Spoilers - Southland S&S #1

**Chastidy** · 07-14-2009, 05:36 PM

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Exclusive - Southland - Season 2 Casting Call
Posted by DarkUFO at Tuesday, July 14, 2009 (View Comments)
Labels: Southland
[ANDRE MARCHAND] This good looking, slick, and very confident African American man in his early to mid 30s, is Lydia's (Regina King) new partner. He seems to be all about how people perceive him and purposefully asked to be put with Lydia who he sees as a rising star. Basically everything he does and says drives Lydia crazy, and they butt heads all day long. He is aggressive and tends to take over situations without regard to Lydia's experience and authority. Recurring Guest Star role which could become a Series Reg

[GIL PUENTE] This native Los Angeleno of Mexican American heritage in his mid to late 30s is a NARC Detective on the force. He is confident and capable at his job. He is emotional, has traditional, passionate Latino family values. He knows Nate (Kevin Alejandro) but is just meeting the rest of the Gang detectives. He goes back and forth between aggressive and abrasive, and warm an friendly. Recurring Guest Star role which could become a Series Reg

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**NikNak** · 07-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Thanks for starting this thread here.

I add this show to Gay's thread listing to monitor.

**diamondmolls** · 07-14-2009, 09:38 PM

Thank you so much for starting the thread!

This is my new favorite show. I cant wait fo the season to start.

The new character descriptions sound great. It will be interesting to see who they cast.

**Chastidy** · 07-14-2009, 09:45 PM

Aw yus, when did you start watching it?

I'm guessing that Russell will be out of action for a while if Lydia is getting a new partner....

Hugo · 07-14-2009, 09:48 PM

thanks for the thread Chas

the character descriptions seem interesting

**Chastidy** · 07-14-2009, 10:02 PM

That they do.

Title suggestions are welcome...

**Chastidy** · 07-15-2009, 06:04 PM

Sorry doublepost...

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Exclusive - Southland - Episode 2.01 - Casting Call
Posted by DarkUFO at Wednesday, July 15, 2009 (View Comments)
Labels: Southland
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[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

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**NikNak** · 07-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks for posting that.

**diamondmolls** · 07-18-2009, 12:01 AM

Thanks so much for posting that!

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.

**Shnicky** · 07-18-2009, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NikNak (View Post)

I add this show to Gay's thread listing to monitor.

Thanks Nikki

and thank you for starting the thread.

**Chastidy** · 07-18-2009, 04:44 AM

No problem, I wanted a spoiler thread for this show for ages

I can't wait to find out about his dad and what type of relationship they will have.

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.

**LoveBEN** · 07-18-2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the new thread Chastidy

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Originally Posted by diamondmolls (View Post)

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.

I am so excited about Copper's dad storyline! I can't wait to learn more about Coop

I'm thinking Ben's dad might be the one defending Coop's dad.

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Originally Posted by Chastidy (View Post)

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.

From TVguide:

Scoop on 24, CSI: NY, 90210, Lost, and More | Mega Buzz - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com

I became a fan of Southland during its short run on NBC last season. Do you have anything on what we can expect in Season 2? Will we get more insight into Officer Sherman's relationship (or lack thereof) with his father? — Jocelyn
TIM: Southland's writers baited very beautiful little traps to draw us back each week, and Ben's backstory is among the most alluring. We'll definitely find out more about the dynamic he shares with his big-shot defense lawyer dad, as well as whether Det. Clarke survived that out-of-nowhere shooting. I'd follow this show to hell — or even to Friday night, as the case may be.

From tvfanatic:

Southland Season Two Spoilers: Ben's Backstory, Clarke's Fate - TV Fanatic

Southland Season Two Spoilers: Ben's Backstory, Clarke's Fate

Southland got off to a solid ratings start during its inaugural run on NBC, only to flame out as the season ended and find itself relegated to Friday nights in the fall.
Still, loyal viewers were rewarded with a handful of intriguing storylines as Southland drew to a close, two of which will be heavily focused on when the show returns.
According to senior editors at TV Guide, Ben Sherman's backstory, specifically the dynamic he shares with his defense lawyer father, will be expounded upon in season two.
Also, fans will discover the fate of Detective Clarke, who was shot in the May finale.

BunnySlippers232 · 07-18-2009, 03:19 PM

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

**Chastidy** · 07-18-2009, 09:15 PM

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

So did I when the show first began but now I realise that I would hate to have new women introduced just to sex it up. Even when they hinted at the Ben and Chickie stuff I rolled my eyes. I love the two women on the show and especially Lydia. She's a strong independant woman and even though Chickie hasn't been given much I figure that she's the same. I would like to see Chickie developed a bit more and the other staff before we get onto new characters.

callieUK · 07-19-2009, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the new thread. And yes, ITA that we need to see more development of Chickie's character. I hope she still has plenty of interraction with Ben and John next season.