Sam Neill is set to star opposite in already-cast female lead, Sarah Jones, in the J.J. Abrams-produced Fox pilot Alcatraz. Neill will play Emerson Hauser, the head of a government agency who radiates authority and piercing intelligence. In addition to Jones, Neill joins previously cast Lost alum, Jorge Garcia, and Jonny Coyne, who also play lead roles. Jason Butler Harner is also in a supporting role.
ER alumna Parminder Nagra is set for a lead role on Fox’s pilot Alcatraz. Also in negotiations to join in the J.J. Abrams-produced pilot is veteran Robert Forster. Nagra will play his lab technician, Lucy. Forster, who was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in Jackie Brown, will play Ray Archer, a retired detective who is now owner/bartender of a cop hangout bar.
This cast and series just keeps getting better and better. I can’t wait to...
ER alumna Parminder Nagra is set for a lead role on Fox’s pilot Alcatraz. Also in negotiations to join in the J.J. Abrams-produced pilot is veteran Robert Forster. Nagra will play his lab technician, Lucy. Forster, who was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in Jackie Brown, will play Ray Archer, a retired detective who is now owner/bartender of a cop hangout bar.
This cast and series just keeps getting better and better. I can’t wait to...
- 12/14/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
The Closer
TNT has confirmed that the upcoming seventh season of the Kyra Sedgwick-led crime drama, scheduled to air next year, will be the show's last.
The acclaimed series has steadily maintained an average of 7-8 million viewers per episode since its debut in 2005. It has held the position of the highest rated drama on cable over the past six years.
The decision to finish the show was made by Sedgwick. The show is airing the last few episodes of its sixth season this month on TNT. Production on the 15-episode seventh season will kick off in the Spring with episodes to begin airing next Summer.
Luck
Deadline reports that acting veteran Michael Gambon has joined the HBO horse racing themed TV series "Luck" from "Deadwood" creator David Milch.
Gambon's character hasn't been named yet, but will serve as the nemesis to Dustin Hoffman's Ace Bernstein. Patrick J. Adams...
TNT has confirmed that the upcoming seventh season of the Kyra Sedgwick-led crime drama, scheduled to air next year, will be the show's last.
The acclaimed series has steadily maintained an average of 7-8 million viewers per episode since its debut in 2005. It has held the position of the highest rated drama on cable over the past six years.
The decision to finish the show was made by Sedgwick. The show is airing the last few episodes of its sixth season this month on TNT. Production on the 15-episode seventh season will kick off in the Spring with episodes to begin airing next Summer.
Luck
Deadline reports that acting veteran Michael Gambon has joined the HBO horse racing themed TV series "Luck" from "Deadwood" creator David Milch.
Gambon's character hasn't been named yet, but will serve as the nemesis to Dustin Hoffman's Ace Bernstein. Patrick J. Adams...
- 12/13/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Sam Neill has been added to the cast of Alcatraz, the Fox pilot that J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions is producing. The Jurassic Park star joins the group that already includes Sarah Jones as the show's lead, Jorge Garcia (Hurley from Lost) as an Alcatraz expert, Jonny Coyne and Jason Butler Harner.
We learned last month that the show will have a supernatural element to it. Jones' character is an FBI agent that is called in when a group of prisoners and guards who have been missing for over 30 years suddenly reappears on the island prison. Neill is playing Emerson Hauser, described as the chief of a government agency by Deadline. Whether his character is Jones' boss at the FBI or the top dog at a different alphabet agency is unknown right now.
The latest news break suggests that both the prisoners and the guards seem to go on...
We learned last month that the show will have a supernatural element to it. Jones' character is an FBI agent that is called in when a group of prisoners and guards who have been missing for over 30 years suddenly reappears on the island prison. Neill is playing Emerson Hauser, described as the chief of a government agency by Deadline. Whether his character is Jones' boss at the FBI or the top dog at a different alphabet agency is unknown right now.
The latest news break suggests that both the prisoners and the guards seem to go on...
- 12/11/2010
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Sam Neill is returning to television, as he has been cast in the new Fox drama series ‘Alcatraz,’ Slashfilm.com is reporting. The show is being produced by Warner Bros. TV, Abrams’ Bad Robot production company and showrunner Liz Sarnoff. It follows a police officer, played by Sarah Jones, who along with an FBI team, tracks down prisoners and guards who disappeared while Alcatraz was still open. The missing are just now reappearing. In the pilot episode, which was written by Sarnoff, viewers will also be introduced to Neill’s character, Emerson Hauser. He is described as “the head of a government agency who radiates authority and piercing intelligence.” Abrams will be reuniting [...]...
- 12/11/2010
- by karen
- ShockYa
Sam Neill joined the cast of J.J. Abrams Alcatraz and will star alongside Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Jonny Coyne and Jason Butler.
Alcatraz is set to air on Fox and is from Warner Bros. TV and Bad Robot. Liz Sarnoff will serve as the executive producer and showrunner.
The show follows the efforts of a cop (Jones) and team of FBI agents tracking down a group of missing Alcatraz prisoners and guards who reappear in the present day. Neill will star as Emerson Hauser, the head of a government agency who radiates authority and piercing intelligence.
Anything coming from J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot I always am excited to see. It is good to see Garcia in a lead role and Sam Neill makes a great addition the cast. What are your thoughts of this news?...
- 12/11/2010
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Exclusive: ER alumna Parminder Nagra is set for a lead role on Fox's pilot Alcatraz. Also in negotiations to join in the J.J. Abrams-produced pilot is veteran Robert Forster. The drama project, from Warner Bros. TV, Abrams' Bad Robot and executive producer/showrunner Liz Sarnoff, chronicles the efforts of a cop (Sarah Jones) and team of FBI agents tracking down a group of missing Alcatraz prisoners and guards who reappear in the present day. Sam Neill was just cast as Emerson Hauser, a head of a government agency. Nagra will play his lab technician, Lucy. Forster, who was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in Jackie Brown, will play Ray Archer, a retired detective who is now owner/bartender of a cop hangout bar. Following her breakthrough performance in the 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham, Nagra joined NBC's medical drama ER, on which she co-starred for six seasons,...
- 12/11/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Every time I see or hear about Sam Neill, I can't help but think about "Jurassic Park" and his role as Dr. Alan Grant. Well that's all about to change as Mr. Neill has scored a major gig to go explore another famous island by another creative genius.
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva has announced that Mr. Neill is the latest actor to join 'Alcatraz', J.J. Abrams' new pilot for Fox, which is in contention for a slot on Fox's 2011-2012 Fall Schedule, which we would be surprised if it didn't given the excellent plot and cast being round up.
"Alcatraz" will follow a team of FBI agents and Alcatraz experts who are assembled after a group of prisoners and guards from the infamous prison reappear in present day after disappearing without a trace a long time ago. The special team is then tasked to track each individual down for answers to the phenomenon.
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva has announced that Mr. Neill is the latest actor to join 'Alcatraz', J.J. Abrams' new pilot for Fox, which is in contention for a slot on Fox's 2011-2012 Fall Schedule, which we would be surprised if it didn't given the excellent plot and cast being round up.
"Alcatraz" will follow a team of FBI agents and Alcatraz experts who are assembled after a group of prisoners and guards from the infamous prison reappear in present day after disappearing without a trace a long time ago. The special team is then tasked to track each individual down for answers to the phenomenon.
- 12/11/2010
- by Mark O. Estes
- TVovermind.com
Sam Neill is the latest actor to sign on to star in “Alcatraz”, the new Fox pilot from J.J. Abrams, Elizabeth Sarnoff, and Bryan Burke. Niell “will play Emerson Hauser, the head of a government agency who radiates authority and piercing intelligence.” The cast also includes Sarah Jones (“Lone Star”), Jorge Garcia (“Lost”), Jonny Coyne (“Undercovers”), and Jason Butler Harner (“Fringe”). Produced by Warner Bros. TV and Bad Robot, the show follows the exploits of a cop (Jones) and a group of FBI agents who have to contend with a group of Alcatraz prisoners and guards who disappeared from the prison back in the day, only to reappear in modern times. Garcia plays an Alcatraz historical expert, Coyne plays the Warden, and Harner is the assistant warden. Neill has a good intensity that seems like a perfect fit for this role as it is described. He can play a hero and a villain equally well,...
- 12/10/2010
- by Brent McKnight
- Beyond Hollywood
Briefly: Add one more big name to the prison roster of Alcatraz, the new show being produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Elizabeth Sarnoff, who wrote the pilot and will be showrunner. Sam Neill has just joined the cast in one of the lead roles. He'll play Emerson Hauser, "the head of a government agency who radiates authority and piercing intelligence." We still don't know a lot about the show, other than it is about a cop [1] (Sarah Jones) and some FBI agents trying to track down prisoners and guards who disappeared from the prison while it was active and reappear in the present day. Jorge Garcia (Lost) plays [2] an Alcatraz historian/expert and Jonny Coyne (Undercovers) and Jason Butler Harner (Fringe) play [3] prison warden Edwin James and associate warden E.B. Tiller, respectively. [Deadline [4]] [1] http://www.slashfilm.com/sarah-jones-lead-role-jj-abrams-pilot-alcatraz/ [2] http://www.slashfilm.com/tv-bits-jorge-garcia-joins-jj-abrams-pilot-alcatraz-community-animated-christmas-episode-fringe-friday-episodes-trailer/ [3] http://www.slashfilm.com/tv-bits-dexter-sixth-burn-notice-prequel-walking-dead-writers-fired-alcatraz-kevin-williamson/ [4] http://www.
- 12/10/2010
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Jorge Garcia isn’t the only star of J.J. Abrams’ Alcatraz to go island hopping. Jurassic Park’s Sam Neill will star alongside Sarah Jones in the pilot about the infamous prison for Fox. Prisoners are nuthin’ compared to these guys. And kids. [Deadline]
Casting we adore for Dumbledore: Michael Gambon, known to Harry Potter fanatics as Hogwarts’ headmaster, is set to appear with Dustin Hoffman in HBO’s Luck. In the series — about horse-racing — Gambon will play Hoffman’s nemesis. [TV Guide]
CBS has picked up Two Broke Girls, a new comedy from Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City) about two...
Casting we adore for Dumbledore: Michael Gambon, known to Harry Potter fanatics as Hogwarts’ headmaster, is set to appear with Dustin Hoffman in HBO’s Luck. In the series — about horse-racing — Gambon will play Hoffman’s nemesis. [TV Guide]
CBS has picked up Two Broke Girls, a new comedy from Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City) about two...
- 12/10/2010
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
Exclusive: Sam Neill is set to star opposite Sarah Jones in the J.J. Abrams-produced Fox pilot Alcatraz. The drama project, from Warner Bros. TV, Abrams' Bad Robot and executive producer/showrunner Liz Sarnoff, chronicles the efforts of a cop (Jones) and team of FBI agents tracking down a group of missing Alcatraz prisoners and guards who reappear in the present day. Neill will play Emerson Hauser, the head of a government agency who radiates authority and piercing intelligence. In addition to Jones, Neill joins previously cast Lost alum Jorge Garcia and Jonny Coyne, who also play lead roles, and Jason Butler Harner, who is supporting. Wme-repped Neill co-starred on the ABC drama Happy Town last season. On the feature side, he recently wrapped The Vow and is finishing up The Hunter.
- 12/10/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Sam Neill ( Jurassic Park ) has been named by Deadline as one of the stars of the upcoming J.J. Abrams television pilot, "Alcatraz." Neill will join Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Jonny Coyne and Jason Butler Harner in the series, which is said to focus on a group of escapees from the world's most famous prison who disappear from captivity in the past and reappear in present day. Elizabeth Sarnoff wrote the spec script and final draft. Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt also wrote drafts of the script. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. TV are behind the drama. Sarnoff serves as showrunner and executive produces with Abrams and Bryan Burk. Lilien and Wynbrandt will co-executive produce and Danny Cannon will direct the pilot. Filming is scheduled to begin...
- 12/10/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Exclusive: Following the casting of Lost alum Jorge Garcia in the J.J. Abrams-produced Fox pilot Alcatraz, Abrams has recruited two more actors who have appeared on his previous series - Jonny Coyne and Jason Butler Harner - for the pilot. The drama project, from Warner Bros. TV, Abrams' Bad Robot and executive producer/showrunner Liz Sarnoff, chronicles the efforts of a team of FBI agents tracking down a group of missing Alcatraz prisoners and guards who reappear in the present day. Coyne, who did a two-episode arc on Abrams' NBC drama Undercovers this fall, will play the lead role of Alcatraz Warden Edwin James. Harner, who guest starred in the pilot for Abrams' Fringe, will play the supporting role of Associate Warden E.B. Tiller who enjoys and abuses his power. The two join previously cast Garcia and Sarah Jones, who will play the female lead. Stage and film/TV actor Butler,...
- 12/1/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Sarah Jones has been cast as the lead in Alcatraz, the new Fox pilot from producer J.J. Abrams. The project will follow a team of FBI agents investigating the mysterious reappearance of a gang of Alcatraz prisoners who vanished 30 years ago. TV Guide reports that Jones will play Rebecca Madsen, a police officer who is "smart" but "slightly obsessive". The actress recently played the recurring role (more)...
- 12/1/2010
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Filed under: TV News
ABC wasn't kidding when it said 'Body of Proof' would get a proper promotional push. The Dana Delany drama will premiere March 29 at 10Pm Et, right after 'Dancing With the Stars.'
According to Zap2It, the medical examiner drama will premiere in Italy, Spain and Hungary in January and February.
ABC originally intended 'Body of Proof' to be a Friday contender, but this season, networks have had both success and failure on that night. NBC failed to attract an audience for 'Outlaw' and 'School Pride,' whereas CBS has found millions of viewers for 'Blue Bloods' and its transplanted 'CSI: NY.'
The Tuesday time slot puts 'Body of Proof' directly in competition with another female-driven series: 'The Good Wife.'
In other TV news ...
o. ABC is developing two musical shows, one starring Idina Menzel. The Menzel project comes from 'Samantha Who?...
ABC wasn't kidding when it said 'Body of Proof' would get a proper promotional push. The Dana Delany drama will premiere March 29 at 10Pm Et, right after 'Dancing With the Stars.'
According to Zap2It, the medical examiner drama will premiere in Italy, Spain and Hungary in January and February.
ABC originally intended 'Body of Proof' to be a Friday contender, but this season, networks have had both success and failure on that night. NBC failed to attract an audience for 'Outlaw' and 'School Pride,' whereas CBS has found millions of viewers for 'Blue Bloods' and its transplanted 'CSI: NY.'
The Tuesday time slot puts 'Body of Proof' directly in competition with another female-driven series: 'The Good Wife.'
In other TV news ...
o. ABC is developing two musical shows, one starring Idina Menzel. The Menzel project comes from 'Samantha Who?...
- 11/30/2010
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Sarah Jones and Jorge Garcia have been cast in lead roles for the next series by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot and Warner Bros. which is mysteriously described to be "about secrets and the most infamous prison of all time." Jorge Garcia, known for his portrayal of Hugo 'Hurley' Reyes on Abrams' hit Lost series, is set to play the hippy geek Dr. Diego Soto, who in the series, is the world's foremost expert on Alcatraz. This will be the second series in which Garcia has worked with Abrams; coincidentally both are drama series surrounding an island. Also just like with the pilot for Lost, the actor was the first one signed onto the pilot of the new drama. Joining the former Lost star is Sarah Jones, who has been cast as the character Rebecca Madsen, described as a smart, thoughtful and a little...
- 11/30/2010
- by Kimberly Houston
- The Daily BLAM!
"Lone Star's" second episode picked up where the pilot left off and the action started coming fast and furious, which was a welcome feature after the exposition-heavy pilot.
Houston
All within the first half of the show, Bob cons Clint into thinking the wind turbines are a good idea and settles his father John in as the man behind the wind energy and subsequently another inside man at the Thatcher company. But John can't stick to the plan when he becomes jealous of Bob's relationship with Clint and ends up stealing office keys, where he calls an unknown person asking for help in taking Clint down.
Midland
After the elopement of the pilot, Lindsay's family insists on a big wedding, which brings about two interesting developments -- 1) She realizes she doesn't know anything about Robert, and 2) Her sister Gretchen is a hellcat troublemaker. While the charming Robert (well played, James Wolk...
Houston
All within the first half of the show, Bob cons Clint into thinking the wind turbines are a good idea and settles his father John in as the man behind the wind energy and subsequently another inside man at the Thatcher company. But John can't stick to the plan when he becomes jealous of Bob's relationship with Clint and ends up stealing office keys, where he calls an unknown person asking for help in taking Clint down.
Midland
After the elopement of the pilot, Lindsay's family insists on a big wedding, which brings about two interesting developments -- 1) She realizes she doesn't know anything about Robert, and 2) Her sister Gretchen is a hellcat troublemaker. While the charming Robert (well played, James Wolk...
- 9/28/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
I’m really sad about the low ratings Lone Star got for its premiere episode, because I loved the pilot and can’t wait to see more of this show. You should all tune in next week on September 27 for the next new episode of this show, because it has great characters and a really intriguing storyline. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you give it a chance. Fox has released promo photos for the September 27 episode, along with a synopsis, which you can view below.
Suspicions Grow On An All-new “Lone Star” On Monday, September 27, On Fox
In order to ease Clint’s suspicions regarding the new windfarm deal, Bob recruits the man who taught him everything about being a con man to help him with the scheme: his father. Meanwhile, Lindsay begins to realize that she may not know Bob as well as she thought,...
Suspicions Grow On An All-new “Lone Star” On Monday, September 27, On Fox
In order to ease Clint’s suspicions regarding the new windfarm deal, Bob recruits the man who taught him everything about being a con man to help him with the scheme: his father. Meanwhile, Lindsay begins to realize that she may not know Bob as well as she thought,...
- 9/22/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
In the fourth installment of the ongoing series covering 2011’s television pilots, we’ll be covering the ever popular network, The CW. So before you disregard this article as being filled to the brim with thirty year old teenagers and more drama than you can shake an apathetic “What-everrrr” at, take a peek into next year and see what you might be missing in the future!
Betwixt (Drama)
Executive Producer: Elizabeth Chandler, Paul Stupin, Carol Barbee
Cast Includes: Allison Miller
Synopsis: Revolves around “changelings” in an urban setting who are responsible for saving humans from evil; based on novel of the same name.
Hellcats (Drama)
Executive Producer: Kevin Murphy, Tom Welling
Cast Includes: To Be Announced
Synopsis: Ensemble show set in the world of competitive college cheerleading; “Election” meets “Bring It On.”
Nikita (Drama)
Executive Producer: Craig Silverstein, McG, Peter Johnson
Cast Includes: Maggie Q, Shane West
Synopsis: Update of...
Betwixt (Drama)
Executive Producer: Elizabeth Chandler, Paul Stupin, Carol Barbee
Cast Includes: Allison Miller
Synopsis: Revolves around “changelings” in an urban setting who are responsible for saving humans from evil; based on novel of the same name.
Hellcats (Drama)
Executive Producer: Kevin Murphy, Tom Welling
Cast Includes: To Be Announced
Synopsis: Ensemble show set in the world of competitive college cheerleading; “Election” meets “Bring It On.”
Nikita (Drama)
Executive Producer: Craig Silverstein, McG, Peter Johnson
Cast Includes: Maggie Q, Shane West
Synopsis: Update of...
- 4/8/2010
- by Aaron M.K.
- Nerdly
Mark Bosnich has revealed that he is happier than he has been in years. The Australian footballer, who was accused by ex-girlfriend Sophie Anderton of having issues with drugs and violence, said that his positivity is due to his new relationship with 22-year-old accountant Sarah Jones. Bosnich told The Daily Telegraph: "It's early days but I can't remember the last (more)...
- 3/3/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
The talent sipping cocktails at Gloria Steinem's brownstone duplex last Tuesday was through the roof. Without emphasizing the evening's feminist thrust, the gathering, to celebrate Bright Star director Jane Campion, evoked the tradition of Gertrude Stein's early 20th century Paris salons: novelists Erica Jong, Meg Wolitzer, Caryn James, and Susannah Moore whose book In the Cut had been filmed by Campion were among the mostly female crowd, as was filmmaker Nancy Savoca, actor Sarah Jones, former news anchor and president of The Women's Media Center, Carol Jenkins, Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards. Jeanne Berney of Apparition, Bright Star's distributor, hosted. The energy was palpable. In an interesting twist, men were in the kitchen, and serving the yummy hors d'oeuvres. Is it PC to mention that? Yes, we are still mired in this paradox: we want to be honoring excellent work, fine...
- 12/12/2009
- by Regina Weinreich
- Huffington Post
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