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09:37 AM on 10/24/12 
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Once again, here is the full list of rules:

THE FIRST AP.NET FANTASY TV SHOW DRAFT

The Rules:
  • Everyone will take turns drafting based on the draft order.
  • Each Drafter has 18 hours to make their pick, or they will be skipped over that round.
  • Each round will reverse the draft order (Round 1 draft order will be 1, 2, 3,... Round 2 draft order will be 20, 19, 18...)
  • Each show will consist of 8 parts, divvied up however you like. Of these eight, you must have one lead part, two supporting parts, two recurring parts, a special guest star (a media personality of any type and any stature/level of fame), and the director for your pilot.
  • However, should you opt to create an ensemble cast of more than one lead, you may. The catch here is that each of your second through sixth leads eliminates one of your supporting or recurring roles.
  • You may also choose to pick a third recurring role. This may only happen by forgoing your right to a special guest star.
  • Once a person is drafted, then can not be drafted by anyone else.
  • All eligible choices must be living actors or actresses. There isn't, however, a minimum or maximum amount of years since their last major project that affects eligibility.

The Biggest Rule of All (So Big It Needed its Own Paragraph-type Thing):
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL SHOW CONCEPT AT SOME POINT. This is a fantasy draft revolving around television. Just as you were required to paint a picture of the fantasy band you created, you must create a tv show containing all the picks you are making, and it will be required around the same time band write-ups were (after draft picks, before posting the public poll). I understand this is much more daunting, so please do not commit if this level of creativity/thought doesn't appeal to you.

How To Make Your Pick:
  • When it's your turn, make your pick in bold with the actor/actress' name, and if relevant, what previous work you want people to remember them from, movie or TV.
  • If a primarily dramatic actor is the anchor of your new sitcom, remind us of their previous (and however seldom) comedic work for a reference point.
  • Example: 1st Lead - Bryan Cranston (Malcolm In The Middle; Hal)
  • Feel free to post a picture/video of your selection if you like and/or include justification (or awesome taunting/trash talk).
  • Also, try to quote the person with the next pick so they know they're up!
  • If you won't be around for your pick, please make sure another drafter or myself has the pick!

To keep this from getting cluttered, please don't post an updated list of drafted actors. I will frequently update the second post here with who has been drafted (If for whatever reason I go missing, just type up the last few and post so people know).

Feel free to post a picture of whoever you select! Just please don't quote it or post any other pictures to avoid clutter.

Also feel free to discuss, trash talk, and talk about this in the thread!

Look below for draft order. If someone is unable to compete the next reserve will take that participant's place.

If you are low in the order, don't fret; the early picks will get their favorite actors, but you're much more likely to get your top two people to pair together.

Next, here is the official draft order:
1. TachyonEvan
2. CollectiveConfusion
3. jwicklun
4. M.Lee
5. phaynes1
6. brandon_260
7. Cody Nelson
8. daftpunker45
9. vivatoto56
10. deanster321
11. Star Slight
12. majinsharigan


Finally, this is based off a 22-episode broadcast TV season, so episode ceilings are as follows: Lead (22), Supporting (19), Recurring (9), Special Guest Star (5).

So without further ado, Evan, you may start us off!
09:39 AM on 10/24/12 
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THE CASTS

1. TachyonEvan's Cast:
Paul Giamatti - 1st Lead
Allison Janney - 2nd Lead
Peter Dinklage - 1st Supporting
Richard Schiff - 2nd Supporting
Jonathan Groff - 1st Recurring
Tom Hanks - Special Guest Star
Matthew Weiner - Director of Pilot/Showrunner

2. CollectiveConfusion's Cast:
Bryan Cranston - 1st Lead
Adam Scott - 2nd Lead
Dave Chappelle - 3rd Lead
Claire Danes - 1st Supporting
Sarah Silverman - 2nd Supporting
Bill Murray - 1st Recurring
Ron Howard - Director of Pilot/Showrunner/Producer/Writer

3. jwicklun's Cast:
Chris Pratt - 1st Lead
Mark Duplass - 2nd Lead
Brie Larsen - 3rd Lead
Scott Adsit - 1st Supporting
Rob Huebel - 2nd Supporting
Judy Greer - Recurring
Michael Schur - Director of Pilot/Showrunner

4. M.Lee's Cast:
Kristen Bell - 1st Lead
Tim Roth - 1st Supporting
Timothy Olyphant - 2nd Supporting
Judi Dench - Recurring
Philip Baker Hall - Recurring
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Special Guest Star
Paul Haggis - Director of Pilot/Showrunner/Writer

5. phaynes1's Cast:
Paul Schneider - 1st Lead
Chris Messina - 2nd Lead
Lizzy Caplan - 3rd Lead
JK Simmons - 4th Lead
Mark Pellegrino - Recurring
Parker Posey - Special Guest Star
Rian Johnson - Director of Pilot/Showrunner

6. brandon_260's Cast:
Christopher Walken - 1st Lead
Matthew McConaughey - 1st Supporting
Jesse Plemons - 2nd Supporting
Benicio Del Toro - 1st Recurring
Idris Elba - 2nd Recurring
Viggo Mortenson - Special Guest Star
David Fincher - Director of Pilot

7. Cody Nelson's Cast:
Jake Johnson - 1st Lead
Matt Czuchry - 2nd Lead
Freema Agyeman - 3rd Lead
Kyle Chandler - 4th Lead
Michael C. Hall - 5th Lead
Ryan Hansen - 6th Lead
Michael Raymond-James - Special Guest Star
Jason Katims - Director of Pilot/Showrunner

8. daftpunker45's Cast:
Jason Segel - 1st Lead
Seth Rogen - 2nd Lead
Mila Kunis - 3rd Lead
Zooey Deschanel - 1st Supporting
Jerry Seinfeld - 2nd Supporting
Fred Armisen - 1st Recurring
Aubrey Plaza - 2nd Recurring
Judd Apatow - Director of Pilot/Showrunner

9. vivatoto56's Cast:
Louis CK - 1st Lead
Anthony Jeselnik - 2nd Lead
Patton Oswalt - 1st Supporting
Katie Aselton - 2nd Supporting
David Cross - 3rd Supporting
Eric Stonestreet - 4th Supporting
Denis Leary - Special Guest Star
Edgar Wright - Director of Pilot/Showrunner

10. deanster321's Cast:
Joe Thomas - 1st Lead
Joe Gilgun - 2nd Lead
Gillian Jacobs - 1st Supporting
Martin Freeman - 2nd Supporting
Lenora Crichlow - 3rd Supporting
Peter Serafinowicz - Recurring
Michael Sheen - Special Guest Star
Paul Feig - Director of Pilot/Showrunner

11. Star Slight's Cast:
Jon Hamm - 1st Lead
Amy Poehler - 2nd Lead
Ken Marino - 1st Supporting
Ben Schwartz - 2nd Supporting
Mary Lynn Rajskub - 1st Recurring
Seth Morris - 2nd Recurring
Ghostface Killah - Special Guest Star
Bob Odenkirk - Director of Pilot/Showrunner/Recurring

12. majinsharigan's Cast:
Jeremy Davies - 1st Lead
Jennifer Lawrence - 2nd Lead
Aaron Paul - 3rd Lead
Jason Alexander - 4th Lead
Zach Gilford - 5th Lead
Adam Goldberg - 6th Lead
George Takei - 1st Recurring
Joss Whedon - Director of Pilot/Showrunner
09:40 AM on 10/24/12 
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Awesome.
09:41 AM on 10/24/12 
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So just to clarify, a 2nd lead is no longer optional; it's required? I'm just trying to flesh out exactly how much flexibility we have with the line-ups because the very first iteration you posted way back in the other thread had a lot of tie-ins and etc.
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So just to clarify, a 2nd lead is no longer optional; it's required? I'm just trying to flesh out exactly how much flexibility we have with the line-ups because the very first iteration you posted way back in the other thread had a lot of tie-ins and etc.
We landed on two leads, two supporting, and two recurring being required. However, you can keep choosing leads (up to six) by eliminating a supporting or recurring role with each additional lead. I'm sure you get what I mean; do you not like that format?
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We landed on two leads, two supporting, and two recurring being required. However, you can keep choosing leads (up to six) by eliminating a supporting or recurring role with each additional lead. I'm sure you get what I mean; do you not like that format?

I just think it's a fair point that a lot of shows legitimately only have one lead. I originally planned on only having one lead but it's not a big deal.
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10:16 AM on 10/24/12 
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I just think it's a fair point that a lot of shows legitimately only have one lead. I originally planned on only having one lead but it's not a big deal.
What would your alternate suggestion be? I don't want to screw anyone over before we even start. If you have a different setup, please let me know, I'm still more than willing to tinker with things.
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What would your alternate suggestion be? I don't want to screw anyone over before we even start. If you have a different setup, please let me know, I'm still more than willing to tinker with things.

Basically what I put forth in the previous thread. A second lead is optional but not required. If you don't take a second lead, you have room to add an extra supporting (or recurring).
10:25 AM on 10/24/12 
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Awww mannnnnn... first pick? So much pressure.

Does my 18 hours start now? Lemme think on it a bit (wasn't expecting first pick) and I'll be back soon.
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10:51 AM on 10/24/12 
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Basically what I put forth in the previous thread. A second lead is optional but not required. If you don't take a second lead, you have room to add an extra supporting (or recurring).
Alright, I edited it accordingly. I like that much better, nice catch.
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Last minute change, since I don't think anybody's going to take my original first pick for a while, anyway.





1st Lead - Paul Giamatti (Sideways; John Adams; The Ides of March)

Not sure how much to post about the characters/roles/premise since so much is still coming together, but I chose Giamatti because I think he can pull off being a professor quite well. And he's such a talented actor who can walk the line well between drama and comedy, making him a perfect fit to anchor the show and nail its tone.
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Interesting first pick. Really like that choice.
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Great first pick.



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