The Author of Longmire on Katee's casting

[callmeonetrack.livejournal.com]

Not quite Kara-related but he does mention Starbuck! Craig Allen Johnson, the author of the Longmire novels which are the basis for Katee's new pilot that she's shooting, weighs in on the casting for the show here at Crimespree Magazine's blog (er and check out how hot Bailey Chase is in that cowboy hat. Damn.). But I've copied and pasted the brief and complimentary bit he had to say about Katee. (I certainly agree, Vic sounds just like Katee and Kara in her more playful moments). 

Katee Sackhoff (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, 24) is Vic Moretti. My webmaster says we just got the geek-boy demographic with this one--I think we got the rancher one as well. I went back through a few of her performances as Starbuck and more importantly her interviews online and about died laughing—she’s got quite a mouth on her and a Vic attitude. She IS Vic. The executive crew had a hard time with this one; trying to find a young woman who was sexy but still looked like she could put you in a reverse-wristlock and plant your face on the hood of your car. I truly think they did it.

In other interviews, Johnson had said that the question he got asked most when people heard about the TV show was not who would play Walt but who would play Vic. Apparently a lot of the Wyoming farmers had strong opinions on who should play the sexy-but-tough deputy. Obviously, they made a great pick. ;) 

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[imelda72.livejournal.com]

Color me ticked off that they think they got the "geek-boy demographic." Excuse me, what about her HUGE FREAKING FEMALE FANBASE?? I doubt the "geek boys" are the ones who are tracking her career the way we are. And, hello, what about her being the biggest lesbian icon since Xena?

Poo on them, that's all.

[imelda72.livejournal.com]

Also, Tara, are you really excited about this casting? I mean, I know you were hoping for Powers (you got me hoping for it, too!), but besides that... I share your attitude on procedurals, so I'm not.

I didn't actually see Katee on CSI, did you? But from the brief clips of it, I kind of feel like this is going to be the same thing -- she'll tote a gun, act like a hardass, crack a few jokes, big whoop.

(um, clearly I'm in a rant-y mood tonight. Sorry! But I do truly want to know your honest thoughts)

[callmeonetrack.livejournal.com]

She has a much bigger role than on CSI, she's the second lead in this. And she's pretty funny. I think it'll let Katee showcase a lot of her natural talent and personality. Like he says, she is Vic pretty much. Every line of dialogue sounded like something she would say to me.

I do wish this show had as much cache or buzz as something like Powers probably will (esp. if they do snag Kyle Chandler as Christian). I wish it were on another network with a better track record too (or maybe network TV possibly so it would give them a broader audience).It's got some things that I personally don't like (Western settings usually make me snooze, not a fan of romance between Katee and someone who looks like he could be her dad).

But I liked the script. It actually has far more character moments than it does straight procedural, which I realized when I read it a bit more slowly/closely. I liked the relationships in the show. And the cast has a good pedigree. I also read rather randomly a nice shoutout that said Greg Yaitanes, who is directing the pilot, really knows how to bring something special and unique to the table, which is encouraging. And I think it's almost definite that AMC will pick it up for a series. Which means something we actually get to see!

And a 13-episode cable show schedule also gives Katee freedom to do other roles. So who knows where else she might pop up?

Anyway, that's my take on it. I'm being optimistic because this is what she chose, and I'm enough of a fan that I'd watch her read the phone book pretty much and still enjoy it. ;) It has potential...we'll see what happens I guess?

[scifishipper.livejournal.com]

I think it's great that the author is behind Katee. It's huge for him to say "she is Vic." Bravo for Katee to get a role that's just perfect for her and lets her shine. I can't wait to see the show!!!!!

[callmeonetrack.livejournal.com]

Yeah, especially since physically she's not much like the book's description of Vic (dark-haired brunette, Southern Italian).

I am kind of curious/wondering if she'll go brunette for the role in an attempt to look more Italian?