New Update: IGN.com confirms Dominic Monaghan has joined the cast of Flash Forward. Source
How very sneaky of you, ABC.
I just found out why Dominic Monaghan is appearing in ABC's new promo campaign, and it has nothing whatsoever to do with Charlie being resurrected on Lost next season. But that's exactly what the network wants folks to think. Why? Because they're trying to keep under wraps the real reason he was playing table soccer with Patrick Dempsey, Courteney Cox, and Ed O'Neill in that clip.
This is the part where I warn you of an incoming spoiler and give you one last chance to bail before continuing on...
Okay, here it goes: The real reason Monaghan is featured in that cheeky spot is because he's actually joining the cast of another hour-long ABC drama series as a full-time series regular. And the net's brass want it to be a surprise.
A big surprise.
As a result, they've kindly asked me not to ID the show he'll be joining. And, being the understanding and cooperative creature that I am, I very reluctantly obliged.
The fact is, assuming it doesn't leak elsewhere, it will be a neat surprise.
Source: Ausiello, EW
Here's where the conpsiracy theory starts to kick in. Why wouldn't ABC want people to know which show Monaghan, a popular actor fresh off a role in the summer blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine, would be joining? Could it be because the show Monaghan is joining is 'Grey's Anatomy', and making the announcement could spoil the show's summer cliffhanger? Could Monaghan be taking over the role of George O'Malley from T.R. Knight?


What the f*ck are you talking about?? taking over george's role??? HELL no. with that accent??? or do you find him at all similar to george??? Yes george might have a plastic surgery but he wouldn't want himself a totally new man!! I don't even think that anyone would allow it.. since they have photos of him and can make his face very similar to his previous one.! I don't even think he is getting a plastic surgery.. just that he dies... monaghan will play a new doctor... just that..!
ReplyDeleteNO one, I repeat, NO ONE, is taking over the role of George. Shonda has said this to me and it was subsequently reported ALL OVER the internet. She said that it was a hilarious, ridiculous rumor. She has said time and again (re: Burke) that she does not recast roles. TRK is George. If TRK goes, then so does George!
ReplyDeleteGuys, they're talking about one NEW resident to replace George, not Dom replacing T.R.!
ReplyDeleteIt was this line here: "Could Monaghan be taking over the role of George O'Malley from T.R. Knight?" that made me say what I did.
ReplyDeleteI don't think now is a good time to bring in yet another resident. I like Hunt very well and he obviously has several demons to fight still. That's what I want the focus on. Hopefully Dom goes to another show.
well if he comes i think he'll be a potential love interest 4 lexie or cristina. Seeing as how mer and iz are married. It could cause conflict 4 owen and cristina. but i already love hunt :P
ReplyDeleteLexie has a love interest, as does Cristina.
ReplyDeleteHere's the full article they exercepted here: http://www.examiner.com/x-11365-Greys-Anatomy-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Could-Greys-Anatomy-be-paging-Dominic-Monaghan-to-scrub-in-for-TR-Knight
ReplyDeleteDamn it, I never wanted to get back into Grey's Anatomy again, especially not after what they did (and are still doing?) to George/TR but Dominic Monaghan is a really enticing offer. I don't know if I could resist tuning in to see him, so I kinda hope he's not joining Grey's...
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