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Question: I need Chuck scoop and I need it now. —Olivia
Ausiello: In case you missed it, I just posted a major spoiler about one of the show’s most memorable villains returning for season 4. But wait — there’s more. Sources confirm to me exclusively that “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s Hugo Panzer is also making a comeback in the same October episode!
Question: Do you need a date for Comic-Con? I’m totally available! I’m a pop culture wunderkind, so I’d be great for much varied and relevant conversation! —Brundy
Ausiello: I know how this goes. You say you want stimulating conversation and then the moment we’re together you start undressing me with your eyes. Sigh. I long for the day when people start respecting me for my brains and not my brawn. I guess what I’m trying to say is…yeah, you can be my date.
Question: I’m about to go Mel Gibson on your butt if I don’t get some Smallville spoilers regarding Lois and Clark. So how ’bout it, bud? —Christine
Ausiello: You wouldn’t dare hit a man while he’s holding a mint-condition Vanity Smurf plush circa 1982, would you? [Beat] Don’t answer that. Okay, here’s your scoop: There’s a development in the premiere that is so ginormous you’d think Smallville was heading into its final season or something.
Question: Any intel on Smallville‘s big bad this year? —Mitch
Ausiello: No, but I think I have something better: Clark’s getting a new partner at the Daily Planet this season, and she’s got some major DC Comics cred. The character’s name is Cat Grant, and my good buddy Walter Wikipedia has all the deets on the currently-being-cast character. (And no worries, Clois fans; Cat will serve solely as a comedic foil to Clark. I think.)
Question: Your wedding blind item is keeping me up at night wondering which pairing it could be. Please help me get a good night’s sleep; give us another clue. —Khalia
Ausiello: The show in question is not—I repeat not—Bones. Nighty-night!
Question: Do you know the name of Katie Cassidy’s character on Gossip Girl? —Julie
Ausiello: As a matter of fact I do. Her name is Juliet Sharp.
Question: I need a juicy NCIS scoop, please. —CC
Ausiello: Would you settle for a mildly interesting one instead? Knots Landing vet William Devane is slated to guest-star this fall as the grandfather of a little girl that is kidnapped. Admit it, that kind of knocked your socks off.
Question: Vampire Diaries scoop, pretty please with a Smurf on top? —Randi
Ausiello: New-blood alert! The show is casting the potentially recurring role of Vanessa, a very attractive, smart, young grad student who assists Damon and Alaric with their werewolf research at Alaric’s alma mater, Duke University.
Question: It’s common knowledge that you’re going to Comic-Con. But what is not common knowledge is what exactly you’ll be doing there. Spill it! —Jason
Ausiello: I don’t think I like what you’re insinuating. Similar to last year, I will be holed up at Entertainment Weekly‘s base camp at the [spoiler alert] hotel conducting nonstop interviews with the casts of The Big Bang Theory, Fringe, Glee, Bones, Spartacus, Castle, etc. Prior to each interview I’ll be soliciting questions via my Twitter account — @michaelausiello — so Start. Following. Me. Now. And in my downtime, I’ll be discreetly making my way around the convention floor hoping to get recognized taking in the sights.
Question: Got anything on Grey’s Anatomy—particularly Meredith and Derek? —Wala
Ausiello: There’s a new man in Mer’s life, and it’s this guy! (More deets in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, on sale today. And just because he’s in her life doesn’t mean he’s, you know, in her. Did I go too far with that one?)
Question: Rumor has it Glee is introducing a new athlete early in the season. Is this the same guy who will strike up a romance with Curt? —Ashley
Ausiello: Nope, different guy. This particular singing stud will play a key role in a football-related plot.
Question: Will Lucy Lawless be returning for season 2 of Spartacus: Blood and Sand? I know she was knocking at death’s door in the finale, but I’m praying she pulls through! —Jennifer
Ausiello: I’m keeping vigil right next to you, Jen! Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a straight answer out of the show’s EP, Steven S. DeKnight, regarding Lawless’ fate. “That’s a good question that I can’t quite answer yet,” he hedged. “But she will be in the prequel. I can guarantee you that.” I guess I’ll just have to find out for myself later this week when I reunite with Lawless at Comic-Con. Speaking of which, rumor has it LL is bringing a friend with her to the EW video suite. (Hint: The friend in question was a major topic of conversation during our inaugural chat at last year’s Con.)
Question: Any new spoilers for the third season of Castle now that they’ve started filming? —Laura
Ausiello: We’ll learn a lot more about Beckett’s early years on the force in this season’s third episode when her training officer becomes the focal point of a case. Said training officer is being played by Jason Beghe (Cane, American Dreams), and rumor has it the two may have been romantically involved back in the day.
Question: No Ordinary Family. Your thoughts? Worth watching this fall? —Maddie
Ausiello: Without question. I’ll admit I was worried the ABC drama would have a “been there, seen that” feel to it coming on the heels of Heroes. But Family offered a surprisingly fresh take on the Average Joe and Jane Superhero conceit. I’m definitely on board. In fact, it’s one of my top six favorite pilots. Here are the other five (in case you’re curious): Fox’s Lonestar, NBC’s The Event, The CW’s Nikita, CBS’ Hawaii Five-0, and ABC’s Better With You.
Question: Some Desperate Housewives scoop, please! —Arno
Ausiello: I hear Bree has a nasty confrontation with some tired old wallpaper in the season premiere. Of course, as my friend’s therapist would say, it’s not wallpaper she’s really mad at.
Question: Will Andrea Bowen be back as Julie Mayer for the new season of Desperate Housewives? —Annie
Ausiello: As a matter of fact she won’t.
Question: One Tree Hill scoop demanded. Let’s be real. Will Lucas and Peyton ever return to Tree Hill? —Taylor
Ausiello: If this turns out to be the soap’s final season, I’d say there’s an 80 percent chance both will be back in the series finale.
Question: Why is it that there is still no juicy spoilerific scoop on One Tree Hill‘s new season? —Johnny
Ausiello: Um…did you not see my spoiler last week about three longtime series regulars being killed off in the season premiere? You’re looking for something bigger than that? Okay, here it goes: Look for Victoria and Millicent to jeopardize the future of Brooke’s company. (BTW, that first part about the three series regulars getting whacked was a joke. It’s okay to laugh.)
Question: How about a season 3 Mentalist spoiler? —TDM
Ausiello: Have you heard the one about the show introducing PJ’s con man of a brother-in-law who ends up falsely accused of murder? A charismatic charmer whose devil-may-care bravado masks a hidden anxiety and desperation? Someone who looks like a mix of Giovanni Ribisi and Paul Giamatti? Yes? Well then, this has all been a huge waste of time.
Question: How many days a week do they shoot Chuck? How many film crews do they have, and do they ever film at the same time? How many days of shooting equals one episode on average? How and when did Sarah learn to express her love for Chuck without saying a word? Was she in another sitcom before Chuck? —Andy
Ausiello: I like you, Andy. Don’t get me wrong—you clearly have issues. But I like you. Would you be my date to Comic-Con?
Question: Any word on whether Melina Kanakaredes will be returning to CSI: NY to give a proper goodbye to Stella? —Kirsty
Ausiello: Yep, there’s word. And here it is: No.
Question: I’m curious how Damages‘ move to DirecTV will affect the show. Will the budget be affected? I hope they can still afford actors as accomplished as those who have populated its first three seasons. —Jake
Ausiello: The show’s budget will remain unchanged. The only difference is the next two seasons will be 10 episodes apiece (instead of 13), and the absence of commercials means producers have an extra 15 or so minutes to play around with each week.
Question: I’ve heard rumblings of different Comic-Con after-parties—one in particular. Do you know anything about the rumored secret party that Chuck‘s Zach Levi is throwing? —Shar
Ausiello: You mean the one that takes place on [spoiler alert] at [spoiler alert] and features such VIP guests as [spoiler alert] and [spoiler alert]? This is the first I’m hearing of it.
Question: Can you give us a little spoiler regarding House? —Krista
Ausiello: The show has quietly been casting the role of an ex-model and psychiatric resident who ends up joining House’s team. But there’s a catch. And it’s a fairly big one (as in too spoiler-y to reveal. (And no, this is not the role Amber Tamblyn is playing.)
Question: I need a 90210 season 3 scoop—an amazing one! —Antonakis
Ausiello: There’s a death in the season premiere. Amazing enough for you?
Question: I really need some Bones scoop! Will we be seeing Zack (a.k.a. Eric Milligan) in season 6? —Elizabeth
Ausiello: Let’s ask EP Stephen Nathan: “We love Eric and would like him to return, but we have no immediate plans yet. Of course, it’s always about juggling schedules now that Eric is back in NYC and busy entertaining the masses in the Big Apple. But the season is young and it remains a possibility.”
Question: Got any Glee scoop that doesn’t involve stunt casting or musical tributes? I’m kind of sick of both. —Geoffrey
Ausiello: Ryan Murphy apparently feels your pain. The show’s creator tells me: “The second season will be more intimate and quieter with less musical numbers. People expect that we’re going to keep trying to top ourselves and out- Madonna ourselves. But we’re actually doing the opposite of that. I love the characters we’ve created. I love that I’m doing a whole episode around Heather Morris [Brittany]. We’ve finished a couple of the scripts, and I love them even more than I did the first season. I just think they’re more emotional and funnier.”
That’s a wrap! Please send questions, comments, and anonymous tips to ausielloscoop@ew.com. Also, you can follow me on Twitter via @michaelausiello. Thanks for playing!
finally more women on house
All I need is Hugh Laurie.
Yep. Hugh is great
. Looking forward to next season.
Love the Smallville scoops (Clois!). The final season is going to be the best yet!
YUK!!
No one said it was a woman.
Good point, although I don’t think the show can sustain any more hot guys.
agreed
The only woman I need is Cuddy.
Don’t care about others!
Yeah, an ex-MODEL. Not a regular, everyday woman. Heaven forbid.
It would be funny if a show would announce a new role that is an ex-model, and then that model turns out to be a troll who was a foot model, or a butt-model, or something like that.
Hugh Laurie is revolting. Sorry!
are you smoking crack? Hugh Laurie is the furthest thing from revolting.
You were right (in not so many words), that NCIS scoop was sucky.
As for the Brittany (not Britney) episode on Glee, meh. She’s ok in small doses. I’m hoping we’re not going to go down that path where fans show interest in one hilarious character and then soon after the show’s focus is all over that character reducing their awesomeness ala Barney and Sheldon.
It’s funny how you phrased that, because from what I understand, the Britney episode is going to be the Brittany episode. At least, I know she will actually sing (!) in that episode, so I would imagine that to be “her” episode. For the most part, the show shifts focus around to different characters/sets of characters each episode (with the exception of Rachel and Finn, who are pretty much always front and center) so I don’t think they’ll burn us out on her. Hopefully after that ep she’ll be more prominent than last season, but not shoved down our throats.
agree 100% with both of you.
sidekicks are great because they are on the side, providing comic relief. it becomes too much when they are the focus.
Wow. you’ve already got Glee jumping the shark for giving Brittany a one episode long storyline . I think it’s great that they have confidence in Heather Morris to boost her character a bit. So stop being such a reactionary. The episode could be great fun.
so basically you just want her forever condemned to the background to provide you a chuckle every now and then instead, i don’t know, building her character?
Love the Castle scoop. That could get interesting. 60 days until season 3 premiere…but who’s counting.
Me! I’m counting.
thank you for the OTH scoops. Maybe some GREEK scoop, next week? Or Californication!!
I wish I knew more about Clay and Quinn…! That season finale was definitely a shocker and this premiere is going to be crazy..
Awesome Chuck news THANK YOU
Ask Ausiello has become 75% all about Chuck. It’s kind of lame.
An ex model. Why, when House recruits new doctors, do the guys look like Taub and the women have to be ex-models? Just curious.
What about Chase ? He totally could have been a model !
Juliette – 1
Bee – .5
Yeah Bee I know where you’re coming from, but Chase is super dreamy.
House has to hire beautiful women because since he can’t have relationships with them, they have to be hot. I may have heard that on the show or maybe I’m making it up.
It’s ok though, House and Chase make up for Taub and Foreman.
i totally agree but Foreman is hot too(not more than House and Chase)didn’t you see him in Epic Fail?
Spartacus scoop! Now that was great. Thanks.
LOL and you find out Lawless is gonna show him her merkin. THAT’S going to be interesting to watch.
The grey’s scoop is not new.
For me it was. Do you happen to know who this man is then?
Her trauma counselor. It says it right in the link
You´re right, I had not paid attention to the link. Then I must agree with Troy.
F-cking hell, man! Why does House keep adding characters??! They don’t need any more people, especially chicks. We recently got Wilson’s ex, then Amber Tamblyn, and now another chick on House’s team; nevermind that Olivia/13 is still coming back. What gives?? This is crap–stick to basics!
Ok, might eat my words, but it would be AMAZING if the ex-model new team member was the same teen supermodel House treated in season 2’s “Skin Deep.”
She ended up having male pseudohermaphroditism; there was a tumor in “her” testes which inhibited androgen production so they never descended and she developed as a “girl,” though she was really male. Her father was also sexually abusing her, so I could see the psychiatric resident angle to her character (that and finding out you’re really a dude). It would be SOOO awesome if it was her/him, but that’s probably wishful thinking.
Cheery! You should be a writer on the show! That is pretty good!
Nice!!! I didn’t even remember that!!
Wow! Somebody pays attention!
Cheery I agree with you that although I try by best to try not to hate a show before it airs, I’m really dreding having another person on House. We already have so many people to follow. I am happy for more female charactors since the show has alot of testorone lately. But I was hopeing for Cam.
On the other hand, it is very possible to have on a good charactor for only a few episodes. Look at Stacy! So I still have some hope in the writers. I mean they had the common sense to finally get rid of 13! (if only for a little while.)
As to the Supermodel comment. A very intresting idea but I don’t see it happening. Remember the supermodel (Alex) drugged her dad to sleep with her so he would feel guilty and let her do what she wanted. She was 15 or 16 at the time and that episode was 3 or 4 years ago so she would only be in her late teens early 20′s. Not to mention she wasn’t very smart to begin with, and I can’t see her changing. As she said to Cameron “I may not be that smart, but I am that beatiful.”
“Especially chicks?” Seriously? They’ve got Thirteen, who is going to be gone for a while. Wilson’s ex, who appears for sixty seconds in about every fourth episode. That leaves Cuddy as the only real female regular. Sorry, but just like real life, people (including “chicks”) come and go randomly.
well, let’s hope they go soon.
the show doesn’t need new characters, they should tell stories about the ones they got!
I think they should something new–maybe a story where someone has a really complicated medical problem, and they can’t figure out what it is, then House realized right at the end of the show what the problem is.
Amber is only on for 7 episodes, and then she’s gone. Then Thirteen will be back. Wilson’s ex is only a guest star. She’s not full time like Cuddy. Relax.
How does a psych resident actually work on a full-fledged diagnostic team? Really, what has happened to House? An ex-model who just so happened to go to med school. Whatever. Women on that show just serve to be eye candy and not much else.
And lets not forget Amber’s character is apparently still in med school, so not even a real doctor. Wow, so controversial, how does House get away with it???
If House likes the idea of pseudo-docs he should’ve kept “Ridiculously Old Fraud” around instead.
Princeton Plainsboro is a teaching hospital, you know. And Ridiculously Old Fraud wasn’t in med school. Plus, there’s a difference between the two: the old guy applied for a full-time job on House’s team, while the med student will just probably spend some time with them, learning with them.
I vote for ROF over the ex model any day. Jeesh. Although the psychiatric angle could be interesting.
Don’t you think ex-models can have brains? Izzie in Grey’s Anatomy was an example of this. I must admit she did one major stupid thing (cutting the LVAD wire of a patient she was in love with), but apart from that, for five and a half seasons nobody thought she was incompetent as a surgeon. If they should declare all women surgeons in Grey’s Anatomy incompetent because of their looks, half of their surgical team would have to be fired! So I’m all in favour of giving House new team mate a chance.
To be fair, the females on Grey’s Anatomy aren’t anything special in the looks department. Maybe part of the reason that show’s popular is because the women look average and the guys are hot.
I grant you they may not all have model looks like Katherine Heigl, but I wouldn’t call them average. It’s just a matter of taste though. Same applies for the guys: don’t you think that some of them are hotter than others?
“How does a psych resident actually work on a full-fledged diagnostic team?” Do you WATCH the show? The TITLE CHARACTER was a psych resident!
Not resident in a psych facility but a doctor who is completing her psych residency. Thanks for playing though
Excuse me , but I thought I had read that is a fictional drama , not a reality show , anything can happen on a fictional drama like House , as long as it stays within the series ‘s premise , outlandish or not .
Does anyone besides the FanGirl Huddies really give a flying f*** about House anymore?
yep.
Yep.
I care about House and the show, I think the Huddy thing isn’t so bad because it’s something new. After all we don’t have a lot of information about their relationship – spoilers and pictures can be wrong and give a false image of what will happen!
I´m not a huddy fan and i love the show and all the characters.
Exactly! I’ve stop watching that show from season 4.
Well thank you so much for that bit of totally useless information … Michael
Who do you think comes to this board? members of the world bank?
@deana, actually I did work in the Young Professionals Program at the World Bank… and I adore House/Cuddy. I am excited for the start of the new season and the exploration of this intriguing relationship. The more we can learn about House through his romance with Cuddy the better, I say.
Yes we do still care,Chiller and love all aspects of House and LOVE HUDDY!!
THANKS for asking
Yea, the show is still awesome and I can deal with the whole huddy thing. I watch for House;)
Yes. Huddy is okay and that’s it. Whether they will or won’t be, I won’t lose sleep over it. I basically watch House for House’s interactions with his team, and House’s sharp wit.
Well the wedding blind item is not Bones… bouhou!
or did he say not not Bones?
I’m really starting to think it’s going to be Huddy that ties the not. Absolutely no one would’ve seen this coming a month ago.
YESSSSSSSSS! 80% lucas & peyton return sounds good to me. it wouldn’t be a proper farewell without them. and i really do hope that it’s a proper farewell and not a cancellation on a cliffhanger like this past season could’ve been.
and an even bigger YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS to the positive no ordinary family response. big fan of greg berlanti and so i was excited for this and i’m hearing good things.
thanks ausiello!
I suppose it’s too much to hope for that they’re finally going to kill Annie off?
I think it’s her father. He’s leaving the show and I don’t remember there being any kind of plan to have him leave for other reasons. I don’t watch too closely so maybe I missed it?
No, it’s not a main character. It’s a minor character that was introduced at the end of last season. It’s in casting sides.
aw, i was hoping for better housewives scoop. any idea who’s playing paul’s new wife?
Yeah, Desperate Housewife scoop sucks! C’mon the end of season 6 was a major one, who will play Paul’s wife? will Susan return to Fairview? what will Vanessa Williams character be?