When you think of Sarah Connor, chances are you picture Linda Hamilton either running for her shaggy-haired life, or – in T2 – all muscles ‘n’ guns. Well, if Fox TV and The Sarah Connor Chronicles have their way, that image may be replaced with Lena Headey carrying the mantle and the machine guns. The British actress and Brothers Grimm co-star, next to appear in 300, has just been cast as Connor in the Terminator TV spin-off, which will see Sarah and whiny future hero sprog John facing off against futuristic nasties sent to do them in around present-day Los Angeles. War Of The Worlds co-writer Josh Friedman’s handling the writing, and Smallville director David Nutter will start calling the shots on the pilot early next year.

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RE: Headey Is TV's Sarah Connor
Better idea would be Kyle growing up in post-screwed Earth. ... Read More Joe Buck About me
15:41, 12 November 2006 | Report This Post
RE: Headey Is TV's Sarah Connor
When a theatrical movie continues on TV,  it usually means that they don't think that it's good enough for the cinemas. ... Read More Mason Verger About me
15:19, 12 November 2006 | Report This Post
I met Lena on a movie set a few years back and thought her to be a genuine, friendly person. \\\\i'm glad to see her doing well and ope it works out well for her. ... Read More kevlegs About me
15:58, 11 November 2006 | Report This Post
The name's Nutter--David Nutter
Just saw an X-Files episode last night (state-side) that was directed by Nutter-- Featured Peter Boyle as a psychic (This was back in Boyle's pre-"Everybody Loves Raymond" days- You know---When he still cared about acting) ... Read More candiruacu About me
17:56, 10 November 2006 | Report This Post
It all depends...
...let's face it - who thought Buffy would be successful or even Stargate SG1 - both spawned from mediocre films. If the cast and the director are right it could work. After all, Smallville is successful and that is basically Dawsons Creek with weirdness...or X-files with zits. ... Read More stenton About me
22:58, 08 November 2006 | Report This Post
RE: This Sounds Quite Good
What's the point if Linda Hamilton isn't doing it?????? Probably the same point as T3. ... Read More Leeorami 2.0 About me
17:30, 08 November 2006 | Report This Post
RE: This Sounds Quite Good
Crap choice. ... Read More sushiandrice About me
16:49, 08 November 2006 | Report This Post
RE: This Sounds Quite Good
I think this will fall flat on its arse ... Read More zombiemaster About me
15:56, 08 November 2006 | Report This Post
This Sounds Quite Good
I like the sound of this project even though callig it 'The Sarah Conner Chronicles'conjures up memories of 'The Chronicles Of Riddick' (shudders at the memory). I think it'll be cool and a good way to continue a franchise and plot that everyone loves. ... Read More summerromance About me
13:56, 08 November 2006 | Report This Post
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This shouldn't be in MOVIE news. ... Read More Monkeyshaver About me
12:47, 08 November 2006 | Report This Post
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