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There used to be a thread for him but I think the purge monster ate it. Well anyway, I'm thinking about making a fanlisting for Greg, because there is already an Eric one and I came across this article today:

The Secret Life of Eric Weiss on 'Alias'
By Kate O'Hare

"Alias" creator J.J. Abrams has written a pilot for cast member Greg Grunberg, who plays CIA Agent Eric Weiss on the Sunday-night ABC espionage drama.
But since the episode isn't planned to hit the schedule before the middle of next season, Grunberg has the opportunity to think about what he'd like Weiss to do in the meantime.

Weiss always has been best pal and espionage partner to CIA Agents Michael Vaughn (Michael Vartan) and Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) in their globe-hopping, high-tech adventures.

"I think my character's right for some huge shock," Grunberg says. "I'm the most trusted and stable character on the show, predictable almost. They have to come around to me, and I would love it to be that I get into a relationship with someone, and that person ends up being really evil and manipulating me in some way."

Failing that, Grunberg has more ideas. "I would love to have my own personal agenda. I definitely think it would be toward the good, not the evil. But I would love to have something going on where somebody didn't know where I'm going, just because I'm there for everybody else.

"But I'm happy with what they're doing with me right now. I love being that best friend. That's been my whole career, being the second on the show, being there for the other actors, being a confidant, sticking my nose where it doesn't belong, being the comic relief.

"I'd love to keep doing what I'm doing, but much more an integral part in the story lines, instead of just being the guy who passes information along."

Or, a long-hidden talent for magic could be revealed, since Harry Houdini's real name was Ehrich Weiss, which is pretty close.

"What could be really cool is, in the way that Marshall ('Alias' tech expert, played by Kevin Weisman) is good with gadgets, I should be good at using magic or sleight of hand. That would be really funny," Grunberg says.

"What if we were trapped somewhere and I said, 'Don't worry, he can't see us.' 'What are you talking about?' 'I've got three mirrors set up. It looks like we're not here.' It's a good idea."

Barring any of the above, Grunberg would settle for fisticuffs. "Weiss kicks ass! That's the second half of the season."

If his pilot makes it to air, Grunberg may be able to do all the butt-kicking he wants. Currently titled "The Catch," it casts Grunberg as a bounty hunter.

Abrams says, "It feels like it's one of those ideas that's just one protein away from being the worst idea ever. It you don't do it right, it could be crap with a capital K.

"But done with the right sense of comedy, and with some irony, it could actually end up being, yes, an action show. But something that could also be poignant. There are opportunities for fun, but what intrigues me is the familial drama. In many ways, it's not unlike the allure of 'Alias,' that it's really all about these people and this family."

According to Grunberg, Abrams gave him a preview of possible things to come. "My first episode (of 'Alias') this year was basically the Weiss show. J.J. gave me so much to do. I was tactical team leader, best friend, in the office. It was a grueling schedule. I got a little taste of what it's like to be Jennifer, just working every single day, tons of scenes."

On the theme of family, Grunberg recently added to his own clan. He and wife Elizabeth had their third child late last year.

"Another boy, third boy," he says. "From what I understand, boys are more difficult in the beginning. Then we are going to be sailing through the teenage years, compared to if we had three girls. "But now, we've got our hands full. Boys at three, four years old, won't sit down and keep themselves entertained for hours, while girls will."

Being a husband and father makes Grunberg's life a bit different from co-stars Vartan, Garner and David Anders (who plays the enigmatic villain Julian Sark), all currently unmarried.

"I'm definitely the most domesticated," Grunberg says. "I'm not living that young Hollywood lifestyle. I'm changing diapers -- that's what I'm doing. That's my Friday night."

Of course, there are some viewers who think Sydney Bristow might want to give some romantic consideration to Weiss, since boyfriend Vaughn, thinking she was dead for two years, went off and married NSA Agent Lauren Reed (Melissa George). To be fair, it's not like Weiss urged him to give up on love.

"That's true," Grunberg says. "I was there, fighting it, fighting it. I'm his best friend. He listens to every word I say. I eventually got him a couple of strippers, I got his mind off of it, then he hooked up with Lauren. That's the way it works. It all goes through Eric Weiss."

Regarding Weiss and Sydney, Grunberg says, "She should stick with solid Eric Weiss. That's what we're talking about. Weiss isn't going anywhere. He's your best friend; you can get drunk with him.

"It's funny, the first three or four episodes this year, relatives and friends called me up, 'Are you guys going to hook up? What's going on?' They would reference specific looks and moments, and I was like, 'What are you talking about? No way, not even close. I'm her best friend. I'm her confidant.'"

CYBERSPATIAL ANOMALIES: "Greg Grunberg: A Fan Site," at www.cybamall.com/karafic/greggrunberg/, offers a message board, career info, fan fiction and more.

Courtesy of Zap2It

I'm very exicited to see if this gets picked up and becomes a successful series, although I miss him on Alias if it works out!

[IfITellUIllHav2KillU]

I like Weiss I was hoping they would have more of him being the friend that Sydney needs.. I hope if his other show does well that he will still guest star on Alias on occasion.

[~Judu~]

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Regarding Weiss and Sydney, Grunberg says, "She should stick with solid Eric Weiss. That's what we're talking about. Weiss isn't going anywhere. He's your best friend; you can get drunk with him. "It's funny, the first three or four episodes this year, relatives and friends called me up, 'Are you guys going to hook up? What's going on?' They would reference specific looks and moments, and I was like, 'What are you talking about? No way, not even close. I'm her best friend. I'm her confidant.'"

I wish! Weissney would rock the house. Hee. This is one of the few times I'm all about the "best friends make the best luvahs" saying.

I will miss him terribly on "Alias" though. *pout* No regular cast member boyfriend for me. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

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P.S. Anyone see him in "Malibu's Most Wanted"? LMAO . . .

[Star5]

Exciting news about a potential pilot - I wonder what the premise for it will be?

I love Weiss on Alias - it's great that they've given him a bit more screentime this season, although it would still be good to see him involved in the storylines even more.

[Yellow Mustang Girl]

Well, I guess we know what that pilot was... Lost. Wasn't Greg funny on Lost? When he, the pilot, was found alive, I thought "goody, we might get him for a few shows", but those hopes were dashed when he was killed right off. However, it was great getting to see him in a different role.

[Pavlov's Belle]

I read the spoilers so I knew he was going to get killed off right away I was like 'Nooo, Weiss! Don't stick your head out the window! Have you not seen enough horror movies?' At least I got to enjoy him not getting unneccessarily wounded in a gunfight For 5 mintues anyway.

[Yellow Mustang Girl]

Originally posted by Pavlov's Belle I read the spoilers so I knew he was going to get killed off right away I was like 'Nooo, Weiss! Don't stick your head out the window! Have you not seen enough horror movies?' At least I got to enjoy him not getting unneccessarily wounded in a gunfight For 5 mintues anyway.

Yeah, I guess we were all thinking "don't go to where the scary noises and huge best is! What are you thinking?"

I thought it looked like he had put on some weight again. Man he looked good last season, though.

[Pavlov's Belle]

I thought he had too. He looked really good in Season 3, though.

Polar Bears don't like scrawny people anyway, they like some meat Which is why it won't eat Kate ... or Shannon.

They should have kept Pilot!Weiss for a few more episodes. He could have at least guesstimated on their location. But I guess he gave enough info to the res tof the group so his job was done.

[Yellow Mustang Girl]

Cass your polar bear comment cracked me up! We haven't seen much of that critter, whether it be the polar bear of those huge boars anymore. Yeah, we've gotten the boars, but bascially since we discovered the weird polar bear, and had Locke look into the eyes of the island (or beast) we've sort of had that plot put on a back burner. Hmmm..

Anyway, I got off topic there, but yeah, I did want to see more of Greg in that pilot. I thought he could have been there for one or two more episodes, perhaps be eaten later

[Impressions]

What kind of guy would go "I'm going to go check it out?" When he said that, I was like ok he's dead. And when Charlie saw him at the end in the trees, that was probably the creepest thing.

[Yellow Mustang Girl]

Originally posted by Impressions What kind of guy would go "I'm going to go check it out?" When he said that, I was like ok he's dead. And when Charlie saw him at the end in the trees, that was probably the creepest thing.

:shudder: Ugh, don't remind me of that horrible, gruesome pic of Greg in the tree... I'll have nightmares.

[Pavlov's Belle]

Originally posted by Impressions What kind of guy would go "I'm going to go check it out?" When he said that, I was like ok he's dead. And when Charlie saw him at the end in the trees, that was probably the creepest thing.

That was just too obvious. yeah, I just heard this T-Rex in Jurassic Park-like noise, I think I'll stick my head out a window and check things out.

And his body in the tree. That was creepy. I kept thinking 'What are they looking at in the puddle?' and then the camera sort of goes up and I'm like 'Oh, it's Weiss, poor Weiss' I'd have said 'he never even saw it coming' but it appears he totally did

[Impressions]

Originally posted by Pavlov's Belle That was just too obvious. yeah, I just heard this T-Rex in Jurassic Park-like noise, I think I'll stick my head out a window and check things out.

seriously! Just like in the horror movies when they victim always goes upstairs


I was hoping that Greg would be on the show longer but his exit was memorable at least.

[Yellow Mustang Girl]

Was Greg on Felicity? I did not ever watch that show, but in reviewing his info, I saw that.