Joe Flanigan on Rockford...C'est la vie

[wraithfodder]

Darn. Just read at http://www.ksitetv.com/nbcs-jim-rockford-is-cast/ that the remake of Rockford Files has been cast. No sign of Joe Flanigan, however. They reportedly went with Dermot Mulroney, who has never done anything for me in all the years I've seen him in films, etc.

However, this means one less show to look out for. Maybe Michael Shanks will get Hawaii Five-O. One can hope...

Comments

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I thought Hawaii Five-O was cast a few weeks ago?

And yeah, not surprised by NBC. We have no idea if Joe even got asked to try out. It'd be interesting at the next con to find out. And what he thought of his fan's creativity in trying to help.

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

Dang! *kicks at air*

[the-scary-kitty.livejournal.com]

Well, crap. *growls*

[gyri.livejournal.com]

DM has never done anything for me, either.

Damn.

[astrumporta.livejournal.com]

Still hoping for Shanks as Danno but yeah, no longer interested in Rockford. I think Mulroney has more the body type of Rockford, eg heavier than Joe, but...yeah, bored already!

I'm afraid all the fan campaigning to the production company might have just annoyed them rather than the intended effect. I hope not. :(

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

There's another loser..........
Mulroney is barely taller than I am.......
That should look good up against the monsters he will
engage as part of his daily routine.
Suffice to say, that's it for me. I am just not interested
in watching a fine show go down the tubes, probably by end of
1st season.
Joe could have done wonders with it.
Once again shows how stooooooooooooooooooopid La la land is.

[d_odyssey.livejournal.com]

Yuck! That guy does nothing for me. Nothing at all. I won't be watching.

[mercury973.livejournal.com]

So that leaves Joe free to run around in the V costume, right?

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

you know it would be really nice if a production company would make 'new' show...i know its a novel idea lol

[(Anonymous)]

That's such sad news. I would have loved to see him as Rockford, but, well, now I guess I don't have to worry about adding another show to my must watch list.

[immertreu.livejournal.com]

*sigh* Too bad. :(

[xxsafixx.livejournal.com]

damn...I love this guy but not much as I do Joe:(

[shepsgraypants.livejournal.com]

Dermont Mulroney? Who the hell is he anyway? Well, looks like another NBC show that'll be going down the crapper. And something that I won't be watching. I was so hoping to see The Flan back on the small screen. :(

No Joe 8^(

[watcher652.livejournal.com]

I don't have to watch The Rockford Files remake now.

Rockford Files

[(Anonymous)]

What a shame Joe did not get the job. I have nothing against Dermot Mulroney. He is not right for the role. NBC went with someone who looks younger and has been in films. They are trying appeal to a younger audience who does not know the original Rockford. We will get told this show is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Joe will bounce back from this disappointment. If Joe was cast, I was looking forward to watching it. Now, I am not.

[jedi40.livejournal.com]

FOOLS!!!!

[sgachick80.livejournal.com]

im mad at this i cant believe they went with that fugly man and not with joe :( well i guess we will have to wait for the next jace hall video so we can see joe run around in that crazy outfit.

[kodiak-bear.livejournal.com]

I'm late, just started looking to see who they did cast and found this and boo is all I can say. The casting peeps really screwed up. They had an ace in the hole if they had thought outside the box and cast Joe F. The role was perfect for him. This new guy doesn't have that Rockford, gritty detective look at all. I've never even heard of him. WTH NBC, open up your eyes. Ah well, like everyone else has said, guess that means one less show to worry about watching.

[flingslass.livejournal.com]

You need a charmer that can give the role the respect it deserves. I watched Rockford when it was rerun and I LOVED James Garner. I don't think DM has the charm or charisma to do justice to the role. Maybe they should get JG to play Rocky because with out a recognisable name, I can't see many watching it. Oh well.