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J.J. Abrams casts Joshua Jackson in 'Fringe'

Feb 7, 2008, 08:27 PM | by Dan Snierson

Categories: TV Biz

Joshuajackson_l J.J. Abrams is adding another J.J. to his team: The writer-producer has just cast Joshua Jackson as one of the leads of his new Fox drama, Fringe. Jackson — best known as wise-cracking Pacey from Dawson's Creek — will play a member of a unit investigating sci-fi mysteries; the gang also includes his gifted yet possibly insane scientist dad with whom he clashes (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King's John Noble) and an FBI agent (Australian actress Anna Torv). The series, which Abrams has described as similar in spirit to The X-Files, Altered States, and The Twilight Zone, is shooting a two-hour pilot with a reported $10-million-plus budget this month.


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kim Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 05:56 PM EST

I love Joshua Jackson,I wish there were two of him. I would have loved to see him play opposite Patrick Dempsey. That would have made Grey's Anatomy better than ice-cream! I'm not a huge sci-fi fan but with him in Fringe, I'm going to have to give it a try!

CINDY RAGHU Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 07:55 PM EST

I AM WATCHING THIS SHOW BECAUSE OF JOSHUA JACKSON.


JOSHUA YOU HAVE TO GET INTO MORE MOVIES.

Jenny Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 02:38 PM EST

I will watch this just because he is sooooooo hot!

Jess Fri, May 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM EST

Does sound great but they hired the writers of Transformers. I remember the script being the worst part about the movie. BuT so far so good!

Kareena Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 06:42 PM EST

This show sounds really similar to a show on the CW called Supernatural, which is about two brothers investigating sci-fi mysteries. And the creator of Supernatural was also inspired by The X-Files and The Twilight Zone. Ummm, yeah.

Snarf Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 09:11 AM EST

Love JJ Abrams work since Alias. Lost and Cloverfield cemented it (I'll basically see anything he's attatched to) Fringe sounds VERY promising.

Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 12:39 PM EST

I am sooo happy. I love Pacey.

Sarah Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 11:32 AM EST

Once again, EW has made my day. Teaming Jackson with Abrams is great news. Now, please send a memo to FOX that they MUST keep the show on the air for more than a few weeks. Let this not be the next Drive, Reunion, or Fastlane! PLEEEEZE!

lilo Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 05:49 AM EST

So much better than Grey's Anatomy!! Hope this works, love both JJs!

kate Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 04:32 AM EST

Thank God he got this role! I didn't want him on Grey's Anatomy.

Monica Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 01:30 AM EST

Thank god! Joshua Jackson is back on air where he belongs. He is so gorgeous. I am excited to be able to watch him again every week!

Rosie Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 12:48 AM EST

YES!!! OH MY GOSH! OH MY JOSH!!! I love this man and his wonderful acting... I hate sci-fi and will still watch.

tinytvfan Fri, Feb 8, 2008 at 12:43 AM EST

This is fantastic news! I LOVE JJ - well, both of them, actually! - and have long wished for him to be back in primetime. WooHoo!!

Thu, Feb 7, 2008 at 11:23 PM EST

Love him, can't wait! He is more talented than he ever got credit for and now a wider audience will get to experience that.

Maggie Thu, Feb 7, 2008 at 10:49 PM EST

Awesome!!!!! Televisionary has a review up of the pilot script:

http://www.televisionaryblog.com/2007/10/televisinonary-exclusive-first-look-at.html

It sounds amazing!


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