Moonlight: If the Show Can Be Saved, Will O’Loughlin Want to Do It?
Last week we reported that there was a possibility that the now-cancelled Moonlight series could find a new home on the CW. Though CBS dropped it, the show was being pitched to Media Rights Capitol, the company who recently purchased CW’s Sunday night airtime. Though MRC quickly passed on the series for fall, there was still a possibility that it could pop up midseason. Unfortunately, MRC has now passed on that opportunity as well. Happily for the fans, the show’s chances for survival may not be dead just yet.
Word is that Warner Bros. Television (the studio that produces the series) is still trying to find another home for the vampire drama. They’re approaching cable networks like TNT but Moonlight’s budget is prohibitive for most potential cable buyers. To help reduce the production costs, Warners is also looking into finding a new and cheaper shooting location. Warner shows like Smallville and Supernatural already film in Canada.
Part of the budget problems is one of the show’s greatest assets — Alex O’Loughlin. Because of the actor’s exposure on the series, he’s now in high demand and will likely end up being signed to another weekly series if Moonlight doesn’t survive. His agent, Nathan Morris, tells news.com.au, “He has got a whole raft of things to read through — a role like [Mick] has definitely opened plenty of doors. . . The key is to strike while the iron is hot. ”
It remains to be seen if O’Loughlin would be willing to take a paycut so that Moonlight could move to a smaller cable channel. It would also mean possibly passing on other mainstream projects that might further his career.
Though the actor clearly enjoys vampire role, the CBS series has been a veritable rollercoaster ride. After being told of the series’ cancellation, O’Loughlin described his exhaustion due to the show’s turbulent freshman year. He wrote, “From the very beginning when I was told time and again that I wasn’t the man for the job, having to prove myself to everyone with tests and screen tests, to a complete re-casting of the show, through 5 different show runners at the helm with 5 different artistic visions, to a Writer’s strike that took 5 episodes away from us? oh how the list goes on.”
Soonafter writing this, O’Loughlin and his girlfriend, Holly Vance (who guested as Lola on Moonlight), reportedly escaped L.A. for a two week vacation in Mexico.
Will a new home for the vampire series be found? Would the series’ male star still be on-board if that happens? Stay tuned! 
30. Antiquescove said,
I can’t believe one of my favorite shows was canceled. I’m very upset about it. Who is making the final decisions. They must have there head up there rear end, and not paying attention to what a great show Moonlight is, and now was. What can I do, to get this show back on? My family and I love vampire movies, and this one was an exceptional one.. I loved the story line..
P.S. You have one upset Stay-At-Home Mom, who loves the show!!!!
Lorena Austin
29. donna gilliam said,
i pray that alex o’loughlin would return to moonlight if it does find a new network to be on. but, he’s an actor and he’s really good, no, he’s really a great actor. therefore, i can see all the great new job offers that most likely are coming his way. the show would not work without him and the rest of the same great cast. with all he has been through with the show problems, i would understand if he decided to not rejoin the show. cbs was bitten by a good thing and they didn’t know what to do with it. well, in my household cbs has bit the dust. no more cbs for us. alex and the rest of the cast should have much success in their future career opportunties. i will miss them all and the wonder work that they preformed on moonlight. “MOONLIGHT” was and still is the best new show that has graced televison in a very long time. donna gilliam
28. Sarah said,
Put it back on. Now.
27. judy said,
I say stop with all the **** of reality shows. If you want to be noisy do it somewhere else, not with tv. Bring back Moonlight, I want to sit down and watch something with a story line, not dancing, how to get a mate, might as well watch paint dry.
26. Jess said,
ok what the hell is going on with tv networks and cancelling all the good shows? first dead zone and now moonlight?? whats next!?!? smallville?? psych?? if you want to cancel something cancel all the stupid *** reality tv shows like moment of truth….oh intriguing show…NOT or all these stupid dancing shows. do you really think i care how well people can immitate dirty dancing? badly i might add..considering all they do is show skin and move their bodies ridiculously. stop coming up with new retarded ways to lose viewers and stop cancelling shows that actually have devoted fans. i mean good god these pple made a blood drive to save this show. tell me that isnt devotion. i say this show should survive and we should stop losing all these good shows.
25. Emily ♥ said,
Why did CBS drop it ?
24. debbie said,
both my sister and I have enjoyed the series Moonlight in particular watching Mick St john alias Alex O’Loughlin we lived for Tues nights to see him, and thought that this was one of the best Vampire series / tv series for a long time we reate it up there with Lost, Heroes, Supernatural and the rest of the series we have watched from USA, it would be great if there was to be a season 2 or more, i know for one we would be glued to the tv watching it again.
your new fans Debbie and Karen
23. Anonymous said,
June 20,2008 What have you tv execs got against having a good show on for a change? There’s a lot of people who really enjoyed watching Moonlight. Do you really think it’s wonderful watching people eating worms or any of the other reality shows that manage to make it on tv. Personally, someone needs their heads examined!
22. Michelle said,
Finally a show that has good storylines and good drama without being overly bloody or stupid. I would not be the same show without O’ Loughlin in the title role. I the show does return and he is not in it I don’t think I’ll ever watch it or let my 6year old daughter continue to watch it. She enjoys watching to see when they change into vampires, it makes her giggle. I hope the show does return and that O’ Loughlin returns with it.
21. Kathy said,
Would Alex met kids that have autism? Or does try to stay away from kids like that. My son has autism since he was a baby. but, no more about my son. Alex you are very good actor, so please stay on moonlight. I am a fan and so is my husband.