'Deadwood' may be dead

[Jack Aubrey]

From CNN:

 

Deadwood' may be done

HBO not picking up options on actors

 

Friday, May 12, 2006; Posted: 8:36 a.m. EDT (12:36 GMT)

 

LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- The upcoming third season of HBO's "Deadwood" might mark the end of the dark Western.

 

The pay cable network has opted not to pick up the options of the actors on the show, releasing them to pursue other projects.

 

"Deadwood" creator David Milch is shifting his attention to "John From Cincinnati," a one-hour project he is writing for HBO. The surfing-themed drama has been ordered as a pilot, subject to finalizing deals on the financial and talent side.

 

HBO sources said there are conversations about the future of "Deadwood" beyond the third season, which premieres June 11. But with the actors moving on to other commitments, it is highly unlikely that all the main cast members would be available to do additional episodes in the future.

 

 

 

Jack here: Noooooooooooo!