Written 07-01-2003 by ChrisFaile
Meanwhile, another WB show is looking to add two regular characters to its contemporary adaptation of ?Tarzan,? titled ?Tarzan
& Jane.? In taking the character to New York City, the producers are now looking to cast both Tarzan?s aunt and his cousin.
The start of filming is unknown at this time, as is the director of the second episode. The series will film in Toronto.
His aunt, Katherine Clayton, is described as being in her mid-30s and runs Greystoke Industries? media division. Described as
?beautiful, sharp, sophisticated, witty and acerbic, she never passes up an opportunity to be the thorn in her brother?s side
(named Richard, he will be played by Mitch Pileggi). She often uses her newspaper and media holdings to expose his corporate
scandals and misdeeds.
Katherine lives in the Clayton ancestral home, a Beaux Art behemoth on Fifth Avenue where Tarzan comes to live as well. She is
as surprised as anybody when caring for her long-lost nephew brings up warm, nurturing impulses she never knew she had.
When Richard tries to control Tarzan to further his own corporate agenda, Katherine becomes as protective and fierce as a
lioness. This character will be signed to appear in 10 out of the initial 13 episodes ordered by the network; should the series do
well in the ratings, it will be picked up for the last 9 episodes, bringing it to a full season?s order.
The other regular character is Nicki Porter, who will be in 7 of the series? initial order of 13 episodes. Nicki is Jane?s younger
sister, roommate and confidante. Described as ?cute, fresh and armed with a decidedly ?downtown? sensibility,? she?s a college
freshman majoring in fashion design? although she?s considering changing majors to photography, or maybe taking a year off
and going to Italy. In other words, casting sources say she is ?impulsive, free-spirited, and a little irresponsible,? which makes
her Jane?s polar opposite.
Even though they don?t agree on much, the two sisters? love for each other is remarkably uncomplicated ? either sister would
walk over hot coals for the other. A firm believer in embracing passion wherever you find it, Nicki is thrilled to see Tarzan enter
Jane?s life. In her opinion, Jane could use a little untamed passion.
?Angel? is scheduled to air 9 p.m. on Wednesday?s, following ?Smallville,? while ?Tarzan & Jane? has been given the 9 p.m.
Sunday timeslot.
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