Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here is today’s entertainment news, albeit a very short one again:

TELEVISION

The recurring role that actress Nancy Travis would be playing in the recently picked up CW series Hart of Dixie is being recast because Travis is a series regular on the new ABC comedy Last Man Standing. The studio will not permit her to recur on the CW drama. (Deadline)

British actor Chris Vance (Prison Break and Burn Notice) has been cast as the lead in the TV version of the Transporter action movie franchise. He will play expert driver and “professional transporter” Frank Martin. Meanwhile, Hungarian actress Andrea Osvart will play his handler Carla. The first season will be shot this summer and broadcast next year on Cinemax. There will be 12-episodes in the first season. (Deadline)

CONDOLENCES

Professional wrestler “Macho Man” Randy Savage passed away in a car accident. He was only 58. (Twitter)

ME: RIP, Mr. Savage. Deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.

MOMENT OF SILENCE, PLEASE…

BOX OFFICE NEWS

Actresses Latarsha Rose and Brooke Bundy will portray Portia and Octavia – the Glam Squad – in the upcoming movie The Hunger Games. Rose has had bit parts on All My Children, CSI, Bones and Law & Order while Bundy is a relative newcomer. (E! Entertainment)

Actress Holly Hunter (Saving Grace) will appear in two upcoming films. The first is the film Still I Rise with Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal. This film tells the story of two mothers who channel frustration into action and join forces to transform a Pittsburgh inner-city public school. Hunter will play the head of the teacher’s union. The second film is the latest adaptation of Romeo and Juliet with Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit). At this time, it is unclear what role Hunter will play in the film. (Deadline and First Showing)

That’s it. Enjoy!

Have a terrific weekend!