Laura Innes really is leaving ER???
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LHSnLA — 19 years ago(January 06, 2007 05:38 PM)
Does anyone know why she is leaving? I heard she makes $400,000 per episode - the highest paid of the cast. Maybe NBC decided to cut costs? I hate the fact that they fired Alex Kingston because she was "too old" (according to an interview with her) and just when Kerry is given more to do, she gets fired too.
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vlovesred — 19 years ago(January 13, 2007 03:43 AM)
I agree that Laura has done amazing work in the years that she's put into the show. Some of the work that she did surrounding having to fight for her child, or loosing Sandy (Lisa Vidal) during surgery, her conflict with coming to terms with her own sexuality, experiencing her first gay relationship with Dr. Kim Legaspi (Elizabeth Mitchell); are just a few of the big moments that I can recall seeing some powerhouse acting from her! I really thought there were some fantastic nuances that were being explored in the relationship between Sandy and Weaver, and I was really sad to see Sandy get killed off.
For Laura's final episode, I loved the scenes that she had with Abby, and for the scene that she had with Luka, I liked that she hugged Luka rather then shake his hand - - both scenes were well done! There are some fantastic actors on that show!!
Regarding her leaving, it was completely her choice. I read somewhere that she wanted like to take some time to focus on directing, and very much didn't want to be "killed off", so she could return to the show.
She'll actually be directing an ER episode in March, and does have plans to come back to the show sometime in '07, most likely the beginning of next season.
Additionally, I wouldn't be surprised if she directed an episode or two of Studio 60. Many of the folks connected with Studio 60 were part of West Wing, which she directed several episodes of. In fact, she received an Emmy nominated for a West Wing episode that she directed, named Shibboleth (Season 2; 2000).
She also directed an episode of House M.D., which I really enjoyed! Maybe she'll do another episode or two for House M.D. as well - I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I guess the "bright side" of her departure is that we'll be blessed with her directing skills, and we'll be able to look forward to her return to the show sometime this year! -
kc12286 — 19 years ago(February 01, 2007 08:11 PM)
I doubt she makes that much. Not that she doesn't deserve it, but Mariska Hargitay (former ER alum) just renewed her contract with SVU and will be making about $330, 000 an ep, which would make her the highest paid actress in television right now.
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smb-8 — 19 years ago(January 07, 2007 02:29 PM)
Does anyone know the reason behind Laura leaving ER? Was this her decision or TPTB? It was a big shocker to me since I haven't read any ER gossip in a while. Is this a temporary thing or will her character be gone for good?
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LGarr — 19 years ago(January 12, 2007 08:34 AM)
It looks as if she left of her own accord, to concentrate on her excellent directing:
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/01/a_big_departure.html
A bummer, though. She was awesome. Kerry Weaver was the best a-hole on the show since they whacked Romano! -
bigmarkiestyle — 19 years ago(January 17, 2007 03:16 PM)
I HATE THIS!!! Laura Innes and Maura Tierney are the best actors on the show!!! Laura Innes will be MISSED. Kerry Weaver's blend of steel and compassion was wonderfully excecuted by the gifted Innes. I wish her much success in the future.
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lavender8787 — 19 years ago(February 03, 2007 03:00 PM)
It also took me a while to like her character, ada0nd also thought her turning point was when Sandy died. She's as close to an original cast member as you can get, so it's time for her to go so they can make room for new cast members. It used to bug me, but I have gotten over it. I really don't want the show to end. I think cast changes is what has kept this show alive. This way you can get new storylines constantly. ER is one of the few shows to never disappoint me. They have always delivered what they promised, in my opinion. I love it.
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jmbwithcats — 14 years ago(March 12, 2012 02:54 AM)
Watching the series late, she was exceptional on ER.
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bioprof23 — 14 years ago(March 14, 2012 11:04 AM)
I agree. I never watched ER until recently, so I had the chance to watch all the shows in rapid succession. She was by far THE best character on the show, and also one of the best actress AND directors. I haven't like her much in other shows she has been in (e.g. the "Event"), but that seems to be crappy material and flawed writing, not her ability to act.