Southland Speculation and Spoilers

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SOUTHLAND – Season 3 premieres Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)
This critically acclaimed drama series takes viewers directly to the streets of LA to present an intensely personal, first-person look at cops and detectives on the beat. The extraordinary series – starring Michael Cudlitz (Band of Brothers, A River Runs Through It), Shawn Hatosy (Alpha Dog), Regina King (Ray, Jerry Maguire) and Ben McKenzie (The O.C.) – defied the odds when an outpouring of support from fans resulted in the series finding a home on television’s premier drama network. The series has redefined the police drama genre with its a raw, authentic look at the lives and work of detectives and beat cops. Shot on location in the streets and neighborhoods of Los Angeles, SOUTHLAND captures a realistic, natural environment where similar situations can and often do occur in real life.

SOUTHLAND is from John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Created by Emmy winner Ann Biderman (NYPD Blue, Public Enemies), the series is executive-produced by Biderman, Emmy winner Chris Chulack (ER, Third Watch) and Wells. Chulack is also a primary director of the series.

TNT will launch the third season of "Southland" on Tuesday, January 4 at 10:00/9:00c, sources at the network have confirmed to the site exclusively.


3.02 - “Punching Water” – Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 11th at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)

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3.03 - “Discretion” – Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)

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3.04 - “Code 4” – Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)

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Information and Snippets

*Where will season 3 pick up? "Pretty much right where we left off," Cudlitz said. The only other thing he'd spill about the first three scripts was something about a big North Hollywood shoot-out. Can't wait for that ...

*Hatosy talked a bit about last season's 'What Makes Sammy Run?,' saying that there's definitely more of his backstory, his relationship with Tammy and some cool action stuff coming soon.

*Also at the party: Arija Bareikis (Officer Chickie Brown), Michael McGrady (Det. Daniel "Sal" Salinger) and Tom Everett Scott, whose injured Det. Russell Clarke got back into the action as Lydia's partner in last season's finale. Here's hoping his attendance means Russell is back for good ...

*Jenny Gago has joined the cast of TNT's Southland, TVGuide.com has learned. The 25-year film and TV vet will recur as Detective Josie Ochoa, a take-charge investigator partnered with Detective Lydia Adams (Regina King). She's been shot in the line of duty and is a tough mother of several sons. Josie's Latina culture gives her a unique perspective on cases that changes the way Lydia thinks about her work.

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General News:

Do you have any scoop on the upcoming season of Southland? —Autumn
Ausiello: It premieres in early January, and there’ll be a new face on the force. The show is casting the role of a Latina cop who is impulsive, no-nonsense, and occasionally annoying. She’s also, and I quote, “not gorgeous, but real.” I’d hate to be the actress who gets recommended for that role.

Have you heard anything about the new season of Southland? — Brandon
ADAM: I have, indeed. Look for a sexy redhead to catch Ben Sherman's eye. Unfortunately, it's only after Ben hooks up with the possibly recurring character that he learns of her long history of flirting her way into cops' beds.

So glad Southland is back so I can have my weekly dose of Ben McKenzie!!! Can we get some scoop to celebrate? — Steph
Next week, Ben learns that a red-headed he’s, um, entertaining the company of has a colorful history with others in the department. Oh, and then there’s that huge bomb regarding Sammy’s baby. Read: Huge.

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Exclusive - Southland - Episode 2.01 - Casting Call Posted by DarkUFO at Wednesday, July 15, 2009 (View Comments) Labels: Southland Please note: As a courtesy, please do not reproduce this post to newsgroups, forums or other online places. Summary and Link backs only please. [TRINARD "TRINNY" DAY] This 45 year old African American ex gang banger now owns a high end car dealership that employs African American and Latino reforming gang members. He has a big outsized personality with confidence and charisma to spare...RECURRING GUEST STAR [FRANCIS LEE COOPER] This Caucasian man in his mid 50s to early 60s is Officer John Cooper's (Michael Cudlitz) father. He has been incarcerated for about 20 years for the vicious rape and murder of his son's high school girlfriend during a time when he had serious drug and alcohol problems. He has been a model prisoner of late and is now up for a parole hearing, which he might get. His son has so much resentment and legitimate concern, that he opposes his dad's parole...POSSIBLE RECURRING GUEST STAR [MIGUEL "DROOPY" RAMOS] This 19 to 23 year old Latino Gangbanger is a sometime informant for the LAPD gang unit. He has been arrested for a crime he claims he didn't do, and the gang detectives pump him for info in the lockup. He has a new tattoo and doesn't know its history. He has a street sense of humor...POSSIBLE RECURRING GUEST STAR. [OFFICER KEVIN WILLIAMS] This inept, lazy and cowardly veteran Caucasian LAPD officer in his early 40s is Chickie's (Arija Bareikis) new partner. When they stop a teenage car thief, all hell breaks loose and he locks himself in their police cruiser leaving Chickie with the suspect vulnerable to a gathering crowd...GUEST STAR [DAWN] This innocent 18 year old Midwestern rather plain Caucasian girl without any plastic surgery or enhancements is a porn star even though you WOULD NEVER suspect it if you saw her at the grocery store in Van Nuys. She has contracted the HIV virus at work...GUEST STAR [DENNY] This formerly cute, skinny, gay, Caucasian boy toy in his late teens to early 20s is the suspect and boyfriend in the murder of an HIV positive male porn star. Appealing in a way that makes it clear why an aging guy would fall for him, but with his sketchy life style and drug use starting to catch up with him, he is not as hot as he was when they met...GUEST STAR [ROD FORTUNE] This slightly creepy, kind of good looking Caucasian guy in his mid 30s to mid 40s is a producer of straight porn films. He is understandably worried when one of his starts is murdered and it is revealed that the dead man was HIV positive. He tries to help the police in exchange for their keeping his illness quiet. He is very much a horse trader who looks out for himself...GUEST STAR [KAREN] This former porn star in her mid 50s now runs a testing service at a health center for current porn actors. The police interview her on the procedures that are standard in the industry and about her specific knowledge of the HIV status of the murdered porn actor...GUEST STAR [KADEEN] This big 13 or 14-year-old African American man-child has stolen a car and after a chase is being arrested in front of a gathering crowd in his neighborhood. When he gets nervous, the car rolls backwards towards the police and one of the cops fires a shot. No one is injured, but the crowd thinks the kid has been hit and gets restless and angry, which complicates the arrest...CO-STAR. Please submit at least 16 year olds to play younger. 18 or emancipated minors preferred. LEARNER'S PERMIT OR DRIVER'S LICENSE A REAL PLUS. [OFFICER PRICE] This veteran Caucasian uniform cop in his early 40s doesn't like Chickie (Arija Bareikis) and is a friend of Dewey's (C. Thomas Howell). During the watch commander's daily instructions, he expresses his opinions...CO-STAR [WATCH COMMANDER] This cop in his 40s is doing the daily briefing for the assembled LAPD, describing a press conference and giving an update on Dewey (C. Thomas Howell) who is in a Palm Springs rehab facility. He is also assigning new partners and areas of responsibility. He has easy authority and a natural leadership quality...LARGE CO-STAR. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities [COP] This veteran cop in his 40s makes a joke about Dewey's cushy life in the rehab center...CO-STAR. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities [ANOTHER COP] This cop in his late 20s screams out his support for Dewey...CO-STAR. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities [D.A.] This African American or Latino man in his late 40s is participating in a press conference with the chief of police and Detective Adams (Regina King).They are celebrating their recent successes with LA gang arrests and pledging their continued vigilance...CO-STAR. POSSIBLE RECURRING ROLE [DONNA] This African American transvestite in her early 40s has been a street hustler for many years. Her prospects have dimmed lately and she is reduced to jumping into cars stopped at red lights and embarrassing men into paying her to get out...CO-STAR. Please submit male actors who are comfortable in drag only [MAN] This Caucasian man in his mid 50s is the victim of tranny Donna's street scam. He is in a bit of a panic...CO-STAR [OFFICER] This male cop in his late 20s is at the scene of a traffic accident and gang shooting assisting detectives Sammy (Shawn Hatosy) and Nate (Kevin Alejandro)...CO-STAR. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities EXCEPT Caucasian [DRIVER] This slightly suspicious, skinny Caucasian man in his 30s irritates officer Cooper (Michael Cudlitz) by stopping at a yellow light...CO-STAR [OWNER] This immigrant man in his 40s or 50s owns a warehouse in industrial Los Angeles whose burglar alarm has been ringing for hours. He meets the cops in front of his building and shows them what's been going on...CO-STAR. Please submit Russian, Armenian, any South East Asian, or Middle Eastern nationality [THIEF] This Caucasian charactery professional burglar in his 30s has been hanging by a rope in the air 20 feet off the ground for hours. His elaborate plan to enter the building didn't work because the rope he selected was way too short to reach the floor. Now he is exhausted and can't climb up or down without the help of the cops who are waiting to arrest him..sptv050769.CO-STAR [HOUSEWIFE] This Caucasian Valley housewife in her 30s directs the cops next door where a porn shoot is taking place. She scolds her curious 10-year-old son who is standing on a ladder looking over the fence...CO-STAR [DANNY] This Caucasian Midwestern guy in his late teens to early 20s is the porn actress Dawn's older brother. He is the one who killed her HIV infected Co-star and he takes the fall...CO-STAR [PAROLE BOARD MEMBERS 1 & 2] These minority men in their 50s or early 60s are career bureaucrats who are sitting at the parole board hearing for Francis Lee Cooper. They are matter of fact in the proceedings...CO-STARS. Please submit actors of all races and ethnicities EXCEPT Caucasian Source: SpoilerTV

Originally Posted by NikNak (Post 37284294) I add this show to Gay's thread listing to monitor.

Originally Posted by diamondmolls (Post 37401965) I am so glad they are bringing on Coopers dad. Especially with this kind of backstory. It explains so much about his character. It really shows why he is so screewed up.

Originally Posted by Chastidy (Post 37405050) I was also wondering if they will continue to focus on Ben's family as well. I really want to see more of him and his dad.

I want them to have more women on this show. ...just one more...