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| DAYS: Darin Brooks to star in football comedy | |
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| Topic Started: Dec 19 2008, 05:11 PM (1,614 Views) | |
| ladyofthelake | Dec 20 2008, 01:00 PM Post #21 |
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Jonny, unfortunately, when I think of them, THAT'S what I think of. I can still remember thinking "Damn, they did NOT go there!" And Max, like Stephanie and EJ, have been all over the place. I think it goes back to changes in regime again. Apparently, some power that be down the line didn't like the race car driver aspect. There was such wonderful history to be had with Max and Frankie. I honestly don't think Darin is that terrible. There are some actors that should not be put in certain situations. Darin makes a great Max bartender, great buddy, great brother, TERRIBLE uncle. And his character has been sullied by making moves on girls who are family, if not biologically. That's crossing a fine line. First there was Chelsea. Then Mimi was his legal nephew's wife (Shawn being the son of Bo, who is legally Max's brother). Then Stephanie. Unfortunately, I couldn't root for Max and Abby because Abby was turning into such a twit there at the end. Again, potentiality ruined. And they could have worked because there was no legal or blood relation. Mad Max doesn't work well. I don't think Darin quite caught the subtle nuances of loving and despising a father at the same time. JKJ and Peter Reckell seem to have caught that. Personally, I think Jason Cook did, too (I know quite a few of you aren't fond of him, but I think he did well with playing the pissed-offness towards Bo). Now, with some coaching, Darin might develop these skills. I'm trying to remember what he was doing during the Ed Scott years. Despite his flaws, Ed Scott apparently played some magic with his directors, who in turn pulled the best out of a lot of the actors. Is Darin hopeless? No, I don't think so. I think he was put in situations for which he wasn't ready, and I have no idea how he got that Emmy nod. |
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| Sindacco | Dec 20 2008, 02:09 PM Post #22 |
 
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It was the same thing when Scrubs wanted Jay back but he couldn't because of Days, this was in summer 2007 when Jay was on very little. His story with Tyler didn't really start untill August. |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Dec 20 2008, 02:11 PM Post #23 |
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I remember that. I have to wonder if maybe that had some effect on the recent negotiations with him. |
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| OneBadKitty | Dec 20 2008, 09:42 PM Post #24 |
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Back in the day, it was virtually impossible for the actors to get time off for other projects. And for those of you that are hoping Max is headed out the door, you may get your wish. :wave: |
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| Ellie | Dec 20 2008, 10:06 PM Post #25 |
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lol, is that scoop? (I can only hope...) |
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| OneBadKitty | Dec 20 2008, 10:20 PM Post #26 |
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Not scoop (yet), but a tidbit I heard. We'll see what happens. |
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| Ellie | Dec 20 2008, 10:28 PM Post #27 |
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Sounds good to me - keep us posted! Thanks OBK! |
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| Tripp | Dec 20 2008, 10:35 PM Post #28 |
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Probably a little too late (for me) since they also let BB go. My bitterness and revenge wants DB to get the boot too, but logically, the show needs to keep one male actor in the younger age range. Maybe they might try to bring in a new young male though. |
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| OneBadKitty | Dec 20 2008, 10:38 PM Post #29 |
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If Max is written off, I think it will be because DB wants to leave. |
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| Ellie | Dec 20 2008, 11:02 PM Post #30 |
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^^ LOL that would be fine with me too! |
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| lene | Dec 20 2008, 11:38 PM Post #31 |
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I hope he's not going anywhere. If so, i'm done. chex is the only reason i'm watching. |
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| ladyofthelake | Dec 21 2008, 01:38 PM Post #32 |
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Wow. Most people seem to not like Max anymore. All I can remember from Max and Chelsea (I refuse to call them by their combined names because that would ruin my favorite snack!!) is that disgusting car scene they had when Max first showed up again :frustration: |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Dec 21 2008, 03:09 PM Post #33 |
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GET EM STEPH!!
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Yep. And I think you and I got or heard the same tidbit, OBK. I have a feeling it depends on if the pilot gets picked up, though. If he leaves, I would bet they would recast because that would leave Chelsea without a love interest again. |
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| Tripp | Dec 21 2008, 03:23 PM Post #34 |
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Max isn't much of a love interest anyway. |
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| Mikegoldy | Dec 21 2008, 03:24 PM Post #35 |
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I will miss DB if he leaves, I have always liked him for some odd reason. On the other hand, it was strange when they brought the character back in the first place, as he went away to summer camp i think in like 1992 and we never heard from him again until all those years later lol I think Melvin needs a fresh new love interest, something to really showcase her talent. As much as I like Max and Chelsea interacting, I can deal with it ending. Jeremy Horton, where are you hiding? You could be perfect for Chelsea. |
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| Deleted User | Dec 21 2008, 03:28 PM Post #36 |
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That's only because, like many other characters on this show, he's had multiple personalities. |
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| Deleted User | Dec 21 2008, 03:31 PM Post #37 |
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I enjoy Darin Brooks as well, proof of that is me casting him on my online series. But Max shouldn't have been de-sorased so much. As for Chelsea and a brand new love interest, I agree. |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Dec 21 2008, 03:31 PM Post #38 |
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GET EM STEPH!!
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You can say that again. Every writer has had a different vision and the character has suffered. I like Darin and feel like Hogan had something going with him and Abby. It's a shame that didn't materialize. I remember being so shocked when they brought him on. I never thought we would see or hear from him or Frankie again. I like goldy's idea of bringing Jeremy on. I think the show needs to bring back some familiar names within budget so bring Jeremy back a reformed many but still with an edge and with a better actor. The Horton family needs re-replenishing. We really don't need anymore Brady's. Edited by PhoenixRising05, Dec 21 2008, 03:32 PM.
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| Mikegoldy | Dec 21 2008, 03:42 PM Post #39 |
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Yep, I think the budget can handle a talented newbie actor to play Jeremy Horton, and early thirtysomething woman to play Sara Horton. It could really bring the Hortons back into focus, with Maggie as the new matriarch :) |
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| Deleted User | Dec 21 2008, 03:46 PM Post #40 |
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Seriously, that would be ideal. There are so many Hortons floating around who the writers can absically ahve free reign with. It's such a shame. |
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