June 9, 2008:
INSEPERABLE CHARACTERIZATIONS
Many thanks to Nancy (one of the visitors to the site) for this exceptional bit of information!
This information is from SpoilerTV (originally posted on 5/27/08) and contains information about the characters for Inseperable. I do not have any ties to, nor do I know anyone at this particular site to verify the accuracy of this information:
TV Pilot - 1 Hour for FOX.
EXEC PROD/WRTR, Shaun Cassidy.
Contract: Union.
Shoot Dates: Early July, 2008 (in Los Angeles, CA).
Justin Lambreaux / Clyde
30-45, Justin Lambreaux is a partially paralyzed homicide detective with the San Francisco police department. Shot by an unknown assailant two years ago, he has recently returned to work, bound by a wheelchair and a deep sense of loss - for his former self, for the wife that left him, and for the daughter that his ex is currently trying to take away. Lambreaux is brilliant, intense, sarcastic, and remarkably empathetic. He is also a man literally engaged in a battle with himself. For Lambreaux has an alter ego - a flip, cocky, rockstar handsome criminal by the name of Clyde. Clyde is everything Lambreaux (and most of us) wish we could be if we were completely untethered from the conventional rules of behavior and morality. Unburdened by conscience (and any physical limitations), Clyde is a visceral creature of the street who will say and do whatever he wants, with whomever he wants, all in an ironically self-aware effort to ‘protect’ Lambreaux from harm. Of course, in protecting Lambreaux, Clyde is also protecting himself -- sptv050769, and whether his ultimate goal is to swallow Lambreaux whole is anyone's guess. Series Regular;
Mason Wicks
30s, "sharp heels, sharper mind, wrapped in a cloak of business casual that belies a wild heart," Wicks is a brilliant police department psychologist. Though all business on the surface, she has a deep, dark attraction to the underbelly of life and the dangerous and often alluring men to be found there. Throughout our series, Wicks will treat and counsel Lambreaux at the insistence of their Captain, helping him to work through the many new psychological and emotional issues he's confronting. And when she eventually discovers that he is living a double life, Wicks will attempt to help him reintegrate his two personalities. Perhaps not surprisingly, Clyde will have other ideas. His goal will be to attempt to seduce Wicks, and as she finds herself becoming more and more attracted to this electrifying man, she may ultimately find herself in a love triangle - with ONE person. Series Regular;
Lt. Curtis Corrales
Mid 30s-Early 40s, all ethnicities, a cool, grounded, painfully uncomplicated family man, Curtis is the homicide detective who works most closely with Lambreaux. While our series deals in many shades of grey, part of Curtis' charm is that he is always black and white. While somewhat unnerved to see Lambreaux back on the job in a wheelchair, he clearly trusts Lambreaux's instincts and is eager to see him succeed. Oblivious to Lambreaux's double life, Curtis will often get frustrated when Lambreaux disappears for hours at a time, and over the course of our series, he may even begin to wonder if this man he has put so much faith in is in fact one of the city's most notorious criminals. Series Regular;
Emily
7-10 (going on 40), Lambreaux's daughter, very wise and maternal, and extremely protective of her father. She adores Lambreaux, and is fearful that a brewing custody battle between her parents could result in her never being allowed to see him again. We will quickly discover that Emily is also the only person (initially) who knows the two sides of the man, and has a happy, healthy relationship with both. Emily loves Lambreaux for his strength and support, and adores Clyde for his fun and his recklessness. Aware of the issues and possible ramifications of her father's ‘other way,’ she assures Lambreaux that she will never tell her mother about his secret. Series Regular;
Ryan Farber
25-30, all ethnicities. A serious young detective, all spit and polish, freshly promoted, and perhaps a little too eager to move ahead and upstage the more experienced Curtis and Lambreaux. Though Ryan means well, he is lacking for character and will often cut corners, all the while presenting himself as the charming and handsome poster boy for the department. Over time, Lambreaux may come to distrust him, opening the door for Clyde to come in and attempt to bring Ryan to the dark side as an informant. Series Regular;
Bitsi
20-35. A six foot tall Nigerian woman, Bitsi is a big part of Clyde's street circle, a flirtatious and gregarious girl-for-hire. Charming, childlike, pragmatic, and completely non-discriminatory when it comes to work and her own survival, Bitsi would just as soon give you a kiss for a dollar as throw a body off a bridge for ten. Recurring;
Camille Haton
30s, Lambreaux's ex-wife, button-down pretty and painfully passive-aggressive. Where she once enjoyed the wild side that Lambreaux had before his shooting, keeping watch over an invalid was not for her and she made the painful to decision to leave him while he was still in the hospital. Whether she has forgiven herself for this act is unknown, but right now, she is attempting to justify a move to a different state as all being in ‘the best interest of her daughter’. Recurring.
May 11, 2008:
BREAKING NEWS!
From FutonCritic comes the latest news on Shaun Cassidy's newest production Inseperable.
"INSEPARABLE (FOX) - The drama's lengthy development is set to continue as the network has given the project a cast-contingent pilot order for midseason consideration. Toby Stephens was previously cast in the hour, which at the time was contingent on creator Shaun Cassidy's latest draft of the script. Since then Stephens's option has expired, forcing producers to search for a new lead. ABC Studios will continue to produce the project, which concerns a forensic psychiatrist who has an alternate personality as a result of a traumatic childhood event."
I must say that I'm a bit disappointed in losing Toby Stephens, and am wary of a "cast-contingent pilot order" but am also feeling optimistic about the fact that it is under midseason consideration. What does this all mean? It means that Fox has the right to say "yay" or "nay" to the pilot based solely on the casting process (i.e., if they don't like who is cast, they can cancel their pilot order or send the casting people back to square one). I would also much rather see this in the regular lineup of shows instead of being a midseason replacement. Midseason replacements are in a precarious situation since shows that have already done well have already garnered their audience and that leaves less for "new" shows that show up in the middle of a season.
We all, however, wish Mr. Cassidy the best of luck (of course) with this new endeavor and want him to know that the fans of his production creativity are eagerly awaiting his next project!
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February 29, 2008 from DigitalSpyUK:
Toby Stephens cast in 'Inseparable'
Toby Stephens has been cast as the lead in Fox's pilot Inseparable.
The drama is a modern-day reworking of the Jekyll and Hyde story. The show's creator, Shaun Cassidy, was behind Invasion.
The Inseparable pilot has yet to be picked up by the network as bosses are waiting for Cassidy to deliver a new draft of the script. However, Fox did allow the project to begin casting in January to give it a head start when the WGA strike concluded.
An agent revealed that this process will help US television networks avoid the rush when "everyone will be trying to tap the same talent pool".
Stephens has previously appeared as a Bond villain in Die Another Day and in the recent TV adaptation of Jane Eyre.
February 28, 2008 from Futoncritic:
INSEPARABLE (FOX) - British actor Toby Stephens ("Die Another Day") has scored the lead role on the Jekyll and Hyde-esque drama pilot, about a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist (Stephens) with a split personality whose alter ego is a charismatic criminal. The project, the production of which is contingent on creator Shaun Cassidy's script, is based at ABC Studios. Casting had begun in anticipation of Cassidy's revised draft.
February 28, 2008 from Zap2It.com:
FOX has headed overseas to find the star of its drama pilot "Inseparable," from creator Shaun Cassidy ("Invasion").
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Toby Stephens has snagged the lead role in what is described as a modern take on the Jekyll-and-Hyde formula.
"Inseparable" is given as an example of how the now-settled writers strike has changed the way networks are getting into the pilot business. FOX allowed the ABC Studios-based script to begin casting before the network officially ordered the pilot. Even after asking for a revised script from Cassidy, the trade paper says that as of Wednesday (Feb. 28), "Inseparable" hadn't been picked up to pilot.
Stephens will play a partially paralyzed forensic psychiatrist with a split personality. Naturally his second personality is a charismatic criminal.
The British actor -- he's Dame Maggie Smith's son -- was most recently seen in "Jane Eyre." His credits include "Cambridge Spies," "The Great Gatsby" and the James Bond adventure "Die Another Day."
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