Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

Actor Hiroyuka Sanada, who played Satoshi Takeda – Emily’s mysterious revenge master – on the first season of Revenge will not be back in the role because of his every-growing, busy schedule. His role will be taken over by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who has appeared in episodes of Heroes and Hawaii Five-0 among countless other TV shows and movies. (William Keck at TV Guide)

Actor John Benjamin Hickey (The Big C) will have a recurring role in the new FOX medical drama The Mob Doctor, playing Mark Easton, the dad of Dr. Brett Robinson, who will be played by series regular Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights). Mark is a federal prosecutor who is feared by both the corrupt politicians and the mob. The series stars Jordana Spiro (My Boys) as a young female thoracic surgeon with roots in Bridgeport, Conn., where she juggles her career and her lifelong debt to the South Chicago mob. The Mob Doctor will debut on FOX on September 17 at 9 PM. (Natalie Abrams at TV Guide)

Actor Michael Grant Terry, best known for his recurring role as “squintern” Wendell Bray on Bones, will have a multi-episode arc on Grimm this fall. He will play Ryan Smulson, a wide-eyed and enthusiastic student starting his internship with the Portland Police Department. His goal is to someday become a detective, and therefore he is looking to model himself after his idol and one of Portland’s finest: Nick Burkhardt (series star David Giuntoli). Grimm is currently airing all new episodes on NBC on Monday nights at 10 PM before moving back to its regular night and time (Fridays at 9 PM) on September 21 on NBC. (Hanh Nguyen at TV Guide)

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

ABC has picked up a potential new medical drama from former Supernatural co-showrunner Sera Gamble and Brother & Sisters executive producer/Political Animals creator Greg Berlanti. The project will center on world-renowned neurosurgeon named Dr. Steven Saylor, who becomes a medical anomaly himself after suffering a traumatic brain injury. He is forced to re-specialize as an internist at the hospital where he was once king. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

Actor-writer Danny Strong (formerly of Buffy and writer of the recent telefilm Game Change), film director David O. Russell and Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro have team for a legal drama that has been sold to CBS. The project is inspired by Murray and Stacey Richman, a famous New York father/daughter lawyer duo. The project would center on a fictionalized version of the Richmans’ Bronx firm, where clients as notorious on the street as they are on Page Six. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

BOX OFFICE NEWS

Actors Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises) and Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road and the upcoming Premium Rush) are teaming up for the film adaptation of The Long Red Road, which is based on the stage play by Brett C. Leonard. The story starts with Sam (Hardy) attempting to drink away his demons on an Indian reservation in South Dakota; but when a visitor from his past arrives, Sam has to take a hard look at the man he’s become and the life he left behind. Shannon will play Sam’s older brother. (Variety and First Showing)

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Q&A SECTION (with Watch with Kristin from E! Online)

Question: Derek is my favorite on Teen Wolf! What’s coming up for him in season three? – Brittany

Watch with Kristin: You can expect to see a big change in the Alpha when the MTV hit returns for its third season. “He definitely needs to redeem himself. He’ll definitely be a different guy when we find him again in season three,” executive producer Jeff Davis teases. “There are bigger twists in store for him and possibly some romance too.” While he wouldn’t say who Derek’s love interest might be, we’re putting our money on Erica.

Question: I will take anything you have on Once Upon a Time! – Faith

Watch with Kristin: You know how we’ve been pushing for Joanna Garcia to play Ariel since pretty much the beginning of time? Well, we are happy to report that our favorite TV redhead just might make this happen. “That show is exceptional. Jennifer Morrison is one of my dearest friends,” Garcia tells us. “I would love to do the show. I just think the show is incredibly crafted and well-acted. The masterminds behind it are so extraordinary. I would love to do it. It’s on my wish list!”

That’s it. Enjoy!