Series 10 Casting Discussion

[A Cousin]

(01-04-2011 12:16 PM)NightOwl Wrote:  The show's introduced three new (grid-based) characters in the past two series and the character they eliminate is the only one who was given an actual backstory and any development. Not sure I understand the logic there.

It appears Kudos is really gambling on Harry and Ruth to carry the series. That's good news for Harry and Ruth fans, but where does it leave those viewers who aren't?

No logic involved. It could have been a decision taken out of KUDOs hands. Could be as simple as SM had other personal and/or professional opportunities she felt she needed to pursue. I will miss Beth though. I thought she had potential too. But c'est la vie! The big question is why was she decommissioned? I do hope that they explain that.

As for purported Harry-centric focus of S10, it leaves all viewers with two simple options, don't watch it or give it a chance. Even after the John/Lucas Greek tragedy of mythic proportions, I thought they did manage to pull out some very good threats of the week out of S9. Is KUDOs placing a bet that more fans are interested in what happens to Harry? Yes. Are they right? Time will tell. But that is their bet to place. And ours to choose to watch or not.

All that, stated, yea! A new techie! Poor Tariq needs someone to play off of. I think the potential interchange will help develop his character a bit more. Still hoping for a guest shot for Hugh Simon though. Glad to hear of the retention of the other cast members, SRB especially. I love Alice Krieg and am familiar with Jonathan Hyde's work as well. They are some pretty big guns for SRB and PF to play off of!

Any word re: Colin Salmon? I too thought Alec would be permanent. Just goes to show that I can never correctly predict this programme!

Thank you Pepelow and Kazters for providing these nuggets of info! So exciting!