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Dominic Monaghan was the (not so) surprise guest at the FlashForward panel today, confirming the news we reported several weeks ago – that the Lost star was part of the cast of the upcoming ABC series, about a worldwide phenomena that causes every person to black out for over two minutes, only to awaken with visions of the future.
Monaghan joined series creators David Goyer and Brannon Braga, executive producer Marc Guggenheim and cast members Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love), John Cho (Star Trek), Christine Woods and Courtney B. Vance. While he only appeared at the very end of the panel, after a clip of his entrance on the show was shown, the audience erupted in cheers and were clearly excited to see the former (and future?) Charlie Pace once more appearing on TV.
Goyer joked that Monaghan’s role was, “The worst kept secret in Hollywood.” Said Monaghan about his character, “My name is Simon. I guess that’s about all I can tell you guys.”
Goyer noted they’d planned Monaghan’s role before the pilot, saying he was a “game changer, who f**ks up a lot of things.”
As for the video footage shown, the panel began with a screening of the first two acts of the pilot, which show the initial occurrence and how the main characters are all in very different situations when it occurs – some quite precarious. Since we’ve actually seen the entire FlashForward pilot, we recommend you check out Matt Fowler’s earlier write up on it [click here] to see our thoughts.
After those clips, the creators were immediately asked what the deal was with the kangaroo – a surreal moment in which Joseph Fiennes, running through chaos, sees a loose kangaroo on the streets. All Goyer would say is, “The kangaroo will be back!”
Goyer stressed that there definitely is a long-term plan for the show, noting that it was not only important to the creators, but to the network “in a post-Lost world.” Braga said he was excited by the “human element” of the show, and how what these people might see of their future could be “Something bizarre – [like] yourself in prison. How does that come to be or not to be? Do you prevent it? Do you pursue it?”
When asked if they had an exact amount of seasons they felt the show should go for, Vance interjected with what became a very funny running joke, saying that the show should be “like Rawhide. 21 seasons.”
The footage shown at the end of the panel showed further glimpses at where the show goes, as Joseph Fiennes’s FBI agent Mark tells his boss about the vision he saw of himself working on the investigation into the incident – which causes him to indeed be given that very job. Dominic Monaghan was only seen entering a room and introducing himself – but as stated, that was more than enough for the appreciative crowd.
Sorry for the lack of updates recently. Real life has been incredibly busy for both of us lately and we haven’t had much time for updates. Things should slow back to a normal pace soon and then we’ll be adding loads of new screencaps and videos. :)
So what exactly was Charlie Pace doing on that promo for ABC? He’s died in Lost ways back, so unless they decide to revive him (pretty much like what they’re doing to Emilie de Ravin, or so it seems), that appearance on the network’s fall promo, alongside Grey’s Anatomy’s Patrick Dempsey, Cougar Town’s Courteney Cox and Modern Family’s Ed O’Neill, would be pretty weird. Or a stunt decision. But it can’t be there for nothing, right?
Well, turns out Dominic Monaghan isn’t returning to Lost, which will air its final season next year. But, it was confirmed that he is returning to ABC, in a brand new series. Suddenly, the world lit up with questions. Which one? There are lots of new shows on that network, right? Well, if you’ll listen to the folks at IGN, they might have an answer: Flash Forward.
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Various sources are reporting that Dom will be starring in a new show on ABC. It’s still very hush hush right now, but once the name of the show and premise are released, we’ll update with details. For now, here’s a fun little promo spot that recently aired featuring Dom, Courteney Cox Arquette, Ed O’Neill and Patrick Dempsey.
Good news for those waiting to see this Dominic Monaghan-Ron Perlman horror-comedy I Sell the Dead. After touring festival for over a year and leaving their fans wanting, they’ve finally found US distribution, courtesy of IFC Films. IFC plans to release the film this August both theatrically and on Video on Demand services.
Dominic Monaghan’s pre-summer blockbuster “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” is in theaters across the land, and the Hollywood Hills resident just might be in the audience.
“I’m OK watching myself on-screen,” he said. “I won’t watch a movie over and over, but I’m not one of those actors who just hates it. And with ‘Origins,’ I enjoyed the whole experience. I play a young man who can manipulate electricity, which comes in handy.”
You might already know Monaghan from TV’s “Lost,” and he played Merry in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy (he still has his latex Hobbit feet).
A lot of fantasy, but his weekends are the real deal.
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