parties he frequently throws at home. Prince will play himself, in his first appearance on a TV sitcom. The episode is set to air after the US gridiron Super Bowl on Feburary 2 - a prime spot for network ratings, reports E! News. In the episode, Prince will take a fancy to model Cece and invite her to one of his famous house parties. Naturally, Schmidt goes ballistic and pulls out all the stops to compete with The Purple One. New Girl has seen a parade of guest stars this season. Damon Wayans" Coach character has returned for the rest of the season. Private Practice star Taye Diggs also recently guest starred on an episode, temping Jess with his melodious voice and un-Nick-like behaviour. Diggs recently split with wife and former Rent costar Idina Menzel. Emmy winner and Nurse Jackie actor Merritt Wever has also guest starred as Schmidt's college girlfriend Elizabeth this season. When Schmidt cries...Prince will invite Jess and the gang to one of his famous house parties.