Scott Patterson - Patterson's Posse News Thread #6 -- WB Studios, Here We Come!!! - Page 14

Folie · 06-17-2007, 06:52 AM

Thanks for the latest news....

Now don't get me wrong.
I'm not one to jump on DO's defence (cause yeah, I really don't think much of her), but I can see the need of asking him to audition.
He is a great actor, for that I have no doubt, but he might not click with the material, the vibe or the rest of the cast so asking him to audition IMO is not that horrible. It could just be done to see how the chemistry is and that, again IMO, is totally respectable.

As for AIA I have to say that what I've seen from that show I kinda like it too.
But as has been said the dad seems to already been cast and I have to say, that actor kinda works with the rest of the family.
Could it be another dad on the show they were casting him for?

clmorrow · 06-17-2007, 07:36 AM

I agree totally - auditioning is a dreaded part of the profession and some well established performers have had to audition for certain parts - just because someone was excellent in one role doesn't mean he/she will be right for a different, new role. So, unless this request for an audition was made in a condescending, critical manner, I don't get SP getting pissy about this - seems like maybe something else might be going on -

Cappuccino · 06-17-2007, 08:16 AM

Oh my god how could they

Honestly it's part of the job description to audition for a part and it doesn't matter what he did before that show. It is a totally different and new work environment and they have to see if he fits in there or not.

I'm glad he is not getting the part. From what I saw from the trailer the show doesn't really look good and he should stay away from the CW anyway.

mary55 · 06-17-2007, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the news, Sassy. I personally don't want Scott on another CW show. And I do agree that DO is a nut job. I really want him to be on a major network.

Wheredidtheanvilsgo? · 06-17-2007, 08:42 AM

I agree. I am not surprised he would be asked to audition to be honest. It all depends on the why and how it has been done really. Its part of the business.

**pinkpaisley** · 06-17-2007, 08:58 AM

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I agree totally - auditioning is a dreaded part of the profession and some well established performers have had to audition for certain parts - just because someone was excellent in one role doesn't mean he/she will be right for a different, new role. So, unless this request for an audition was made in a condescending, critical manner, I don't get SP getting pissy about this - seems like maybe something else might be going on -

I do agree with the auditioning part, but it seems like the show was offered and all he had to do was say 'yes', but that he later found out 'yes' wasn't enough.

SassyPaws · 06-17-2007, 09:56 AM

Dawn Ostroff didn't ask for a screen test to determine if SP and the existing cast clicked (and yes, they are replacing the actor that played the part of the father in the pilot) which SP would have totally understood. No she requested him to read for the part.

Reading for a part is the cheap way to determine if an actor is worth the expense to test with other cast members. It is a total insult!

mary55 · 06-17-2007, 10:09 AM

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Reading for a part is the cheap way to determine if an actor is worth the expense to test with other cast members. It is a total insult!

I agree. Scott has been loyal to the WB/CW for seven years. How dare DO insult our beloved Scott!

**maplezbear** · 06-17-2007, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the news.

Personally, I don't want him on another CW show. I would like to see him on one of the major networks (as many of you do).

Folie · 06-17-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SassyPaws (View Post)

Dawn Ostroff didn't ask for a screen test to determine if SP and the existing cast clicked (and yes, they are replacing the actor that played the part of the father in the pilot) which SP would have totally understood. No she requested him to read for the part.

Reading for a part is the cheap way to determine if an actor is worth the expense to test with other cast members. It is a total insult!

I still don't think it's a big deal...
It's still a way to determine if he fits with the material, the vibe and tone of the show.
So maybe it might not involve the cast chemistry I mentioned before but everything esle is still viable.

I don't mind either way, if Scott takes the part or turns it down, for whatever reason.
But I don't think it's that to have been asked to audition...

**pinkpaisley** · 06-17-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SassyPaws (View Post)

Dawn Ostroff didn't ask for a screen test to determine if SP and the existing cast clicked (and yes, they are replacing the actor that played the part of the father in the pilot) which SP would have totally understood. No she requested him to read for the part.

Reading for a part is the cheap way to determine if an actor is worth the expense to test with other cast members. It is a total insult!

Thanks for clearing that up, Sassy.

Asking him to audition is basically questioning his abilities to handle the part. They know what they are looking for and they know what Scott can do. There isn't much that this show will have that Scott didn't already do on GG. He should just drop the CW already.

**SPA** · 06-17-2007, 12:03 PM

My personal opinion is that Scott ought to tell D.O. where she can stick her reading and put it where the sun doesn't shine. GG was one of the "main" reasons that CW is still on the air. Seven years as a full-time cast member is enough recognition not to have to read for ANYTHING.

It's very likely that Scott will be gracious to see TPTB, listen to them and then decline the part that was "given" to him to read to see if "he" wanted the part.

CW can go to hell in a hand basket.

**pinkpaisley** · 06-17-2007, 12:56 PM

I just hope that future employers don't see it all in black and white and think that Scott might feel he is too good for a role. He did walk away from Repo and now this. He won't always have a chance to explain his side of the story and that could work against him.

**SPA** · 06-17-2007, 01:31 PM

There's a difference here. The Repo people knew of Scott's time constraint and the WB holding clause. Scott even gave them extra time (more time) to make a decision. TPTB, knowing all these things, and their ability not to make a decision, left Scott with no alternative. He didn't walk away from the Repo role in a huff.

Scott was given scripts from Peter Roth to review. WB wants Scott in a WB production. Out of the scripts that he reviewed, Aliens of America sounded interesting to him. Only after he showed interest in this show did D.O. make this "well, not so fast; he has to read for the role" statement.

This pilot and new series has no seasoned actors in this show. Scott would be the senior actor with the most tenure. If there was ever "hope" for this show succeeding, Scott is the winning answer. It's incredible to me that TPTB at CW (not WB) are so blind to details such as this. My concern about this show is that since it's new, it is only scheduled for 13 episodes - not a full year. Let's just hope that CW comes to their senses. If they want to breathe life into this show, Scott is the one that can pull this thru.

My 11 year old niece has more management abilities than D.O. does. She really needs to have her head examined to find out if a brain exists up there.

cowgirl_cj · 06-17-2007, 01:44 PM

I agree with everything you just said. Since none of the other actor's have that much experience, hiring SP would be a complete no brainer. His name will bring in a lot of GG viewers. If he's not on the show, I wouldn't give it another glance.

Scott'll get something. It's only a matter of time. But jeez, the poor guy doesn't deserve to wait around like this. He's an amazing actor and an amazing person. Any production would be LUCKY to have him.