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'We Had All Hoped For That': Murder In A Small Town EP Shares The Role Originally Intended For Donald Sutherland Before His Death
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When a procedural drama's original lead role, meant for a TV icon, is derailed by tragedy, the showrunners get creative to honor his legacy.
beat sheet
- Murder in a Small Town was intended to star veteran actor Donald Sutherland alongside his son Rossif Sutherland, marking their first on-screen collaboration - a chance that was lost due to Sutherland's passing.
- Despite the major setback, the show's executive producer Jeff Wachtel pivoted to honor Donald Sutherland's legacy, finding a way to incorporate his spirit and vision into the final product.
call sheet
Donald Sutherland, Rossif Sutherland, Kristin Kreuk, Fox, Murder in a Small Town