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True Blood Werewolf Joins Lindsay Lohan for Lifetime
7 hours ago | Boomtron | See recent Boomtron news »
After Lindsay Lohan reportedly beat out Megan Fox for the role of Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime original movie, Liz & Dick, the network then set out to find its Richard Burton, and has now landed him via former True Blood werewolf and biker gang leader, Cooter. Deadline reports that the decision came down to seeing the chemistry “erupt” between Bowler and Lohan during Bowler’s audition.
related: Lindsay Lohan – From Playboy To Lifetime
The casting of Bowler occurs only days (June 4th) before shooting is set to begin. Besides True Blood, viewers might recall Bowler’s short stint in Lost as the captain of Kahana freighter. He’s also set to star in Syfy’s upcoming Defiance, which also features Julie Benz, Fionnula Flanagan, and Mia Kirshner.
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- Jay Tomio
Lindsay Lohan’s ‘Liz and Dick’ costar chosen
11 hours ago | Hollywoodnews.com | See recent Hollywoodnews.com news »
HollywoodNews.com: It looks like Lindsay Lohan finally has a costar for the upcoming Lifetime film ‘Liz and Dick.’
It is reported that ‘True Blood’ star Grant Bowler will be playing Richard Burton opposite of Lohan’s Elizabeth Taylor, states RadarOnline. It was previously rumored that Lindsay wasn’t pleased with the casting options that had been presented to her.
‘Liz and Dick’ will reportedly begin filming in June.
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- Molly Sullivan
The Curse Of Lindsay Lohan?
25 May 2012 1:17 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Lindsay Lohan has found the Richard Burton to her Elizabeth Taylor in the upcoming Lifetime movie "Liz & Dick."
Grant Bowler, who hails from Auckland, New Zealand, nabbed the role opposite Lohan, in the film that is supposed to help revive her film career. The 43-year-old actor isn't necessarily a recognizable face, but is perhaps best known for playing Vanessa Williams' boyfriend on "Ugly Betty," a werewolf on "True Blood" and for hosting the "The Amazing Race Australia."
Bowler has had a steady career in television, but could playing Lohan's romantic lead actually hurt his career?
It's definitely a possibility as it seems there's a surprisingly high number of young actors whose seemingly rising careers have plummeted after romancing Lohan on-screen.
We've gone through all the films starring Lohan in the past 10 years to assess the fates of the brave actors who were cast as her boyfriends, and the results »
- Stephanie Marcus
TVLine Items: Daytime Emmys Find Home, Chuck Alum Joins Touch-Tinged Web Series and More!
25 May 2012 12:25 PM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
The 39th annual Daytime Emmys have (finally) found a home.
Hln will air the suds honors, which are set to take place Saturday, June 23 at 8/7c.
Related | General Hospital Exclusive: Meet the New Kristina
General Hospital leads this year’s nominees with 23 total nods, followed not-so-closely by The Young and the Restless and Sesame Street, which netted 16 each.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Chuck‘s most Awesome alum Ryan McPartlin will co-star in Daybreak, a six-episode web series loosely connected to Touch. Though not directly based on the Fox drama, the series –exec-produced by Touch creator »
- Megan Masters
Grant Bowler 'Thrilled' To Join Lindsay Lohan In Liz & Dick As Richard Burton
25 May 2012 11:51 AM, PDT | Access Hollywood | See recent Access Hollywood news »
They shared an episode, but not any scenes in Season 3 of "Ugly Betty," and now the former not-quite co-stars Lindsay Lohan and Grant Bowler are teaming up for Lifetime movie "Liz & Dick," and the hunk can't wait.
"I never expected to be given the opportunity to play Richard Burton. I am thrilled, honored and excited," Grant told Access Hollywood in a statement on Friday. "I look forward to working with Lindsay Lohan on this movie."
Grant will play the screen legend, opposite Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor.
It's interesting to note, both actors were part ...
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- nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
'True Blood's' Grant Bowler cast as Richard Burton to Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor
25 May 2012 10:50 AM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
We had our doubts as to whether Lindsay Lohan's comeback performance as Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime Original Movie "Liz and Dick" would ever come to fruition, but now that the eponymous Dick has been cast, things are looking up for LiLo.
"True Blood's" Grant Bowler has nabbed the role of Richard Burton, Taylor's on- and off-screen leading man. Executive producer Larry Thompson tells Deadline that when Bowler and Lohan read together, they knew they'd found their Burton -- and just in time, too, as filming begins in less than two weeks.
"Grant will add gravitas to our couple and bring to life one of the greatest actors who has ever lived," Thompson says. "Burton was a Welsh poet, a rascal, and a man's man, who swept Elizabeth Taylor off her feet and flew her so close to the sun that they both exploded into stardust that still lights up Hollywood. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Lindsay Lohan Gets Her Richard Burton for Liz Taylor Biopic
25 May 2012 10:24 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor has her Richard Burton: "True Blood" and "Ugly Betty" actor Grant Bowler has signed on to "Liz & Dick," Lifetime's movie about the couple's tempestuous relationship. New Zealand native Bowler is best known to TV viewers as werewolf Cooter on "True Blood," as well as the love interest of Vanessa Williams' Wilhelmina on "Ugly Betty." He recently guest-starred on the ABC primetime soap "Gcb." "We had seen (Bowler) on tape and liked him, but wanted to confirm the chemistry between the two," "Liz & Dick" producer Larry Thompson »
- Kimberly Potts
The Curse Of Lindsay Lohan?
25 May 2012 10:23 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Lindsay Lohan has found the Richard Burton to her Elizabeth Taylor in the upcoming Lifetime movie "Liz & Dick."
Grant Bowler, who hails from Auckland, New Zealand, nabbed the role opposite Lohan, in the film that is supposed to help revive her film career. The 43-year-old actor isn't necessarily a recognizable face, but is perhaps best known for playing Vanessa Williams' boyfriend on "Ugly Betty," a werewolf on "True Blood" and for hosting the "The Amazing Race Australia."
Bowler has had a steady career in television, but could playing Lohan's romantic lead actually hurt his career?
It's definitely a possibility as it seems there's a surprisingly high number of young actors whose seemingly rising careers have plummeted after romancing Lohan on-screen.
We've gone through all the films starring Lohan in the past 10 years to assess the fates of the brave actors who were cast as her boyfriends, and the results »
- Stephanie Marcus
First Look: Lindsay Lohan Returns to Acting as Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime's 'Liz & Dick'
25 May 2012 10:01 AM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
It's taken awhile for Lindsay Lohan to climb out of the giant, drug-fueled hole she dug herself, but apparently the gal is forging ahead, committing to a role that, unlike her previous false starts, actually seems to be happening. Lohan has been busy this week doing wardrobe fittings for her upcoming Lifetime biopic based on the life of Elizabeth Taylor, but more specifically the iconic actress's rocky relationship with Richard Burton. E! News reported yesterday that True Blood's Grant Bowler has been cast as Burton; meanwhile, Lohan posted an image on Twitter of herself as Elizabeth Taylor, which you can see below. Yup, there's definitely a resemblance, so that part is taken care of. But can Lohan act? Her recent stint on Saturday Night Live was sort of a...
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- Erik Davis
JoAnna Garcia Lands New NBC Gig
25 May 2012 6:17 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
JoAnna Garcia is about to get her "Animal" on. According to TVLine, the actress has landed a leading role in NBC's new workplace sitcom "Animal Practice," airing on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Et.
Garcia will play Dorothy, George’s (Justin Kirk) ex-girlfriend and big boss at the animal hospital. The role was previously Amy Huberman's, but she was let go for creative reasons.
Most recently seen in USA's "Royal Pains," Garcia has also appeared on "Better With You," "Gossip Girl," "Privileged" and "Reba."
In other casting news...
"True Blood" actor Grant Bowler will co-star in "Liz & Dick." Bowler is set to play Richard Burton opposite Lindsay Lohan in Lifetime's upcoming Elizabeth Taylor Biopic. [THR]
Mason Cook will star as the Eddie Munster figure in the "Munsters" reboot. Cook is set to play the Boy Scout and young werewolf in the one-hour NBC drama. [TVLine]
Anthony Anderson, Tamar Braxton, Trina Braxton, Kim Coles, »
- Leigh Weingus
JoAnna Garcia Lands New NBC Gig
25 May 2012 6:17 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
JoAnna Garcia is about to get her "Animal" on. According to TVLine, the actress has landed a leading role in NBC's new workplace sitcom "Animal Practice," airing on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Et.
Garcia will play Dorothy, George's (Justin Kirk) ex-girlfriend and big boss at the animal hospital. The role was previously Amy Huberman's, but she was let go for creative reasons.
Most recently seen in USA's "Royal Pains," Garcia has also appeared on "Better With You," "Gossip Girl," "Privileged" and "Reba."
In other casting news...
"True Blood" actor Grant Bowler will co-star in "Liz & Dick." Bowler is set to play Richard Burton opposite Lindsay Lohan in Lifetime's upcoming Elizabeth Taylor Biopic. [THR]
Mason Cook will star as the Eddie Munster figure in the "Munsters" reboot. Cook is set to play the Boy Scout and young werewolf in the one-hour NBC drama. [TVLine]
Anthony Anderson, Tamar Braxton, Trina Braxton, Kim Coles, »
- Leigh Weingus
Lindsay Lohan's Liz Taylor Has Found Her Richard Burton
25 May 2012 5:44 AM, PDT | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
While the news that Lindsay Lohan had been cast to play Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime Original Movie "Liz & Dick," about the star's turbulent relationship with Richard Burton, caused a stir and seemed like a bold if potentially difficult publicity grab, the choice for who'll take on the role of Burton is considerably less loaded. According to Deadline, Grant Bowler will do the honors. The New Zealand-born actor may be best know for playing Wilhelmina Slater's shady love interest Connor Owens in "Ugly Betty" or werewolf biker Cooter in "True Blood," but Ayn Rand fans and lovers of disastrous cinema may also recognize him as Henry Rearden from last year's "Atlas Shrugged: Part I." "Liz & Dick," which is written by Christopher Monger of "Temple Grandin," is scheduled to start filming on June 4th.
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- Alison Willmore
Lindsay Lohan's Liz Taylor Has Found Her Richard Burton
25 May 2012 5:44 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
While the news that Lindsay Lohan had been cast to play Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime Original Movie "Liz & Dick," about the star's turbulent relationship with Richard Burton, caused a stir and seemed like a bold if potentially difficult publicity grab, the choice for who'll take on the role of Burton is considerably less loaded. According to Deadline, Grant Bowler will do the honors. The New Zealand-born actor may be best know for playing Wilhelmina Slater's shady love interest Connor Owens in "Ugly Betty" or werewolf biker Cooter in "True Blood," but Ayn Rand fans and lovers of disastrous cinema may also recognize him as Henry Rearden from last year's "Atlas Shrugged: Part I." "Liz & Dick," which is written by Christopher Monger of "Temple Grandin," is scheduled to start filming on June 4th. »
- Alison Willmore
Morning Meme: Molly Ringwald To Head L.A. Pride, Daniel Radcliffe Wants To Play Flash, and Trevor Boris Discusses Love On Grindr On "Conan"
25 May 2012 4:42 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
First up, clear your schedules, because snicks is liveblogging Days of Our Lives today, and from what I hear around the newsroom, he's liveblogging all next week (including Memorial Day).
Molly Ringwald may be getting pushback on whether Ducky was gay, but she can be sure she's surrounded by a bunch of gays when she's the Grand Marshall of L.A. Pride.
One Million Moms is boycotting both Marvel and DC over their gay characters, which I'm certain they're grateful for. Evidently though, it's not gay if there's a robot penis involved.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling out the National Organization for Marriage for their tendency to denounce extremist groups for their language while still linking out to their anti-gay screeds and discredited studies. I bet Brian Brown would love the martyr status that would come with being designated a hate group.
Alvin McEwen has an excellent rebuttal »
- lostinmiami
Brian Trenchard-Smith on Becket
25 May 2012 1:33 AM, PDT | Trailers from Hell | See recent Trailers from Hell news »
Out of circulation for decades, Peter Glenville’s acclaimed film of Jean Anouilh’s 1959 play was recently restored by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation. Friendly rivals Richard Burton and Peter O’Toole once again don regal robes as Archbishop Thomas Becket and King Henry II, whose emotional relationship sours over matters of faith. Edward Anhalt’s eloquent, endlessly quotable screenplay won the only one of the 12 Oscars this film was nominated for. Five years later O’Toole played an older Henry II in The Lion in Winter.
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- Danny
Grant Bowler Joins Lindsay Lohan on Lifetime Movie Liz & Dick
24 May 2012 10:41 PM, PDT | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Fans continued to pay rapt attention to all the prep work from Lindsay Lohan as she tried on period clothes for her role as Elizebeth Taylor in the Lifetime TV movie Liz & Dick. Lifetime confirmed with EW that Lohan’s co-star; New Zealand actor Grant Bowler joined the TV movie as Richard Burton. The 43-year-old Bowler was last seen in the action movie Killer Elite and a recurring role as Mason Massey on the ABC series Gcb. Bowler remained best known for his recurring role as the werewolf Cooter in the HBO vampire drama True Blood. »
Lindsay Lohan's Liz Taylor biopic finds its Richard Burton
24 May 2012 9:41 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Lindsay Lohan has found her Richard Burton. Following a long search, New Zealand actor Grant Bowler ("True Blood," "Ugly Betty") has nabbed the role of the screen legend in Lifetime's "Liz & Dick," an upcoming TV biopic that centers on the tumultuous romantic relationship between Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, played by Lohan. And they found him just in time - the film is slated to begin shooting in a mere 10 days. The news was broken by Deadline. Bowler, who originally auditioned on tape, won the part following a successful chemistry read with Lohan at the network earlier today. He can »
- HitFix Staff
Lindsay Lohan gets leading man for Elizabeth Taylor biopic
24 May 2012 6:03 PM, PDT | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
Lifetime provoked a frenzy of response last month when it cast Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor in its biopic Liz & Dick. In a move that probably won’t generate quite the same divided and clamorous reaction, the network has selected Grant Bowler to play Richard Burton, Oscar-nominated actor and famed lover of the Hollywood icon, EW has confirmed.
Bowler is recognizable to True Blood fans as V-addicted werewolf Cooter and to Ugly Betty fans as Wilhelmina’s love interest.
“Grant will add gravitas to our couple and bring to life one of the greatest actors who has ever lived,” the biopic’s executive producer, »
- Emily Rome
Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor Biopic Gets Its Richard Burton—Find Out Who He Is!
24 May 2012 5:43 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
It's official! Lindsay Lohan has finally found a Dick for her Liz—and it comes in the form of True Blood hunk Grant Bowler, E! News has confirmed. As you Elizabeth Taylor fans already know, Linds is scheduled to play the Hollywood icon in the Lifetime movie Liz & Dick, which chronicles Elizabeth's fiery marriage with her fourth (and fifth) husband Richard Burton (that'd be Bowler). So what's the latest with Lindsay insurance policy now that casting's complete? Exactly how much sex can we expect and uh, what's up with that casual 18-year age difference between LiLo and Grant?! Cue the sexually-charged Lindsanity, folks, because according to producer Larry Thompson, »
Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor Biopic Gets Its Richard Burton—Find Out Who He Is!
24 May 2012 5:43 PM, PDT | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
It's official! Lindsay Lohan has finally found a Dick for her Liz—and it comes in the form of True Blood hunk Grant Bowler, E! News has confirmed. As you Elizabeth Taylor fans already know, Linds is scheduled to play the Hollywood icon in the Lifetime movie Liz & Dick, which chronicles Elizabeth's fiery marriage with her fourth (and fifth) husband Richard Burton (that'd be Bowler). So what's the latest with Lindsay insurance policy now that casting's complete? Exactly how much sex can we expect and uh, what's up with that casual 18-year age difference between LiLo and Grant?! Cue the sexually-charged Lindsanity, folks, because according to producer Larry Thompson, »
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