Many fans of the original V have mixed feelings about ABC’s upcoming reboot. They may feel better knowing that the producers of the new show aren’t totally abandoning the sci-fi story’s past.
At the recent TCA press tour, one of the new show’s executive producers, Scott Peters, told Sci Fi Wire that Jane Badler may actually have a role in the new V. Badler, who lives in Australia, played one of the original V’s most memorable aliens, Diana, in both the mini-series and the weekly show that followed. Peters noted that Badler actually contacted them, has kept in touch, and may have a part in the new show.
Peters also says that the team is also considering inviting other V veterans to the new series as well. The ABC show is still in the early stages of production so he noted that there’s nothing concrete yet, saying, “I haven’t had a chance to actually sit down or talk to anybody face to face, but I would love to.”
If the original cast involvement does work out, Peters wants to be sure it’s worthwhile for everybody. He said, “I don’t want somebody to just walk by in the background and then feature them for a second… I want to find a really interesting role.”
 Loading ... |
That could mean that a V veteran might find themselves on the other side of the fight between the humans and aliens. He said, “It’s either a really ironic role for them, based on what their old role was, or just something really fun or interesting. I want them to have fun doing it. I want the fans to be excited about it. And I think it’s just a fun thing to be able to tip your hat to the old show.”
Prior to the start of filming, Elizabeth Mitchell believed that the new show will have distinct homages to the original. The actress told Digitalspy, “I know that they’re gonna try and take the most iconic moments and make sure that they do service to them. I think that all of the ‘Oh my God!’ moments will all be in there.”
The ABC remake of V is set to premiere on November 3rd. Are you excited for the new version or should they have left the concept alone?
Image courtesy ABC.
More about:
V (2009),
V: The Series
{ 16 comments… read them below or add one }
← Previous Comments
If the original cast makes appearances on this new “V’ and the directors dont let them keep to there same roles or aleast close to them,then they just as soon keep them out of it because us being such hardcore fans of the original think of Jane Balder I think of her as “Diana as a head in charge alien” ,,aleast and alien anyway.and the others as freedom fighters.Which is easy cause you can have alot of freedom fighters.Having them in other roles would just be too fustrating. and a wrong move.This new one is just too “out there” for my liking.But with so many lousy shows on today,its refreshing to see a good sci fi series on tv.I do hope it much success for all those that love this new remake.
← Previous Comments