Cybill Joins The L Word
If I didn’t love The L Word already (and I totally do) I’d be positively ga-ga over the news that Cybill Shepherd, the former Breck girl who rose to stardom in the 1970s thanks to Peter Bogdonavich’s amazing film The Last Picture Show and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, and then who rose to superstardom in the 80s thanks to the completely awesome romantic comedy/detective show Moonlighting (which ruled TV during its first few seasons), has joined the cast of The L Word for its next season. Shepherd will appear on 11 episodes of the all-girl drama, which follows the loves and lives of group of lesbians in L.A., and she’ll play “a married mother--and president of the college where Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals) attends graduate school--who suddenly begins to question her sexuality” according to the smart folks at AfterEllen.com.
Surprisingly, this is gonna be Shepherd’s first gay role. She’s long been an outspoken supporter and activist for women’s rights and gay issues, but until now, the actress (also known more recently for playing Martha Stewart in TV movies) hasn’t played gay. Hey—it’s about time, Cyb! I’m so excited I might have to go dig up an old VHS copy of Chances Are, that sublime and ridiculous 1989 film in which Shepherd gets romanced by Robert Downey Jr., who plays the ghost of her late husband. And, that film also features the awesome/schmaltzy tune, “After All” that was a duet/power-ballad between Cher and Peter Cetera. Aaack! It rules.
Anyway, shooting is due to begin soon on the fourth season of The L Word, and the show will air in early 2007. Maybe the calming/beauteous presence of Cybill on the show can help heal the damage inflicted by watching Alan Cumming’s icky character last season. Thanks, Cybill!
ugh...I hope cybill doesn't ruin the l word...she's coming off of martha stewart made for tv movies after all! the l word is a lucky break for her!
Posted by: Lynn | June 06, 2006 at 01:57 PM