The world-famous rock star was supposed to appear as a semi-regular guest star in a new caper comedy – first called "Let’s Rob Mick Jagger" but later toned down to "The Knights of Prosperity." Jagger was one of the biggest selling points at ABC for the comedy from the executive producer of David Letterman’s "Late Show," Rob Burnett. Now it seems that Jagger will not appear in the show after the brief cameo he makes in the first episode. And word is that the producers may be looking for a new star to rob. Insiders concede that they have not been able to get Jagger to make himself available for more camera time. There is not even the vague promise of filming being possible any time soon. The show has already proved itself willing to go just about anywhere, any time to shoot the 63-year-old star. Producers were able to get a few scenes with Jagger on tape during a five-hour break from the Stones’ Bigger Bang Tour pit stop in New Zealand last spring. Those scenes were all used in the show’s pilot – about a group of down-and-out friends who plot to break in to Jagger’s Manhattan penthouse and rob it while the singer is out of town. The planning of the heist will stretch out over the entire season, according to ABC. Discussions about who – if anyone – could replace Jagger could not be confirmed immediately. Both the producers and the network declined requests for interviews late last week. But reports last week from Los Angeles-where the show is shot – indicated that the network and producers were at least exploring the possibility of a new celebrity "victim." The show, starring Donal Logue as the ringleader, is set to debut Oct. 17. MICK Jagger’s much-talked about career as a sitcom star may be over before it even begins.
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They should do Cher and then the producers can buy her stuff from the upcoming auction and use it for props!
