The CW's Nikita

Primal Slayer · 01-27-2010, 10:35 PM

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Some familiar names might be coming to the CW.

The network has picked up two pilots: an update of the 1990s action thriller "La Femme Nikita" and a family drama from "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino.

The French film "Nikita," about a young criminal trained to be an assassin by a top-secret government organization, was originally made by Luc Besson in 1990, then remade in 1993 as a U.S. film starring Bridget Fonda titled "Point of No Return." The story was launched as a TV series in 1997 on USA Network.

"Nikita" will give the CW its first nonsupernatural action drama. In this version, Nikita goes rogue, and a new assassin is trained to replace her.

McG ("Terminator Salvation," "Human Target") will executive produce the "Nikita" remake with Peter Johnson and Craig Silverstein (episodes of "Bones," "K-Ville"), who will write and executive produce. "CSI" director Danny Cannon has signed on to helm the pilot. The show is from Warner Bros. and Wonderland Prods.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...cf17c0482c0c07

While it could possibly be good, TheCW is soon going to be known as the remake network. But I rather have my Nikita be an assassin (atleast start out as) then be on the run to begin with.

KenK · 01-27-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Primal Slayer

While it could possibly be good, TheCW is soon going to be known as the remake network. But I rather have my Nikita be an assassin (atleast start out as) then be on the run to begin with.

I actually think it's an interesting twist. We've had Point of No Return, and the USA Nikita series, and I don't think we should be covering the same ground. I actually think it would be interesting to see another assassin trained to go after Nikita, and maybe be more enthused about being an assassin than she ever was.

TheComicbookKid · 01-28-2010, 02:07 AM

Sounds like it the Bionic Woman dynamic, but hopefully better executed.

bullets · 01-28-2010, 02:58 AM

I just saw La Femme Nikita ( the film ) for the first time the other night , I think this will work again.

Philly Phanboy · 01-28-2010, 12:47 PM

Sounds like it'll be a mish-mash of La Femme Nikita and the Jason Bourne movies.

Gold Samurai · 01-28-2010, 01:24 PM

a remake of a remake of a remake

yay

KenK · 01-28-2010, 02:31 PM

More like the follow-up to a remake of a remake!

Sawyer · 01-28-2010, 04:23 PM

And actually The CW has yet to actually ever do a remake. 90210 and Melrose Place are sequels to the originals.

And despite his questionable film resume, McG has given us some damn good television. I'll wait and see.

**Hunter Rider** · 02-19-2010, 04:58 AM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=63476

Maggie Q is the New Nikita!

Source:The Hollywood Reporter
February 19, 2010

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that The CW has cast Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III) as the new "Nikita."

The character was first played by Anne Parillaud in Luc Besson's 1990 film, followed by Bridget Fonda in the 1993 remake and Peta Wilson in the 1997 USA Network series.

According to the trade, The CW's premise of a new Nikita being trained to replace the original one after she goes rogue gave creator Craig Silverstein an opportunity to break the stereotype, and he wrote the lead as "beautiful and exotic."

TheComicbookKid · 02-19-2010, 10:54 AM

I really might watch this now. Yeah minorities!

Kaleb · 02-19-2010, 10:57 AM

I suprisingly love that casting .

KenK · 02-19-2010, 12:16 PM

Weekly servings of Maggie Q? Yes, please!

Dr. Evil · 02-19-2010, 12:23 PM

So does Maggie Q play the Nikita that has gone rouge or the new one replacing her?

at the casting though.

WildChild · 02-19-2010, 10:16 PM

Maggie Q, I like that casting.Hope this show's alright.

Lord Blackbolt · 02-19-2010, 11:34 PM

peta wilson needs work...she should have showed up in this show as the one who trained the new Nikita.

Primal Slayer · 02-20-2010, 04:15 PM

Well you never know, wouldnt be surprised if she did show up.

Speedball · 02-20-2010, 04:18 PM

Now that Maggie Q is involved... I'm REALLY looking forward to it.

Philly Phanboy · 03-16-2010, 10:19 AM

Not really liking that they are going with Lyndsy Fonseca as Maggie Q's nemesis. So so wrong.

BlackLantern · 03-16-2010, 11:02 AM

I like Maggie Q so I will check this out, still love the series with Peta Wilson though

**Hunter Rider** · 05-20-2010, 03:29 PM

Nikita (CW) - Sneek Peak

Sawyer · 05-20-2010, 03:53 PM

I'll definitely give the pilot a look.

Prison Mike · 05-20-2010, 03:57 PM

the sneak peek looked decent

TheComicbookKid · 05-20-2010, 05:57 PM

Not too sure about Shane, but it looks good otherwise.

KenK · 05-20-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheComicbookKid

Not too sure about Shane, but it looks good otherwise.

Shane still skews very young. I can't buy him as Michael.

**Hunter Rider** · 05-21-2010, 02:44 PM

01-28-2010, 02:07 AM	#3
TheComicbookKid Coulda Woulda Shoulda Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,804	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita Sounds like it the Bionic Woman dynamic, but hopefully better executed. __________________ "Great men are forged in fire. It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame."- War

01-28-2010, 02:58 AM	#4
bullets bang bang Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in the abstract Posts: 28,064	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita I just saw La Femme Nikita ( the film ) for the first time the other night , I think this will work again.

01-28-2010, 12:47 PM	#5
Philly Phanboy LIVIN' LA VIDA PHANBOY Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,895	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita Sounds like it'll be a mish-mash of La Femme Nikita and the Jason Bourne movies.

01-28-2010, 01:24 PM	#6
Gold Samurai Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,708	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita a remake of a remake of a remake yay

01-28-2010, 02:31 PM	#7
KenK Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Tenth Circle of Hell(aka Oxon Hill, MD) Posts: 10,598	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita More like the follow-up to a remake of a remake! __________________ Top 5 Simpsons Christmas Episodes Top 10 Most Inadvertent Christmas Movies Top 10 Christmas Songs That Deserve More Notice

01-28-2010, 04:23 PM	#8
Sawyer We Are Human Resources Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 74,355	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita And actually The CW has yet to actually ever do a remake. 90210 and Melrose Place are sequels to the originals. And despite his questionable film resume, McG has given us some damn good television. I'll wait and see. __________________ Oh, What's That? You Aren't Happy With This Year's Oscar Nominations? Well Consider This... Over The Past Five Years, Only Two Actors Have Won The Outstanding Lead Actor Comedy Emmy: Jim Parsons and Jon Cryer. You Don't Have It Bad, Movie People. TV People Have It Bad. THE CYCLE OF FANBOY ANGST

02-19-2010, 04:58 AM	#9
Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Snow-covered Mountain top Posts: 141,469	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=63476 *Maggie Q is the New Nikita!* Source:The Hollywood Reporter February 19, 2010 The Hollywood Reporter has learned that The CW has cast Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III) as the new "Nikita." The character was first played by Anne Parillaud in Luc Besson's 1990 film, followed by Bridget Fonda in the 1993 remake and Peta Wilson in the 1997 USA Network series. According to the trade, The CW's premise of a new Nikita being trained to replace the original one after she goes rogue gave creator Craig Silverstein an opportunity to break the stereotype, and he wrote the lead as "beautiful and exotic." __________________ "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again"

02-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#10
TheComicbookKid Coulda Woulda Shoulda Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,804	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita I really might watch this now. Yeah minorities! __________________ "Great men are forged in fire. It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame."- War

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Kaleb 2010 SHHFFL Champ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 19,936	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita I suprisingly love that casting .

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02-19-2010, 12:23 PM	#13
Dr. Evil Gamora Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 40,128	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita So does Maggie Q play the Nikita that has gone rouge or the new one replacing her? at the casting though. __________________ My MCU Rankings: 1. The Avengers- 9/10, 2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier- 9/10, 3. Guardians of the Galaxy- 9/10 , 4. Iron Man- 8.5/10, 5. Captain America: The First Avenger- 8/10, 6. Thor- 8/10, 7. Iron Man 2- 7.5/10, 8. Thor: The Dark World- 7/10, 9. Iron Man 3- 7/10, 10. The Incredible Hulk- 6/10

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WildChild Side-Kick Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto,Canada Posts: 2,083	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita Maggie Q, I like that casting.Hope this show's alright. __________________ Man I love being a turtle!

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Lord Blackbolt Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: currently kicking ass with my tuning fork! Posts: 19,975	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita peta wilson needs work...she should have showed up in this show as the one who trained the new Nikita. __________________ Check out my new comic book series DREAM REAVERS

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Primal Slayer Good ol' Lima Heights Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11,742	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita Well you never know, wouldnt be surprised if she did show up.

02-20-2010, 04:18 PM	#17
Speedball Don't. Blink. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Tardis Posts: 18,899	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita Now that Maggie Q is involved... I'm REALLY looking forward to it.

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Philly Phanboy LIVIN' LA VIDA PHANBOY Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,895	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita Not really liking that they are going with Lyndsy Fonseca as Maggie Q's nemesis. So so wrong.

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BlackLantern Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 77,184	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita I like Maggie Q so I will check this out, still love the series with Peta Wilson though

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Sawyer We Are Human Resources Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 74,355	Re: The CW Targets New La Femme Nikita I'll definitely give the pilot a look. __________________ Oh, What's That? You Aren't Happy With This Year's Oscar Nominations? Well Consider This... Over The Past Five Years, Only Two Actors Have Won The Outstanding Lead Actor Comedy Emmy: Jim Parsons and Jon Cryer. You Don't Have It Bad, Movie People. TV People Have It Bad. THE CYCLE OF FANBOY ANGST

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