Awesome! ‘Chuck’ gets full-season pickup, casts more stars, reveals pix
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I’m on vacation through Tuesday, but all this exciting “Chuck” news was just too good not to post in the meantime.
First, and most important, NBC announced Thursday that “Chuck” will be picked up for a full second season! (Thanks to fellow Accessory Brian Howard for the tip.) Here’s what Teri Weinberg, an executive veep for NBC Entertainment, had to say about the pick-up:
“We couldn’t be more excited with the creative direction Josh (Schwartz) and his team are executing on ‘Chuck.’ This show has really hit its stride and deserves a full-season commitment to carry out the producers’ vision for this unique series.”
The news is particularly remarkable for a show that was not only on the renewal bubble in the spring but also hadn’t even broadcast its second season premiere, slated for Monday, Sept. 29. Kudos to NBC for realizing the show’s initial potential, but also for recognizing how it hit its stride halfway through debut season. I’m sure its cast’s strong showing and overwhelming fan response at Comic-Con this summer also made the Peacock take notice. Tack on the best stunt-casting on an active show not named “30 Rock,” and you’ve got a lot to be excited about in the year ahead.
Speaking of Awesome casting, Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello (does that guy ever sleep?) reported Tuesday that Morgan Fairchild and Bruce “Scarecrow” Boxleitner have been cast as Dr. Honey Woodcombe and Dr. Woody Woodcombe, the parents of Ryan McPartlin’s Captain Awesome. And Ausiello reports that transplanted fans of prime-time spy shows will recognize Carl Lumbly (who played Marcus Dixon on “Alias”) playing a “sensei” to NSA agent John Casey (the ridiculously amazing Adam Baldwin).
Mel at the mind-blowing ChuckTV.net (seriously, check it out; you’ll get lost for hours) discovered that the Season 2 premiere will have advance showings in New York City and Los Angeles. The NYC version on Sept. 11 will also feature the opening episodes of “Life” and “Lipstick Jungle,” as well as a preview of “Kings,” starring “Deadwood” superstar Ian McShane and a bunch of other people. The L.A. premiere, however, boasts the “Chuck” cast on Sept. 8. Dang.
Last but not least, some eye candy for you loyal readers. NBC Universal’s released some more photos from the upcoming season, including a bunch from the intriguingly titled season premiere, “Chuck vs. The First Date,” featuring the Oscar-nominated Michael Clarke Duncan. Lots of jaw-dropping photos of the stunning Yvonne Strahovski (Sarah Walker) and one of Adam Baldwin, who may or may not be driving a vintage Crown Vic. You’re welcome!
(Photos by Trae Patton/Courtesy of NBC Universal)
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Best news so far!
I love this shoe and all the cast as well!