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New showrunner, new rules. Or something like that. Our sources confirm that four Smash cast members will not be returning as series regualrs in season two. Did the TV gods answer our prayers and banish annoying Ellis? Is Michael Swift staying away from Julia for real this time? Here's what we know: One half of our TV prayers have been answered, because Ellis (Jaime Cepero), he who lurks in corners and calls himself a producer all the time, will not be back in season two as a series regular. Take a moment to let that joyous news soak all the way down to your bones. However, our source tells us that it's possible he'll be back for an episode or two, presumably to wrap up storylines. And hopefully to get hit by a speeding bus while eavesdropping on someone's conversation on the street. Are we also losing Leo? We wish. Nope, Julia's (Debra Messing) bratty son is sticking around for now. However, we are losing Julia's husband! Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) will also not be returning as series regular next year. And the cuts just keep on coming. We're also getting rid of Karen's (Katharine McPhee) douchbag cheating boyfriend Dev (Raza Jaffrey). Good riddance, right?* Not making us say "good riddance" as much is the loss of Michael Swift(Will Chase). We didn't love his cheating ways, but we did love his Joe DiMaggio. News of the cast shake-up was first reported by EW.com and The Hollywood Reporter. Poor Julia...losing both men in her life. Safe to say that Josh Safran is axing the pregnancy storyline hinted at in the season-one finale? As with Cepero, Jaffrey, Chase and d'Arcy James could return for one or two episodes to finish out their storylines or give us an explaination for why they're leaving. Safran, the former Gossip Girl showrunner, has taken over as captain of the Smash ship, and it appears he's making some big changes for season two. Smash fans, reactions to this news? Anyone else you don't want in season two? (E! and NBC are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)

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how do you just make someone's husband vanish?? lol


i bet the pregnancy storyline will go away and her home life just won't be of importance anymore. except that her son will still be there. so that just doesn't make much sense.

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However, our source tells us that it's possible he'll be back for an episode or two, presumably to wrap up storylines. And hopefully to get hit by a speeding bus while eavesdropping on someone's conversation on the street.

Well, as it says they won't be show regulars. I really wouldn't have considered Michael to be a regular he was only in half the episodes? So I'm guessing frank leaves because of the pregnancy real or not. I'm sure that will damage frank to think she could sleep with Michael one time and get knocked up after years of them trying to get pregnant. I'm interested to see how they will write Michael out though. Hmmm what if the new people are doing a recast?

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i think it would be easy to write out michael. they don't use him in the musical, he's no longer needed.
i wouldn't have considered him a regular either. he must have been a fan favorite.

Originally Posted by ILuvShopping

i think it would be easy to write out michael. they don't use him in the musical, he's no longer needed. i wouldn't have considered him a regular either. he must have been a fan favorite.

I agree!

All I can say is I adore "Smash" and never want it to end. I love Broadway and just saw Christian Borle in "Peter and the Starcatcher"--he deserved his Tony! My quibble is this: how could anybody involved in musical theater think for a nanosecond that Karen is Broadway material? Really? To play Marilyn Monroe? She's too skinny and her voice is too "modern" and nasal. It's Ivy all the way, for my money. Here's to "Smash"--long may it wave! Oh, and none of the four characters who are leaving will be missed. Can't wait to see who's up next...

From Entertainment Weekly...


"NBC’s Smash is getting another American Idol veteran. Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson is joining NBC’s musical drama for a multi-episode arc next season.
Hudson will portray “Veronica Moore,” who’s described as a Tony Award-winning Broadway star who impacts the lives of Karen (fellow Idol vet Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty). “This series is a showcase for some of the best musical talent in the business and that’s a fitting description for Jennifer Hudson,” said Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment. “Her character will represent someone who reached their Broadway dream but also paid a price for it.”
Hudson won an Oscar for her role in Dreamgirls and picked up a Grammy for her self-titled debut album. Added executive producer Steven Spielberg: “First Dreamgirls, now Smash. I have no doubt Jennifer will continue to deliver even more inspiration to the audience responsible for giving us a second season on NBC.”
Smash, one of several NBC shows getting a new showrunner next season, is expected to return to the network’s schedule in early 2013."

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It turns out that not all the young’uns on Smash have dreams to croon on stage in the spotlight. Some just want their names in the Playbill. TVLine has learned exclusively that NBC’s musical drama has added theater vet*Andy Mientus to its Season 2 ensemble, in the series regular role of Kyle, a poor kid from Brooklyn with dreams of writing for Broadway. Kyle is also best friends with Jimmy, another Brooklynite/Season 2 arrival to be played by Newsies‘ Tony-nominated Jeremy Jordan. A newcomer to TV, Mientus’ Smash-worthy credits include a stint as Hansche in the U.S. tour of Spring Awakening and a role in the recently closed Off-Broadway revival of the Stephen King-inspired*Carrie. Smash Season 2 — which will also be adding Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson while subtracting Ellis, Dev, Julia’s hubby Frank and Michael Swift (and ditching Julia’s scarves) — is set to premiere at midseason.

http://tvline.com/2012/06/26/smash-s...-andy-mientus/

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Smash*is introducing you to another*American Idol alum:*Jennifer Hudson. The Oscar and Grammy winner has signed on to appear in multiple episodes of the NBC musical drama’s upcoming second season. She’ll play Veronica, a Tony-winning Broadway star who impacts the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty). “We’re thrilled to have Jennifer Hudson coming to Smash,” said NBC Chairman Robert Greenblatt. “This series is a showcase for some of the best musical talent in the business and that’s a fitting description for Jennifer Hudson. Her character will represent someone who reached their Broadway dream but also paid a price for it.” Added Smash EP (and Hudson’s Dreamgirls boss) Steven Spielberg: “I have no doubt Jennifer will continue to deliver even more inspiration to the audience responsible for giving us a second season on NBC.” Hudson will debut in Smash‘s second season premiere in early 2013.

http://tvline.com/2012/06/22/smash-jennifer-hudson/

I am actually looking forward to seeing JHud on the show. I hope all these new changes do not disrupt the great tone of the show...

Are we there yet...? Midseason seems so far away!

Originally Posted by 5thelement

Are we there yet...? Midseason seems so far away!

I know! I was thinking about this show the other day, wishing it would premier already! It's been off for so long. I hope they either air a few repeats, or at least do a recap show, like they did for REVENGE last year when it had been offer for 3 months.

Ivy is too fat and manly to play Marilyn. She has no neck and huge shoulders and arms. No idea how they picked her for that role, I can't even look at her. Monroe was curvy but very proportionate, she had airy figure.

Ivy next to her is like a bull next to a Bambi.

Originally Posted by Love4H

Ivy is too fat and manly to play Marilyn. She has no neck and huge shoulders and arms. No idea how they picked her for that role, I can't even look at her. Monroe was curvy but very proportionate, she had airy figure. Ivy next to her is like a bull next to a Bambi.

Wow! Ivy is farrrrrrrr from being fat! She has a fuller figure, and isn't a twig. IMO, she look great & healthy and I wouldn't be sorry to look like her! I also think casting was spot-on when they hired her for the part (not to mention, she's a Broadway star and has an amazing voice)

It's comments like this that give young girls (and women) the idea of what is acceptable and what's not. Its shameful, really