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More "Fringe" Info

A short time ago, I reported on the new J.J. Abrams-produced FOX show called "Fringe". The show centers around a young female FBI agent, whose investigations into some paranormal happenings lead her to an institutionalized scientist, whose research has something to do with a rise in unexplained phenomena, and the scientist's estranged son.

From previous reports, we knew that the FBI Agent would be played by Anna Torv and the scientist would be John Noble. (And, yes, even though I linked those two actors, I was not familar with them either.)

However, the latest casting I *am* familar with. Joshua Jackson ("Pacey" on "Dawson's Creek") has been cast as the scientist's son, Peter Bishop. Peter is described as "...a high school dropout with a 190 IQ and a gambling problem." Funny, other than the dropout part...that's me! (just kidding!)

So - is this a good thing? I'm not completely sure. Jackson is likeable enough and can certainly carry a show. But, looking at his work credentials, there is really nothing there that I absolutely love. "Fringe" was already on my watch list, so this casting doesn't deter me in any way from watching the show. Abrams does seem to have a good feel for casting his shows (see "Alias"), so I think I can work on trust for a while.

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Posted by Fred on February 8, 2008 5:01 PM
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