Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

Actor James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek) who is playing a version of himself on the new ABC comedy Don’t Trust the B— in Apt 23 will guest star in the May 9 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing a former friend of a doctor who’s sabotaging him. (Robyn Ross at TV Guide)

BOX OFFICE NEWS

Mark Wahlberg is in early talks to produce and star in an adaptation of the John Grisham novel The Partner, a legal thriller following a young partner in a prominent law firm who fakes his own death to steal a fortune from his company before starting a new life in Brazil. (Variety and First Showing)

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MUSIC VIDEO (Related to TV Show Revenge)

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Q&A SECTION (with Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams at TV Guide and Michael Ausiello at TV Line)

Question: I know Castle is trying to keep Castle and Beckett apart, but why is he acting like such a brat? — Liz

ADAM: He’s just being a man, creator Andrew W. Marlowe says. “Men in general usually don’t confront their feelings,” he says of Castle’s reaction to learning that Beckett remembers Castle’s declaration of love. “He’s certainly not the type of person to go up to Beckett and say, ‘Hey, you hurt me!’ because that would be exposing himself. He’s expressing his anger with Beckett, and whether he knows it or not, he’s trying to punish her without really putting his cards on the table.” But don’t worry: Beckett will soon figure out what set Castle off, thanks to another revealing chat with her therapist.

Question: When is Esther returning to The Vampire Diaries? —Crystal

NATALIE: She’ll return in next week’s new episode still hell-bent on killing her children. Look for an intensely emotional scene between Esther and Rebekah, in which Mama Original explains why she feels her kids should no longer “live.”

Question: I’m totally obsessed with Scandal after that awesome premiere. I would love you forever for any possible scoop! —Coco

Ausiello: The Amanda Tanner case that served up a tiny twist at the end of the premiere, when Olivia deduced that the former intern was telling the truth about an affair with President Grant? Watch for that storyline to drop bombshell after bombshell in the weeks to come, building to a ginormous jaw-dropper at the close of Episode 4. On the personal front, an upcoming episode will put Stephen’s nascent engagement to the test when a vital-slash-pretty-slash-horny source on a case demands “that” in trade.

Question: You never mention Sherlock! Any scoop would make me super happy! —Hanna

Ausiello: I spent the weekend devouring all three episodes of Season 2 (which premieres stateside on May 6) and I’m still basking in the afterglow. The Steven Moffat-penned, Paul McGuigan-directed opener, titled “A Scandal in Belgravia,” is nothing short of a masterpiece. It picks up right where the Season 1 cliffhanger left off and marks the introduction of True Blood‘s Lara Pulver as Irene Adler, a dominatrix who may be hot for but is definitely bothered by the iconic sleuth. Their “relationship” takes so many twists and turns throughout the 90 minutes that you literally don’t know where they stand with each other until the jaw-dropping final scene. Their first encounter is also pretty memorable (hint: one of them is completely naked). Episodes 2 and 3 are also stellar, but the premiere is an absolute work of art. I can’t say enough good things about it. PBS and the BBC should consider giving it a limited, Oscar-qualifying run in theaters. You think I’m kidding! Is this the face of someone that’s kidding?!

Question: Are Daphne and Wilke done for good on Switched at Birth? I think they are so cute together but since Austin Butler has been cast in the CW’s Carrie Diaries pilot, I’m worried we won’t see more of Wilke. —Muriel

Ausiello: Magic 8-Ball says… ask again at the end of May when the CW announces its fall schedule. But it’s probably safe to say Wilke and Daphne’s romantic future looks ominous since The Carrie Diaries appears to be headed for a pickup. For the time being, Wilke is “off at boarding school,” creator Lizzy Weiss tells TVLine. And the ABC Family drama will “have to contend with the possibility of him staying at boarding school” should Carrie get a green light. But what happens on the off chance she stumbles in her mini-Manolos and The CW passes on the project? “Then I’m going to assume that Wilke will shape up,” says Weiss, “and perhaps his father will let him come home.”

That’s it. Enjoy!