Patrick Swayze hoping pilot FBI-based TV drama “The Beast” is approved
Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Hot Momma
Actor Patrick Swayze is doing well with his treatment for pancreatic cancer and is hopeful to have some full-time work soon.
In a statement to People magazine Wednesday, the Swayze described an activity-packed schedule that shows he and wife Lisa aren’t slowing down.
“Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves.
“This past weekend, we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa’s birthday, where I took her jewelry shopping … and (we) were able to find her something really special and much deserved!”“In the meantime, I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is I continue to respond well.”
But what Patrick would like now to see happen is for the A&E network to greenlight his FBI-based TV drama “The Beast.”
A&E spokesman Michael Feeney told the Daily News:
“We’re delighted to hear the news that he’s doing well. He completed a phenomenal pilot in December, and it remains in strong contention to become a series,” Feeney said. It’s one of several pilots we have in development to become a series on A&E. But the network has not made a decision yet.”
If picked up, production would start in the summer or early fall, sources said. “He would be doing a publicity campaign,” Wolf said.
It’s got to be somewhat of a dilemma for A&E, presuming they think the series has potential. Knowing Patrick’s condition and how hard a star actor has to work in a tv series with on-the-set days being 12-16 hours plus publicity campaigns. How can they ask or expect Swayze to be able to pull this off, even if he really wants to do it?
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