michael.ausiello

I think one of the Heroes: ...

Question: I think one of the Heroes: Origins episodes should center on a spunky blonde girl with amazing detective powers from Neptune, California, and her loving and supportive dad. What do you think?Answer: I think it's genius. Maybe the Jericho fans can help us organize some kind of campaign to make this happen. In other Heroes news, those gay-cheerleader rumors are true: Producers are casting the role of an "attractive Southern California cheerleader" who is "female," "sweet" and "gay."

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I know you hate the show. We ...

Question: I know you hate the show. We all know you hate the show. But could you please give us some detailed scoop on One Tree Hill?Answer: Paul Johansson thinks he'll be back. "What they told me was that I will be coming back, but again, they [could] change their minds," he says. "The writers are going to sit down and come up with their story arcs over the summer and see what works."

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Please tell me Dave Annable ...

Question: Please tell me Dave Annable is returning to Brothers & Sisters next season! I couldn't handle it if they wrote him out.Answer: He'll be back. BTW, I've been sitting on a huge piece of B&S scoop for weeks, and it's driving me crazy! I promised my source I wouldn't spill the beans until it was official, but I forgot to cross my fingers and now I'm forced to keep my word. I hate it when that happens. That's a wrap! Here's what you need to do next: First, you're gonna want to head on over to the Ask Ausiello Discussion Thread to dissect this week's column. Then you'll want to check out the latest installment of my Ausiello Report

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I heard yesterday that T.R. ...

Question: I heard yesterday that T.R. Knight will not be returning to Grey's Anatomy next season! What the frak?!Answer: For the last time: T.R. Knight is definitely returning to Grey's next season — and full-time. Anyone who tells you different is a big fat liar. (EW.com, meanwhile, is reporting that Knight will receive $125K per episode, plus a small piece of the show's profits.) The only cast member facing an uncertain future is Isaiah Washington, and I'm hearing that a decision about him could be made within the next week or so.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I heard yesterday that T.R. ...

I am totally confused about ...

Question: I am totally confused about the fate of Veronica Mars. Has it been officially canceled, or is the CW still taking advantage of the June 15 deadline?Answer: Unofficially, it's been officially canceled. And here's your unofficially official proof.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

What have you heard about ...

Question: What have you heard about David Duchovny's new Showtime series Californication?Answer: I've heard that the former Mrs. Macaulay Culkin (aka Rachel Miner) has just been cast in a recurring role.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I honestly just don't get ...

Question: I honestly just don't get what's up with you and Smurfs.Answer: My shrink can fill you in.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Now that Fred Thompson is off ...

Question: Now that Fred Thompson is off Law & Order, will Jack McCoy finally get promoted to DA?Answer: That all depends on whether Sam Waterston agrees to cut his hours (and paycheck) back. While this may be a promotion for Jack, it's anything but for Sam.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Quick question about Shark: ...

Question: Quick question about Shark: Will Jeri Ryan be back next season?Answer: Yes, Jeri will be back, but another series regular won't. Sources confirm to me exclusively that Samuel Page will not be returning to the show. Not sure of the exact circumstances surrounding his exit, but I'm told that he was not fired. Meanwhile, the search for his replacement is on. A casting call has gone out for a "sexy, good-looking actor in his twenties." Producers want someone who can go toe-to-toe with James Woods. Hazard pay is negotiable.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Any spoilers for the upcoming ...

Question: Any spoilers for the upcoming season of Rescue Me?Answer: OK, we're back to serious questions. (Spoiler alert) The series regular who's getting killed off recently guest-starred on one of my favorite shows. And I'm hearing something about a wedding in Franco's future.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I love Ava on Grey's Anatomy. ...

Question: I love Ava on Grey's Anatomy. Please tell me Elizabeth Reaser is coming back next season!Answer: I'm told it's doubtful, which sucks.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I really like the idea of ...

Question: I really like the idea of Brenda getting with her boss on The Closer. Will we ever see some action?Answer: Doubt it. They've been there, done each other. Brenda's only got eyes for Fritz — though they're going to have their share of ups and downs this season. I also hear that Brenda will start seeing a shrink after she kills someone in self-defense. And ooooh, this just in: Barry Corbin (One Tree Hill, Northern Exposure) has been cast as Brenda's dad. He'll appear in four episodes, as will Frances Sternhagen, who's returning as Brenda's mom.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Is there any chance of a ...

Question: Is there any chance of a Battlestar Galactica feature film after the show ends next year?Answer: A slim one. Ronald Moore told reporters last week that "the plan is to end the show to bring us to a definitive conclusion. There are no plans, or even thoughts in our heads, of doing a full-on feature or miniseries or anything beyond that. But it is the kind of thing where you never say never." Moore and David Eick also confirmed that they've approached Lucy Lawless — newly sprung from ABC's passed-on remake of Footballers Wives — about returning for the final season.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Are you serious? Why would ...

Question: Are you serious? Why would you leave Connie Britton off the Dream Emmy Ballot? She was awesome on Friday Night Lights. I'm disappointed and appalled.Answer: I most definitely did not leave Connie off our DEB. I accidentally put her in the supporting category instead of the lead category — and that's something I have to live with for the rest of my life.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I just voted for you for ...

Question: I just voted for you for Sexiest Vegetarian on peta.org!Answer: You and the rest of the AA readership. According to one of my little animal spies over at PETA, on the strength of last week's shameless plug in AA, I jumped from No. 9 to No. 3 — behind only Milo Ventimiglia and Joaquin Phoenix. But let's not rest on our laurels. It's time to show the world that AA readers won't settle for anything less than No. 1. The polls close at the end of June, and ballot-stuffing is encouraged. Seriously, you can vote as many times as you'd like. I just voted for myself 25 times and no one said a peep!

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Is it true that Heroes will ...

Question: Is it true that Heroes will be recasting Micah? Why would they get rid of Noah Gray-Cabey?Answer: Let's ask executive producer Dennis Hammer: "False. We love Noah."

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Any news on the meeting that ...

Question: Any news on the meeting that CBS was supposed to have regarding Jericho?Answer: Um, yeah.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I'm disappointed you didn't ...

Question: I'm disappointed you didn't have Matthew Fox on your Dream Emmy Ballot.Answer: Well, I'm miserable about it, and last I checked, miserable trumps disappointed.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

We never saw a rattlesnake on ...

Question: We never saw a rattlesnake on Lost. What is that about?Answer: Run, don't walk, directly to the Laugh Factory with that little gem, B. Baker.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Adam Brody turned down ...

Question: Adam Brody turned down ******* *******, didn't he?Answer: Maybe.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Are those new interns we saw ...

Question: Are those new interns we saw in the Grey's Anatomy season finale going to be the new set of interns for next season, or did ABC just bring in those actors for that one scene?Answer: At least one of them will be back sorta full-time. And if you've been reading this column with any regularity, you know which one.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

I'll take some scoop on ...

Question: I'll take some scoop on Gossip Girl!Answer: Screened the pilot over the weekend. Liked it, didn't love it. I have a feeling it'll grow on me, though. And, truthfully, I'll be shocked if this is anything but a gargantuan hit for the CW. Ditto Reaper, which ranks as my second-favorite pilot after Pushing Daisies.

Wed, Jun 6, 2007

Wed, Jun 6, 2007