Fall Recasts
Posted by: Ducky in Arrested Development, Bionic Woman, CBS, Casting, Ducky Does TV, Grey's Anatomy, Moonlight, Private Practice, Veronica MarsHere we go gang, the shows are gearing up to begin filming and the networks are beginning to tinker with their new fall pilots. So far this week we’ve learned of three recasts and while some of it is old news, I thought I’d bring you the latest.
PRIVATE PRACTICE:
Remember how excited everyone was to see the new Grey’s Anatomy spin-off? Remember how excited everyone was to see an Alias alum finding yet another show? Remember watching the quasi-pilot and finding zero chemistry between said Alias alum and the shows uber star Kate Walsh? Yeah, no need to worry any more because ABC has recast the role of Naomi Bennett. While I love me some Evil Francie, Merrin Dungey just didn’t seem to work in that Grey’s episode. She was angry and stilted and a little too cute to be backup for Addison. For all the scoop and to see who’s replacing Francie, head on over to GiveMeMyRemote.com
MOONLIGHT:
This is great news for all the fans of Veronica Mars and the shirtless Jason Dohring! The old geezer role of Josef, who was originally played by a man in his 60s I believe. To go for the girls and gays, they obviously went for JDoh. Dohring will play Josef, an ancient vampire who is confidante to Mick (the main character). Unlike Mick, the eternally young, wealthy and mischievous Josef relishes his immortality. So basically its Logan Echolls with fangs!
BIONIC WOMAN:
NBC’s super strong fall pilot BIONIC WOMAN is in the midst of a mini-retooling. Jamie Sommers has a deaf sister Becca played by Arrested Development’s Anne, who? Anne, who? Oh her… Anyhoo, they’ve decided to go in a different direction with the sister and current actress Mae Whitman is out. No word on who’s next or if the sister will even be deaf any longer. Stay tuned.
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June 30th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
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June 30th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
I’m having no problem picturing Jason as a vamp. The cockiness and a bit of lechery he gave Logan in VM will translate well. And way to go to Jason for scoring a non-teen role.
I’m love vampire lore so I hope that reason and to see Jason do well that the show finds a following!!
July 1st, 2007 at 4:46 am
Hey Em, yeh I totally agree with you on the Jason front. I think it will be a great addition to the cast.
I have the original pilot but have yet to watch it and now wondr if I should hold off…
July 1st, 2007 at 6:19 am
Yeah, I rewatched the preview online last night and the guy I think Jason is replacing was online in there once maybe. Not sure if that’t indicative of how often he appears in the pilot. Are they going to re-shoot parts of the pilot to add Jason or just start him in the second episode?