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Neenahboy
10-06-2009, 03:24 PM
Helen Hunt was initially in talks, but it appears she dropped out and show runner Jason Katims (also exec. producer of Friday Night Lights) offered Lauren Graham the role. I'd love to see this. I was really disappointed when her development deal with them went belly up after the writers' strike.

The latest reports have the show premiering after the 2010 Winter Olympics in February.

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/10/06/parenthood-exclusive-helen-hunt-out-lauren-graham-in/
LoadStar
10-06-2009, 05:20 PM
I think right now, if you walked in off the street and had a passable audition, they'd probably cast you in this series, if it meant that it would get it in production and on the air.

NBC is hurting for good "reserve" shows to throw on the air for when a series gets canceled... almost as much as CW is.
DevdogAZ
10-06-2009, 05:21 PM
Good to hear. I didn't have much interest in the show with Maura Tierney, but with Lauren Graham I might check it out.
trainman
10-06-2009, 05:28 PM
Lauren Graham possibly replacing Maura Tierney? That was a story arc in Season 4 of "NewsRadio."
DougF
10-06-2009, 07:12 PM
I just read the other day why Maura Tierney had to drop out (breast cancer). I hope she recovers quickly.
scooterboy
10-06-2009, 07:15 PM
Not a big Lauren Graham fan, and I was already concerned the series would taint the memory of the excellent movie. So I'll probably pass on the series, unless I hear incredibly rave reviews.
TIVO_GUY_HERE
10-09-2009, 06:08 PM
She is in. According to Michael over at EW, she signed the deal.
gastrof
10-09-2009, 08:35 PM
I liked her Gilmore Girls character. This may be good.
Maui
10-10-2009, 12:26 AM
Lauren Graham possibly replacing Maura Tierney? That was a story arc in Season 4 of "NewsRadio."

I thought she was trying to replace Dave.
trainman
10-11-2009, 01:44 AM
I thought she was trying to replace Dave.

Thanks for ruining my joke. :D

True, her interaction with Lisa (i.e., Maura Tierney) was more trying to befriend her than anything else. I don't remember her wanting to get rid of Dave; she did succeed at firing Matthew, but, of course, not actually "getting rid" of him.