'Buffy's' Brendon Takes Fox Pilot Dip - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brett Ferino · 04-11-2003, 01:31 PM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer " co-star Nicolas Brendon has been added to Fox's comedy pilot "The Pool at Maddy Breakers," while "Roswell" star Katherine Heigl has been cast in UPN's drama presentation "Vegas Dick."

Meanwhile, Stacy Galina has been tapped as the female lead in NBC's untitled Howie Mandel comedy pilot, Jon Tenney has been cast in the WB Network's comedy pilot "Sixteen to Life" and Tessie Santiago has joined UPN's "Old School."

"Maddy Breakers" revolves around three 28-year-old women who struggle with the reality that they peaked in high school.

Brendon will play the ex-boyfriend from high school and current friend for one of the women, with Eric Nenninger (Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle") and Matt Bushell cast as the exes of the other women. Brendon plays the sardonic Xander on "Buffy," which will bow out next month after seven seasons.

"Vegas Dick" centers on a former con man who becomes a casino detective. Heigl will play the guy's boss, the daughter of the hotel and casino owner who serves as the hotel and casino's manager.

In addition to her starring turn on "Roswell," which ran on the WB and UPN, Heigl's credits include the features "Valentine" and "Bride of Chucky." She next appears in ABC's TV movie/backdoor pilot "Romy and Michele: Behind the Velvet Rope."

In the Mandel project, based on the comedian's life as a family man who does hidden-camera bits for "The Tonight Show," Galina will play Mandel's wife, replacing Julianne Phillips.

Galina is a regular on NBC's comedy "Hidden Hills" and has guest-starred on the network's hit "Friends."

"Sixteen to Life" centers on a blue-collar teenage girl who juggles a busy job and taking care of her father and brother. Tenney will play the father; his series credits include "Dirty Dozen: The Series," "Brooklyn South" and most recently NBC's "Kristin."

In "Old School," an ensemble comedy about the everyday conflicts in a group of twentysomethings, Santiago will co-star opposite Natasha Lyonne Santiago co-starred in NBC's freshman comedy "Good Morning, Miami" earlier this season. She also toplined the syndicated adventure series "Queen of Swords."

DarleneIllyria · 04-13-2003, 01:08 AM

Here's a short article I found that's similar to what he posted.

Nicolas Brendon: With Buffy the Vampire Slayer coming to an end, one of the series regulars is already preparing for life after demons. Brendon, Xander to Buffy fans and Anya, will get another chance to work with powerful women when he joins the cast of the Fox comedy pilot The Pool at Maddy Breakers. The new series centers around a trio of 28-year-old gal pals who long for the glory and status they had while in high school. Brendon will play an ex-boyfriend of one of the ladies.

http://www.tv-now.com/daily/news.htm

I wish Nicolas the best of luck. I hope his new show lasts for a long time, but even I have to admit that Buffy is a tough act to follow. I like Nicolas, so I'll watch his new show. I just hope he doesn't get discouraged if the new show gets canceled early on.

04-11-2003, 01:31 PM	#1
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	'Buffy's' Brendon Takes Fox Pilot Dip LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer " co-star Nicolas Brendon has been added to Fox's comedy pilot "The Pool at Maddy Breakers," while "Roswell" star Katherine Heigl has been cast in UPN's drama presentation "Vegas Dick." Meanwhile, Stacy Galina has been tapped as the female lead in NBC's untitled Howie Mandel comedy pilot, Jon Tenney has been cast in the WB Network's comedy pilot "Sixteen to Life" and Tessie Santiago has joined UPN's "Old School." "Maddy Breakers" revolves around three 28-year-old women who struggle with the reality that they peaked in high school. Brendon will play the ex-boyfriend from high school and current friend for one of the women, with Eric Nenninger (Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle") and Matt Bushell cast as the exes of the other women. Brendon plays the sardonic Xander on "Buffy," which will bow out next month after seven seasons. "Vegas Dick" centers on a former con man who becomes a casino detective. Heigl will play the guy's boss, the daughter of the hotel and casino owner who serves as the hotel and casino's manager. In addition to her starring turn on "Roswell," which ran on the WB and UPN, Heigl's credits include the features "Valentine" and "Bride of Chucky." She next appears in ABC's TV movie/backdoor pilot "Romy and Michele: Behind the Velvet Rope." In the Mandel project, based on the comedian's life as a family man who does hidden-camera bits for "The Tonight Show," Galina will play Mandel's wife, replacing Julianne Phillips. Galina is a regular on NBC's comedy "Hidden Hills" and has guest-starred on the network's hit "Friends." "Sixteen to Life" centers on a blue-collar teenage girl who juggles a busy job and taking care of her father and brother. Tenney will play the father; his series credits include "Dirty Dozen: The Series," "Brooklyn South" and most recently NBC's "Kristin." In "Old School," an ensemble comedy about the everyday conflicts in a group of twentysomethings, Santiago will co-star opposite Natasha Lyonne Santiago co-starred in NBC's freshman comedy "Good Morning, Miami" earlier this season. She also toplined the syndicated adventure series "Queen of Swords."

04-13-2003, 01:08 AM	#2
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Here's a short article I found that's similar to what he posted. Nicolas Brendon: With Buffy the Vampire Slayer coming to an end, one of the series regulars is already preparing for life after demons. Brendon, Xander to Buffy fans and Anya, will get another chance to work with powerful women when he joins the cast of the Fox comedy pilot The Pool at Maddy Breakers. The new series centers around a trio of 28-year-old gal pals who long for the glory and status they had while in high school. Brendon will play an ex-boyfriend of one of the ladies. http://www.tv-now.com/daily/news.htm I wish Nicolas the best of luck. I hope his new show lasts for a long time, but even I have to admit that Buffy is a tough act to follow. I like Nicolas, so I'll watch his new show. I just hope he doesn't get discouraged if the new show gets canceled early on.