Bits and pieces

I have been wading through all the casting news for the new US pilots so you don't have to. There's been very little thats been exciting since I last posted. The only notable addition is Jack Davenport, better known as Miles in This Life, has grabbed the lead in Swingtime, which is an interesting development. More so than EastEnders Michelle Ryan getting NBC's Bionic Woman pilot anyway.......One series that is defintely a go is the new David Duchovny vehicle. The new Showtime series, which run for 12 episodes, features the X Files star as a writer who is supporting his ex-wife and teenage daughter, while maintaining his career and his love of beautiful women. Certain to show up here after its US debut in late summer.......Law and Order may not exist in its three-ply form next season. While Special Victims Unit will be back, there's speculation that either Criminal Intent or the original show may not return.......Channel 4 will debut Brothers and Sisters in June when Desperate Housewives vacates its slot. Jenna Elfman is the latest announced guest on the show. Susan Sullivan will play her mother. You may recall she was Elfman's mother-in-law on Dharma and Greg......