Series 10 Casting Discussion

[George]

(28-11-2010 02:32 PM)BravoNine Wrote:  Keep Alec as IA expert or something like that, I'd much rather get an actual normal person to be Section Chief.

As for sticking to rumored/actual casting, well seeing as how we don't even know right now who is leaving and who is coming other than the possibility of Alec, there really isn't any casting to talk about except the hopes of a few that no strange storyline will change another character.

IMHO, one of Spooks characteristics has been a non normal Section Chief, i.e. someone with a personality angle that allows the writers to explore and play with in the series. A normal SC will not be good for the strength of S10 unless more space is given to other existing characters.
Apart from Harry and Ruth and their relationship possibly evolving, and eventually Malcolm returning (has anyone found why Hugh Simon left the series? dog-tired? other opportunities?) for more than just 1 minute appearances, I do not see anyone currently in the series strong enough to be SC.

I expect the casting team and writers are already working on a new lead for the team.... Another MI6 loan? Someone well known (Tennant, Nesbitt, Sean Bean)? who knows?