On the heels of the news that Deadwood's Paula Malcolmson had landed the female lead in Sci Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica prequel movie/backdoor pilot, Esai Morales has joined the Caprica cast in the role of Joseph, a "deeply passionate man with a strong sense of justice — and someone you wouldn't want as your enemy," says the Reporter. Oh, and Joe's last name is Adama, as in the father of one day Galactica commander William.Morales most recently had a run on Jericho (ah, Jericho…), but I'll always remember him from Bad Boys (the 1983 one).What's your take? A pretty good familial match, eh? — MWMRelated:• Deadwood's Trixie Inhabits Sci Fi's Caprica• Sci Fi Upfronts Delight and Depress Battlestar Fans
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No criminal charges will be filed against Esai Morales (Jericho, NYPD Blue), whose ex-girlfriend had claimed he raped her in April 2006, a spokesperson for the prosecutor announced on Friday. "I'm happy that my client was vindicated," the AP quotes Morales' attorney as saying. "He was never questioned by the police, never taken into custody, there were never any charges brought against him."The accuser has also filed a civil suit, charging that Morales raped her and in turn gave her herpes. That lawsuit is awaiting trial and, says the plaintiff's lawyer, might introduce additional evidence that could convince the DA's office to move ahead with criminal charges.Related:• Legal Briefs: Esai Morales Rape Talk, and More
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Esai Morales' former girlfriend, Elizabeth Mazzocchi, is holding a press conference Friday morning to "inform the public of previously undisclosed information concerning [Morales'] alleged past acts of rape and sexual misconduct," so that "other potential victims of Mr. Morales will feel empowered to come forward".... TV producer David Russo has sued his former agent, Amy Shpall, claiming she stole his idea for a reality show set in a gym — aka Bravo's Work Out. Per the Reporter, Shpall has yet to be reached for comment.
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I know this blog is coming a little late in the game, but I’ve been watching this show since the beginning. So whether you’ve been a fan from the first episode or a Johnny-come-lately, welcome to the party.The PlayersMichael Westen: a former spook who’s been burned. He's deposited in Miami without any money, credit or job references. He takes on local cases to make money while he tries to find out who burned him.Fiona: Michael’s former flame, who still carries a torch. Her accent in the first episode (and her name) might have us believe she’s Irish, but she can fake an American accent pretty well. She’s former IRA and met Michael on the job.Sam: a spy buddy of Michael’s forced to keep tabs on him. Sam’s living comfortably off his pension and can’t have his friendship with Michael interfere with that. When Michael discovers his duplicity, the agency sends in new surveillance.Jason Bly: the new guy. He works for a branch of the NSA and isn&...
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NYPD Blue alum Esai Morales has joined CBS' Jericho in the recurring role of Col. Hoffman, a career military man and Iraq War veteran who has not heard from his wife since the day of the attacks. Morales, who most recently costarred on Fox's short-lived Vanished, is set to appear in six of Jericho's seven episodes ordered for mid-season.Anybody else remember when Esai got up in Sean Penn's grill in juvie prison? Good times.For more CBS casting news, see the Ausiello Report's CSI: Miami Exhumes Rory Cochrane and CSI: NY Collars Ex-Creek Stud.
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