On Mar 29, 1:31=A0pm, David <dimla...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> from variety
>
> McShane set for NBC's 'Kings'
> 'Deadwood' star signs on to new drama
> By ASSOCIATED PRESS
>
> "Deadwood" thesp Ian McShane is headed to network TV, signing on to
> star in the NBC drama pilot "Kings."
>
> Project, from Universal Media Studios, is a modern-day take on the
> King David tale. Christopher Egan will play the role of David.
>
> Michael Green ("Heroes") wrote the pilot for "Kings" and is exec
> producing. Casting of McShane, and internal enthusiasm for the project
> from NBC U execs, increases the odds that the Peacock could decide to
> annouce a series order for the project at its 2008-09 schedule
> announcement next week.
>
> McShane won a Golden Globe for his role as Al Swearengen, the
> foul-mouthed saloon owner on "Deadwood." He's appeared on network TV
> before, going back to roles on CBS's "Dallas" and NBC's short-lived
> 1983 sudser "Bare Essence."
Loopy ****.
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