When I was introduced to the BBC's series "Life on Mars", I was thrilled. When I heard that ABC was going to air a U.S. version of the series, I was pleased with a twinge of doubt. But now I'm more doubtful than pleased when I found this entry in the Wikipedia:
After reviewing the pilot episode, ABC ordered the series be overhauled with a new format. As a result, there will be significant changes in cast and crew, and production will be relocated to New York "to allow producers to take advantage of recently enacted local and state tax credits for shows filmed in that state."
The reshoot, in addition to location change, will consist of a rewrite of the script and an overhaul of casting. In accordance with the script changes, the "unsatisfying mythological element" of Sam's story was removed.
I'll hold my judgment on the cast until I've seem the first two episodes.
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