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We're nearly certain that somewhere out in the vast wilds of the Internet, there exists a fanfic story where "Moonlight's" Mick St. John and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer's" Spike meet.Well, it's about to happen for real. Mick and Spike -- or at least the actors who play them, Alex O'Loughlin and James Marsters -- will tangle in CBS' "Hawaii Five-O" pilot. We hope they have plenty of sunscreen.
Marsters' Facebook page says he'll be a guest star in the pilot, playing the "nemesis of lead character Jack [sic] McGarrett" (O'Loughlin, whose character's name is, as far as we know, Steve McGarrett, same as the original show). There's no word yet on whether his guest spot will be a one-off appearance or has the potential to recur.
The "Hawaii Five-O" cast also includes another Whedonverse alumnus: "Lost's" Daniel Dae Kim, who recurred on "Angel" from 2001-03), is playing Detective Chin Ho Kelly.
Marsters has also recurred on "Caprica" this season and guested on "Lie to Me."
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Thats awesome news!!!
Jin and Spike? Oh hells to the yes. Forget Alex O'Laughlin.
Is he going to play Wo Fat?
Forget Alex O'Loughlin? Not on your life!!!
I am not a big fan of remakes of original shows but the addition of JS might get me watching (maybe).
I am so excited I love James Marters.
Ed - no description of the character yet, although I would think/hope that the show would hire an Asian to play that role. Will Yun Lee has also been cast as a bad guy; I'm guessing he might be the new Wo Fat.
I was in too much of a hurry and I spelled his name wrong. Sorry James.
Hawaii Five-O will rock! I am looking forward in seeing all the talented actors in this series, but especially Alex O'Loughlin.
RE: Jack/Steve McGarrett - As far as I've read elsewhere, James' character is the nemesis of Steve's dad, Jack, who's funeral takes place during the pilot. I guess that would probably make him Steve's nemesis too, by proxy!
Can't wait for this show to hit our screens!