Simon Mirren

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Writer, Producer, Director, Actor

ABC Snags a Futuristic Shawn Ryan Drama and Jekyll and Hyde-Inspired Project

ABC has snagged a drama pilot from The Shield creator Shawn Ryan, as well as Hyde, a drama loosely inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Ryan's drama, The Last Resort, is...

Mon, Aug 22, 2011

ABC Snags a Futuristic Shawn Ryan Drama and Jekyll and Hyde-Inspired Project

Shawn Ryan and Simon Mirren Book Procedural Pilot at CBS

The Shield creator Shawn Ryan and Criminal Minds' Simon Mirren have teamed up for a crime drama pilot at CBS, Deadline reports. The untitled procedural tells the story of genetic scientist who learns he has a psychopath gene but uses it to help the FBI catch killers. The premise is based on the work of James Fallon, a University of California, Irvine professor who discovered he was genetically linked to string of serial murderers.

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Shawn Ryan and Simon Mirren Book Procedural Pilot at CBS

Mega Buzz: A Grey's Competition, A Glee Return and Love on CSI: Miami

Every week, senior editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com.Any scoop about Callie and Arizona on Grey's Anatomy? — MarijaADAM: When the Chief offers $1 million to the department of the hospital that best demonstrates need, Callie's and Arizona's feelings for one another do not put a damper on their competitive spirit. "Callie turns into a very competitive person and actually starts running around trying to intimidate everyone," Sara Ramirez says. "[She] does this hilarious passive-aggressive thing that was fun to play. She's trying to psych everybody out."I was surprised to see Terri on Glee. She's been MIA for so long ... yet she's a series regular (or at least recurring)?  Why is Mike Chang not a regular?  He appears on the show more than Terri does! — ChristineMICKEY: These designations are complicated and take into account the plan for the entire season. So while Mike's fling with Tina is at the fore now, I'm hearing that Terri will play a much larger role in later episodes. As she made clear in the Britney episode, she's not giving up on Will, and her presence will be similarly menacing when she returns...

Wed, Oct 6, 2010

Mega Buzz: A Grey's Competition, A Glee Return and Love on CSI: Miami

Mega Buzz: A Criminal Exit, the House Romance and Jane's Mentalist Breakdown

Every week, senior editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Can you give me any new information about how and why J.J. leaves Criminal Minds? — ReneeADAM: Although her exit is abrupt, it sounds like J.J. is on to bigger and better. "We've always intimated that J.J.'s character has connections outside of our world — other more powerful elements in the government," executive producer Simon Mirren tells us. "Those powers that she's connected with come back into her life. So basically, what we're saying is, our loss is going to be someone else's gain." How will House and Cuddy's co-workers respond to their newfound love? — MaryMICKEY: "Some of them think it's great," says House executive producer Katie Jacobs. "Others think, 'Oh my God, this...

Wed, Sep 22, 2010