THOUGH Kristanna Loken is only a shade past that age, the 27-year-old, who also makes her debut on tonight’s "L Word," has taken a circuitous career path since a very high-profile gig in 2003’s "Terminator 3." In the role of the Terminatrix, the nearly 6-foot-tall Loken was cast in part because she looked like she posed a credible threat to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s heroic Terminator. But such great heights have proven to be a hindrance to Loken, she said during an interview. She has most often played parts in action, fantasy and horror offerings, with varied success: she has been in schlock (the movie "BloodRayne" — as a "dhampir," half-human, half-vampire), but will also star in Sci Fi Channel’s anticipated new series "Painkiller Jane." Did she choose her route down the genre road? "Not really, not really," Loken said. "I feel like it chose me." She laughed, and added: "I’ve been this height since I was 18 years old. On ‘The L Word’ it didn’t really matter because we’re all the same lying down, and that’s what we did for half the show." Loken is openly bisexual, which contributed to her desire to be on the show. "I liked being able to have a same-sex relationship on screen and have it be OK," she said. That makes her one of the few "out" members of the "L Word" group, since most of the cast identifies as heterosexual or won’t speak publicly about their sexuality. Her character will be on the series through the rest of the season, but unlike Shepherd and Matlin, Loken has no plans to return to the show, regardless of whether "Painkiller Jane" is a hit. She called Chaiken and the other producers and writers "fantastic," but said her "L Word" run was soured by "the most difficult cast I’ve ever worked with." "I’m not naming names," she said. "Let’s just start with the fact that it’s an entire show of women. And the amount of egos and insecurities and cattiness that can go on with a bunch of women — that’s what you get. It attracts certain people that want to do something different in their career, but the girls were tough. You know?" Loken continued. "I really like Ilene — a lot. It’s a big, ensemble cast. And sometimes you wonder if they’ve bit off more than they can chew." Chaiken complimented Loken, and would not comment on what she said about her experience on the set.
I find that interesting because I have not heard anything negative about the cast from this show, but then again I have not heard anything about this cast from the show either way.
"Showtime has ordered a second season of its freshman drama Dexter, starring Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor Michael C. Hall, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Showtime President of Entertainment. Dexter premiered last month to widespread critical acclaim and ranks as Showtime’s top-rated series. Production is set to begin on 12 new episodes next spring [to] premiere on Showtime in late 2007."
I have to admit I love Showtime shows on Sunday nights at 10p like Queer As Folk, Dead Like Me and Huff!, so when I heard new show was coming on about a Serial Killer in Miami in that timeslot, I knew I was adding another show to my DVR! Plus the show stars Michael C Hall who was on another network’s show on Sunday nights at 9p! Instead of taking care of the dead, he is now making them dead. This show has everything going for it, especially due to the fact that ABC moved Grey’s Anatomy to Thursdays! So tune in to Showtime tonight at 10p and watch as the killing begins!
For more information check out Dexter on Showtime’s site.
The pay network has quietly pulled the plug on the Sony Pictures TV-produced drama. The most heralded skeinskein in Showtime history, it scored a record seven series Emmy noms for its frosh season.
The cablercabler notified the cast this week of its decision to end the series after two seasons.
THOUGH Kristanna Loken is only a shade past that age, the 27-year-old, who also makes her debut on tonight’s "L Word," has taken a circuitous career path since a very high-profile gig in 2003’s "Terminator 3." In the role of the Terminatrix, the nearly 6-foot-tall Loken was cast in part because she looked like she posed a credible threat to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s heroic Terminator. But such great heights have proven to be a hindrance to Loken, she said during an interview. She has most often played parts in action, fantasy and horror offerings, with varied success: she has been in schlock (the movie "BloodRayne" — as a "dhampir," half-human, half-vampire), but will also star in Sci Fi Channel’s anticipated new series "Painkiller Jane." Did she choose her route down the genre road? "Not really, not really," Loken said. "I feel like it chose me." She laughed, and added: "I’ve been this height since I was 18 years old. On ‘The L Word’ it didn’t really matter because we’re all the same lying down, and that’s what we did for half the show." Loken is openly bisexual, which contributed to her desire to be on the show. "I liked being able to have a same-sex relationship on screen and have it be OK," she said. That makes her one of the few "out" members of the "L Word" group, since most of the cast identifies as heterosexual or won’t speak publicly about their sexuality. Her character will be on the series through the rest of the season, but unlike Shepherd and Matlin, Loken has no plans to return to the show, regardless of whether "Painkiller Jane" is a hit. She called Chaiken and the other producers and writers "fantastic," but said her "L Word" run was soured by "the most difficult cast I’ve ever worked with." "I’m not naming names," she said. "Let’s just start with the fact that it’s an entire show of women. And the amount of egos and insecurities and cattiness that can go on with a bunch of women — that’s what you get. It attracts certain people that want to do something different in their career, but the girls were tough. You know?" Loken continued. "I really like Ilene — a lot. It’s a big, ensemble cast. And sometimes you wonder if they’ve bit off more than they can chew." Chaiken complimented Loken, and would not comment on what she said about her experience on the set.
