05-25-2005, 08:57 PM | #196 | |
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05-26-2005, 08:30 AM | #197 |
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I'm no expert; but...
Don't those test screenings take place before the upfronts in NY? Because Doherty was at the upfronts, promoting the show. Why, if UPN already knew that she didn't test well? I thought those tests determined what shows got picked up in the first place? (For example, I heard the ABC execs really didn't care much for FPJ's new sitcom; but changed their minds after it tested well). Hmm, I know I have a suspicious mind; but I can't help wondering what really happened. |
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Most likely, the network really liked the show but they would have looked pretty silly picking up and promoting a show without a lead. A lot of shows go through changes after the pilots are picked up. On a network like UPN, they would have to shoot a first episode anyway since that network doesn't do full pilots. They still have about two months to find someone before they start shooting for the season.
TVGuide.com reposted the blurb today with an update that UPN is now confirming the cast change. Quote:
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05-26-2005, 12:11 PM | #199 |
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It isn't just Shannen Doherty.
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05-26-2005, 12:24 PM | #200 |
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It's not uncommon for there to be some casting "juggling" even after pilots are picked up and the upfronts announced. It would be nice to see CC benefit from it, though...
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I can't help thinking it's mean to have the actors there, posing for photos and promoting the show and acting all excited; and then tell them they've been dumped and the network is going to hire somebody else. I know it's not unusual, but it does seem harsh. |
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