With television becoming a little more lenient nowadays, I would like to see this series remade. There have been, and still are, some pretty creepy TV shows on right now and I think a new American Gothic would do well. Anyone agree? Post your thoughts!
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Martin Donovan would make a GREAT Lucas Buck. He plays Tom Gordon, the man Melinda thought was her father on Ghost Whisperer, and he played Roger Collins in a 2004 unaired pilot of Dark Shadows. If Gary Cole didn't come back I could certainly see Martin replacing him.
shareI would love ABC or NBC to do a remake of this show, if Shaun would do it. (Maybe even FOX, if Inseperable does well.)
Not sure who could replace Gary Cole though. Martin Donovan is OK but I don't think he could play Lucas Buck very well.
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Has Gary Cole stated that he would not be interested in resuming the role? I know he's very busy these days, but, to me, he is Lucas Buck. One of the creepiest characters I've come across on TV or the big screen, either one.
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The show is perfect the way it is and needs to be left well enough alone. Does anyone else agree with me on this?
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I don't.
Don't get me wrong, I love the writing, the premise, and I thought all of the actors were excellent. Other than Gary Cole though, none of the actors did such a good job they could never be replaced.
But the other had a low budget, so low that they had to use Universal's stock music, not to mention bad editing, cheesy effects, etc. If Shaun Cassidy was on board I think a remake would not be a bad thing, at all. Plus he could use the second chance to iron out any kinks.
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Yes, yes and yes!!! I think it would go very well now days!
shareI remember when this came out, I was instantly hooked. I was just told of Hulu and have just finished devouring the whole show again in 3 days. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Even more if thats possible. I've said since the day they cancelled the show that they need to revive it. The casting was so well done for this show, I fear any attemp to revive it would leave those of us who saw the original wanting. Gary Cole played Sherriff Buck right on the head, a foot firmly planted in both worlds. And where did they find that kid to play Caleb, what a natural! He had those great sharp chizzled eyebrows, devilish good looks of his father and saintly freckles. He blew me away in the last episode how well he played for the other team. It would be hard in my opinion to find two actors to fill these roles and pull it off.
As I can see how this would have continued if it stayed on the air, it would be fun to drop in to see how everyone is doing. Gail (living in denial) had sucumbed yet again to Bucks charms, married him and gave birth to the heir he always wanted. Caleb much older now has realised Merlyn was right and to not go down the dark road, but he still has to fight it every day. He has had better and worse times during the years and has picked up a few of his fathers tricks along the way. With Merlyns spirit inside of him it gives him strength to fight every day and to see the path that Luke Jr will head down without his guidance. So he needs to fight himself, his father and for his brother. Could even be twisting stories and lies back onto Buck, helping people to get out of harms way before they make the wrong decision. Dads mad. Gail is likely only a shell of a person she once was, Buck having gotten what he wanted would have found a way to break her emotionally, probably would have had her institutionalized for a time so she would have no credibility when she makes outlandish charges against him, the only reason she does not leave is that she knows their son would be molded into Lucas Bucks image if she did not at least try and instill some moral boundries for the boy. Of course Buck would be back in a relationship with Ms. Coombs or some other damsale in distress, as long as she has a bad side. I'd hope Ms Coombs would have changed her mind once Lucas and Gail married and gotten out of town with Dr Hunkie and be off in Africa somewhere, but she does like to be punished...
And I'd like to know what happened to Dr Matt?? As I recall it was she who set all of those things in motion for him to become unstable (neverminding what was happening to the people in the rest of town.) Why no punishment for her? No remorse?
And once again, I just want to get it on the record how stupid Gail is. So even though he showed her through a dream that he did not kill her parents, she still knows who he is, and the things that he has done to others. Please! A journalist could not just turn a blind eye!
Love this show!!!
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I dont think Gail is stupid...her and Lucas are fated together, the whole reason why he says his spiel about the illusion of free will. Also, in the commentary for the pilot on the dvd box set, Cassidy talks about an alt ending of that episode that goes into Lucas' house and shows a very old painting of Lucas and Gail together, showing they are this centuries old couple, which is why when Lucas first sees her right after Caleb sets the house on fire he looks kinda shocked. Plus, he's hot.
Definately a great show.
However, if there were to be a new series like you've described, I believe Gail would be dead. Lucas would have murdered her after she gave birth to his son. I'm sure he had a history of doing that. I'm pretty certain he killed Caleb's mother but made it look like suicide. I can't remember correctly, since its been a long time since I saw the show.
I remember when this came out, I was instantly hooked. I was just told of Hulu and have just finished devouring the whole show again in 3 days. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Even more if thats possible. I've said since the day they cancelled the show that they need to revive it. The casting was so well done for this show, I fear any attemp to revive it would leave those of us who saw the original wanting. Gary Cole played Sherriff Buck right on the head, a foot firmly planted in both worlds. And where did they find that kid to play Caleb, what a natural! He had those great sharp chizzled eyebrows, devilish good looks of his father and saintly freckles. He blew me away in the last episode how well he played for the other team. It would be hard in my opinion to find two actors to fill these roles and pull it off.
As I can see how this would have continued if it stayed on the air, it would be fun to drop in to see how everyone is doing. Gail (living in denial) had sucumbed yet again to Bucks charms, married him and gave birth to the heir he always wanted. Caleb much older now has realised Merlyn was right and to not go down the dark road, but he still has to fight it every day. He has had better and worse times during the years and has picked up a few of his fathers tricks along the way. With Merlyns spirit inside of him it gives him strength to fight every day and to see the path that Luke Jr will head down without his guidance. So he needs to fight himself, his father and for his brother. Could even be twisting stories and lies back onto Buck, helping people to get out of harms way before they make the wrong decision. Dads mad. Gail is likely only a shell of a person she once was, Buck having gotten what he wanted would have found a way to break her emotionally, probably would have had her institutionalized for a time so she would have no credibility when she makes outlandish charges against him, the only reason she does not leave is that she knows their son would be molded into Lucas Bucks image if she did not at least try and instill some moral boundries for the boy. Of course Buck would be back in a relationship with Ms. Coombs or some other damsale in distress, as long as she has a bad side. I'd hope Ms Coombs would have changed her mind once Lucas and Gail married and gotten out of town with Dr Hunkie and be off in Africa somewhere, but she does like to be punished...
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And I'd like to know what happened to Dr Matt?? As I recall it was Merlyn who set all of those things in motion for him to become unstable (neverminding what was happening to the people in the rest of town.) Why no punishment for her? No remorse?
And once again, I just want to get it on the record how stupid Gail is. So even though Lucas showed her through a dream that he did not kill her parents, she still knows who he is, and the things that he has done to others. Please! A journalist could not just turn a blind eye!
Love this show!!!
Only if it was on cable, because if it was on network it would get cancelled fast. And with cable I think it has a chance of doing extremely well.
shareI think that if it got remade by HBO or Showtime the show would be incredible. It would have infinitely better special effects, budget, and wouldn't be limited by censorship.
Of course, I have no idea who they would get to replace Gary Cole, but HBO especially has a reputation for finding the right actors for the part.
Who has the rights to the series? Shaun?
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I ADORE this show. Always have. But like anything I love I dread the idea of it being made without all the people I love in it. This show couldn't be made without Gary, Lucas etc. Sure it might be an excellent show but it wouldn't be the same.
Same with Crusade. I love love love it but as much as I'd love to see it in full, it just can't be done now.
So many shows that deserve a full run have been canceled. Moonlight, Firefly, Crusade, American Gothic, Stargate Atlantis, Enterprise etc etc.
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