Michael Connelly

Profession

Writer, Producer, Actor

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ABC Developing The Lincoln Lawyer Series

The Lincoln Lawyer's next stop: TV.ABC is adapting the Michael Connelly novel-turned-movie into a drama series, Variety reports. Connelly will co-write the pilot with John Romano, who penned the film.The movie, which opened in March and got a warm critical but tepid box-office reception (grossing $58 million domestically), starred Matthew McConaughey as criminal defense lawyer Mickey Haller who lands ...

Tue, Aug 9, 2011

ABC Developing The Lincoln Lawyer Series

Castle Exclusive First Look: Castle Uses His Poker Game for... Revenge?

Castle Tip No. 37: Never steal another writer's muse.Castle exclusive: Lie to Me star sets his sights on BeckettThat's a lesson Lie to Me star Brendan Hines will learn the hard way when he guest-stars on the ABC drama as Alex Gordon, a young crime novelist and the protégé of Richard Castle (Nathan FIllion).  Rather than shadow Castle for tips on incorporating real police work into his books, Alex would much rather pick the brain of Detective Beckett (Stana Katic). Cue Castle's awkward jealous face....

Mon, Apr 4, 2011

Castle Exclusive First Look: Castle Uses His Poker Game for... Revenge?

Celebrity Watchlist: Writer Michael Connelly's Love of Castle, Justified Is No Mystery

After appearing on Castle twice, it may not be that surprising that The Lincoln Lawyer writer Michael Connelly names the ABC drama as one of his favorite shows. But there's more to his love for the series than a recurring gig."It's a fantasy version of what I do!" Connelly tells TVGuide.com.Are you going to see The Lincoln Lawyer? Tell us!Indeed, the mystery author's most well-known work is his series featuring Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch — not unlike Castle's Nikki Heat series.Castle isn't the only mystery or writing-influenced series on Connelly's watchlist, though. The writer, whose Lincoln Lawyer novel was adapted for the big screen by John Romano, also loves watching Californication ("the dark side of the ...

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Celebrity Watchlist: Writer Michael Connelly's Love of Castle, Justified Is No Mystery

Mega Buzz: Housewives' Murder Plot, Castle Jealousy, and a New Grey's Hookup

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Got any scoop on Desperate Housewives? — Sara NATALIE: Poor Paul Young. Both of his wives have killed themselves — not a very good track record! — and now somebody's trying to kill him. Again. This time, the culprit is a bit more sly. I'm hearing he or she will slip some anti-freeze into Paul's dinner. If you've already put together that this will coincide with the return of Felicia Tilman, bravo. I love that Brendan Hines is going to stir up jealousy on Castle. What else can you tell me? — Monica ADAM: While Castle is plenty peeved by the easy rapport his protégé establishes with Beckett, his remedy is to kill the young pup with...

Wed, Mar 16, 2011