The Disney Channel has just issued a press release that might make all those "High School Musical" fans giddy with excitement - especially if they like Sharpay Evans…
"Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure" is the name of the Disney Channel original movie that lets Ashley Tisdale reprise her role of "High School Musical" troublemaker Sharpay Evans. And this time, she really is the center of attention. Tisdale is also serving as executive producer.
The movie takes Sharpay on her next step in her musical career after graduating from high school - Broadway.
But read for yourself.
Aspiring thespian Sharpay Evans, who was once a big, fabulous fish in a small pond (a man-made pond at a resort country club that her father owns), is finally about to meet her destiny on Broadway, and luckily, theater lighting highlights her hair and skin tone beautifully. Her big break comes after a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, and now there’s not a marquee big enough or lights bright enough to contain the glorious fame she plans on having. Sharpay and Boi head to New York, but theatre is a dog eat dog world, and nothing turns out as Sharpay expects, especially when she meets her match in a rather daunting Broadway starlet (who arrived in Midtown Manhattan as a recent winner of "So You Think You’re America’s Most Talented Performing Idol").
The Great White Way is all Sharpay's ever dreamed of, especially since she already has everything else. Life in the big city is a shock, but there's an even bigger bombshell when Sharpay finally realizes the Broadway role is really for Boi, not her. Putting her disappointment aside, she sets out to make Boi the most fabulous canine star to hit the stage, with the hope that his fame will become her fame (after all, she is his entourage and she holds the leash). Before long, Sharpay makes a new friend in a student filmmaker, Callem, who finds her to be a fascinating subject. Meanwhile, Boi finds puppy love on a Big Apple adventure of his own.
Gary Marsh, Entertainment president of Disney Channel Worldwide said:
"In 'Sharpay,' Ashley Tisdale brought to life one of the most memorable comedic characters we’ve seen in years. This movie captures the absolutely perfect next chapter in Sharpay’s life, as she tries to cultivate the humanity buried, deep, deep within her - a challenging and hilarious endeavor."
"Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure" will premier on the Disney Channel sometime in 2011.
2010/03/31
Pilot News: Ryan Hansen, Jessica Lucas, Tyler Labine, Orlando Jones, Mircea Monroe, More Are Cast
OK, things are finally slowing down at the pilot front, so don't expect daily updates anymore. I will update once there are enough castings to warrant a post, or something incredible happens, which might trigger an article all by itself.
Here's the latest:
- Ryan Hansen ("Veronica Mars") has grabbed the lead, and Jessica Lucas ("Melrose Place", "CSI") has come aboard NBC's comedy pilot "Friends With Benefits", replacing Patrick J. Adams. It's about five friends on the search for Mr. or Ms. Right. Meanwhile, they all settle for "friends with benefits". Hansen plays central figure Ben, an Everyman who enjoys a relationship with Sara (Danneel Harris), a doctor. Both are waiting for "the one". Lucas plays another one of the five friends. Her casting is technically in second position to her current stint on "Melrose Place", but a return in the fall is unlikely.
- Orlando Jones ("Men In Trees", "Rules of Engagement") has joined the cast of "Tax Man", FOX' comedy pilot set at an IRS office in Fresno. It centers on a proud auditor (David Krumholtz) and his hounding boss (Martin Short).
- Tyler Labine ("Reaper", "Invasion") has been added to CBS' "True Love". The comedy pilot revolves around Henry (Jason Biggs), a kind and unassuming lawyer falling for a stranger (Minka Kelly), while still being in a long-term relationship. Labine, who got the role offered two months ago, will play Henry's best friend, who is also a lawywer, and doesn't believe in love. Dan Fogler was originally set to play that part.
- Ritchie Coster is cast in HBO's pilot "Luck". The drama from Michael Mann and David Milch, revolves around the worlds of horse racing and gambling through a group of characters surrounding a race track. It centers on an intelligent, intuitive tough man (Dustin Hoffman) who always has been involved with gambling.
- Nick D'Agosto ("Heroes") has grabbed a role in "This Little Piggy", NBC's comedy pilot about an underemployed woman (Brooke Bloom) and her materialistic brother (D'Agosto) who move in with their older sibling (Ben Koldyke).
- Ashley Madekwe ("Secret Diary of a Call Girl") has joined "The Pink House". the NBC comedy pilot is about two guys renting a house at the beach after moving to L.A. Madekwe plays their neighbor, a girl from a poor family on the search for a wealthy man to marry.
And finally, a casting for an upcoming series:
- Mircea Monroe ("Drive") has landed a part on Showtime's "Episodes", alongside Matt LeBlanc. It's about a successful British husband-and-wife comedy team (Claire Forlani, Stephen Mangan) tapped to produce a U.S. version of their hit series. They are forced to replace the erudite British lead in the original with LeBlanc, who is playing a version of himself, and begin to sink deeper into the quicksand that is the Hollywood TV business. Monroe plays an actress who is 24, but, thanks to the scalpel and other help, looks like 24.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, The Futon Critic
Here's the latest:
- Ryan Hansen ("Veronica Mars") has grabbed the lead, and Jessica Lucas ("Melrose Place", "CSI") has come aboard NBC's comedy pilot "Friends With Benefits", replacing Patrick J. Adams. It's about five friends on the search for Mr. or Ms. Right. Meanwhile, they all settle for "friends with benefits". Hansen plays central figure Ben, an Everyman who enjoys a relationship with Sara (Danneel Harris), a doctor. Both are waiting for "the one". Lucas plays another one of the five friends. Her casting is technically in second position to her current stint on "Melrose Place", but a return in the fall is unlikely.
- Orlando Jones ("Men In Trees", "Rules of Engagement") has joined the cast of "Tax Man", FOX' comedy pilot set at an IRS office in Fresno. It centers on a proud auditor (David Krumholtz) and his hounding boss (Martin Short).
- Tyler Labine ("Reaper", "Invasion") has been added to CBS' "True Love". The comedy pilot revolves around Henry (Jason Biggs), a kind and unassuming lawyer falling for a stranger (Minka Kelly), while still being in a long-term relationship. Labine, who got the role offered two months ago, will play Henry's best friend, who is also a lawywer, and doesn't believe in love. Dan Fogler was originally set to play that part.
- Ritchie Coster is cast in HBO's pilot "Luck". The drama from Michael Mann and David Milch, revolves around the worlds of horse racing and gambling through a group of characters surrounding a race track. It centers on an intelligent, intuitive tough man (Dustin Hoffman) who always has been involved with gambling.
- Nick D'Agosto ("Heroes") has grabbed a role in "This Little Piggy", NBC's comedy pilot about an underemployed woman (Brooke Bloom) and her materialistic brother (D'Agosto) who move in with their older sibling (Ben Koldyke).
- Ashley Madekwe ("Secret Diary of a Call Girl") has joined "The Pink House". the NBC comedy pilot is about two guys renting a house at the beach after moving to L.A. Madekwe plays their neighbor, a girl from a poor family on the search for a wealthy man to marry.
And finally, a casting for an upcoming series:
- Mircea Monroe ("Drive") has landed a part on Showtime's "Episodes", alongside Matt LeBlanc. It's about a successful British husband-and-wife comedy team (Claire Forlani, Stephen Mangan) tapped to produce a U.S. version of their hit series. They are forced to replace the erudite British lead in the original with LeBlanc, who is playing a version of himself, and begin to sink deeper into the quicksand that is the Hollywood TV business. Monroe plays an actress who is 24, but, thanks to the scalpel and other help, looks like 24.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, The Futon Critic
Matt Damon To Guest Star On 30 ROCK
Hello Folks!
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, "30 Rock" has landed a guest star that Tina Fey seems to have wanted on the show for quite some time.
Matt Damon has now officially signed on to appear in one of the season's last episodes. The details of the character Damon is going to play is being kept under wraps at the moment.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, "30 Rock" has landed a guest star that Tina Fey seems to have wanted on the show for quite some time.
Matt Damon has now officially signed on to appear in one of the season's last episodes. The details of the character Damon is going to play is being kept under wraps at the moment.
2010/03/30
ABC Renews CASTLE For Third Season
Hello Folks!
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, ABC has given a full third-season order to "Castle". This after a series high on Monday night.
The new season will consist of 22 episodes.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, ABC has given a full third-season order to "Castle". This after a series high on Monday night.
The new season will consist of 22 episodes.
Newsies: Demi Lovato To GREY`S ANATOMY, BURN NOTICE, ROYAL PAINS Return June 3, WALKING DEAD Gets Series Order
- Per TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Demi Lovato ("Sonny With A Chance") is checking into "Grey's Anatomy" during May sweeps. She will play a possibly schizophrenic patient under the care of Alex Karev (Justin Chambers).
- The Futon Critic reports today that USA has set June 3 as the return date for its spy series "Burn Notice", as well as medical dramedy "Royal Pains". Other USA shows are still awaiting premiere dates, but "White Collar, "Psych" and newcomer "Covert Affairs" are said to bow in July.
- AMC has ordered "Walking Dead" to series with a commitment to six episodes, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The show about a few survivors after a zombie apocalypse is the fourth is written and directed by Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption", "The Green Mile") and is still in the casting stages. It's AMC's fourth original series.
- The Futon Critic reports today that USA has set June 3 as the return date for its spy series "Burn Notice", as well as medical dramedy "Royal Pains". Other USA shows are still awaiting premiere dates, but "White Collar, "Psych" and newcomer "Covert Affairs" are said to bow in July.
- AMC has ordered "Walking Dead" to series with a commitment to six episodes, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The show about a few survivors after a zombie apocalypse is the fourth is written and directed by Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption", "The Green Mile") and is still in the casting stages. It's AMC's fourth original series.
2010/03/29
Pilot News: Martin Short, Christine Woods, Teri Polo, Jason Wiles, Vinnie Jones, Tessa Thompson, More Join Pilots
And this is your latest pilot casting update.
First off, one I forgot to add yesterday:
- Martin Short has joined David Krumholtz in FOX' comedy pilot "Tax Man". It's about the shenanigans at a Fresno IRS office. Short will play the boss, a character in the vein of Jack Donaghy on "30 Rock".
OK, now to the really new stuff:
- Teri Polo ("Meet The Parents", "Meet The Fockers") has been added to TBS' hour-long pilot "Glory Daze". In the fraternity comedy set in the 1980s at a Wysconsin college, Polo plays an English professor.
- Christine Woods ("FlashForward") has nabbed the female lead in NBC's comedy pilot "Perfect Couples". It's about Dave and Julia (Woods), who have a great marriage but must work hard to get an anniversary night to themselves without their crazy friends and relatives interfering. For Woods, the casting is in second position to her regular role on "FlashForward".
- Jason Wiles ("Commander In Chief", "Third Watch") is cast in ABC's drama pilot "Boston's Finest", about Julia (Katee Sackhoff), a detective teaming up with Angus, a disgraced cop (Goran Visnjic) to work cases and uncover the conspiracy that forced him to go underground. Wiles plays Julia's boyfriend, which creates a love triangle with him and Angus.
- Jayne Houdyshell, Stefanie Owen and Joe Nunez are cast in FOX' comedy pilot "Wilde Kingdom". It centers on Steven Wilde (Will Arnett), a Beverly Hills jackass falling in love with a lovely, tree-hugging woman named Emmy (Keri Russell), who can't stand his values and lifestyle. Houdyshell plays Steven's former nanny and now his head of security, while Nunez plays Steven's friend and yes man. Owen play's Emmy's daughter.
- Vinnie Jones and Martin Klebba ("Snatch", "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels") have been added to NBC's drama pilot "The Cape", about former cop Vince Faraday (David Lyons) who gets framed for a crime turning into a masked hero to clear his name. Jones' unspecified role is billed as a guest spot with the potential of being recurring. Klebba is also guest-starring.
- Gabriel Morales has booked a part on ABC's comedy pilot "It Takes A Village". It's about exes Karen (Leah Remini) and Howard trying to raise a 15-year old boy with the help of their significant others. Morales' role was not specified.
- Tessa Thompson ("Veronica Mars", "Heroes") has joined the cast of The CW's "Betwixt", about three teenagers coming to terms with their growing powers of being changelings destined to rid the world from evil. Thompson's role is not specified.
- David James Elliott ("JAG") has replaced Neal McDonough on ABC's upcoming drama series "Scoundrels". It's the story about a family of criminals where the matriarch (Virginia Madsen) decides for her offspring to go straight after the matriarch (Elliott) lands in jail.
- Amber Seyer, a former beauty queen, has grabbed a part on The CW's untitled Wyoming project from Amy Sherman-Palladino, about a 22-year old horse trainer (Sean Faris) who has to take care of his three little sisters after their parents die. Seyer's role is not specified.
- Matt Barr ("Harper's Island") has landed a part on The CW's "Hellcats". It centers on Marty (Aly Michalka) a college girl from the wrong side of the tracks who joins the Hellcats, the college's competitive cheerleading squad after she loses her scholarship. Barr plays womanizer Dan Patch, who has the hots for Marti.
- Gabriella Wright ("The Tudors") has been cast in "Nomads", The CW's drama pilot about a bunch of backpackers going on missions for the CIA. Wright will play Nadia, who's described as "Eastern European; young, beautiful, eyes wearing the dark humor of an old soul without hardening."
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, The Futon Critic
First off, one I forgot to add yesterday:
- Martin Short has joined David Krumholtz in FOX' comedy pilot "Tax Man". It's about the shenanigans at a Fresno IRS office. Short will play the boss, a character in the vein of Jack Donaghy on "30 Rock".
OK, now to the really new stuff:
- Teri Polo ("Meet The Parents", "Meet The Fockers") has been added to TBS' hour-long pilot "Glory Daze". In the fraternity comedy set in the 1980s at a Wysconsin college, Polo plays an English professor.
- Christine Woods ("FlashForward") has nabbed the female lead in NBC's comedy pilot "Perfect Couples". It's about Dave and Julia (Woods), who have a great marriage but must work hard to get an anniversary night to themselves without their crazy friends and relatives interfering. For Woods, the casting is in second position to her regular role on "FlashForward".
- Jason Wiles ("Commander In Chief", "Third Watch") is cast in ABC's drama pilot "Boston's Finest", about Julia (Katee Sackhoff), a detective teaming up with Angus, a disgraced cop (Goran Visnjic) to work cases and uncover the conspiracy that forced him to go underground. Wiles plays Julia's boyfriend, which creates a love triangle with him and Angus.
- Jayne Houdyshell, Stefanie Owen and Joe Nunez are cast in FOX' comedy pilot "Wilde Kingdom". It centers on Steven Wilde (Will Arnett), a Beverly Hills jackass falling in love with a lovely, tree-hugging woman named Emmy (Keri Russell), who can't stand his values and lifestyle. Houdyshell plays Steven's former nanny and now his head of security, while Nunez plays Steven's friend and yes man. Owen play's Emmy's daughter.
- Vinnie Jones and Martin Klebba ("Snatch", "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels") have been added to NBC's drama pilot "The Cape", about former cop Vince Faraday (David Lyons) who gets framed for a crime turning into a masked hero to clear his name. Jones' unspecified role is billed as a guest spot with the potential of being recurring. Klebba is also guest-starring.
- Gabriel Morales has booked a part on ABC's comedy pilot "It Takes A Village". It's about exes Karen (Leah Remini) and Howard trying to raise a 15-year old boy with the help of their significant others. Morales' role was not specified.
- Tessa Thompson ("Veronica Mars", "Heroes") has joined the cast of The CW's "Betwixt", about three teenagers coming to terms with their growing powers of being changelings destined to rid the world from evil. Thompson's role is not specified.
- David James Elliott ("JAG") has replaced Neal McDonough on ABC's upcoming drama series "Scoundrels". It's the story about a family of criminals where the matriarch (Virginia Madsen) decides for her offspring to go straight after the matriarch (Elliott) lands in jail.
- Amber Seyer, a former beauty queen, has grabbed a part on The CW's untitled Wyoming project from Amy Sherman-Palladino, about a 22-year old horse trainer (Sean Faris) who has to take care of his three little sisters after their parents die. Seyer's role is not specified.
- Matt Barr ("Harper's Island") has landed a part on The CW's "Hellcats". It centers on Marty (Aly Michalka) a college girl from the wrong side of the tracks who joins the Hellcats, the college's competitive cheerleading squad after she loses her scholarship. Barr plays womanizer Dan Patch, who has the hots for Marti.
- Gabriella Wright ("The Tudors") has been cast in "Nomads", The CW's drama pilot about a bunch of backpackers going on missions for the CIA. Wright will play Nadia, who's described as "Eastern European; young, beautiful, eyes wearing the dark humor of an old soul without hardening."
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, The Futon Critic
ABC Family Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Hello Folks!
ABC Family has issued a press release announcing its summer slate.
New series "Pretty Little Liars" will launch on Tuesday, June 8, at 8 PM. It's about four estranged best friends who are reunited one year after their best friend and queen bee of the group, Alison, goes missing – only to discover they’re receiving messages from an anonymous "A" who knows all their secrets. Trojan Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Bianca Lawson and Laura Leighton star.
Another new entry, "Huge", is set to premier on Monday, June 28, at 9 PM. It follows a bunch of overweight teens and the staff at a weight-loss camp. Nikki Blonsky (“Hairspray”), Andrew Caldwell, Zander Eckhouse, Harvey Guillen, Ari Stidham, Ashley Holliday and Hayley Hasselhoff star.
"Melissa & Joey", starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, is set to debut in August. It centers on Mel, the grown-up former wild child of a political family who is now a local politician herself. When her sister ends up in prison and her brother-in-law flees after a scandal hits, Mel must take responsibility for her teenaged niece, Lennox, and pre-adolescent nephew, Ryder. With Mel spread too thin to manage by herself, help comes in the unlikely form of Joe (Lawrence) who, desperate for a job, moves in and becomes the family’s “manny.”
As for returning series, "The Secret Life Of The American Teenager" returns for its third season Monday, June 7 at 8 PM, and "Make It Or Break It" bows its second season Monday, June 28 at 10 PM.
ABC Family has issued a press release announcing its summer slate.
New series "Pretty Little Liars" will launch on Tuesday, June 8, at 8 PM. It's about four estranged best friends who are reunited one year after their best friend and queen bee of the group, Alison, goes missing – only to discover they’re receiving messages from an anonymous "A" who knows all their secrets. Trojan Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Bianca Lawson and Laura Leighton star.
Another new entry, "Huge", is set to premier on Monday, June 28, at 9 PM. It follows a bunch of overweight teens and the staff at a weight-loss camp. Nikki Blonsky (“Hairspray”), Andrew Caldwell, Zander Eckhouse, Harvey Guillen, Ari Stidham, Ashley Holliday and Hayley Hasselhoff star.
"Melissa & Joey", starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, is set to debut in August. It centers on Mel, the grown-up former wild child of a political family who is now a local politician herself. When her sister ends up in prison and her brother-in-law flees after a scandal hits, Mel must take responsibility for her teenaged niece, Lennox, and pre-adolescent nephew, Ryder. With Mel spread too thin to manage by herself, help comes in the unlikely form of Joe (Lawrence) who, desperate for a job, moves in and becomes the family’s “manny.”
As for returning series, "The Secret Life Of The American Teenager" returns for its third season Monday, June 7 at 8 PM, and "Make It Or Break It" bows its second season Monday, June 28 at 10 PM.
2010/03/28
Newsies: ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED Debuts April 12, Two Join BIG BANG THEORY, Eriq La Salle To 24
And a few tiny news bits to close the weekend off…
- ABC has officially announced its midseason half-hour multi-camera comedy "Romantically Challenged", starring Alyssa Milano and Kyle Bornheimer, will launch on Monday, April 12, at 9:32 PM. The show has an order of 6 episodes, including the pilot.
- Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Judy Greer and Mayim Bialik ("Blossom") have both joined the cast of CBS' hit comedy "The Big Bang Theory". Greer is playing a famous physicist in a May sweeps episode, who ends up spending the night with Sheldon at the apartment after being invited by him. As for Bialik, she will play Victoria, a woman who gets paired with Sheldon on an eHarmony-type match making service. She's described as a "female Sheldon".
Also per Michael Ausiello, Eriq La Salle has joined the final season of FOX' "24". In the final two episodes, La Salle plays the UN Secretary General.
- ABC has officially announced its midseason half-hour multi-camera comedy "Romantically Challenged", starring Alyssa Milano and Kyle Bornheimer, will launch on Monday, April 12, at 9:32 PM. The show has an order of 6 episodes, including the pilot.
- Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Judy Greer and Mayim Bialik ("Blossom") have both joined the cast of CBS' hit comedy "The Big Bang Theory". Greer is playing a famous physicist in a May sweeps episode, who ends up spending the night with Sheldon at the apartment after being invited by him. As for Bialik, she will play Victoria, a woman who gets paired with Sheldon on an eHarmony-type match making service. She's described as a "female Sheldon".
Also per Michael Ausiello, Eriq La Salle has joined the final season of FOX' "24". In the final two episodes, La Salle plays the UN Secretary General.
Pilot News: Don Johnson, Terry Kinney, Jon Bernthal, Brandon Routh, Tina Majorino, Reed Diamond, More Cast
Hello Folks!
Here's a new list with the latest pilot castings.
- Don Johnson ("Nash Bridges", "Miami Vice") and Steve Talley ("Summerland") have joined the cast of the ABC comedy pilot "Southern Discomfort". Johnson plays the lead role of a hard and conservative Texan who gets his life messed up pretty good once his kids move back in with him. Talley plays the closest son, a writer who passed on a baseball scholarship to pursue his passion.
- Terry Kinney ("The Mentalist", "The Unusuals") has come aboard "The Line", CBS' drama pilot about an ATF agent (Dylan Walsh) who hunts down the most notorious criminals. Kinney plays a bank robber with a poetic, psychotic and philosophical side.
- Thomas Middleditch has joined "Hitched". The CBS comedy pilot from Josh Schwartz centers on a newlywed couple (Kristin Kreuk, Jack Carpenter) who has to deal with their family and friends. Middleditch plays their best friend, a hopless romantic and single guy.
- Jon Bernthal ("Eastwick", "The Class") has landed a part in AMC's "Walking Dead". The drama pilot is about a bunch of survivors in the months and years after a zombie apocalypse, led by police officer Rick Grimes. Bernthal plays Shane, Grimes' partner and friend, who is also an outgoing bachelor.
- Brandon Routh ("Chuck", "Superman Returns"), Hal Linden ("The Bold And The Beautiful"), Amir Arison ("Law & Order: SVU", "As The World Turns"), Tina Majorino ("The Deep End", "Veronica Mars") and Kevin Michael Richardson ("The Cleveland Show", "American Dad") have all joined the cast of TBS' "In Security". The pilot revolves around two sisters (Constance Zimmer, Kat Foster) taking over their fathers (Linden) security firm who protects the super-elite, while dealing with friends and family. Routh plays a Navy SEAL-turned-bodyguard at the firm who sleeps with one of the sisters. Arison, Majorino and Richardson play employees at the firm.
- Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon ("Eyes"), Reed Diamond ("Dollhouse") and Dana Davis ("Heroes", "10 Things I Hate About You") have been added to "Franklin & Bash", the TBS hourlong pilot about two street lawyers, Jared Franklin (Breckin Meyer) and Steven Bash (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), who, after taking down a white-shoe firm, are recruited by the firm's patriarch, Stanton Infeld (Malcolm McDowell). Diamond plays Infeld's nephew, Beauvais-Nilon the nephew's girlfriend. Davis is set as an employee at the firm.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Here's a new list with the latest pilot castings.
- Don Johnson ("Nash Bridges", "Miami Vice") and Steve Talley ("Summerland") have joined the cast of the ABC comedy pilot "Southern Discomfort". Johnson plays the lead role of a hard and conservative Texan who gets his life messed up pretty good once his kids move back in with him. Talley plays the closest son, a writer who passed on a baseball scholarship to pursue his passion.
- Terry Kinney ("The Mentalist", "The Unusuals") has come aboard "The Line", CBS' drama pilot about an ATF agent (Dylan Walsh) who hunts down the most notorious criminals. Kinney plays a bank robber with a poetic, psychotic and philosophical side.
- Thomas Middleditch has joined "Hitched". The CBS comedy pilot from Josh Schwartz centers on a newlywed couple (Kristin Kreuk, Jack Carpenter) who has to deal with their family and friends. Middleditch plays their best friend, a hopless romantic and single guy.
- Jon Bernthal ("Eastwick", "The Class") has landed a part in AMC's "Walking Dead". The drama pilot is about a bunch of survivors in the months and years after a zombie apocalypse, led by police officer Rick Grimes. Bernthal plays Shane, Grimes' partner and friend, who is also an outgoing bachelor.
- Brandon Routh ("Chuck", "Superman Returns"), Hal Linden ("The Bold And The Beautiful"), Amir Arison ("Law & Order: SVU", "As The World Turns"), Tina Majorino ("The Deep End", "Veronica Mars") and Kevin Michael Richardson ("The Cleveland Show", "American Dad") have all joined the cast of TBS' "In Security". The pilot revolves around two sisters (Constance Zimmer, Kat Foster) taking over their fathers (Linden) security firm who protects the super-elite, while dealing with friends and family. Routh plays a Navy SEAL-turned-bodyguard at the firm who sleeps with one of the sisters. Arison, Majorino and Richardson play employees at the firm.
- Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon ("Eyes"), Reed Diamond ("Dollhouse") and Dana Davis ("Heroes", "10 Things I Hate About You") have been added to "Franklin & Bash", the TBS hourlong pilot about two street lawyers, Jared Franklin (Breckin Meyer) and Steven Bash (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), who, after taking down a white-shoe firm, are recruited by the firm's patriarch, Stanton Infeld (Malcolm McDowell). Diamond plays Infeld's nephew, Beauvais-Nilon the nephew's girlfriend. Davis is set as an employee at the firm.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/27
Breaking: FOX Cancels 24!
Hello Folks!
It's official: FOX' real-time drama "24" will forever stop its clock after this season - at least on TV.
Mary Lynn Rayskub, who plays computer tech Chloe O'Brien on the show, has tweeted the fate of the show with the following:
"Just found out we got the word officially. This is 24's last season."
And former executive producer Jon Cassar doubled:
"News from the 24 set,the crew has been told that 24 has come to an end. There will b no season 9. Its been a great run, thanx all 4 watching."
Per an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, "24" exec producer and showrunner Howard Gordon explains that a script is currently being written for a feature film, and that we might see it in theatres as early as next year.
"There are other possible iterations of Jack Bauer and his world -- whether a movie or some other sort of scenario. We're developing the movie, Billy Ray (”State of Play,” “Shattered Glass”) is writing it. It depends on how well it comes out and Fox's appetite. Most importantly it's about ending the show right and doing it with the same level of intensity and commitment that we started with."
For the whole interview, hit the link above.
It's official: FOX' real-time drama "24" will forever stop its clock after this season - at least on TV.
Mary Lynn Rayskub, who plays computer tech Chloe O'Brien on the show, has tweeted the fate of the show with the following:
"Just found out we got the word officially. This is 24's last season."
And former executive producer Jon Cassar doubled:
"News from the 24 set,the crew has been told that 24 has come to an end. There will b no season 9. Its been a great run, thanx all 4 watching."
Per an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, "24" exec producer and showrunner Howard Gordon explains that a script is currently being written for a feature film, and that we might see it in theatres as early as next year.
"There are other possible iterations of Jack Bauer and his world -- whether a movie or some other sort of scenario. We're developing the movie, Billy Ray (”State of Play,” “Shattered Glass”) is writing it. It depends on how well it comes out and Fox's appetite. Most importantly it's about ending the show right and doing it with the same level of intensity and commitment that we started with."
For the whole interview, hit the link above.
2010/03/25
Mary McDonnell Returns To THE CLOSER
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Mary McDonnell will reprise her role as Captain Sharon Raydor in the upcoming sixth season of "The Closer".
I don't want to spoil anything more, so if you want to know a bit more about the impact of said return, simply hit the link above.
One thing more I'll say. McDonnell returns for a minimum of five episodes.
I don't want to spoil anything more, so if you want to know a bit more about the impact of said return, simply hit the link above.
One thing more I'll say. McDonnell returns for a minimum of five episodes.
Showtime Renews UNITED STATES OF TARA, NURSE JACKIE; MTV Cancels THE HILLS
One down, two to go on...
Per the Hollywood Reporter, MTV has officially canceled "The Hills" after six seasons. There are still 12 episodes left to air, starting April 27. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt will be the central figures in those segments.
Better news for the fans of two Showtime dramas. The cable network has renewed its sophomore series "United States of Tara" and "Nurse Jackie" for a third season each. This after very strong season debuts this week.
Says Showtime entertainment president Robert Greenblatt:
"Showtime is enormously proud of these two series starring two of the best actresses working today. Both are iconic shows for our brand and our thanks to the dedicated producers, cast, and crews who work so hard to make them so great. Edie Falco's portrayal of the fierce 'Jackie' is another extraordinary example of her range and brilliance, and recent Emmy and Golden Globe wins for Toni Collette in her tour de force role as a woman with multiple personalities put her in a class by herself. Strong women will continue to rule on this network for a long time to come."
Per the Hollywood Reporter, MTV has officially canceled "The Hills" after six seasons. There are still 12 episodes left to air, starting April 27. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt will be the central figures in those segments.
Better news for the fans of two Showtime dramas. The cable network has renewed its sophomore series "United States of Tara" and "Nurse Jackie" for a third season each. This after very strong season debuts this week.
Says Showtime entertainment president Robert Greenblatt:
"Showtime is enormously proud of these two series starring two of the best actresses working today. Both are iconic shows for our brand and our thanks to the dedicated producers, cast, and crews who work so hard to make them so great. Edie Falco's portrayal of the fierce 'Jackie' is another extraordinary example of her range and brilliance, and recent Emmy and Golden Globe wins for Toni Collette in her tour de force role as a woman with multiple personalities put her in a class by herself. Strong women will continue to rule on this network for a long time to come."
PRIVATE PRACTICE Loses Showrunners
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Robert Rovner and Jon Cowan, who have been running ABC's "Private Practice" since the beginning of season two, will step down from their posts by the end of the current third season.
The rest of the season has already been outlined by Rovner and Cowan, so the actual impact of this move is not scheduled to set in before the fourth season. This gives ABC and creator Shonda Rhimes time to find a replacement.
Rhimes, who keeps supervising all creative and production aspects, will oversee day-to-day business for the remainder of season three.
ABC has not yet handed out early renewals for either "Grey's Anatomy" or "Private Practice", but it's considered a safe bet that both shows will return in the fall.
The rest of the season has already been outlined by Rovner and Cowan, so the actual impact of this move is not scheduled to set in before the fourth season. This gives ABC and creator Shonda Rhimes time to find a replacement.
Rhimes, who keeps supervising all creative and production aspects, will oversee day-to-day business for the remainder of season three.
ABC has not yet handed out early renewals for either "Grey's Anatomy" or "Private Practice", but it's considered a safe bet that both shows will return in the fall.
Pilot News: Cheryl Hines, Carrie Fisher, Lindsay Sloane, Rhona Mitra, John Larroquette, Jennifer Beals, Others Have Roles
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Here's the latest from the pilot casting department. And yeah, it is pretty female-centric this time.
- Cheryl Hines ("Brothers & Sisters", "Curb Your Enthusiasm") and Carrie Fisher ("Star Wars", "Family Guy") have both joined Debra Messing in ABC's comedy pilot "Wright vs. Wrong". It centers on Evelyn Wright (Messing) a political persona with a conservative, right-wing agenda. But in her private life, she's constantly battling her flaws and insecurities. Hines plays Evelyn's liberal opponent who doesn't like her, and Fisher plays Evelyn's gruff manager.
- Jennifer Beals ("Flashdance", "Lie To Me") has grabbed the female lead alongside Jason Clarke in "Ride-Along". The FOX drama pilot revolves around a rogue cowboy cop (Clarke) and his boss, the first female police chief in Chicago (Beals), who both want to clean up the town's streets.
- John Larroquette ("Boston Legal") is cast in "Pleading Guilty", FOX' drama pilot starring Jason Isaacs as a cop-turned-attorney at a firm where embezzlement, bookmaking and offshore banking are a daily subject. Larroquette plays the man who recruited him, a patrician managing partner at the firm.
- Keith David has been added to NBC's "The Cape". The drama pilot centers on Vince (David Lyons), a framed cop who becomes a masked hero to clear his name. Keith plays a criminal showman mentoring the new masked hero.
- Lindsay Sloane ("Help Me Help You", "Sabrina The Teenage Witch") has joined the cast of the untitled Carter Bays/Craig Thomas comedy pilot over at CBS. It's about an unmarried couple, Tommy (Kyle Bornheimer) and Gina (Sloane), who love each other, but Tommy has commitment issues. Gina is a waitress dreaming of opening her own business.
- Melissa McCarthy ("Samantha Who?", "Gilmore Girls") has come aboard "Mike And Molly", the new romantic comedy pilot from Chuck Lorre ("The Big Bang Theory") for CBS. It's about Mike (Billy Gardell), an overweight, charming police officer, and Molly (McCarthy) a voluptuous and pretty woman. They met at an Overeaters Anonymous, where the "romantic comedy" part kicks in.
- Marisol Nichols ("24", "In Justice") and Rhona Mitra ("Nip/Tuck", "Boston Legal") are cast as leads on ABC's "The Gates". Justin Miles, Victoria Pratt and Skyler Samuels have also been cast. The project is a supernatural crime drama centering on a big city cop (Frank Grillo) who becomes chief of police of a seemingly sleepy community called the Gates. But behind the closed doors, things are not what they seem. Nichols plays a woman moving to the community looking for a fresh start. Mitra is a housewife and a vampire. Pratt and Samuels play residents, with Miles playing a teen with a sinister secret.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Here's the latest from the pilot casting department. And yeah, it is pretty female-centric this time.
- Cheryl Hines ("Brothers & Sisters", "Curb Your Enthusiasm") and Carrie Fisher ("Star Wars", "Family Guy") have both joined Debra Messing in ABC's comedy pilot "Wright vs. Wrong". It centers on Evelyn Wright (Messing) a political persona with a conservative, right-wing agenda. But in her private life, she's constantly battling her flaws and insecurities. Hines plays Evelyn's liberal opponent who doesn't like her, and Fisher plays Evelyn's gruff manager.
- Jennifer Beals ("Flashdance", "Lie To Me") has grabbed the female lead alongside Jason Clarke in "Ride-Along". The FOX drama pilot revolves around a rogue cowboy cop (Clarke) and his boss, the first female police chief in Chicago (Beals), who both want to clean up the town's streets.
- John Larroquette ("Boston Legal") is cast in "Pleading Guilty", FOX' drama pilot starring Jason Isaacs as a cop-turned-attorney at a firm where embezzlement, bookmaking and offshore banking are a daily subject. Larroquette plays the man who recruited him, a patrician managing partner at the firm.
- Keith David has been added to NBC's "The Cape". The drama pilot centers on Vince (David Lyons), a framed cop who becomes a masked hero to clear his name. Keith plays a criminal showman mentoring the new masked hero.
- Lindsay Sloane ("Help Me Help You", "Sabrina The Teenage Witch") has joined the cast of the untitled Carter Bays/Craig Thomas comedy pilot over at CBS. It's about an unmarried couple, Tommy (Kyle Bornheimer) and Gina (Sloane), who love each other, but Tommy has commitment issues. Gina is a waitress dreaming of opening her own business.
- Melissa McCarthy ("Samantha Who?", "Gilmore Girls") has come aboard "Mike And Molly", the new romantic comedy pilot from Chuck Lorre ("The Big Bang Theory") for CBS. It's about Mike (Billy Gardell), an overweight, charming police officer, and Molly (McCarthy) a voluptuous and pretty woman. They met at an Overeaters Anonymous, where the "romantic comedy" part kicks in.
- Marisol Nichols ("24", "In Justice") and Rhona Mitra ("Nip/Tuck", "Boston Legal") are cast as leads on ABC's "The Gates". Justin Miles, Victoria Pratt and Skyler Samuels have also been cast. The project is a supernatural crime drama centering on a big city cop (Frank Grillo) who becomes chief of police of a seemingly sleepy community called the Gates. But behind the closed doors, things are not what they seem. Nichols plays a woman moving to the community looking for a fresh start. Mitra is a housewife and a vampire. Pratt and Samuels play residents, with Miles playing a teen with a sinister secret.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/24
CBS Cuts Down TWO AND A HALF MEN, Flips CSI And THE MENTALIST On April 1
Per the Hollywood Reporter, CBS is doing a timeslot switch on Thursday, April 1.
The network will air "The Mentalist" in the competitive 9 PM slot against ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" and NBC's "The Office", and put "CSI" at 10 PM against "Private Practice" and "Marriage Ref".
The reason? While "The Mentalist" is getting consistently stronger ratings, beating "CSI" constantly in the demos, "CSI" has been dropping significantly over the last couple of years.
In other CBS news, several sources report that the current season of "Two And A Half Men" is only doing 22 episodes this year, instead of the initially ordered 24. Charlie Sheen's absence due to his arrest is to blame for the move.
The network will air "The Mentalist" in the competitive 9 PM slot against ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" and NBC's "The Office", and put "CSI" at 10 PM against "Private Practice" and "Marriage Ref".
The reason? While "The Mentalist" is getting consistently stronger ratings, beating "CSI" constantly in the demos, "CSI" has been dropping significantly over the last couple of years.
In other CBS news, several sources report that the current season of "Two And A Half Men" is only doing 22 episodes this year, instead of the initially ordered 24. Charlie Sheen's absence due to his arrest is to blame for the move.
FOX Cancels 'TIL DEATH, Zach Braff Reports SCRUBS Ending
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FOX has officially canceled its comedy "'Til Death", The Warp's Joe Adalian reports today.
However, while the network confirms that "Til 'Death" is indeed a goner, FOX also insists that it will continue airing the show until May 9. 14 episodes are still waiting to be aired.
In similar news, "Scrubs" star Zach Braff has announced on his Facebook page that the new version of "Scrubs" is not gonna see another season either. Here's what he wrote:
Many of you have asked, so here it is: it appears that "New Scrubs", "Scrubs 2.0", "Scrubs with new kids", "Scrubbier", "Scrubs without JD" is no more. It was worth a try, but alas... it didn't work."
ABC declined to comment.
FOX has officially canceled its comedy "'Til Death", The Warp's Joe Adalian reports today.
However, while the network confirms that "Til 'Death" is indeed a goner, FOX also insists that it will continue airing the show until May 9. 14 episodes are still waiting to be aired.
In similar news, "Scrubs" star Zach Braff has announced on his Facebook page that the new version of "Scrubs" is not gonna see another season either. Here's what he wrote:
Many of you have asked, so here it is: it appears that "New Scrubs", "Scrubs 2.0", "Scrubs with new kids", "Scrubbier", "Scrubs without JD" is no more. It was worth a try, but alas... it didn't work."
ABC declined to comment.
2010/03/23
Pilot News: Jamie Pressly, Michael Rapaport, Will Estes, Bridget Moynahan, Zachary Knighton, Kurt Fuller, More Cast
And here's the latest from the pilot casting front.
- Jamie Pressly ("My Name Is Earl") has joined the cast of CBS' untitled Carter Bays/Craig Thomas comedy pilot. It's about an unmarried couple, Tommy (Kyle Bornheimer) and Gina, and their bunch of friends in Pittsburgh. Pressly plays Tommy's best friend, a veterinarian who works with him at the local zoo.
- Michael Rapaport ("Prison Break", "My Name Is Earl") is set to co-star in ABC's "The Line". The drama centers on ATF agent Jack Donovan (Dylan Walsh) who hunts down the most dangerous criminals. Rapaport plays a SWAT commander.
- Kevin Rahm ("Desperate Housewives") has been added to another CBS comedy pilot, "Open Books". It centers on June (Laura Benanti), a book editor at a boutique publishing house in New York. Rahm plays her level-headed fiance.
- Amy Landecker has been tapped as the female lead in NBC's "Next", alongside Paul Reiser. Billed as autobiographical, it stars Reiser as a former TV star and family man battling life's day-to-day difficulties. Landecker plays his loving, supporting wife.
- Kurt Fuller ("Supernatural") has been added to the untitled Shana Goldberg-Meehan comedy pilot for ABC. It centers on two sisters (Jennifer Finnigan, JoAnna Garcia) at different stages in their romantic lives. Fuller plays their dad.
- Zachary Knighton ("FlashForward") has been cast as the male lead in "Happy Endings". The ABC comedy pilot is about a bride (Elisha Cuthbert) and a groom (Knighton) who break up at the altar, and from there on, have to figure out a life where they can still maintain a relationship with their four friends.
- Will Estes ("Reunion", "American Dreams") and Bridget Moynahan ("Six Degrees") have both been cast in CBS' untitled Burgess/Green multigenerational drama pilot about a Chigaco family of cops: the ex-police chief (Len Cariou); his son, Michael (Tom Selleck), the current chief of police; and grandsons Brian (Donnie Wahlberg) and Jamie (Estes), both cops. Moynahan plays the family's daughter.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
- Jamie Pressly ("My Name Is Earl") has joined the cast of CBS' untitled Carter Bays/Craig Thomas comedy pilot. It's about an unmarried couple, Tommy (Kyle Bornheimer) and Gina, and their bunch of friends in Pittsburgh. Pressly plays Tommy's best friend, a veterinarian who works with him at the local zoo.
- Michael Rapaport ("Prison Break", "My Name Is Earl") is set to co-star in ABC's "The Line". The drama centers on ATF agent Jack Donovan (Dylan Walsh) who hunts down the most dangerous criminals. Rapaport plays a SWAT commander.
- Kevin Rahm ("Desperate Housewives") has been added to another CBS comedy pilot, "Open Books". It centers on June (Laura Benanti), a book editor at a boutique publishing house in New York. Rahm plays her level-headed fiance.
- Amy Landecker has been tapped as the female lead in NBC's "Next", alongside Paul Reiser. Billed as autobiographical, it stars Reiser as a former TV star and family man battling life's day-to-day difficulties. Landecker plays his loving, supporting wife.
- Kurt Fuller ("Supernatural") has been added to the untitled Shana Goldberg-Meehan comedy pilot for ABC. It centers on two sisters (Jennifer Finnigan, JoAnna Garcia) at different stages in their romantic lives. Fuller plays their dad.
- Zachary Knighton ("FlashForward") has been cast as the male lead in "Happy Endings". The ABC comedy pilot is about a bride (Elisha Cuthbert) and a groom (Knighton) who break up at the altar, and from there on, have to figure out a life where they can still maintain a relationship with their four friends.
- Will Estes ("Reunion", "American Dreams") and Bridget Moynahan ("Six Degrees") have both been cast in CBS' untitled Burgess/Green multigenerational drama pilot about a Chigaco family of cops: the ex-police chief (Len Cariou); his son, Michael (Tom Selleck), the current chief of police; and grandsons Brian (Donnie Wahlberg) and Jamie (Estes), both cops. Moynahan plays the family's daughter.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Nikki Blonsky Heading To ABC Family's HUGE
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that "Hairspray" star Nikki Blonsky has landed the lead on ABC Family's upcoming series "Huge".
Based on the book by Sasha Paley, and adapted by Winnie Holzman ("My So-Called Life") and her daughter, Savannah Dooley, the story revolves around Will (Blonsky), a funny and opinionated overweight girl sent to a weight-loss camp by her fitness-center-owning parents, and Amber (Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of David), a teen with curves but the skinniest at the camp, but still has weight issues.
Zander Eckhouse (son of "Beverly Hills 90210"'s James Eckhouse) has also been cast in the show plays an assistant fitness counselor at the camp, who becomes attracted to Amber.
"Huge" has received a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes, and will premier in late June.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that "Hairspray" star Nikki Blonsky has landed the lead on ABC Family's upcoming series "Huge".
Based on the book by Sasha Paley, and adapted by Winnie Holzman ("My So-Called Life") and her daughter, Savannah Dooley, the story revolves around Will (Blonsky), a funny and opinionated overweight girl sent to a weight-loss camp by her fitness-center-owning parents, and Amber (Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of David), a teen with curves but the skinniest at the camp, but still has weight issues.
Zander Eckhouse (son of "Beverly Hills 90210"'s James Eckhouse) has also been cast in the show plays an assistant fitness counselor at the camp, who becomes attracted to Amber.
"Huge" has received a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes, and will premier in late June.
Pilot News: Sissy Spacek, Christian Slater, Tate Donovan, Jennifer Ferrin, Sean Patrick Thomas, Others Get Parts
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A new week, a new bunch of pilot castings.
- Sissy Spacek ("Carrie") has joined the cast of the untitled John Wells medical drama pilot for CBS. It's the one about a mobile medical team traveling the U.S. to help those in need. Spacek plays a part initially written as a male. She's the visionary team leader, a workaholic who lives for the job 24/7, and expects others to follow her lead. Things are complicated by her own cancer diagnosis which forces her to chemo therapy in regular intervals. Plus her daughter (Rachelle Lefevre) joins the team, which isn't helping matters either.
- Christian Slater ("My Own Worst Enemy", "The Forgotten") and Trevor Moore have landed leads on FOX' untitled Adam Goldberg comedy pilot. It centers on a Titan Team, a group of geniuses cracking security systems. Slater plays the team leader, an ex-military misanthrope with a sordid past. Moore plays the team's womanizing intelligence and reconnaissance head.
- Tate Donovan ("Damages", "The O.C.") is cast in "No Ordinary Family", the ABC drama pilot about a family with special abilities. Michael Chiklis is already cast as Jim, the family leader. Donovan plays a mysterious pilot.
- Flex Alexander ("One On One", "Girlfriends") and Dylan Moore have come aboard the Burgess/Green drama pilot for CBS. It's a multigenerational chronicle of a family of New York cops: The ex-police chief (Len Cariou), his son, Michael, the current chief of police (Tom Selleck), and grandsons Brian (Donnie Wahlberg) and Jamie, both cops.
Alexander plays Brian's partner, Moore is Jamie's fiancée.
- Sean Patrick Thomas ("Reaper", "Lie To Me") and Lorraine Toussaint ("Saving Grace") have both joined CBS' drama pilot "The Line". It's about ATF agent Jack Donovan (Dylan Walsh) who hunts down the most notrious criminals. Thomas plays his adrenaline-junkie partner, while Toussaint is Donovan's boss, the head of Chicago's ATF division.
- Billy Lush ("The Black Donnellys") has been added to "Ride-Along", the FOX drama pilot about Chicago's toughest cop (Jason Clarke). Lush plays an Irish tough guy with a deep, dark secret.
- Jennifer Ferrin ("Life On Mars") has joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot "The Cape". It revolves around a cop who gets framed for a crime and becomes a masked hero to clear his name. James Frain and Summer Glau have been recently cast in the project. Ferrin plays his wife, who has to keep herself above water after her husband "dies".
- Caitlin Fitzgerald has grabbed the lead on FOX' comedy pilot "Most Likely To Succeed". It centers on five high school buddies who were once insanely popular, but are now struggling in the much more real adult world. Fitzgerald replaces Kaitlin Doubleday in the role of Becca, who, once voted most popular, is now recently divorced from her cheating ex-husband.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
A new week, a new bunch of pilot castings.
- Sissy Spacek ("Carrie") has joined the cast of the untitled John Wells medical drama pilot for CBS. It's the one about a mobile medical team traveling the U.S. to help those in need. Spacek plays a part initially written as a male. She's the visionary team leader, a workaholic who lives for the job 24/7, and expects others to follow her lead. Things are complicated by her own cancer diagnosis which forces her to chemo therapy in regular intervals. Plus her daughter (Rachelle Lefevre) joins the team, which isn't helping matters either.
- Christian Slater ("My Own Worst Enemy", "The Forgotten") and Trevor Moore have landed leads on FOX' untitled Adam Goldberg comedy pilot. It centers on a Titan Team, a group of geniuses cracking security systems. Slater plays the team leader, an ex-military misanthrope with a sordid past. Moore plays the team's womanizing intelligence and reconnaissance head.
- Tate Donovan ("Damages", "The O.C.") is cast in "No Ordinary Family", the ABC drama pilot about a family with special abilities. Michael Chiklis is already cast as Jim, the family leader. Donovan plays a mysterious pilot.
- Flex Alexander ("One On One", "Girlfriends") and Dylan Moore have come aboard the Burgess/Green drama pilot for CBS. It's a multigenerational chronicle of a family of New York cops: The ex-police chief (Len Cariou), his son, Michael, the current chief of police (Tom Selleck), and grandsons Brian (Donnie Wahlberg) and Jamie, both cops.
Alexander plays Brian's partner, Moore is Jamie's fiancée.
- Sean Patrick Thomas ("Reaper", "Lie To Me") and Lorraine Toussaint ("Saving Grace") have both joined CBS' drama pilot "The Line". It's about ATF agent Jack Donovan (Dylan Walsh) who hunts down the most notrious criminals. Thomas plays his adrenaline-junkie partner, while Toussaint is Donovan's boss, the head of Chicago's ATF division.
- Billy Lush ("The Black Donnellys") has been added to "Ride-Along", the FOX drama pilot about Chicago's toughest cop (Jason Clarke). Lush plays an Irish tough guy with a deep, dark secret.
- Jennifer Ferrin ("Life On Mars") has joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot "The Cape". It revolves around a cop who gets framed for a crime and becomes a masked hero to clear his name. James Frain and Summer Glau have been recently cast in the project. Ferrin plays his wife, who has to keep herself above water after her husband "dies".
- Caitlin Fitzgerald has grabbed the lead on FOX' comedy pilot "Most Likely To Succeed". It centers on five high school buddies who were once insanely popular, but are now struggling in the much more real adult world. Fitzgerald replaces Kaitlin Doubleday in the role of Becca, who, once voted most popular, is now recently divorced from her cheating ex-husband.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/19
Jesse Williams To Return To GREY'S ANATOMY Next Season
Once the news broke that possibly not all of the Mercy West doctors would be part of the next season of "Grey's Anatomy", female fans were in sort of an uproar about the fact that they might lose their beloved Dr. Jackson Avery.
Ladies, you all can rest easy.
TV Guide's William Keck reports that it is now official that Jesse Williams will be back on duty at Seattle Grace Hospital when the show returns in the fall.
Not yet known is if Williams would have the status of a series regular next year, but he'll definitely be back in at least recurring capacity.
This only leaves the other Mercy Westers, Dr. Charles Percy (Robert Baker), Dr. Reed Adamson (Nora Zehetner) and Dr. April Kepner (Sarah Drew) in the unknown about their job situation at Seattle Grace next season. It's believed that one or two might be leaving the premises.
Ladies, you all can rest easy.
TV Guide's William Keck reports that it is now official that Jesse Williams will be back on duty at Seattle Grace Hospital when the show returns in the fall.
Not yet known is if Williams would have the status of a series regular next year, but he'll definitely be back in at least recurring capacity.
This only leaves the other Mercy Westers, Dr. Charles Percy (Robert Baker), Dr. Reed Adamson (Nora Zehetner) and Dr. April Kepner (Sarah Drew) in the unknown about their job situation at Seattle Grace next season. It's believed that one or two might be leaving the premises.
BSG's Michael Trucco Joins CASTLE
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, "Battlestar Galactica" alum Michael Trucco has joined ABC's crime dramedy "Castle" for multiple episodes.
Trucco plays a charismatic cop in the homicide division who becomes a love interest for Det. Beckett (Stana Katic).
Trucco is set to appear in the last four episodes of this season, with the option of returning in the fall.
Trucco plays a charismatic cop in the homicide division who becomes a love interest for Det. Beckett (Stana Katic).
Trucco is set to appear in the last four episodes of this season, with the option of returning in the fall.
Pilot News: Josh Cooke, Ashley Tisdale, Skeet Ulrich, Beau Bridges, Jason Clarke, Michaela McManus, Skyler Stone Get Parts
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Here's the latest from the casting side of the winding-down pilot season.
- Ashley Tisdale ("High School Musical") has been cast in her first regular TV role in "Hellcats", The CW's drama pilot about Marti (Aly Michalka), a college girl from the wrong side of the tracks who joins the Hellcats, the college's competitive cheerleading squad after she loses her scholarship. Tisdale plays the fierce and peppy captain of the cheerleading team who becomes Marti's roommate.
- Josh Cooke ("Big Day", "Four Kings" has landed the male lead on ABC's untitled Shana Goldberg-Meehan comedy pilot. It centers on Maddie (Jennifer Finnigan) and Ben (Cooke) a happy and professionally successful unmarried couple. Things get messy however, once Maddie's younger sister (JoAnna Garcia) ends up pregnant and engaged.
- Skeet Ulrich ("Jericho") has been tapped to star in the untitled John Wells medical drama pilot for CBS. It revolves around a mobile medical team traveling the U.S. to help those in need. Ulrich plays a Harvard-educated brilliant cardiologist with rock star looks, who is a key member of a team, and uses the opportunity to get away from his hell of a life.
- Jason Clarke ("Brotherhood") has come aboard "Ride-Along", the FOX cop drama pilot from Shawn Ryan about one of Chicago's toughest detectives, Jarek Wysocki (Clarke), who, armed with a wicked sense of humor, tries to rid the town of violence and corruption.
- Michaela McManus ("Law & Order: SVU", "One Tree Hill") has been added to the CW drama pilot "Nomads". It centers on a bunch of backpackers who take on missions for the CIA, McManus will play an Army brat who looks to join the Agency some day.
- Skyler Stone is cast in FOX' comedy pilot "Keep Hope Alive" from Greg Garcia. It centers on Jimmy (Lucas Neff), a 25-year old raising an infant with the help of his family after the kid's mother ends up on death row.
- Beau Bridges has landed a co-starring part on NBC's update of "The Rockford Files". Dermot Mulroney stars as the new version of P.I. Jim Rockford. Bridges plays his father and good friend, Rocky, a truck driver for 30 years, who helps out his son in tough situations. In the original series, the role was played by Noah Beery, Jr..
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Here's the latest from the casting side of the winding-down pilot season.
- Ashley Tisdale ("High School Musical") has been cast in her first regular TV role in "Hellcats", The CW's drama pilot about Marti (Aly Michalka), a college girl from the wrong side of the tracks who joins the Hellcats, the college's competitive cheerleading squad after she loses her scholarship. Tisdale plays the fierce and peppy captain of the cheerleading team who becomes Marti's roommate.
- Josh Cooke ("Big Day", "Four Kings" has landed the male lead on ABC's untitled Shana Goldberg-Meehan comedy pilot. It centers on Maddie (Jennifer Finnigan) and Ben (Cooke) a happy and professionally successful unmarried couple. Things get messy however, once Maddie's younger sister (JoAnna Garcia) ends up pregnant and engaged.
- Skeet Ulrich ("Jericho") has been tapped to star in the untitled John Wells medical drama pilot for CBS. It revolves around a mobile medical team traveling the U.S. to help those in need. Ulrich plays a Harvard-educated brilliant cardiologist with rock star looks, who is a key member of a team, and uses the opportunity to get away from his hell of a life.
- Jason Clarke ("Brotherhood") has come aboard "Ride-Along", the FOX cop drama pilot from Shawn Ryan about one of Chicago's toughest detectives, Jarek Wysocki (Clarke), who, armed with a wicked sense of humor, tries to rid the town of violence and corruption.
- Michaela McManus ("Law & Order: SVU", "One Tree Hill") has been added to the CW drama pilot "Nomads". It centers on a bunch of backpackers who take on missions for the CIA, McManus will play an Army brat who looks to join the Agency some day.
- Skyler Stone is cast in FOX' comedy pilot "Keep Hope Alive" from Greg Garcia. It centers on Jimmy (Lucas Neff), a 25-year old raising an infant with the help of his family after the kid's mother ends up on death row.
- Beau Bridges has landed a co-starring part on NBC's update of "The Rockford Files". Dermot Mulroney stars as the new version of P.I. Jim Rockford. Bridges plays his father and good friend, Rocky, a truck driver for 30 years, who helps out his son in tough situations. In the original series, the role was played by Noah Beery, Jr..
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
No STAR SEARCH For Paula Abdul
A few days, ago, reports were saying that Paula Abdul might be headed to ABC's music competition format "Star Search".
Guess that didn't go as planned.
Several sources now report that Abdul won't be part of "Star Search", since the negotiations weren't fruitful after all.
Oh well… can't win them all, right?
Guess that didn't go as planned.
Several sources now report that Abdul won't be part of "Star Search", since the negotiations weren't fruitful after all.
Oh well… can't win them all, right?
2010/03/17
FOX Orders Third Helping Of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES
FOX has announced via a press release that is has officially renewed its reality series "Kitchen Nightmares" for a third season.
In the next season Chef Gordon Ramsay will travel the country visiting restaurants that are in desperate need of his help.
In the next season Chef Gordon Ramsay will travel the country visiting restaurants that are in desperate need of his help.
Pilot News: Flurry Of Actors Joining Projects
Hello Folks!
Pilot season is still in almost full gear, but castings are getting a bit less frequent. That's why this is my first pilot-related post this week.
OK, so on to it.
- Mia Maestro ("Alias", "Crusoe") has replaced Roselyn Sanchez as the lead on ABC's dramedy pilot "Cutthroat", about Nina Cabrera (Maestro) a Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom running an international drug cartel on the side.
- Treat Williams ("Everwood"), Goran Visnjic ("ER") and Nia Long ("Boston Legal") have all joined the cast of "Boston's Finest", alongside Katee Sackhoff. The ABC drama pilot (formerly the untitled Richard Hatem project) centers on a detective (Sackhoff) teaming up with a disgraced ex-cop (Visnjic) to solve crimes and uncover the mystery surrounding her partner's fall from grace. Williams plays the ex-cop's former partner, and Long is Sackhoff's character's friend and mentor and partner.
- Tom Selleck ("Magnum, P.I."), Donnie Wahlberg ("Runaway") and Len Cariou ("Damages") have all joined CBS' untitled Burgess/Green drama pilot as leads. It's a multigenerational show about a family of New York Cops, where Cariou plays Patrick, a blunt but honest retired NYPD chief of police. Wahlberg plays his grandson, Brian, a hot-tempered detective and family man who served in Iraq. Selleck is in talks to play the current chief of police, son of Patrick and father of Brian.
- Melissa Sagemiller ("Raising The Bar") has come aboard NBC's update of "The Rockford Files". Dermot Mulroney plays the new version of P.I. Jim Rockford. Sagemiller plays his competent on-the-spot attorney and occasional girlfriend.
- Anthony Ruivivar ("Traveler") is cast in "The Whole Truth", ABC's drama pilot from Jerry Bruckheimer showcasing the prosecution and defense sides equally, centering on NY prosecutor Kathryn Pearle (Joely Richardson) and defense attorney Jim Nolan (Rob Morrow). Ruivivar plays Nolan's long-time associate.
- Mary Steenburgen ("Joan Of Arcadia") has landed a lead part on ABC's comedy pilot "Southern Discomfort", about a dad whose life gets upside down when his grown-up children move back in with him. Steenburgen plays the family's mother.
- Carly Pope ("24") and Gordon Ramsey ("Kitchen Nightmares") have both boarded NBC's untitled John Eisendrath drama pilot, which centers on a by-the-book supreme court justice (Jimmy Smits), who ventures into private practice to fight constitutional injustice. Pope plays a private investigator, while Ramsey the justice's childhood friend, a brilliant defense attorney.
- Ian Reed Kessler has grabbed a lead role in NBC's "Friends With Benefits". The comedy pilot revolves around five friends and their romantic endeavours. They settle for "friends with benefits" until they each find Mr. or Ms. Right. Kessler plays one of them, an oversexed and sometimes extreme womanizer.
- Lindsay Broad has taken a lead in ABC's comedy pilot "Who Gets The Parents?". It's about a couple (Jane Kaczmarek, Adam Arkin) divorcing after 30 years. After that, they want to take more active parts in the lives of their three adult children (Broad, Derek Richardson, Andrew West).
- Kerri Kenney ("Reno 911") and Randall Park ("Dinner For Schmucks") have been added to "Tax Man", the FOX comedy pilot starring David Krumholtz about an IRS office in Fresno, California. Kenney plays a human resources rep, with Park playing a fiercly loyal IRS auditor.
- Xander Berkeley ("24", "CSI") has come aboard The CW's redo of "Nikita", already starring Maggie Q and Lyndsy Fonseca) When the original Nikita goes rogue, another assassin is trained to track her down. Berkeley plays the new assassin's leader.
- Odette Yustman ("The Unborn") has joined the cast of FOX' untitled Adam Goldberg comedy about twenty-someting geniuses who crack security systems. Justman plays a safe-cracking star member of the team, who is also a demolition expert.
- Dougray Scott ("Desperate Housewives") and Molly Parker ("Swingtown") are coming aboard CBS' drama pilot "Quinn-Tuplets", about the private and professional lives of the Quinn quintuplets. Scott plays Michael, a documentary filmmaker who has chronicled the lives of the five siblings. Parker plays their mother.
- Josh Henderson ("Desperate Housewives", "90210") has taken the lead in The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt". In the project about three teens discovering they are changelings destined to rid the world from evil, Henderson plays the group's leader. He has the ability to see a halo of light around people who are about to die.
- Omid Abtahi ("My Own Worst Enemy", "Sleeper Cell") has been added to "Pleading Guilty", the FOX legal thriller about embezzlement and the politics of a high-powered firm. Abtahi plays the firm's youngest associate.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Pilot season is still in almost full gear, but castings are getting a bit less frequent. That's why this is my first pilot-related post this week.
OK, so on to it.
- Mia Maestro ("Alias", "Crusoe") has replaced Roselyn Sanchez as the lead on ABC's dramedy pilot "Cutthroat", about Nina Cabrera (Maestro) a Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom running an international drug cartel on the side.
- Treat Williams ("Everwood"), Goran Visnjic ("ER") and Nia Long ("Boston Legal") have all joined the cast of "Boston's Finest", alongside Katee Sackhoff. The ABC drama pilot (formerly the untitled Richard Hatem project) centers on a detective (Sackhoff) teaming up with a disgraced ex-cop (Visnjic) to solve crimes and uncover the mystery surrounding her partner's fall from grace. Williams plays the ex-cop's former partner, and Long is Sackhoff's character's friend and mentor and partner.
- Tom Selleck ("Magnum, P.I."), Donnie Wahlberg ("Runaway") and Len Cariou ("Damages") have all joined CBS' untitled Burgess/Green drama pilot as leads. It's a multigenerational show about a family of New York Cops, where Cariou plays Patrick, a blunt but honest retired NYPD chief of police. Wahlberg plays his grandson, Brian, a hot-tempered detective and family man who served in Iraq. Selleck is in talks to play the current chief of police, son of Patrick and father of Brian.
- Melissa Sagemiller ("Raising The Bar") has come aboard NBC's update of "The Rockford Files". Dermot Mulroney plays the new version of P.I. Jim Rockford. Sagemiller plays his competent on-the-spot attorney and occasional girlfriend.
- Anthony Ruivivar ("Traveler") is cast in "The Whole Truth", ABC's drama pilot from Jerry Bruckheimer showcasing the prosecution and defense sides equally, centering on NY prosecutor Kathryn Pearle (Joely Richardson) and defense attorney Jim Nolan (Rob Morrow). Ruivivar plays Nolan's long-time associate.
- Mary Steenburgen ("Joan Of Arcadia") has landed a lead part on ABC's comedy pilot "Southern Discomfort", about a dad whose life gets upside down when his grown-up children move back in with him. Steenburgen plays the family's mother.
- Carly Pope ("24") and Gordon Ramsey ("Kitchen Nightmares") have both boarded NBC's untitled John Eisendrath drama pilot, which centers on a by-the-book supreme court justice (Jimmy Smits), who ventures into private practice to fight constitutional injustice. Pope plays a private investigator, while Ramsey the justice's childhood friend, a brilliant defense attorney.
- Ian Reed Kessler has grabbed a lead role in NBC's "Friends With Benefits". The comedy pilot revolves around five friends and their romantic endeavours. They settle for "friends with benefits" until they each find Mr. or Ms. Right. Kessler plays one of them, an oversexed and sometimes extreme womanizer.
- Lindsay Broad has taken a lead in ABC's comedy pilot "Who Gets The Parents?". It's about a couple (Jane Kaczmarek, Adam Arkin) divorcing after 30 years. After that, they want to take more active parts in the lives of their three adult children (Broad, Derek Richardson, Andrew West).
- Kerri Kenney ("Reno 911") and Randall Park ("Dinner For Schmucks") have been added to "Tax Man", the FOX comedy pilot starring David Krumholtz about an IRS office in Fresno, California. Kenney plays a human resources rep, with Park playing a fiercly loyal IRS auditor.
- Xander Berkeley ("24", "CSI") has come aboard The CW's redo of "Nikita", already starring Maggie Q and Lyndsy Fonseca) When the original Nikita goes rogue, another assassin is trained to track her down. Berkeley plays the new assassin's leader.
- Odette Yustman ("The Unborn") has joined the cast of FOX' untitled Adam Goldberg comedy about twenty-someting geniuses who crack security systems. Justman plays a safe-cracking star member of the team, who is also a demolition expert.
- Dougray Scott ("Desperate Housewives") and Molly Parker ("Swingtown") are coming aboard CBS' drama pilot "Quinn-Tuplets", about the private and professional lives of the Quinn quintuplets. Scott plays Michael, a documentary filmmaker who has chronicled the lives of the five siblings. Parker plays their mother.
- Josh Henderson ("Desperate Housewives", "90210") has taken the lead in The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt". In the project about three teens discovering they are changelings destined to rid the world from evil, Henderson plays the group's leader. He has the ability to see a halo of light around people who are about to die.
- Omid Abtahi ("My Own Worst Enemy", "Sleeper Cell") has been added to "Pleading Guilty", the FOX legal thriller about embezzlement and the politics of a high-powered firm. Abtahi plays the firm's youngest associate.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/16
NCIS Recruits Ashley Scott
Ashley Scott, best known as Emily Sullivan on CBS' "Jericho", has grabbed a guest spot on an upcoming episode of "NCIS", EW's Michael Ausiello reports.
Scott is set to play a ZNN reporter who disappears without a trace. The team is tasked with tracking her down.
For a bit more info (or not), head over to the original article by hitting the link above.
Scott is set to play a ZNN reporter who disappears without a trace. The team is tasked with tracking her down.
For a bit more info (or not), head over to the original article by hitting the link above.
Natalie Morales Enters PARKS AND RECREATION
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Natalie Morales, who just ended her run on "White Collar" with the first season finale last week, has signed on to do a multi-episode arc on NBC's "Parks and Recreation".
The former "Middleman" actress will play Lucy, a smart and funny bus girl at a local Pawnee bar.
This news comes after it has come to our attention that Paul Schneider, who plays city planner Mark Brendanawicz on the comedy, will leave by the end of this season to focus on his movie career.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Natalie Morales, who just ended her run on "White Collar" with the first season finale last week, has signed on to do a multi-episode arc on NBC's "Parks and Recreation".
The former "Middleman" actress will play Lucy, a smart and funny bus girl at a local Pawnee bar.
This news comes after it has come to our attention that Paul Schneider, who plays city planner Mark Brendanawicz on the comedy, will leave by the end of this season to focus on his movie career.
Paula Abdul Heads To ABC's STAR SEARCH
After departing "American Idol" last year, Paula Abdul has found her new TV home.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, the singer is coming aboard ABC's update version of "Star Search", which is sort of the mother of all singing competitions on TV.
Abdul's exact role has yet to be finalized, but it is likely to include a combination of hosting and judging.
For more info, hit the link above.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, the singer is coming aboard ABC's update version of "Star Search", which is sort of the mother of all singing competitions on TV.
Abdul's exact role has yet to be finalized, but it is likely to include a combination of hosting and judging.
For more info, hit the link above.
2010/03/15
Newsies: FACING KATE A Go, TRUE BLOOD Back June 3, Some Castings
Hello Folks!
Here are some news tidbits from today.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- HBO has announced the return date of its successful vampire series "True Blood". The show will be back with 12 new episodes on June 3.
- USA has officially ordered its drama "Facing Kate" to series. The cable network picked up 11 episodes plus the 90-minute pilot. It stars Sarah Shahi ("Life") as Kate Reed, a top litigator fed up with the injustice and the bureaucracy of the legal system, thus she decides to become a sort of anti-lawyer - a mediator. The order marks the second new series for this year. In January, USA picked up "Covert Affairs" starring Piper Perabo as an FBI trainee suddenly getting thrown into the field.
- James Callis ("Battlestar Galactica") has joined SyFy's "Eureka" in the role of Dr. Grant. He's a town resident whose return is cause for alarm.
- Billy Brown has been added to FX' drama series "Lights Out" as a regular. In the story about Patrick Leary, an aging former heavyweight boxing champion (Holt McCallany) trying to support his wife (Catherine McCormack), Brown plays Raymond Reynolds, Leary^s former rival.
- Gregg Henry has been upped to series regular on HBO's "Hung", where he plays Ray's assistant coach. Up to this point, the role was recurring.
- Colm Feore ("24") is coming aboard Showtime's upcoming drama "The Borgias", starring Jeremy Irons about the crime family of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia. Feore plays Cardinal Giuliano Della Rovere, Borgia's nemesis.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Amy Pietz has been added to NBC's "The Office" for multiple episodes. Her first appearance is set for April. It would be too spoilery to reveal her character description.
- Carrie Preston ("True Blood") is joining CBS' "The Good Wife" for a multi-episode arc. She will play Elsbeth Mann, a member of Peter's (Chris Noth) legal team.
Here are some news tidbits from today.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- HBO has announced the return date of its successful vampire series "True Blood". The show will be back with 12 new episodes on June 3.
- USA has officially ordered its drama "Facing Kate" to series. The cable network picked up 11 episodes plus the 90-minute pilot. It stars Sarah Shahi ("Life") as Kate Reed, a top litigator fed up with the injustice and the bureaucracy of the legal system, thus she decides to become a sort of anti-lawyer - a mediator. The order marks the second new series for this year. In January, USA picked up "Covert Affairs" starring Piper Perabo as an FBI trainee suddenly getting thrown into the field.
- James Callis ("Battlestar Galactica") has joined SyFy's "Eureka" in the role of Dr. Grant. He's a town resident whose return is cause for alarm.
- Billy Brown has been added to FX' drama series "Lights Out" as a regular. In the story about Patrick Leary, an aging former heavyweight boxing champion (Holt McCallany) trying to support his wife (Catherine McCormack), Brown plays Raymond Reynolds, Leary^s former rival.
- Gregg Henry has been upped to series regular on HBO's "Hung", where he plays Ray's assistant coach. Up to this point, the role was recurring.
- Colm Feore ("24") is coming aboard Showtime's upcoming drama "The Borgias", starring Jeremy Irons about the crime family of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia. Feore plays Cardinal Giuliano Della Rovere, Borgia's nemesis.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Amy Pietz has been added to NBC's "The Office" for multiple episodes. Her first appearance is set for April. It would be too spoilery to reveal her character description.
- Carrie Preston ("True Blood") is joining CBS' "The Good Wife" for a multi-episode arc. She will play Elsbeth Mann, a member of Peter's (Chris Noth) legal team.
2010/03/12
24 Might Move To NBC
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, FOX' real-time drama "24" might get a new home if it will go on for another year.
An insider close to the talks reveals that FOX has approached NBC about possibly taking over the show, if FOX decides not to go on with a ninth season.
Since "24" is very expensive to produce, it still is rather unlikely that NBC will eventually bite. If it does, that would certainly mean that a Jack Bauer feature film would be even further away, since producing a movie while the show is still on the air is simply not possible.
What do you think? Would you like to see another very long day for Jack? Or do you think it's time to close shop and move to the Big Screen?
An insider close to the talks reveals that FOX has approached NBC about possibly taking over the show, if FOX decides not to go on with a ninth season.
Since "24" is very expensive to produce, it still is rather unlikely that NBC will eventually bite. If it does, that would certainly mean that a Jack Bauer feature film would be even further away, since producing a movie while the show is still on the air is simply not possible.
What do you think? Would you like to see another very long day for Jack? Or do you think it's time to close shop and move to the Big Screen?
Pilot News: Summer Glau Joins THE CAPE
OK, there are some pilot news that deserve an own thread, especially if the next big update won't be until Monday at least.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Summer Glau ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", "Dollhouse") has joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot "The Cape".
In the story about a former cop who was framed for a crime and becomes a masked hero to clear his name, Glau will play a sweet investigative blogger who fearlessly goes after bad cops and costumed bad guys, with the main masked villain being played by James Frain.
Do I really have to add that NBC please pick this up now?
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Summer Glau ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", "Dollhouse") has joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot "The Cape".
In the story about a former cop who was framed for a crime and becomes a masked hero to clear his name, Glau will play a sweet investigative blogger who fearlessly goes after bad cops and costumed bad guys, with the main masked villain being played by James Frain.
Do I really have to add that NBC please pick this up now?
Betty White Gets In THE MIDDLE
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Betty White ("Golden Girls") has locked a guest spot on the upcoming season finale of ABC's "The Middle".
She plays a librarian who confronts Brick (Atticus Shaffer) about his overdue return of several rented books.
She plays a librarian who confronts Brick (Atticus Shaffer) about his overdue return of several rented books.
Katherine Heigl On The Verge Of Leaving GREY'S ANATOMY
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that all signs point to the fact that Katherine Heigl will not be returning to "Grey's Anatomy" anymore.
The actress, who has taken two leaves of absence in the show's current season, was expected to return to the "Grey's" set on March 1. But that day passed, and Heigl stayed absent.
Sources say that after a talk between Heigl, ABC and "Grey's " ceator Shonda Rhimes, it was decided that it would be best to part ways right away, and not drag the exit out until the end of the season. ABC Studios and Heigl's camp now only have to finalize an exit agreement.
So it sure looks like we've already seen the last of Izzie Stevens.
For a few more details, as well as a timeline of recent, uhm, events surrounding Heigl and her days on "Grey's", hit the link above.
The actress, who has taken two leaves of absence in the show's current season, was expected to return to the "Grey's" set on March 1. But that day passed, and Heigl stayed absent.
Sources say that after a talk between Heigl, ABC and "Grey's " ceator Shonda Rhimes, it was decided that it would be best to part ways right away, and not drag the exit out until the end of the season. ABC Studios and Heigl's camp now only have to finalize an exit agreement.
So it sure looks like we've already seen the last of Izzie Stevens.
For a few more details, as well as a timeline of recent, uhm, events surrounding Heigl and her days on "Grey's", hit the link above.
Pilot News: Alan Tudyk, Jon Voight, Danneel Harris, Malcolm McDowell, Constance Zimmer, More Find Roles
Hello Folks!
After yesterday's massive update, today's list might feel more like dessert, but still…
- Alan Tudyk ("Firefly", "Dollhouse", "V") has been cast in NBC's updated take on "The Rockford Files", alongside lead Dermot Mulroney. It's about Private Eye Jim Rockford, who is described as ""slightly crumpled, wry humored, cynical, world weary, compassionate when it's called for and easily irritated by morons." Tudyk plays Det. Dennis Becker, who is slightly embarassed to call himself Rockford's friend, because all the other cops hate the P.I.
- Constance Zimmer ("Entourage", "Boston Legal") and Kat Foster ("The Unusuals", "'Til Death") are cast as the leads on Showtime's "In Security". In the hour-long comedy pilot, they play two sisters taking over their father's private-security firm who protects the super-elite, while they also have to deal with their own personal and family lives.
- Malcolm McDowell ("Halloween") has been added to "Franklin & Bash", Showtime's comedy pilot about Jared Franklin (Breckin Meyer) and Steven Bash (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) two lawyers and lifelong friends who, after taking down a white-shoe firm, are recruited by its patriarch (McDowell), a Renaissance man.
- Patrick J. Adams and Danneel Harris ("One Tree Hill") have both grabbed the leads of the NBC comedy pilot "Friends With Benefits". It focuses on the lives of five friends looking for love and "the right one", but settling for "friends with benefits" in the meantime. Adams plays Ben, a regular guy who looks for "Ms. Right", but for now enjoying a relationship with young doctor Sara (Harris), who looks for "Mr. Right".
- Jon Voight (24", "National Treasure") has grabbed his first regular TV role in FOX' drama pilot "Midland", with David Keith ("The Class") also joining the cast. It's about con man Bob, who lives two lives in two cities with two women (Adrianne Palicki, Eloise Mumford). One of the women (Palicki) is the daughter of a legendary Texas titan (Voight), who is equally comfortable in boots or a suit.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
After yesterday's massive update, today's list might feel more like dessert, but still…
- Alan Tudyk ("Firefly", "Dollhouse", "V") has been cast in NBC's updated take on "The Rockford Files", alongside lead Dermot Mulroney. It's about Private Eye Jim Rockford, who is described as ""slightly crumpled, wry humored, cynical, world weary, compassionate when it's called for and easily irritated by morons." Tudyk plays Det. Dennis Becker, who is slightly embarassed to call himself Rockford's friend, because all the other cops hate the P.I.
- Constance Zimmer ("Entourage", "Boston Legal") and Kat Foster ("The Unusuals", "'Til Death") are cast as the leads on Showtime's "In Security". In the hour-long comedy pilot, they play two sisters taking over their father's private-security firm who protects the super-elite, while they also have to deal with their own personal and family lives.
- Malcolm McDowell ("Halloween") has been added to "Franklin & Bash", Showtime's comedy pilot about Jared Franklin (Breckin Meyer) and Steven Bash (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) two lawyers and lifelong friends who, after taking down a white-shoe firm, are recruited by its patriarch (McDowell), a Renaissance man.
- Patrick J. Adams and Danneel Harris ("One Tree Hill") have both grabbed the leads of the NBC comedy pilot "Friends With Benefits". It focuses on the lives of five friends looking for love and "the right one", but settling for "friends with benefits" in the meantime. Adams plays Ben, a regular guy who looks for "Ms. Right", but for now enjoying a relationship with young doctor Sara (Harris), who looks for "Mr. Right".
- Jon Voight (24", "National Treasure") has grabbed his first regular TV role in FOX' drama pilot "Midland", with David Keith ("The Class") also joining the cast. It's about con man Bob, who lives two lives in two cities with two women (Adrianne Palicki, Eloise Mumford). One of the women (Palicki) is the daughter of a legendary Texas titan (Voight), who is equally comfortable in boots or a suit.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/11
Newsies: Michael Madsen Heading To 24, Gabourey Sidibe Joins THE BIG C
Per TV Guide's William Keck, Michael Madsen has booked a multi-episode guest spot near the end of the current eighth (and probably final) season of FOX' "24".
Madsen will play Jim Ricker, a military guy from Jack Bauer's (Kiefer Sutherland) past. Means, a badass.
Additionally, Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious") has re-joined the cast of Showtimes upcoming dark comedy series "The Big C", the Hollywood Reporter reports today.
The show stars Laura Linney as a suburban mother reclaiming her life after she's diagnosed with terminal cancer. Sidibe reprises her role of a smart-alecky student in Cathy's class. The role will be recurring.
Madsen will play Jim Ricker, a military guy from Jack Bauer's (Kiefer Sutherland) past. Means, a badass.
Additionally, Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious") has re-joined the cast of Showtimes upcoming dark comedy series "The Big C", the Hollywood Reporter reports today.
The show stars Laura Linney as a suburban mother reclaiming her life after she's diagnosed with terminal cancer. Sidibe reprises her role of a smart-alecky student in Cathy's class. The role will be recurring.
Pilot News: Tons Of Casting News!
Hello Folks!
Sorry about the vague headline, but with me being away yesterday, and now facing the task of updating two full days of pilot castings, there's no way I could choose which of the many names would be more fitting to be in the headline instead of others.
So here you go. Prepare to read for a while…
- Keri Russell ("Felicity) has landed the female lead opposite Will Arnett in "Wilde Kingdom", the FOX comedy pilot billed as an "Arrested Development" reunion. Created by "Arrested"'s Mitch Hurwitz, it stars Arnett as a Beverly Hills jackass. He falls for a charitable, tree-hugging woman (Russell) who is the opposite to his careless lifestyle.
- Jimmy Smits ("NYPD Blue", "L.A. Law", "Cane") has grabbed the lead in NBC's untitled John Eisendrath's drama pilot. It's about a strict Supreme Court Justice, who leaves the bench to go into private practice and fight injustice on a constitutional basis.
- Elisha Cuthbert ("24", "The Forgotten") has come aboard as the female lead in the ABC comedy pilot "Happy Endings". It centers on a bride (Cuthbert) and groom, who, after breaking up at the altar, must try to find a way to maintain a relationship with their four mutual friends.
- Judy Greer ("Archer") has been tapped to co-star alongside David Krumholtz ("Numb3rs") in "Tax Man". The FOX comedy pilot is set an an IRS office in Fresno, California, where the staff is a bunch of eccentrics. Things change once a former Morgan Stanley secretary (Greer) joins the team. Her nickname: The Terminator…
- Mädchen Amick ("Twin Peaks", "Damages") has joined the cast of FOX' legal drama pilot "Pleading Guilty". It's about high-powered firm politics and embezzlement, and centers on a cop-turned-attorney named Mack (Jason Isaacs). Amick plays Macks' colleague and lover. She's the firm's top criminal defense attorney.
- Jerry O'Connell ("Sliders", "Eastwick") has joined James Belushi on "Defenders", the CBS legal pilot centering on two hotshot Las Vegas defense attorneys going to the mat for their clients. O'Connell's one half is a fancy man and guitar player.
- Anna Chlumsky ("My Girl") has grabbed a lead on CBS' drama pilot "Quinn-Tuplets". It's about the professional and personal lives of the Quinn quintuplets, one of them played by Amber Tamblyn. Chlumsky plays another, a bright and ambitious local sportscaster.
- Jason Biggs ("American Pie") and Dan Fogler have both joined "True Love". Biggs plays the lead in the CBS comedy pilot about four friends in New York, with two falling for each other, the others, not so much. Biggs plays an assuming and kind lawyer falling for a stranger (Minka Kelly), while Fogler is a fellow lawyer who doesn't believe in love.
- Lyndsy Fonseca ("Desperate Housewives", "How I Met Your Mother"), Melinda Clarke ("The O.C.", "CSI") and Aaron Stanford ("Traveler" "X2: X-Men United") have all joined the cast of The CW's redo of "Nikita". It centers on the training of a new assassin after the original "Nikita" goes rogue. Maggie Q has been cast in the lead. Fonseca plays another assassin in training, Clarke plays a division operative, and Stanford is a computer specialist.
- Brooke Bloom ("CSI: Miami") and Vanessa Minnillo have both come aboard NBC's comedy pilot "This Little Piggy". It revolves around an underemployed woman (Bloom) and her materialistic brother as they both move in with their older sibling (Ben Koldyke). Minnillo plays the brother's wife.
- Jay Hernandez ("Six Degrees") and Michael Beach ("Stargate: Atlantis") have both been added to CBS' untitled medical drama pilot about a mobile medical team traveling the U.S. to help those in need. Both actors play team members - Hernandez a preppy-looking OB/GYN, and Beach big-hearted cowboy type.
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") and Hayes MacArthur ("Worst Week") have grabbed parts in NBC's comedy pilot "Perfect Couples". In the romantic comedy about three couples, Ellis and MacArthur will both play better halves.
- Traylor Howard ("Monk") has been cast as the lead alongside Dana Gould on his untitled ABC comedy pilot. It stars Gould as a high school guidance counselor and father of two who is trapped between the old-school parenting beliefs of his own dad (Brian Dennehy) and the more liberal views of his wife (Howard).
- Will Sasso ("MADTv", "Family Guy") and Stephanie Lemelin ("Cavemen") have both joined the cast of "Shit My Dad Says", the comedy pilot based on the vastly popular Twitter account of the same name. It tells the story of Harry (Ryan Devlin) who is forced to live with his outspoken, opinionated dad (William Shatner). Sasso plays Harry's cheesy stepbrother, and Lemelin is Harry's best friend and hip roommate.
- Debra Jo Rupp ("As the World Turns") has been added to ABC's untitled Shana Goldberg-Meehan comedy pilot. It centers on two sisters (Joanna Garcia and Jennifer Finnigan) at different stages in their romantic relationships. Rupp plays her intimidating mother.
- Maria Thayer ("Strangers With Candy), Lauren Weedman ("Hung") and Mahaley Hessam have all joined "Our Show", Larry Charles' NBC comedy pilot about a disparate group of people led by the brothers Mike (Nate Corddry) and Jack (Jonathan Sadowski). They start making new episodes of their favorite sci-fi show after it ends on TV. Thayer plays Jack's on-again-off-again girlfriend and costume designer of the show. Weedman is a waitress/wedding singer who is overy dramatic and self-destructive, while Hessam plays a teenager who knows it all about pop culture and comes from a deeply religious Muslim family.
- David Gallagher ("7th Heaven") has landed a part on The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt", about three changelings responsible for saving the world from evil. Gallagher plays a mysterious man with a skull bracelet.
- James Frain ("24") has grabbed a lead on "The Cape", NBC's drama pilot about a former cop (David Lyons) who gets framed for a crime and becomes a masked hero to clear his name. Frain plays the villain, a futurist moonlighting as a masked killer.
- Stephen Rea ("Father & Son") has been added to "Chaoes", CBS's drama pilot about a team of rogue CIA operatives battling beaurocracy and politics. Rea plays a manipulative middle manager in the Clandestine Administration and Oversight Services.
- Sonja Sohn ("Brothers & Sisters", "The Wire") has joined the cast of ABC's drama pilot "Body of Evidence". It' about a medical examiner (Dana Delany) with a cunning perspective to solve crimes, which puts her at odds with nearly everyone. Sohn plays the eager partner of detective Bud Morris (John Carroll Lynch).
- Raoul Trujillo ("True Blood") is cast in "Edgar Floats", the ABC drama pilot about a police psychologist-turned-bounty hunter (Tom Cavanagh). Trujillo plays a bail bondsman.
- And to close things up, quite the switcheroo: "Keep Hope Alive", the Greg Garcia comedy pilot for FOX is making some major changes. Shot back in December, it revolves around Jimmy (Lucas Neff), a single parent raising an infant with his quirky family's help after its mother ends up on death row.
Now, the pilot will get tweaked and two roles will be recast. Shannon Marie Woodward ("The Riches"9 has landed one of them, a sharp waitress and, according to Jimmy, the perfect woman to help him raise his daughter. Olesya Rulin played the role in the original pilot. The other role, that of Mike's unkempt cousin, will go back to being male after being transformed from male to female back in December. Casting for that part is pending.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Sorry about the vague headline, but with me being away yesterday, and now facing the task of updating two full days of pilot castings, there's no way I could choose which of the many names would be more fitting to be in the headline instead of others.
So here you go. Prepare to read for a while…
- Keri Russell ("Felicity) has landed the female lead opposite Will Arnett in "Wilde Kingdom", the FOX comedy pilot billed as an "Arrested Development" reunion. Created by "Arrested"'s Mitch Hurwitz, it stars Arnett as a Beverly Hills jackass. He falls for a charitable, tree-hugging woman (Russell) who is the opposite to his careless lifestyle.
- Jimmy Smits ("NYPD Blue", "L.A. Law", "Cane") has grabbed the lead in NBC's untitled John Eisendrath's drama pilot. It's about a strict Supreme Court Justice, who leaves the bench to go into private practice and fight injustice on a constitutional basis.
- Elisha Cuthbert ("24", "The Forgotten") has come aboard as the female lead in the ABC comedy pilot "Happy Endings". It centers on a bride (Cuthbert) and groom, who, after breaking up at the altar, must try to find a way to maintain a relationship with their four mutual friends.
- Judy Greer ("Archer") has been tapped to co-star alongside David Krumholtz ("Numb3rs") in "Tax Man". The FOX comedy pilot is set an an IRS office in Fresno, California, where the staff is a bunch of eccentrics. Things change once a former Morgan Stanley secretary (Greer) joins the team. Her nickname: The Terminator…
- Mädchen Amick ("Twin Peaks", "Damages") has joined the cast of FOX' legal drama pilot "Pleading Guilty". It's about high-powered firm politics and embezzlement, and centers on a cop-turned-attorney named Mack (Jason Isaacs). Amick plays Macks' colleague and lover. She's the firm's top criminal defense attorney.
- Jerry O'Connell ("Sliders", "Eastwick") has joined James Belushi on "Defenders", the CBS legal pilot centering on two hotshot Las Vegas defense attorneys going to the mat for their clients. O'Connell's one half is a fancy man and guitar player.
- Anna Chlumsky ("My Girl") has grabbed a lead on CBS' drama pilot "Quinn-Tuplets". It's about the professional and personal lives of the Quinn quintuplets, one of them played by Amber Tamblyn. Chlumsky plays another, a bright and ambitious local sportscaster.
- Jason Biggs ("American Pie") and Dan Fogler have both joined "True Love". Biggs plays the lead in the CBS comedy pilot about four friends in New York, with two falling for each other, the others, not so much. Biggs plays an assuming and kind lawyer falling for a stranger (Minka Kelly), while Fogler is a fellow lawyer who doesn't believe in love.
- Lyndsy Fonseca ("Desperate Housewives", "How I Met Your Mother"), Melinda Clarke ("The O.C.", "CSI") and Aaron Stanford ("Traveler" "X2: X-Men United") have all joined the cast of The CW's redo of "Nikita". It centers on the training of a new assassin after the original "Nikita" goes rogue. Maggie Q has been cast in the lead. Fonseca plays another assassin in training, Clarke plays a division operative, and Stanford is a computer specialist.
- Brooke Bloom ("CSI: Miami") and Vanessa Minnillo have both come aboard NBC's comedy pilot "This Little Piggy". It revolves around an underemployed woman (Bloom) and her materialistic brother as they both move in with their older sibling (Ben Koldyke). Minnillo plays the brother's wife.
- Jay Hernandez ("Six Degrees") and Michael Beach ("Stargate: Atlantis") have both been added to CBS' untitled medical drama pilot about a mobile medical team traveling the U.S. to help those in need. Both actors play team members - Hernandez a preppy-looking OB/GYN, and Beach big-hearted cowboy type.
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") and Hayes MacArthur ("Worst Week") have grabbed parts in NBC's comedy pilot "Perfect Couples". In the romantic comedy about three couples, Ellis and MacArthur will both play better halves.
- Traylor Howard ("Monk") has been cast as the lead alongside Dana Gould on his untitled ABC comedy pilot. It stars Gould as a high school guidance counselor and father of two who is trapped between the old-school parenting beliefs of his own dad (Brian Dennehy) and the more liberal views of his wife (Howard).
- Will Sasso ("MADTv", "Family Guy") and Stephanie Lemelin ("Cavemen") have both joined the cast of "Shit My Dad Says", the comedy pilot based on the vastly popular Twitter account of the same name. It tells the story of Harry (Ryan Devlin) who is forced to live with his outspoken, opinionated dad (William Shatner). Sasso plays Harry's cheesy stepbrother, and Lemelin is Harry's best friend and hip roommate.
- Debra Jo Rupp ("As the World Turns") has been added to ABC's untitled Shana Goldberg-Meehan comedy pilot. It centers on two sisters (Joanna Garcia and Jennifer Finnigan) at different stages in their romantic relationships. Rupp plays her intimidating mother.
- Maria Thayer ("Strangers With Candy), Lauren Weedman ("Hung") and Mahaley Hessam have all joined "Our Show", Larry Charles' NBC comedy pilot about a disparate group of people led by the brothers Mike (Nate Corddry) and Jack (Jonathan Sadowski). They start making new episodes of their favorite sci-fi show after it ends on TV. Thayer plays Jack's on-again-off-again girlfriend and costume designer of the show. Weedman is a waitress/wedding singer who is overy dramatic and self-destructive, while Hessam plays a teenager who knows it all about pop culture and comes from a deeply religious Muslim family.
- David Gallagher ("7th Heaven") has landed a part on The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt", about three changelings responsible for saving the world from evil. Gallagher plays a mysterious man with a skull bracelet.
- James Frain ("24") has grabbed a lead on "The Cape", NBC's drama pilot about a former cop (David Lyons) who gets framed for a crime and becomes a masked hero to clear his name. Frain plays the villain, a futurist moonlighting as a masked killer.
- Stephen Rea ("Father & Son") has been added to "Chaoes", CBS's drama pilot about a team of rogue CIA operatives battling beaurocracy and politics. Rea plays a manipulative middle manager in the Clandestine Administration and Oversight Services.
- Sonja Sohn ("Brothers & Sisters", "The Wire") has joined the cast of ABC's drama pilot "Body of Evidence". It' about a medical examiner (Dana Delany) with a cunning perspective to solve crimes, which puts her at odds with nearly everyone. Sohn plays the eager partner of detective Bud Morris (John Carroll Lynch).
- Raoul Trujillo ("True Blood") is cast in "Edgar Floats", the ABC drama pilot about a police psychologist-turned-bounty hunter (Tom Cavanagh). Trujillo plays a bail bondsman.
- And to close things up, quite the switcheroo: "Keep Hope Alive", the Greg Garcia comedy pilot for FOX is making some major changes. Shot back in December, it revolves around Jimmy (Lucas Neff), a single parent raising an infant with his quirky family's help after its mother ends up on death row.
Now, the pilot will get tweaked and two roles will be recast. Shannon Marie Woodward ("The Riches"9 has landed one of them, a sharp waitress and, according to Jimmy, the perfect woman to help him raise his daughter. Olesya Rulin played the role in the original pilot. The other role, that of Mike's unkempt cousin, will go back to being male after being transformed from male to female back in December. Casting for that part is pending.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/09
CBS Orders Second Season Of UNDERCOVER BOSS
CBS has renewed its freshman reality series "Undercover Boss" for a second season, the network has announced.
The show has performed strong on Sundays after being launched in the coveted post-SuperBowl timeslot.
Says Jennifer Bresnan, senior vice president of CBS Alternative Programming. "We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to the series and how audiences seem to connect to it on several levels. The wish fulfillment of seeing the top boss perform jobs of the rank and file is universal, and the employees' stories discovered at each company are often relatable and inspirational."
The show has performed strong on Sundays after being launched in the coveted post-SuperBowl timeslot.
Says Jennifer Bresnan, senior vice president of CBS Alternative Programming. "We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to the series and how audiences seem to connect to it on several levels. The wish fulfillment of seeing the top boss perform jobs of the rank and file is universal, and the employees' stories discovered at each company are often relatable and inspirational."
FOX Unveils Summer Schedule - LIE TO ME Returns June 7, PAST LIFE Back May 28
FOX just issued a press release announcing its upcoming summer schedule.
The most important facts on the sheet: "Lie To Me" will return with new episodes, or the second half of the second season on Monday, June 7, while the burn-off of the remaining episodes of "Past Life" is set to begin on Friday, May 28 with a two-hour airing.
And "Glee" will have its first season finale on June 8.
Here's the full list:
MONDAY
Mondays, beginning June 7:
8:00-9:00 PM LIE TO ME (Summer Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS (Series Premiere)
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TUESDAY
Tuesday, June 1:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE
Tuesday, June 8:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE (Season Finale)
Tuesdays, beginning June 15:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
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WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, May 19:
8:00-9:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS (Series Preview)
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL
Wednesdays, June 2 and 9:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
Wednesdays, beginning June 16:
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Time Period Premiere)
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THURSDAY
Thursdays, beginning May 27:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season Premiere)
Thursdays, beginning June 10:
8:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN (Season Premiere)
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FRIDAY
Friday, May 28:
8:00-10:00 PM PAST LIFE (Two-Hour Summer Premiere)
Fridays, June 4 and 11:
8:00-9:00 PM PAST LIFE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
Fridays, beginning June 18:
8:00-9:00 PM BONES (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Encores)
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SATURDAY
Saturdays (no change to lineup):
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED
11:00 PM-Midnight THE WANDA SYKES SHOW
Midnight-12:30 AM ANIMATION DOMINATION (Encores)
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SUNDAY
Sundays, beginning June 6:
7:00-9:30 PM ANIMATION DOMINATION
9:30-10:00 PM SONS OF TUCSON
The most important facts on the sheet: "Lie To Me" will return with new episodes, or the second half of the second season on Monday, June 7, while the burn-off of the remaining episodes of "Past Life" is set to begin on Friday, May 28 with a two-hour airing.
And "Glee" will have its first season finale on June 8.
Here's the full list:
MONDAY
Mondays, beginning June 7:
8:00-9:00 PM LIE TO ME (Summer Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS (Series Premiere)
****************************
TUESDAY
Tuesday, June 1:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE
Tuesday, June 8:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE (Season Finale)
Tuesdays, beginning June 15:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
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WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, May 19:
8:00-9:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS (Series Preview)
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL
Wednesdays, June 2 and 9:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
Wednesdays, beginning June 16:
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Time Period Premiere)
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THURSDAY
Thursdays, beginning May 27:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season Premiere)
Thursdays, beginning June 10:
8:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN (Season Premiere)
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FRIDAY
Friday, May 28:
8:00-10:00 PM PAST LIFE (Two-Hour Summer Premiere)
Fridays, June 4 and 11:
8:00-9:00 PM PAST LIFE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
Fridays, beginning June 18:
8:00-9:00 PM BONES (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Encores)
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SATURDAY
Saturdays (no change to lineup):
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED
11:00 PM-Midnight THE WANDA SYKES SHOW
Midnight-12:30 AM ANIMATION DOMINATION (Encores)
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SUNDAY
Sundays, beginning June 6:
7:00-9:30 PM ANIMATION DOMINATION
9:30-10:00 PM SONS OF TUCSON
Pilot News: Brittany Snow, Rob Morrow, Nick Nolte, Kevin Dunn, Jean Smart, Tom Cavanagh, More Get Cast
And on to the pilot news:
- Rob Morrow ("Numb3rs") has been tapped to star opposite Joely Richardson in "The Whole Truth". The ABC legal drama pilot showcases the prosecution and defense sides equally, with focus being on Kathryn Pearle (Richardson), a successful prosecutor in New York. Morrow plays an equally successful, larger-than-life defense attorney who frequently battles Kathryn in court. But they share mutual respect for each other and the law, which results in them carpooling to sit on various panels. For Morrow, the casting is in second position to "Numb3rs", but chances are slim that the veteran CBS crime drama returns in the fall.
- Brittany Snow ("Nip/Tuck") has come aboard the NBC drama pilot "Kindreds" from David E. Kelley. It's about a former patent lawyer (Kathy Bates) and her misfit associates at a storefront law firm. Snow plays her assistant and key member of the firm.
- Sarah Wynter ("24", "Windfall", "Damages") has been cast in the ABC dramedy pilot "Cutthroat". It stars Roselyn Sanchez as Nina Cabrera, a Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom who runs an international drug cartel on the side. Wynter plays a Hollywood mother who has her life in shambles.
- Kevin Dunn ("Samantha Who?"), Kerry Condon ("Rome") and Britsh actor Tom Payne have all come aboard "Luck", the new project from David Milch and Michael Mann for HBO, with Nick Nolte being in talks to join as well. The drama pilot centers on a group of characters surrounded by competitive horse racing and the gambling around it. Dustin Hoffman has been cast as one of the leads, a tough guy who has always been involved in gambling. Dunn plays a misanthrope and ringmaster of a misfits syndicate. Nolte would play the trainer of a top race horse. Condon is the horse's exercise rider for an apprentice jockey (Payne). Dennis Farina and John Ortiz have been previously cast. Michael Mann directs the pilot.
- Jean Smart ("24") has been added to CBS' remake of "Hawaii Five-O". On the update of the drama about an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police led by Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin), Smart plays Hawaii Governor Pat Jameson. The role was male in the original, but with women taking more active roles in politics, producers decided to acknowledge that.
- Tom Cavanagh ("Ed") has joined the cast of "Edgar Floats" as the lead. The ABC drama pilot centers on a police psychologist who becomes a bounty hunter.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
- Rob Morrow ("Numb3rs") has been tapped to star opposite Joely Richardson in "The Whole Truth". The ABC legal drama pilot showcases the prosecution and defense sides equally, with focus being on Kathryn Pearle (Richardson), a successful prosecutor in New York. Morrow plays an equally successful, larger-than-life defense attorney who frequently battles Kathryn in court. But they share mutual respect for each other and the law, which results in them carpooling to sit on various panels. For Morrow, the casting is in second position to "Numb3rs", but chances are slim that the veteran CBS crime drama returns in the fall.
- Brittany Snow ("Nip/Tuck") has come aboard the NBC drama pilot "Kindreds" from David E. Kelley. It's about a former patent lawyer (Kathy Bates) and her misfit associates at a storefront law firm. Snow plays her assistant and key member of the firm.
- Sarah Wynter ("24", "Windfall", "Damages") has been cast in the ABC dramedy pilot "Cutthroat". It stars Roselyn Sanchez as Nina Cabrera, a Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom who runs an international drug cartel on the side. Wynter plays a Hollywood mother who has her life in shambles.
- Kevin Dunn ("Samantha Who?"), Kerry Condon ("Rome") and Britsh actor Tom Payne have all come aboard "Luck", the new project from David Milch and Michael Mann for HBO, with Nick Nolte being in talks to join as well. The drama pilot centers on a group of characters surrounded by competitive horse racing and the gambling around it. Dustin Hoffman has been cast as one of the leads, a tough guy who has always been involved in gambling. Dunn plays a misanthrope and ringmaster of a misfits syndicate. Nolte would play the trainer of a top race horse. Condon is the horse's exercise rider for an apprentice jockey (Payne). Dennis Farina and John Ortiz have been previously cast. Michael Mann directs the pilot.
- Jean Smart ("24") has been added to CBS' remake of "Hawaii Five-O". On the update of the drama about an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police led by Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin), Smart plays Hawaii Governor Pat Jameson. The role was male in the original, but with women taking more active roles in politics, producers decided to acknowledge that.
- Tom Cavanagh ("Ed") has joined the cast of "Edgar Floats" as the lead. The ABC drama pilot centers on a police psychologist who becomes a bounty hunter.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Newsies: Spencer Locke To VAMPIRE DIARIES, Dania Ramirez To ENTOURAGE, Lenny James Is HUNG, Sendhil Ramamurthy Has COVERT AFFAIRS, More
Hello Folks!
All the following courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter.
- Spencer Locke ("Resident Evil: Extinction", "Cougar Town") has landed a guest spot on "The Vampire Diaries" at The CW. She will play Amber Bradley, a girl who enters a beauty contest along with Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Caroline (Candice Accola).
- Lennie James ("Jericho") has been cast in a recurring part on HBO's "Hung". James will play a potential love interest for Tanya (Jane Adams).
- Dania Ramirez ("Heroes") has gotten a recurring part on "Entourage". In the show's seventh season, Ramirez will play Alex, a potential love interest for Turtle (Jerry Ferrara).
- Coby Bell ("Third Watch", "The Game") has been tapped to play a new regular on the upcoming fourth season of USA's spy series "Burn Notice". His role is that of Jesse Garcia, a sarcastic and cocky counter-intelligence expert. He is a true chameleon when it comes to assume fake identities, and has an urge to see bad guys punished. Now for the spoilery part: He was recently burned, and now tries to find out who did it by locating the one person he has something in common with: Michael Weston (Jeffrey Donovan).
- Sendhil Ramamurthy ("Heroes") has come aboard the new USA spy series "Covert Affairs". In the show starring Piper Perabo as a CIA trainee suddenly being promoted to field operative. Ramamurthy will play another CIA agent.
- Kenny Johnson ("Saving Grace") has been added in recurring function to FX' "Sons Of Anarchy". He will reprise his role of SAMCRO member Kozik.
All the following courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter.
- Spencer Locke ("Resident Evil: Extinction", "Cougar Town") has landed a guest spot on "The Vampire Diaries" at The CW. She will play Amber Bradley, a girl who enters a beauty contest along with Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Caroline (Candice Accola).
- Lennie James ("Jericho") has been cast in a recurring part on HBO's "Hung". James will play a potential love interest for Tanya (Jane Adams).
- Dania Ramirez ("Heroes") has gotten a recurring part on "Entourage". In the show's seventh season, Ramirez will play Alex, a potential love interest for Turtle (Jerry Ferrara).
- Coby Bell ("Third Watch", "The Game") has been tapped to play a new regular on the upcoming fourth season of USA's spy series "Burn Notice". His role is that of Jesse Garcia, a sarcastic and cocky counter-intelligence expert. He is a true chameleon when it comes to assume fake identities, and has an urge to see bad guys punished. Now for the spoilery part: He was recently burned, and now tries to find out who did it by locating the one person he has something in common with: Michael Weston (Jeffrey Donovan).
- Sendhil Ramamurthy ("Heroes") has come aboard the new USA spy series "Covert Affairs". In the show starring Piper Perabo as a CIA trainee suddenly being promoted to field operative. Ramamurthy will play another CIA agent.
- Kenny Johnson ("Saving Grace") has been added in recurring function to FX' "Sons Of Anarchy". He will reprise his role of SAMCRO member Kozik.
2010/03/08
Pilot News: Kathy Bates, Breckin Meyer, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Patrick Fugit, Jessy Schram, Aly Michalka, Michael Cassidy, Scott Foley, More Cast
Hello Folks!
After a long Oscar night and three hours of sleep on my part, here are the latest pilot castings. So blame any typos on that. :) And speaking of the Oscars, why not start the (very long) list with an Oscar winner?
- Kathy Bates ("Misery", "Titanic") has landed the lead in NBC's legal drama pilot "Kindred" from David E. Kelley. It centers on a former patent lawyer (Bates) and her misfit associates. Originally planned as male, the role is now reworked into a female character for Bates.
- Breckin Meyer ("King of the Hill", "Robot Chicken"and Mark-Paul Gosselaar ("Raising The Bar", "Commander In Chief") have come aboard to play the leads in TBS' hour-long comedy pilot "Franklin & Bash". The casting lifts the contingency off the project centered on Jared Franklin (Meyer) and Steven Bash (Gosselaar), two street lawyers who after taking down a white-shoe firm, are hired by the firm's patriarch.
- Tim Meadows ("The Colbert Report", The Bill Engvall Show") and Kelly Blatz ("Aaron Stone") have joined large the ensemble cast of "Glory Daze", another TBS hour-long pilot. Julianna Guill, Callard Harris, Matt Bush, Hartley Sawyer and Drew Seeley are also cast in the project centered at a Wisconsin college in 1985. The story centers on Joel (Blatz) an inexperienced freshman joining the wildest fraternity on campus. Harris, Bush, Sawyer and Seeley play frat brothers, Meadows plays their liberal professor. Guill is the hot girl everyone, including Joel, wants to date.
- Kyle Bornheimer ("Worst Week") has nabbed the lead in CBS' untitled Craig Thomas/Carter Bays pilot. The project from the creators of "How I Met Your Mother" revolves around a married couple and their friends in Pittsburgh. Bornheimer plays one half of the couple, Tommy, who is highly entertaining, lovable and slightly messy. The role is in second position to Bornheimer's part in ABC's upcoming comedy "Romantically Challenged".
- Patrick Fugit ("Almost Famous") and Melissa Rauch ("The Big Bang Theory", "Kath & Kim") are cast in "Wright vs. Wrong), the ABC comedy pilot starring Debra Messing as Evelyn Wright, a conservative pundit trying to maintain a public persona despite all her vulnerabilities. Fugit plays her contributing writer, Rauch is cast as her wide-eyed personal assistant.
- Scott Foley ("The Unit", "Felicity") has joined the ABC drama "True Blue", about a bunch of top San Francisco detectives who are best friends, coming back together to solve the murder of one of their own. Foley plays an assistant DA, the legal member of the group.
- Aly Michalka ("Phil of the Future") has come aboard as the lead in "Hellcats", the drama pilot for The CW about competitive cheerleading. Michalka plays a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who joins the "Hellcats" cheerleading team after losing her scholarship because of budget cuts and her mother's chronic irresponsibility. Gail O'Grady has been tapped to play the mother.
- James Patrick Stuart ("90210", "The Penguines of Madagascar") and Cheyenne Jackson ("30 Rock") have both been added to ABC's comedy pilot "It Takes a Village". It's about exes Karen (Leah Remini) and Howard trying to raise a 15-year old boy with the help of their significant others. Stuart plays Karen's new husband. Openly gay actor Jackson plays Howard's new and first boyfriend.
- Jessy Schram ("Life") has grabbed a lead in The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt". It centers on three teenagers coming to terms with their changing nature. Schram plays the one who can turn into a cat-like creature.
- Tim Pepper has been cast in "Most Likely to Succeed", the FOX comedy pilot about former high school superstars facing the reality of adulthood. Pepper plays Griff, who was once voted most likely to succeed, but is now unemployed.
- Dorian Missick ("Six Degrees") has been added to "The Cape", the NBC drama pilot centering on Vince Faraday (David Lyons) a former cop framed as a criminal who turns into a masked hero. Missick plays a former police detective and Vince's friend who ends up betraying him.
- Michael Cassidy ("Privileged", "Hidden Palms") is coming aboard "The Pink House" as one of the two leads. It centers on two Midwestern guys renting a house on the beach in L.A.
- Nicholas Bishop ("Past Life") has joined the cast of "Body Of Evidence". The ABC drama pilot is a procedural about a medical examiner (Dana Delany) who is also a neurosurgeon, and has a unique perspective and wisdom to solve crimes But that doesn't sit well with, well, almost everyone. Bishop plays an employee of the ME's office who works closely with her and is one of the few who isn't irritated by her.
- Ryan Hawley and Kathleen Chalfant ("Rescue Me", "The Guardian") have joined The CW's untitled Wyoming project from Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Gilmore Girls"). It's about Gideon (Sean Faris), a 22-year old horse trainer who has to take over responsibility for his three little sisters after their parents die. Hawley plays his younger brother.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
After a long Oscar night and three hours of sleep on my part, here are the latest pilot castings. So blame any typos on that. :) And speaking of the Oscars, why not start the (very long) list with an Oscar winner?
- Kathy Bates ("Misery", "Titanic") has landed the lead in NBC's legal drama pilot "Kindred" from David E. Kelley. It centers on a former patent lawyer (Bates) and her misfit associates. Originally planned as male, the role is now reworked into a female character for Bates.
- Breckin Meyer ("King of the Hill", "Robot Chicken"and Mark-Paul Gosselaar ("Raising The Bar", "Commander In Chief") have come aboard to play the leads in TBS' hour-long comedy pilot "Franklin & Bash". The casting lifts the contingency off the project centered on Jared Franklin (Meyer) and Steven Bash (Gosselaar), two street lawyers who after taking down a white-shoe firm, are hired by the firm's patriarch.
- Tim Meadows ("The Colbert Report", The Bill Engvall Show") and Kelly Blatz ("Aaron Stone") have joined large the ensemble cast of "Glory Daze", another TBS hour-long pilot. Julianna Guill, Callard Harris, Matt Bush, Hartley Sawyer and Drew Seeley are also cast in the project centered at a Wisconsin college in 1985. The story centers on Joel (Blatz) an inexperienced freshman joining the wildest fraternity on campus. Harris, Bush, Sawyer and Seeley play frat brothers, Meadows plays their liberal professor. Guill is the hot girl everyone, including Joel, wants to date.
- Kyle Bornheimer ("Worst Week") has nabbed the lead in CBS' untitled Craig Thomas/Carter Bays pilot. The project from the creators of "How I Met Your Mother" revolves around a married couple and their friends in Pittsburgh. Bornheimer plays one half of the couple, Tommy, who is highly entertaining, lovable and slightly messy. The role is in second position to Bornheimer's part in ABC's upcoming comedy "Romantically Challenged".
- Patrick Fugit ("Almost Famous") and Melissa Rauch ("The Big Bang Theory", "Kath & Kim") are cast in "Wright vs. Wrong), the ABC comedy pilot starring Debra Messing as Evelyn Wright, a conservative pundit trying to maintain a public persona despite all her vulnerabilities. Fugit plays her contributing writer, Rauch is cast as her wide-eyed personal assistant.
- Scott Foley ("The Unit", "Felicity") has joined the ABC drama "True Blue", about a bunch of top San Francisco detectives who are best friends, coming back together to solve the murder of one of their own. Foley plays an assistant DA, the legal member of the group.
- Aly Michalka ("Phil of the Future") has come aboard as the lead in "Hellcats", the drama pilot for The CW about competitive cheerleading. Michalka plays a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who joins the "Hellcats" cheerleading team after losing her scholarship because of budget cuts and her mother's chronic irresponsibility. Gail O'Grady has been tapped to play the mother.
- James Patrick Stuart ("90210", "The Penguines of Madagascar") and Cheyenne Jackson ("30 Rock") have both been added to ABC's comedy pilot "It Takes a Village". It's about exes Karen (Leah Remini) and Howard trying to raise a 15-year old boy with the help of their significant others. Stuart plays Karen's new husband. Openly gay actor Jackson plays Howard's new and first boyfriend.
- Jessy Schram ("Life") has grabbed a lead in The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt". It centers on three teenagers coming to terms with their changing nature. Schram plays the one who can turn into a cat-like creature.
- Tim Pepper has been cast in "Most Likely to Succeed", the FOX comedy pilot about former high school superstars facing the reality of adulthood. Pepper plays Griff, who was once voted most likely to succeed, but is now unemployed.
- Dorian Missick ("Six Degrees") has been added to "The Cape", the NBC drama pilot centering on Vince Faraday (David Lyons) a former cop framed as a criminal who turns into a masked hero. Missick plays a former police detective and Vince's friend who ends up betraying him.
- Michael Cassidy ("Privileged", "Hidden Palms") is coming aboard "The Pink House" as one of the two leads. It centers on two Midwestern guys renting a house on the beach in L.A.
- Nicholas Bishop ("Past Life") has joined the cast of "Body Of Evidence". The ABC drama pilot is a procedural about a medical examiner (Dana Delany) who is also a neurosurgeon, and has a unique perspective and wisdom to solve crimes But that doesn't sit well with, well, almost everyone. Bishop plays an employee of the ME's office who works closely with her and is one of the few who isn't irritated by her.
- Ryan Hawley and Kathleen Chalfant ("Rescue Me", "The Guardian") have joined The CW's untitled Wyoming project from Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Gilmore Girls"). It's about Gideon (Sean Faris), a 22-year old horse trainer who has to take over responsibility for his three little sisters after their parents die. Hawley plays his younger brother.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/06
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Will Go On Without… - SPOILER Alert!
And, on bit of a less happy note…
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that when "Friday Night Lights" returns for its fifth and final season in the fall on DirecTV (not that NBC has even started airing season four), it won't be with one of its key characters since season one.
Jesse Plemons, who plays Landry on the football drama, will not return next season. At least not in full capacity.
Says executive producer Jason Katims: "With Jesse — as with previous cast members who have moved on — Pete Berg, myself and the producers of the show let the storytelling guide us, and we feel we didn’t have substantial enough storylines to justify keeping such an immensely talented actor from pursuing what we know will continue to be a very successful career.
Jesse has created one of Friday Night Lights finest and most beloved characters, and I can tell you this was not an easy decision.”
However, Katims is quick to add that, as it was with Zach Gilford in the fourth season, there's still the possibility to see Landry again. Katims hopes to bring Plemons back for the occasional guest appearance.
"We hope he will come back for the season opener,” Katims explains, “and several other episodes later in the season, depending on his availability.”
So, while we won't see Landry as much when FNL returns, at least it looks like there will be a proper send-off down the road.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that when "Friday Night Lights" returns for its fifth and final season in the fall on DirecTV (not that NBC has even started airing season four), it won't be with one of its key characters since season one.
Jesse Plemons, who plays Landry on the football drama, will not return next season. At least not in full capacity.
Says executive producer Jason Katims: "With Jesse — as with previous cast members who have moved on — Pete Berg, myself and the producers of the show let the storytelling guide us, and we feel we didn’t have substantial enough storylines to justify keeping such an immensely talented actor from pursuing what we know will continue to be a very successful career.
Jesse has created one of Friday Night Lights finest and most beloved characters, and I can tell you this was not an easy decision.”
However, Katims is quick to add that, as it was with Zach Gilford in the fourth season, there's still the possibility to see Landry again. Katims hopes to bring Plemons back for the occasional guest appearance.
"We hope he will come back for the season opener,” Katims explains, “and several other episodes later in the season, depending on his availability.”
So, while we won't see Landry as much when FNL returns, at least it looks like there will be a proper send-off down the road.
FOX Renews FRINGE For Third Season
Hello Folks!
It was kind of a slow news week, but who'd have thought that it's on Saturday that some nice news brake, right?
FOX has officially renewed its J.J. Abrams drama "Fringe" for a third season, EW's Lynette Rice reports.
The show's second season will return with original episodes on April 1.
It was kind of a slow news week, but who'd have thought that it's on Saturday that some nice news brake, right?
FOX has officially renewed its J.J. Abrams drama "Fringe" for a third season, EW's Lynette Rice reports.
The show's second season will return with original episodes on April 1.
NBC Renews COMMUNITY, 30 ROCK, THE OFFICE
NBC has announced via a press release that it has officially renewed its comedies "Community", "30 Rock" and "The Office" for the 2010-2011 season.
This means that the entire NBC Thursday comedy block, including the recently picked up "Parks And Recreation", will be back next year.
This means that the entire NBC Thursday comedy block, including the recently picked up "Parks And Recreation", will be back next year.
2010/03/05
Pilot News: Scott Caan, Jeri Ryan, Robert Patrick, Alan Ruck, Matt Lauria, More Get Cast
Hello Folks!
Before the weekend, here's another of those pilot news updates.
- Scott Caan ("Entourage") has been cast as Danny "Danno" Williams on CBS' upcoming redo of "Hawaii-Five O". The show centers on an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police, led by Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin). Danny becomes Steve's partner, which led to the legendary closing words "Book 'em, Danno!" Caan will only appear as a guest star in the pilot because of his commitment to "Entourage". If the pilot gets picked up to series, Caan will become a regular.
- Jeri Ryan has joined the cast of "Body Of Evidence", the ABC drama pilot about a brilliant, tenacius medical examiner (Dana Delaney is in talks for it) who is also a neurosurgeon, which gives her a great perspective to solve crimes. But that also brings constant conflict with her co-workers. Ryan plays the chief medical examiner.
- Robert Patrick ("The Unit") has been added to the ABC drama pilot "Edgar Floats". It centers on a police psychologist-turned-bounty hunter working for a bail bondsman (Patrick), whose daughter(Alicia Witt) happens to be Edgar's ex-wife.
- Allison Miller ("17 Again", "Kings") has grabbed one of the leads in The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt". It's about "changelings" trying to rid the world from evil. Miller plays an ethereal beauty.
- Matt Lauria ("Friday Night Lights") and Devin Kelley ("Tease") have boarded the FOX pilot "Ridealong". It's a cop drama set in Chicago. Lauria plays a detective, while Kelley is a uniformed officer.
- Alan Ruck ("Greek") has been cast in the untitled Wyoming project for The CW. It centers on Gideon (Sean Faris), a 22-year old horse trainer at a Wyoming ranch who becomes responsible for his three little sisters after their parents die. Ruck will play a bad guy who wants a chunk of Gideon's land.
- Nate Corddry and Jonathan Sadowski will topline the NBC comedy pilot presentation "Our Show". It's about a desperate group of people led by brothers Mike (Corddry) and Jack (Sadowski), who, after their favorite sci-fi show ends, start making their own episodes.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Before the weekend, here's another of those pilot news updates.
- Scott Caan ("Entourage") has been cast as Danny "Danno" Williams on CBS' upcoming redo of "Hawaii-Five O". The show centers on an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police, led by Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin). Danny becomes Steve's partner, which led to the legendary closing words "Book 'em, Danno!" Caan will only appear as a guest star in the pilot because of his commitment to "Entourage". If the pilot gets picked up to series, Caan will become a regular.
- Jeri Ryan has joined the cast of "Body Of Evidence", the ABC drama pilot about a brilliant, tenacius medical examiner (Dana Delaney is in talks for it) who is also a neurosurgeon, which gives her a great perspective to solve crimes. But that also brings constant conflict with her co-workers. Ryan plays the chief medical examiner.
- Robert Patrick ("The Unit") has been added to the ABC drama pilot "Edgar Floats". It centers on a police psychologist-turned-bounty hunter working for a bail bondsman (Patrick), whose daughter(Alicia Witt) happens to be Edgar's ex-wife.
- Allison Miller ("17 Again", "Kings") has grabbed one of the leads in The CW's drama pilot "Betwixt". It's about "changelings" trying to rid the world from evil. Miller plays an ethereal beauty.
- Matt Lauria ("Friday Night Lights") and Devin Kelley ("Tease") have boarded the FOX pilot "Ridealong". It's a cop drama set in Chicago. Lauria plays a detective, while Kelley is a uniformed officer.
- Alan Ruck ("Greek") has been cast in the untitled Wyoming project for The CW. It centers on Gideon (Sean Faris), a 22-year old horse trainer at a Wyoming ranch who becomes responsible for his three little sisters after their parents die. Ruck will play a bad guy who wants a chunk of Gideon's land.
- Nate Corddry and Jonathan Sadowski will topline the NBC comedy pilot presentation "Our Show". It's about a desperate group of people led by brothers Mike (Corddry) and Jack (Sadowski), who, after their favorite sci-fi show ends, start making their own episodes.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
The CW Renews SMALLVILLE For Season 10
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, The CW has handed out an early renewal for "Smallville".
The show is officially picked up for a full 10th season of 22 episodes, and there's no word if this will be the last season.
According to TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Tom Welling, Erica Durance and Justin Hartley are signed on for the next season. Question remains: Will Allison Mack be back?
The show is officially picked up for a full 10th season of 22 episodes, and there's no word if this will be the last season.
According to TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Tom Welling, Erica Durance and Justin Hartley are signed on for the next season. Question remains: Will Allison Mack be back?
2010/03/04
LOST Welcomes Back Michelle Rodriguez
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that yet another familiar face will be seen again on "Lost" before the show runs its course.
Michelle Rodriguez, who plays the infamous Ana-Lucia on the show, will make a return appearance in at least one of the remaining episodes.
When Rodriguez' return will happen however, or how long her screen presence will be, remains to be seen.
Michelle Rodriguez, who plays the infamous Ana-Lucia on the show, will make a return appearance in at least one of the remaining episodes.
When Rodriguez' return will happen however, or how long her screen presence will be, remains to be seen.
Drea De Matteo To Exit DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that in May, Drea De Matteo will be leaving "Desperate Housewives". And it's going to be quite the exit.
According to creator/exec producer Marc Cherry, De Matteo was never to be staying beyond the current season of the ABC drama. “Part of the deal when we hired Drea was she was only interested in doing one season,” he explains. “She has a baby and is eager to get back to her life in New York.”
As for her exit, Cherry promises an "explosive finale" which also involves upcoming guest star John Barrowman ("Torchwood"). If you want to know a bit more, click the link above.
According to creator/exec producer Marc Cherry, De Matteo was never to be staying beyond the current season of the ABC drama. “Part of the deal when we hired Drea was she was only interested in doing one season,” he explains. “She has a baby and is eager to get back to her life in New York.”
As for her exit, Cherry promises an "explosive finale" which also involves upcoming guest star John Barrowman ("Torchwood"). If you want to know a bit more, click the link above.
Rob Lowe On His Way To PARKS AND RECREATION
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Rob Lowe is in talks to join NBC's "Parks And Recreation" for a multi-episode arc beginning in this season and spanning into next.
Details about the character are being kept under tight wraps at this point.
Details about the character are being kept under tight wraps at this point.
Pilot News: Debra Messing, Ana Ortiz, Alicia Witt, Ryan Devlin, Scott Porter, Dana Delany, More Nab Roles
Hello Folks!
Here's more from the pilot news front.
- Debra Messing ("The Starter Wife", "Will & Grace") has joined the cast of ABC's comedy pilot "Wright vs. Wrong", and also serves as exec producer. The project centers on Evelyn Wright (Messing), a conservative, driven pundit trying to maintain her public persona despite having to face her own vulnerabilities.
- Ana Ortiz ("Ugly Betty") has come aboard "True Blue", ABC's drama pilot about a group of homicide detectives in San Francisco coming back together to solve the murder of one of their own. Oritz will play a civilian secretary at the precinct.
- Alicia Witt ("Friday Night Lights") is cast in ABC's drama pilot "Edgar Floats". The story revolves around a police psychologist-turned bounty hunter. Witt plays the man's ex-wife and daughter of a bail bondsman.
- Ryan Devlin ("Cougar Town") has grabbed the young lead in "Shit My Dad Says", the CBS comedy pilot based on the popular Twitter account. It's about the relationship of a guy (Devlin) and his outspoken, opinionated dad (William Shatner). James Burrows will direct, with Nicole Sullivan also being cast recently in the role of the guy's sister-in-law.
- Will Yun Lee ("Bionic Woman") has joined the cast of the untitled Richard Hatem drama pilot for ABC. It centers on a female detective (Katee Sackhoff) who joins forces with a disgraced ex-cop to solve crimes. Richard T. Jones ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") has also been cast. In addition, Lee will be serving a guest spot on CBS' redo of "Hawaii-Five-O", where he'll play the island's crime lord.
- Scott Porter ("Friday Night Lights", "Caprica") has nabbed the lead on The CW's drama pilot "Nomads", about a group of backpackers looking for money by agreeing to do secret missions for the CIA.
- Dana Delany ("Desperate Housewives") is in talks to join "Body Of Evidence", the ABC procedural drama pilot centering on tenacious and brilliant medical examiner who is also a neurosurgeon. This combination gives her a unique and refreshing perspective on cases, and often puts her at odds with many of her co-workers. If Delany joins, the part would be in second position to her current "Desperate Housewives" stint.
- Nicole Steinwedell ("The Unit") and Brooke Nevin ("Worst Week") have been added to "Breakout Kings", the FOX drama pilot about a team of U.S. marshals working with a group of convicts to apprehend escaped prisoners. Steinwedell plays a top-notch grifter who is a member of the team, as is the character played by Nevin.
- Oswaldo Castillo is cast in the untitled Adam Carolla comedy project for NBC. It's about a divorced contractor (Carolla) trying to rebuild his life. Castillo plays his roommate and co-worker.
- Carmen Ejogo ("Kidnapped") is joining the cast of CBS' drama pilot "Chaos". In the story of a group of rogue CIA operatives, Ejogo plays a seasoned CIA analyst.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Here's more from the pilot news front.
- Debra Messing ("The Starter Wife", "Will & Grace") has joined the cast of ABC's comedy pilot "Wright vs. Wrong", and also serves as exec producer. The project centers on Evelyn Wright (Messing), a conservative, driven pundit trying to maintain her public persona despite having to face her own vulnerabilities.
- Ana Ortiz ("Ugly Betty") has come aboard "True Blue", ABC's drama pilot about a group of homicide detectives in San Francisco coming back together to solve the murder of one of their own. Oritz will play a civilian secretary at the precinct.
- Alicia Witt ("Friday Night Lights") is cast in ABC's drama pilot "Edgar Floats". The story revolves around a police psychologist-turned bounty hunter. Witt plays the man's ex-wife and daughter of a bail bondsman.
- Ryan Devlin ("Cougar Town") has grabbed the young lead in "Shit My Dad Says", the CBS comedy pilot based on the popular Twitter account. It's about the relationship of a guy (Devlin) and his outspoken, opinionated dad (William Shatner). James Burrows will direct, with Nicole Sullivan also being cast recently in the role of the guy's sister-in-law.
- Will Yun Lee ("Bionic Woman") has joined the cast of the untitled Richard Hatem drama pilot for ABC. It centers on a female detective (Katee Sackhoff) who joins forces with a disgraced ex-cop to solve crimes. Richard T. Jones ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") has also been cast. In addition, Lee will be serving a guest spot on CBS' redo of "Hawaii-Five-O", where he'll play the island's crime lord.
- Scott Porter ("Friday Night Lights", "Caprica") has nabbed the lead on The CW's drama pilot "Nomads", about a group of backpackers looking for money by agreeing to do secret missions for the CIA.
- Dana Delany ("Desperate Housewives") is in talks to join "Body Of Evidence", the ABC procedural drama pilot centering on tenacious and brilliant medical examiner who is also a neurosurgeon. This combination gives her a unique and refreshing perspective on cases, and often puts her at odds with many of her co-workers. If Delany joins, the part would be in second position to her current "Desperate Housewives" stint.
- Nicole Steinwedell ("The Unit") and Brooke Nevin ("Worst Week") have been added to "Breakout Kings", the FOX drama pilot about a team of U.S. marshals working with a group of convicts to apprehend escaped prisoners. Steinwedell plays a top-notch grifter who is a member of the team, as is the character played by Nevin.
- Oswaldo Castillo is cast in the untitled Adam Carolla comedy project for NBC. It's about a divorced contractor (Carolla) trying to rebuild his life. Castillo plays his roommate and co-worker.
- Carmen Ejogo ("Kidnapped") is joining the cast of CBS' drama pilot "Chaos". In the story of a group of rogue CIA operatives, Ejogo plays a seasoned CIA analyst.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/03
Claire Forlani, Stephen Mangan & Kathleen Rose Perkins Join EPISODES
Per the Hollywood Reporter, a trio of actors has joined Matt LeBlanc in his upcoming Showtime/BBC series "Episodes", which has an order of seven of such under its belt.
Claire Forlani, Kathleen Rose Perkins and Stephen Mangan all join the cast of the comedy centering on a successful British husband-and-wife comedy team (Forlani, Mangan) looing forward to produce an U.S. version of their hit series. But they soon are forced to replace the erudite British lead from the original with the quintessential U.S. comedy star, Matt LeBlanc, who is playing a version of himself. They begin to sink deeper into the quicksand that is the Hollywood TV business, ruled by a legion of network and studio executives, including the smart head of programming (Perkins).
Production begins in early May. The show will premiere on Showtime and BBC 2.
Claire Forlani, Kathleen Rose Perkins and Stephen Mangan all join the cast of the comedy centering on a successful British husband-and-wife comedy team (Forlani, Mangan) looing forward to produce an U.S. version of their hit series. But they soon are forced to replace the erudite British lead from the original with the quintessential U.S. comedy star, Matt LeBlanc, who is playing a version of himself. They begin to sink deeper into the quicksand that is the Hollywood TV business, ruled by a legion of network and studio executives, including the smart head of programming (Perkins).
Production begins in early May. The show will premiere on Showtime and BBC 2.
Pilot News: Jason George, Michael Imperioli, Jason Isaacs, Blair Underwood, Lindsay Price, Jon Seda, More Get Roles
OK, sometimes the pilot news are earlier in the day, sometimes it takes me a bit more time to get it done. Today is one of the latter days...
Anyway, here it goes.
- Jason George ("Grey's Anatomy") has been tapped to co-star in ABC's new medical drama pilot "Off The Map" from "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes. It centers on three doctors leaving the U.S. to open up a tropical clinic. George plays Dr. Otis Abbot, a brilliant ER doctor who likes women, cigarettes, and the occasional dirty joke and works closely with Ben Hanley (Martin Henderson), the clinic's founder.
- Michael Imperioli ("The Sopranos" "Life On Mars") has landed the lead in "187 Detroit", the ABC drama pilot about Detroit's top homicide division through the lens of a docu film crew. The project is described as real but humorous. Imperioli plays Fitch, a tough, smart veteran detective with a nearly perfect track record, but a very short temper.
- Jason Isaacs has landed has come aboard as the lead in the FOX drama pilot "Pleading Guilty". It's a legal thriller based on the book of the same name by Scott Turow, centering on a high-powered law firm where embezzlement, offshore banking and bookmaking are very present. Isaacs will play center figure Mack, a "big handsome Irish hunk" who gets to investigate the disappearance of the firm's star litigator.
- Blair Underwood ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") has joined the cast of "The Event". The NBC drama pilot, who focuses on various points of view, centers on Sean (Jason Ritter) battling a conspiracy to kill the U.S. president (Underwood).
- Lindsay Price ("Lipstick Jungle", "Eastwick") has been cast in ABC's comedy pilot "Who Gets The Parents?" In the story about a couple (Jane Kaczmarek, Adam Arkin) divorcing after 30 years, and now taking more active parts in the lives of their three children. Price plays their slightly spoiled daughter-in-law.
- Jon Seda ("The Pacific") is cast alongside Roselyn Sanchez in "Cutthroat", the ABC dramedy pilot centering on Nina Cabrera (Sanchez), Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom, who runs an international drug cartel on the side. Seda plays her cousin and second in command.
- Eliza Coupe ("Scrubs") has been added to ABC's comedy pilot "Happy Endings". A couple breaks up at the altar and is faced with the problem of continuing a relationship with their four friends. Coupe plays one of the friends. Her casting is in second position to her part on "Scrubs".
- Jesse Bradford ("The West Wing") has joined the untitled NBC drama pilot from John Eisendrath. It centers on a conservative Supreme Court justice going into private practice. Bradford will play his clerk.
- Jason Behr ("Roswell") and Merle Dandridge have both joined the cast of "The Matadors". The ABC drama pilot serves a "Romeo And Juliet"-style story about two feuding families, one managing the Chicago District Attorney's Office, the other owning an influential private law firm. Behr plays a member of one of the families, a splendid prosecutor. Dandridge plays an investigator for the other family.
- Missi Pyle ("Boston Legal") and Johnny Sneed ("Unhitched") have both come aboard the ABC comedy pilot "How to Be A Better American". It's about a father (Jason Jones) who goes on a journey to become a better person, dragging his unwilling family along with him. Pyle plays his stressed-out wife, and Sneed play his father, unemployed and lazy.
- Diedrich Bader and Jessica Gower ("Blade: The Series") have joined the cast of "Outsourced". The NBC project is an office comedy about a demoted manager (Ben Rappaport) who gets shipped to India to manage a group of customer-service reps. Bader plays the chief of a call center who has problems assimilating to Indian culture. Gower plays a statuesque Australian running another call center.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Anyway, here it goes.
- Jason George ("Grey's Anatomy") has been tapped to co-star in ABC's new medical drama pilot "Off The Map" from "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes. It centers on three doctors leaving the U.S. to open up a tropical clinic. George plays Dr. Otis Abbot, a brilliant ER doctor who likes women, cigarettes, and the occasional dirty joke and works closely with Ben Hanley (Martin Henderson), the clinic's founder.
- Michael Imperioli ("The Sopranos" "Life On Mars") has landed the lead in "187 Detroit", the ABC drama pilot about Detroit's top homicide division through the lens of a docu film crew. The project is described as real but humorous. Imperioli plays Fitch, a tough, smart veteran detective with a nearly perfect track record, but a very short temper.
- Jason Isaacs has landed has come aboard as the lead in the FOX drama pilot "Pleading Guilty". It's a legal thriller based on the book of the same name by Scott Turow, centering on a high-powered law firm where embezzlement, offshore banking and bookmaking are very present. Isaacs will play center figure Mack, a "big handsome Irish hunk" who gets to investigate the disappearance of the firm's star litigator.
- Blair Underwood ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") has joined the cast of "The Event". The NBC drama pilot, who focuses on various points of view, centers on Sean (Jason Ritter) battling a conspiracy to kill the U.S. president (Underwood).
- Lindsay Price ("Lipstick Jungle", "Eastwick") has been cast in ABC's comedy pilot "Who Gets The Parents?" In the story about a couple (Jane Kaczmarek, Adam Arkin) divorcing after 30 years, and now taking more active parts in the lives of their three children. Price plays their slightly spoiled daughter-in-law.
- Jon Seda ("The Pacific") is cast alongside Roselyn Sanchez in "Cutthroat", the ABC dramedy pilot centering on Nina Cabrera (Sanchez), Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom, who runs an international drug cartel on the side. Seda plays her cousin and second in command.
- Eliza Coupe ("Scrubs") has been added to ABC's comedy pilot "Happy Endings". A couple breaks up at the altar and is faced with the problem of continuing a relationship with their four friends. Coupe plays one of the friends. Her casting is in second position to her part on "Scrubs".
- Jesse Bradford ("The West Wing") has joined the untitled NBC drama pilot from John Eisendrath. It centers on a conservative Supreme Court justice going into private practice. Bradford will play his clerk.
- Jason Behr ("Roswell") and Merle Dandridge have both joined the cast of "The Matadors". The ABC drama pilot serves a "Romeo And Juliet"-style story about two feuding families, one managing the Chicago District Attorney's Office, the other owning an influential private law firm. Behr plays a member of one of the families, a splendid prosecutor. Dandridge plays an investigator for the other family.
- Missi Pyle ("Boston Legal") and Johnny Sneed ("Unhitched") have both come aboard the ABC comedy pilot "How to Be A Better American". It's about a father (Jason Jones) who goes on a journey to become a better person, dragging his unwilling family along with him. Pyle plays his stressed-out wife, and Sneed play his father, unemployed and lazy.
- Diedrich Bader and Jessica Gower ("Blade: The Series") have joined the cast of "Outsourced". The NBC project is an office comedy about a demoted manager (Ben Rappaport) who gets shipped to India to manage a group of customer-service reps. Bader plays the chief of a call center who has problems assimilating to Indian culture. Gower plays a statuesque Australian running another call center.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Newsies: THE FORGOTTEN Cut Short, Caterina Scorsone Enters PRIVATE PRACTICE
Hello Folks!
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Caterina Scorsone ("1-800-Missing") has joined the cast of "Private Practice" in a recurring capacity.
She will play Dr. Amelia Shepard, Derek's little sister, who lands a job at Oceanside Wellness. She's even got a nickname: "Little Shep".
Additionally, the Hollywood Reporter has some bad news in store for thefew fans that watch ABC's struggling procedural "The Forgotten". The network has cut down the order of the show, making next week's episode the season finale already. The episode slated for March 16 was recently replaced for a "FlashForward" recap special. And now ABC decided to end things early. Pretty much confirms what this means for the show, yes? Slim to none chance of renewal.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Caterina Scorsone ("1-800-Missing") has joined the cast of "Private Practice" in a recurring capacity.
She will play Dr. Amelia Shepard, Derek's little sister, who lands a job at Oceanside Wellness. She's even got a nickname: "Little Shep".
Additionally, the Hollywood Reporter has some bad news in store for the
2010/03/02
Pilot News: Dustin Hoffman, Julie Benz, Jamie King, Katharine McPhee, Adrianne Palicki, Fran Kranz, More Grab Parts
Hello Folks!
It's pretty slow in the TV news section at the moment, so thank God for pilot castings.
- Dustin Hoffman, in his first major TV gig, has signed on to play the lead in HBO's horse drama pilot "Luck". To be directed by Michael Mann, the project sheds some light on the business of competitive horse racing and the gambling around it. Hoffman plays a tough guy who has constant involvement with gambling, casino operations and money laundering. He teams up with his long-time chauffeur (Dennis Farina) and a successful trainer (John Ortiz) with a sordid reputation to come up with a complex plan involving the track.
- Katharine McPhee has joined the cast of "The Pink House", NBC's comedy pilot about Midwesterners John "Fitz" Fitzgerald and Rob "Bernie" Burnett. They move to L.A. and rent a house near the beach, determined to find jobs they actually love and make the most of their twenties. McPhee plays Emily, a Midwest pharmaceutical rep who is new to Manhattan Beach. She lives in an apartment behind the men's house.
- Julie Benz ("Dexter", "Desperate Housewives") and Christina Chang ("The Deep End", "CSI: Miami") cast alongside Michael Chicklis in the ABC drama "No Ordinary Family". In the story about a family with special abilities, Benz play's family leader and policeman Jim's (Chiklis) wife, who gets the power of superspeed. Chang plays a young police officer working with Jim.
- Jaime King ("Gary Unmarried") and Mehcad Brooks ("True Blood", "The Deep End") have both come aboard ABC's dramedy pilot "Generation Y". Shot documentary-stlye, it follows the lives of a bunch of twenty-somethings and high school classmates during 10 years after they graduated. King plays a former beauty queen who has failed as an actress. Brooks plays the jock of the group, an army lieutenant in Afghanistan, trying to get home to his pregnant wife.
- Fran Kranz ("Dollhouse") is cast in "Friends With Benefits". The NBC comedy pilot follows five friends and their mutual search for "the right one". In the meantime, they settle for "friends with benefits". Kranz plays a nerdy and cute but hopeless romantic with a wealth of $12 million after he sold an algorhythm to Google.
- Alexandra Breckenridge ("Life UneXpected", "Family Guy") has landed a part in FOX' comedy pilot "Traffic Light". It revolves around Adam (Nelson Franklin), a magazine editor who moved into a new house recently with his girlfriend (Breckenridge), and his two best friends.
- Adrianne Palicki ("Friday Night Lights", "Supernatural") and Bryce Johnson have both been added to FOX' drama pilot "Midland". It's about a con artist (Jimmy Wolk) balancing two lives in two cities with two wives (Palicki, Eloise Mumford).
- Peggy Lipton ("Twin Peaks", "Crash") and Escher Holloway have joined "Cutthroat", ABC's dramedy pilot about an upscale Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom named Nina Cabrera (Roselyn Sanchez), who runs an international drug cartel on the side. Lipton plays her mother, a former Miss California. Holloway plays Nina's 16-year old stepson.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
It's pretty slow in the TV news section at the moment, so thank God for pilot castings.
- Dustin Hoffman, in his first major TV gig, has signed on to play the lead in HBO's horse drama pilot "Luck". To be directed by Michael Mann, the project sheds some light on the business of competitive horse racing and the gambling around it. Hoffman plays a tough guy who has constant involvement with gambling, casino operations and money laundering. He teams up with his long-time chauffeur (Dennis Farina) and a successful trainer (John Ortiz) with a sordid reputation to come up with a complex plan involving the track.
- Katharine McPhee has joined the cast of "The Pink House", NBC's comedy pilot about Midwesterners John "Fitz" Fitzgerald and Rob "Bernie" Burnett. They move to L.A. and rent a house near the beach, determined to find jobs they actually love and make the most of their twenties. McPhee plays Emily, a Midwest pharmaceutical rep who is new to Manhattan Beach. She lives in an apartment behind the men's house.
- Julie Benz ("Dexter", "Desperate Housewives") and Christina Chang ("The Deep End", "CSI: Miami") cast alongside Michael Chicklis in the ABC drama "No Ordinary Family". In the story about a family with special abilities, Benz play's family leader and policeman Jim's (Chiklis) wife, who gets the power of superspeed. Chang plays a young police officer working with Jim.
- Jaime King ("Gary Unmarried") and Mehcad Brooks ("True Blood", "The Deep End") have both come aboard ABC's dramedy pilot "Generation Y". Shot documentary-stlye, it follows the lives of a bunch of twenty-somethings and high school classmates during 10 years after they graduated. King plays a former beauty queen who has failed as an actress. Brooks plays the jock of the group, an army lieutenant in Afghanistan, trying to get home to his pregnant wife.
- Fran Kranz ("Dollhouse") is cast in "Friends With Benefits". The NBC comedy pilot follows five friends and their mutual search for "the right one". In the meantime, they settle for "friends with benefits". Kranz plays a nerdy and cute but hopeless romantic with a wealth of $12 million after he sold an algorhythm to Google.
- Alexandra Breckenridge ("Life UneXpected", "Family Guy") has landed a part in FOX' comedy pilot "Traffic Light". It revolves around Adam (Nelson Franklin), a magazine editor who moved into a new house recently with his girlfriend (Breckenridge), and his two best friends.
- Adrianne Palicki ("Friday Night Lights", "Supernatural") and Bryce Johnson have both been added to FOX' drama pilot "Midland". It's about a con artist (Jimmy Wolk) balancing two lives in two cities with two wives (Palicki, Eloise Mumford).
- Peggy Lipton ("Twin Peaks", "Crash") and Escher Holloway have joined "Cutthroat", ABC's dramedy pilot about an upscale Beverly Hills widow and soccer mom named Nina Cabrera (Roselyn Sanchez), who runs an international drug cartel on the side. Lipton plays her mother, a former Miss California. Holloway plays Nina's 16-year old stepson.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010/03/01
Pilot News: Eric Close, Dermot Mulroney, Amber Tamblyn, Dylan Walsh, Joely Richardson, Many More Cast
Hello Folks!
This is gonna be quite the list today. So let's delve into it.
- Eric Close ("Whitout A Trace") has been added to the cast of "Chaos", the CBS drama pilot about a group of rogue CIA operatives battling bureaucracy and political backlash. Close plays one of the rogue agents. (Additional reporting by EW's Michael Ausiello).
- Dermot Mulroney has landed the lead in NBC's "Rockford Files" remake. He will play Jim Rockford, the legendary private detective that was originated by James Garner in the 1970s. "House" creator David Shore wrote the new take on the iconic private eye.
- Grace Park ("Battlestar Galactica") has come aboard "Hawaii Five-O", another remake of a legendary TV series. Alex O'Loughlin has been cast in the role of Steve McGarrett, with Daniel Dae Kim playing squad member Chin Ho Kelly. Park is cast as Kelly's niece, Kono Kalakaua, a beautiful surfer about to graduate from the police acaemy when McGarrett asks her to join the team.
- Dylan Walsh ("Nip/Tuck") has been cast in CBS' drama pilot "ATF" from Jerry Bruckheimer. The project will be directed by Michael Dinner, and revolves around an ATF agent (Walsh) who hunts down the most dangerous criminals while trying to be a good father to his teenage daughter who has come back into his life. Out of several offers, Walsh chose this one.
- Joely Richardson ("Nip/Tick") is cast in "The Whole Truth", the ABC legal drama pilot which focuses on both the prosecution and the defense sides equally. Richardson will play center figure Kathryn Pearle, a successful New York prosecutor.
- Janeane Garofalo has come aboard CBS' untitled John Wells medical drama. The story centers on a medical team traveling the U.S to help people in life-or-death situations. Garofalo plays a nurse coordinator and operations manager, in other words, the glue that holds the team together.
- Jacob Vargas ("Moonlight") is cast in CBS' drama pilot "The Odds", a buddy-cop show set in Las Vegas where the police is as outrageous as the criminals. Vargas plays the department's know-it-all, a former gang-banger turned cop.
- Joel David Moore ("Bones") has joined "Nathan vs. Nurture", the NBC comedy pilot about a heart surgeon (Jay Harrington) reuniting with his father (Bill Pullman) and his underachieving brothers after 35 years. Moore will play the oldest brother, a BMW salesman.
- Amber Tamblyn, Kenneth Mitchell, Sam Witwer and David Giantoli have all come aboard the CBS drama pilot "Quinn-Tuplets". It revolves around the professional and private lives of the Quinn quintublets. Four of them will be played by those four actors.
- David Walton ("100 Questions") has landed one of the lead parts in "Perfect Couples", the NBC comedy pilot revolving around three couples. Walton plays Vince, who leads a story relationship with his girlfriend.
- Nicole Sullivan has been cast in CBS' comedy pilot "Shit My Dad Says", based on the popular twitter account of the same name. It's about Vince and his larger-than-life dad Ed (Wiliam Shatner), who is known for his snide remarks and profane comments on life. Sullivan plays Vince's wife.
- Bob Odenkirk ("Breaking Bad") is cast in "Team Spitz", the CBS comedy pilot about the bombastic new basketball coach (Rob Riggle) at an upscale private school. Odenkirk will play the principal.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
This is gonna be quite the list today. So let's delve into it.
- Eric Close ("Whitout A Trace") has been added to the cast of "Chaos", the CBS drama pilot about a group of rogue CIA operatives battling bureaucracy and political backlash. Close plays one of the rogue agents. (Additional reporting by EW's Michael Ausiello).
- Dermot Mulroney has landed the lead in NBC's "Rockford Files" remake. He will play Jim Rockford, the legendary private detective that was originated by James Garner in the 1970s. "House" creator David Shore wrote the new take on the iconic private eye.
- Grace Park ("Battlestar Galactica") has come aboard "Hawaii Five-O", another remake of a legendary TV series. Alex O'Loughlin has been cast in the role of Steve McGarrett, with Daniel Dae Kim playing squad member Chin Ho Kelly. Park is cast as Kelly's niece, Kono Kalakaua, a beautiful surfer about to graduate from the police acaemy when McGarrett asks her to join the team.
- Dylan Walsh ("Nip/Tuck") has been cast in CBS' drama pilot "ATF" from Jerry Bruckheimer. The project will be directed by Michael Dinner, and revolves around an ATF agent (Walsh) who hunts down the most dangerous criminals while trying to be a good father to his teenage daughter who has come back into his life. Out of several offers, Walsh chose this one.
- Joely Richardson ("Nip/Tick") is cast in "The Whole Truth", the ABC legal drama pilot which focuses on both the prosecution and the defense sides equally. Richardson will play center figure Kathryn Pearle, a successful New York prosecutor.
- Janeane Garofalo has come aboard CBS' untitled John Wells medical drama. The story centers on a medical team traveling the U.S to help people in life-or-death situations. Garofalo plays a nurse coordinator and operations manager, in other words, the glue that holds the team together.
- Jacob Vargas ("Moonlight") is cast in CBS' drama pilot "The Odds", a buddy-cop show set in Las Vegas where the police is as outrageous as the criminals. Vargas plays the department's know-it-all, a former gang-banger turned cop.
- Joel David Moore ("Bones") has joined "Nathan vs. Nurture", the NBC comedy pilot about a heart surgeon (Jay Harrington) reuniting with his father (Bill Pullman) and his underachieving brothers after 35 years. Moore will play the oldest brother, a BMW salesman.
- Amber Tamblyn, Kenneth Mitchell, Sam Witwer and David Giantoli have all come aboard the CBS drama pilot "Quinn-Tuplets". It revolves around the professional and private lives of the Quinn quintublets. Four of them will be played by those four actors.
- David Walton ("100 Questions") has landed one of the lead parts in "Perfect Couples", the NBC comedy pilot revolving around three couples. Walton plays Vince, who leads a story relationship with his girlfriend.
- Nicole Sullivan has been cast in CBS' comedy pilot "Shit My Dad Says", based on the popular twitter account of the same name. It's about Vince and his larger-than-life dad Ed (Wiliam Shatner), who is known for his snide remarks and profane comments on life. Sullivan plays Vince's wife.
- Bob Odenkirk ("Breaking Bad") is cast in "Team Spitz", the CBS comedy pilot about the bombastic new basketball coach (Rob Riggle) at an upscale private school. Odenkirk will play the principal.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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