In 2009, Bell voiced the role of Dana Mercer in the video game "Prototype", played Alec Baldwin's wife in the romantic comedy "It's Complicated" and guest starred in an episode of the fourth season of the series "Wainy Days". 2010 saw Bell voice a supporting role in "Shrek Forever After", star in the satirical film "Burning Palms", guest star in an episode of the second season of the sitcom "The League" and cast as a lead character in the HBO series "How to Make It in America", which aired for two seasons from February 2010 to November 2011. Bell was to play Deputy Judy Hicks in "Scream 4", but dropped out four days before filming due to scheduling conflicts, with the role going to Marley Shelton.