Benjamin McKenzie - Cooperman (Ben/John)#4: Because we want Ben to show John what else he learned in Summer camp! - Page 4

**LoveBEN** · 11-03-2009, 11:57 PM

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LOL! You tell me about it! But I'm happy with how things have turned out as well. As long as they don' make Sherman a homophobe - which they won't -, my heart will get over it that I won't see him make out with another guy

. But our beloved Cudlitz is a nice choice, too.

I'm actually a little weary of AE, because things can become ugly over there pretty quickly. I've experienced it with another gay character of another show. First they couldn't stop sing the praises about him and now they do nothing but trash him and take everything the wrong way. So I'm taking AE with a pinch (ton) of salt

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I know! Gah! We're waiting on you, Cudlitz!

Yeah, I really want Sherman to be cool about the whole gay thing.

Really? What gay character? I only know the site because of their Southland coverage; I don't really read it regularly.

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He said on Twitter he couldn't. Sounds like his phone was the problem. He said they were at the CSA Awards, but I can't find any pics anywhere online of the cast.

I hope Ben was there with him.

ETA: New Michael interview.

Michael Cudlitz Talks 'Southland,' Moving to TNT and Being the Truth Bearer - Inside TV

Thanks Kris

They also did an interview with Ben, that they are planning to post next week, but @TheTVShowGirl said this on twitter:

Fun fact: Ben McKenzie went as Jay Leno for Halloween. Mask, all denim, but no fake blood on his hands... his joking words, not mine. Ha!

Also, he told me what it'll take to get him on Twitter. Full interview to come next week... thanks for sending questions!

Maggie Furlong (TheTVShowGirl) on Twitter

callieUK · 11-04-2009, 02:48 AM

^ LOL! I wish there were pics! I know there was a NY sighting of him on the 30th, but I wonder if he was back in LA for actual Halloween. I wouldn't be surprised if Michael had suggesting him dressing up as Leno!

I can't wait for the interview. She seems to like the Southland cast and gets on well with Michael.

BTW, this interview with Southland's casting director was posted on the Southland LJ. I think Michael tweeted about him being honoured at the CSA Awards. Sounds like even if they get picked up for more episodes, they won't start production again until August.

TV Guide Magazine | News | Will Southland Get a Full Second Season?

Jeri · 11-04-2009, 03:59 AM

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Yeah, I really want Sherman to be cool about the whole gay thing.

Really? What gay character? I only know the site because of their Southland coverage; I don't really read it regularly.
Maggie Furlong (TheTVShowGirl) on Twitter

I really cannot see him *not* being cool about the gay thing. And Michael pretty much said there won't be any problems with Ben.

They got pretty nasty with Kevin from "Brothers & Ssters".

I cannot wait for the AOL-interview! And I'm glad she gets along so well with Michael.

The casting director deserves all the awards in the world!
I wonder how the casting process with Michael/Ben was. They keep saying they thought they looked too much alike and cast them as partners anyway. I wonder if it was for the obvious chemistry between the two.

krisz · 11-04-2009, 04:49 AM

^ I agree Jeri. I think there chemistry was evident right from the start. They do look similar with their blonde hair and blue eyes.

August, sigh, so far away!!

I am hoping we get pics of Ben as Leno!! I would think Michael would have chosen that costume. LOL. I am curious, did Ben make it back to LA on the 31st or was he still in NY?

**swedish_girl80** · 11-04-2009, 10:20 AM

Michael and Ben is a great team

Ben as Leno where is the pictures when you need them

**LoveBEN** · 11-05-2009, 03:50 AM

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BTW, this interview with Southland's casting director was posted on the Southland LJ. I think Michael tweeted about him being honoured at the CSA Awards. Sounds like even if they get picked up for more episodes, they won't start production again until August.

TV Guide Magazine | News | Will Southland Get a Full Second Season?

I'm hoping Ben could do other projects until August. Maybe the WB can cast him on one of their shows

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I really cannot see him *not* being cool about the gay thing. And Michael pretty much said there won't be any problems with Ben.

They got pretty nasty with Kevin from "Brothers & Ssters".

I cannot wait for the AOL-interview! And I'm glad she gets along so well with Michael.

The casting director deserves all the awards in the world!
I wonder how the casting process with Michael/Ben was. They keep saying they thought they looked too much alike and cast them as partners anyway. I wonder if it was for the obvious chemistry between the two.

Yeah, I guess you're right

I expect him to be really surprised but probably not judgmental.

Oh, ok. I don't watch this show. So I don't have an opinion on it

Me too! I can't believe we have to wait for next week for it

It was the network that thought they look too much alike. NBC was stupid from the start

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I am hoping we get pics of Ben as Leno!! I would think Michael would have chosen that costume. LOL. I am curious, did Ben make it back to LA on the 31st or was he still in NY?

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Michael and Ben is a great team

Ben as Leno where is the pictures when you need them

I wonder if he really went as Leno or was he just trying to be funny.

**swedish_girl80** · 11-05-2009, 08:49 AM

Somehow I think the Leno costume was a joke

Jeri · 11-05-2009, 09:24 AM

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Yeah, I guess you're right

I expect him to be really surprised but probably not judgmental.

Oh, ok. I don't watch this show. So I don't have an opinion on it

Me too! I can't believe we have to wait for next week for it

It was the network that thought they look too much alike. NBC was stupid from the start

I wonder if he really went as Leno or was he just trying to be funny.

That's completely fine by me

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Come on, next week's not too far away

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Yeah, NBC was waaay stupid right from the start. Whatever, we're at a -hopefully - better place now

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I actually took the Leno-thing as a joke, who knows.

alluxera · 11-05-2009, 11:00 AM

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Somehow I think the Leno costume was a joke

Yes, I think so too. Ben tried to be funny here.

**LoveBEN** · 11-06-2009, 04:23 AM

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Somehow I think the Leno costume was a joke

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Yes, I think so too. Ben tried to be funny here.

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I actually took the Leno-thing as a joke, who knows.

This is what I thought at first but then People on twitter asked the AOL interviewer that posted it (Maggie Furlong) if she had pictures and she said something about how she wished she had a picture but Ben didn't take any or didn't give her any. So I don't know any more….

krisz · 11-06-2009, 05:36 AM

^ I was confused by her comments too. It made me think he really did.

If Michael, had said it, we would know for sure he did it and we would get pics too! LOL. Bu with Ben, I am confused if he was kidding or not.

callieUK · 11-06-2009, 05:59 AM

It is hard to tell with Ben sometimes.

tc_mahfood · 11-06-2009, 11:39 AM

Girls, did you hear about this (am I too late?):

This was on Michael's twitter:

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Ben Mckenzie "might" be getting a Twitter Account !! ................. Stay tuned to Maggie Furlong for details.

**swedish_girl80** · 11-06-2009, 02:20 PM

Wonder if Ben will get a twitter account, but somehow I don´t want him to get twitter as I like him being a bit mysterious

Thanks TC for the info time will only tell

Twitter / Michael Cudlitz: Met everyone from TNT last ...

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Met everyone from TNT last night. They are very excited about the show.

So are we

Jeri · 11-07-2009, 02:22 AM

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Wonder if Ben will get a twitter account, but somehow I don´t want him to get twitter as I like him being a bit mysterious

OMG, I totally feel the same! I'm fine with the bits and pieces we get through Michael.
Him personally on twitter would be odd. I don't see him doing it, really. I think Michael's just teasing. And if he gets one... not sure if he'll really post on it (for long).