Benjamin McKenzie - LAPD/Police #1: Because Ben in a cop uniform = Hot!

**LoveBEN** · 09-25-2008, 04:53 AM

Hey guys, I thought it's about time we'll have an LAPD thread since Ben confirmed his participation in his latest radio interview and said that the show will probably be aired around March.

LAPD

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1. LoveBEN
2. Sanne!
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6. ollen
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**LoveBEN** · 09-25-2008, 04:53 AM

Some latest articles:

New and returning series add character

Benjamin McKenzie has officially joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot "LAPD,"

"LAPD," an ensemble cop drama from John Wells Prods. and Warner Bros. TV, follows a group of officers in Los Angeles. McKenzie ("The O.C.") will play Ben, a reserved rookie cop. He is repped by WMA and Management 360. Cudlitz ("Lost") will play John, Ben's training officer. He is repped by APA and manager Rick Ax.

New and returning series add character
OC star joins new police series

'The OC' star Benjamin McKenzie has joined the cast of the pilot episode of a new police drama called 'LAPD'. The Hollywood Reporter says that McKenzie will play a reserved rookie police officer in the drama.

RT�.ie Entertainment: OC star joins new police series
From nypost -- Ryan's TV Return

Benjamin McKenzie, the brooding young star of "The O.C.," is in serious talks to do a new series, "LAPD," from the creator of "ER," John Wells, according to reports.
The cop series for NBC would be McKenzie’s first TV role since the teen soap went off the air two years ago.
The boy of a few words packed many punches with his female fans as Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen adopted by a wealthy Newport family, on "The OC."
"LAPD" will center on a group of Los Angeles cops: Regina King ("24," "Ray") will play a smart detective in the Hollywood division; Michael McGrady ("Day Break," "The Thin Red Line") is set to play a detective who works gang crimes and obsesses over the well-being of his family; and Kevin Alejandro ("Shark," "Ugly Betty") will play a young detective and family man.
From TV Guide -- NBC's LAPD Books Three Stars

John Wells – the mighty force behind The West Wing and ER – has cast his new LAPD project with Regina King, Kevin Alejandro and Michael McGrady for NBC.
According to The Hollywood Reporter , King will play Lydia, a smart, sympathetic detective in the Hollywood division. Alejandro will play Nate, a detective who is happily married with several kids and McGrady will play a detective who deals primarily with gang-related crimes and is obsessed with his family's safety.
All that's missing is the wise-cracking "goofball" character, but it's still early in the casting process. What's Justin Long up to these days?
From zap2it 'O.C.' Star May Walk NBC's 'LAPD' Beat

O.C.' Star May Walk NBC's 'LAPD' Beat
Benjamin McKenzie is in talks for the John Wells show; three others are already cast
Benjamin McKenzie may be moving slightly north of "The O.C." for his next TV gig.

McKenzie, who starred as Ryan Atwood in FOX's teen soap, is talking with NBC about joining the cast of its drama pilot "LAPD." The show has also cast Regina King, Michael McGrady and Kevin Alejandro, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The show would be McKenzie's first TV work since "The O.C." bowed out in 2007. He appeared in the Al Pacino movie "88 Minutes" earlier this year and recently finished work on an indie-film production of "Johnny Got His Gun."

# 'ER' Maven Books Cop Show at NBC
"LAPD" is an ensemble drama centering on a group of Los Angeles cops. King ("24," "Ray") will play a smart detective in the Hollywood division. McGrady ("Day Break," "The Thin Red Line") is set to play a detective who works gang crimes and obsesses over the well-being of his family, and Alejandro ("Shark," " Ugly Betty") will play a young detective and family man.

"ER" boss John Wells is executive producing the pilot, which was written by Ann Biderman (" NYPD Blue," "Primal Fear"). Fellow "ER" veteran Chris Chulack will direct.
The O.C.’s Benjamin McKenzie joins NBC pilot LAPD

One of my favorite actors, Benjamin McKenzie, who played Ryan Atwood on The O.C., has officially joined the cast of the NBC pilot LAPD, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

An ensemble cop drama from ER executive producer John Wells (John Wells Production) and Warner Bros. TV, LAPD (you guessed it!) follows a group of Los Angeles officers. McKenzie will plan reserved rookie cop Ben (I guess he’ll get to use his real name!).

I’m excited to finally hear about McKenzie, as it seemed Adam Brody (The O.C.) got all the fame when the FOX show ended. But McKenzie didn’t totally fall off the face of the earth — he’s appeared in indie movies Junebug and 88 Minutes, as well as signing on for the film adaptation of Dalton Trumbo’s Johnny Got His Gun. But I for one am glad to see him coming back to the small screen (hopefully).

Regina King (24, Jerry Maguire), Kevin Alejandro (Shark) and Michael McGrady (Daybreak) also have been cast. I love Regina King too — no one can show attitude quite like her.

In addition, Michael Cudlitz (Lost, Big Mike) will play Ben’s training officer. Shawn Hatosy (who played the jock on the 1998 sci-fi movie The Faculty), will play Sammy, a newlywed cop with marriage troubles.

King will play Lydia, a smart, sympathetic detective. Alejandro will play Nate, a detective who is married with three kids and another on the way. McGrady will play Sal, a detective who works gang-related crimes and is obsessed with his family’s safety.

There’s no word on any time table for the show, but let’s hope it’s soon! I need my Benjamin McKenzie fix!

The O.C.’s Benjamin McKenzie joins NBC pilot LAPD
Ben was mention in this upcoming week's TV Guide:

There will be a bounty of new premieres in mid-season.

There's a comment about the writers' strike delaying program development and limiting the number of new shows ready for fall. Then there's this:

NBC has prospects in the pipeline, including the crime drama LAPD with The OC's Benjamin McKenzie.

ben_support: LAPD news
Ben talks about LAPD on Austin360.com

The other good news from busy McKenzie: He’s filming an NBC pilot from John Wells (“ER,” “Saving Grace,” “The West Wing”) that is tentatively titled “L.A.P.D.” The cop drama hasn’t officially been picked up yet, but Wells doesn’t get many rejections, so it’s likely to be on NBC’s midseason schedule.

McKenzie, who turned 30 on Sept. 12, has played lots of different roles in his young career, but a cop isn’t one of them.

“This is pretty much the direct opposite of what I’ve been doing,” he said. “Right now I’m learning how to shoot.”

Austin entertainment, events, food, movies, music | Austin360.com
Ben Talks about LAPD on a Radio Interview

This is a long radio interview with Ben and one of JGHG producers.

kut : Item | ben mckenzie in "johnny got his gun"

The interview is mostly about JGHG but at the very end of the interview Ben talks about LAPD- he talks about his character. says he plays a rookie cop and according to Ben it has a huge ensemble cast, like Hill Street Blues. and he's going to go back immediately to LA to start work on it.
John Wells to talk about LAPD in annual awards banquet to be held today at the Beverly Hills Hotel

In its 34th year of existence, the Humanitas Prize will soon embark on an ambitious new program of script development, philanthropic partnerships and, if all goes right, actual production.
"There was a very specific objective in the establishment of the organization, and it was not simply to give away some cash every year," says "ER" and "The West Wing" executive producer John Wells, who accepted the position of Humanitas president less than a month ago. (Acting president Father Frank Desiderio is being promoted to chairman of the board, and Cathleen Young continues as executive director.)

Beyond that, there are plans for a Humanitas Presents franchise to produce original material and serve as a de facto "Good Housekeeping Seal" for quality broadcast and cable TV entertainment. Wells, who is now working on a new show for NBC titled "LAPD," promises details at the annual awards banquet, to be held today at the Beverly Hills Hotel, which marks both a calendar and venue change.

Humanitas has new ambitions - Entertainment News, The Humanitas Prize, Media - Variety

Other Casting News:

Shawn Hatosy has joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot "LAPD"

"LAPD" is an ensemble cop drama, Hatosy will play Sammy, a newlywed cop with marriage troubles. Hatosy, next up in the films "Bad Lieutenant" and "Public Enemies," is repped by IFA and Mary Erickson Entertainment.

Among the other actors cast in 'LAPD' are Regina King ('24'), Benjamin McKenzie ('The O.C'), Kevin Alejandro ('Shark'), Michael McGrady ("Daybreak")and Michael Cudlitz ('Lost', 'Bones', 'Prison Break').

Pilots at NBC, HBO expand casts
Tom Everett Scott and Arija Bareikis have joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot "LAPD."

In the WBTV-produced ensemble cop show from executive producer John Wells, Scott will play Russell, a cop and father of three married to a blogger. On the job, he is partnered with Lydia (Regina King).

Bareikis will play a uniformed patrol cop who shares her teenage son's love of surfing.

On "LAPD," Scott and Bareikis join previously cast Ben McKenzie, Michael Cudlitz, Michael McGrady, Shawn Hatosy and Kevin Alejandro.
Two join NBC's 'LAPD'

San M · 09-25-2008, 07:12 AM

yaaay

if you make a list in the OP; add me ^-^

**-Alicia-** · 09-25-2008, 10:45 AM

Thanks so much for making this thread!

The title couldn't be more true!

Add me too, if you make a list.

Ryan-Marissa<3 · 09-25-2008, 12:44 PM

Thanks for the new thread!

Add me too ASAP!.
Hopefully we get BHS pics very soon!

Cassie. · 09-25-2008, 05:19 PM

Thanks for the thread. Will you please add me too if you make a list? Thank you.

ollen · 09-26-2008, 02:24 AM

Thanks for these.

**LoveBEN** · 09-26-2008, 06:11 AM

Glad everyone like the new thread

I've added everyone that asked to be added

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tooty · 09-26-2008, 07:17 AM

Thanks for starting the thread, hun

Add me, please!

kait · 09-26-2008, 07:34 AM

For a new show and thread!

Cassie. · 09-26-2008, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the list.

**LoveBEN** · 09-26-2008, 11:42 PM

Adding you right now Hayat

I hope we'll get more news soon. I think Ben is back in LA now.

**swedish_girl80** · 09-27-2008, 03:25 AM

for the new thread and I love the title

Oh and can I please be added too

**LoveBEN** · 09-27-2008, 05:12 AM

Sure thing Hanna

**-Alicia-** · 09-27-2008, 11:12 AM

Thanks for starting the list!