The episode hasn’t even been shot and already Hugh Laurie’s upcoming House directorial debut is attracting some serious Oscar buzz.
Actor David Strathairn, who scored an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Edward R. Morrow in Good Night, and Good Luck, has been tapped to guest star in the Laurie-helmed 17th episode.
“He’s a patient who has scenes with Dr. House,” explains executive producer Katie Jacobs. “I’m excited to [watch] the two of them in a room together.”
Jacobs says Laurie, who was absent from Fox’s press tour party tonight because he was busy prepping for his big episode, handpicked Strathairn for the sure-to-be-meaty part. “Hugh really wanted him to play the role,” she says, “and [David] responded.”
As Jacobs previously teased, episode 17 will be a tense, change-of-pace hour. “I can’t give away the premise,” she says, “but the format is different.”
PHOTO CREDIT: Strathairn: Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic.com
Great combination!
Agreed! Major WIN!
WOW another change of pace episode in the same season. This season is made of WIN. I love Strathairn in everything he’s been in, from baddie to nerdy his performance is always compelling. This episode promises to be powerful. I pray Hugh doesn’t freak out with his tendency for self-doubt. Also he needs to eat more, he is wayyyy to thin these days, he looked great in Broken, but now he is back to being uber thin.
Can’t wait for Hugh’s episode! Hugh Laurie is made of win!
David Strathairn kinda looks like David Shore
Thank you, God.
You’re welcome. Figured I owed you one after all that Foreteen nonsense I’ve forced you to endure.
ROTFLMAO! And Thanks, Ghod, for no more Luddy!
This should be good – David is a great actor and should work well with Hugh.
I ADORE HUGH LAURIE!!
“He’s a patient who has scenes with Dr. House.” Thanks for the crack journalism, EW, and to Katie Jacobs for that revealing insight. Should be a shocking turn of events–an episode in which House interacts with a patient. Kind of like that episode of Law & Order, in which the detectives interact with a suspect.
Marcus, since TPTB at House committed the absolute stupidity of not having Hugh and James Earl Jones act in any scenes together, I’m pretty happy to hear that two of my all-time favorite actors are actually going to swap some lines.
Whatever!
Jack Nicholson warned you.
I LOVE David! I am so excited they will both be together on the show!
Holy Cow! That guy is the sh!t!! Love him!! Awesome combination
Won’t miss it!
This is great!! Perfect match! Should be an interesting episode! can’t wait!
when are we going to see Stephen Fry on House? Or Rowan Atkinson?
Great idea!
Exactly! I’m still waiting for a “cross over” episode between House and Bones, where Stephen Fry is an recurring character.
Don’t count on Stephen Fry. Greg Yaitanes said they don’t hire actors that have appeared recently in other shows. Go figure why such a rigid and lame decision…
Yes! Rowan Atkinson please! That would be hilarious!
Um, Rowan Atkinson would be amazing. They haven’t acted together in what, 15, 20 years? And they have to get Stephen Fry on before the series ends. Maybe if he’s not on Bones next season he could do it…?
Moss!
Loved him as Moss.
“The episode hasn’t even been shot and already Hugh Laurie’s upcoming House directorial debut is attracting some serious Oscar buzz.”
Emmy buzz, perhaps?
Poor choice of words agreed. Should have read directorial debut is attracting some Oscar worthy actors.
David is awesome! Can’t wait to see this!