Monday, July 19, 2010
CHUCK Season 4 Begins Filming TODAY, July 19th, 2010!
Our favorites are back on set today and creating another season of action, adventure, comedy and romance. So, what are your expectations? What are you hoping for in the next season? What will make you angry if you see it? What is your deal breaker? Discuss in the comments section (anonymous posting enabled but please sign your comments, or initial them).
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I have real mixed emotions here. As season 4 begins filming im already thinking about getting season 5. With ratings flat lining in the time slot, the only way we get season 5 is to use the incredible beauty of Yvonne and promote the hell out of it. Sex sells folks. Epi 1 of season 3 used her white bikini shot which chucks large male audience couldn't wait to tune in and see. The problems with season 3 weren't so much shaw (although Brandon was often hard to watch), it was the fact that they kinda desexified Yvonne. Hair and makeup often made her look half depressed. Rarely in the orange orange outfit. No hot slow mo shots. She is gorgeous and they have to promote it if ratings are to improve. Now, that being said, this is likely the last season so I would like them to wrap it up nicely. No cliffhangers unless season 5 is a guarantee. But seriously, why did they not use Yvonne like before - girl on girl shower fights, the school girl nerd herd outfit, C & S getting busy in a hotel room, sexy slo mo shots, etc. She finally blossomed in Honeymooners but it was already too late to bring ratings back. So season 4 has to be strong out of the gate. Chuck needs a great nemisis. The show needs to be 'sexed up' again and promoted as such. - D.J.
ReplyDeleteAs I have said many, many times on the podcast... they kept Brandon and let Kristin Kreuk go. Beauty brings in numbers, not wooden freaks! Season 4 needs MORE beautiful and strong women. We don't need more 80s muscle freaks or geek references (though, I do enjoy them). We need MORE WOMEN!
ReplyDeleteP.S.
I love you Brandon... but your character was a terrible romantic interest element.
It's hard to find a reasonable deal-breaker. I mean, if they did something really stupid, like Morgan turning out to be a ring agent, that would do it. But short of that...
ReplyDeleteI fully expect the main arc to be the search for Chuck's mom (not a surprise). I don't expect to see anything serious come between C&S romantically, but that doesn't mean we won't see something like that as a feint or mis-direct. I do expect to see real relationship angst of a kind that "we" always complain about, but this time it'll be between Morgan and Alex (and Casey!), and we the fans will love it.
A wedding? No. An engagement? I think I would love to see that this season.
- joe
What I'm hoping for in season 4: more of all the things we got in seasons 1-3. More Casey, more Morgan; the Chuck family growing together (not Ellie out of the loop or worse as she was for most of S3).
ReplyDeleteOne thing I hope Chuck the TV show never loses is the beginning sequence (before the credits). Those little recaps/intros to the new story are always gems.
Of course, the things I'm hoping for most from S4 are additional episodes and an early renewal for season 5!
So here is some things I would like to see:
ReplyDelete- Exciting missions, really spyish and funny (and not necessarily lifethreatning to anyone)
- Morgan and Sarah, Morgan and Casey, Sarah and Ellie Scenes
- Chuck and/or Sarah hurt in a mission (Chuck never gets any serious damages)
- Morgan using the blown up Buy more scenario for some payback on Jeff and Lester
- More of Alex
- A little jump in time since s3. Last season ended really good and want a bit of a jumpstart into next season
- And ofc an engagement (ring(s) part 3?!)
//Oliver
I really hope that morgan gets a girlfriend in the 4th season. I also hope for main bad guy is Manoosh. It would make perfect sense. Chuck sends him away so chuck life is ok and friends and family ok. While Manoosh is locked up he plans his revenge and goes after him. escape and goes back to burbank to get chuck. Maybe even kidnap Sarah and that could be the first half of the season and the next half could be finding who the chuck's mother is. Is she apart of the ring or is she like chuck's father aka orion. Her name could be hydra like one of the boxes said.
ReplyDeletetell me what you think Magnus?
I would dig seeing Manoosh return as a villain. Hell, what season 4 NEEDS is a reoccurring villain who has history with the team. Outside of bringing Shaw back (which could happen), they really need to set up that villain early and keep them around for the whole season.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see a sweet loving playfull funny Sarah when she is around Chuck but turns into trogdor when she has to protect Chuck or anyone on her team.
ReplyDeleteManoosh meets Shaw and designs the intersect and a governor for both they break out of wherever and come after Chuck and Sarah. Manoosh keeps tranking Casey. Morgan and Alex save the day when Morgan trips holding a machine gun and it shoots everyone.
More Funny romantic and humouous scenes more dates with Sarah and souble dates with Awesome and Ellie, Casey and Kathleen. Morgan and Hannah, Manoosh and Alex.
The reoccuring Villan will be someone we havent met yet. Shaw makes everyones stomach turn and the writers wont be that dumb again. I think we have seen the last of him. Maybe its Ivan Drago... That would be cool. Make season 4 like Rocky 4... ha.
ReplyDeleteRegardless, I hope season 4 is like season 2 and less like season 3.
HJ
Why can't the new evil doer be female?
ReplyDeleteJAB
I would love to see that. I loved Operation Awesome.
ReplyDeleteOnly deal breaker for me would be breaking up C&S. I think any more romantic agnst between those two would seem like a retread. Unless Sarah starts hitting the bottle and beating Chuck, then they should break up.
ReplyDeleteFirst off I can't wait for this season to start been wishing away the whole summer!!!! I would like to see more things with Casey and Alex, Morgan and Alex, Casey and his ex, Morgan and Sarah, Sarah and Ellie, Casey and Morgan!!!! More funny and spy stuff is good with me. I think the deal breaker for me would be to mess with Chuck and Sarah!!!! I can't stand it when show runners decide oh we put them together here so now we think we need to separate them for a little while!!!!!!!!! I would turn my t.v. off and never put it back on!!!! They are finally together so leave them that way!!!!!!!! That's all that I ask is Chuck and Sarah together and not too much issues with them!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMike,
ReplyDeleteSarah was knocking back the Gin & Tonics in Role models... Just Sayin ;)
Magnus,
any insight you care to divulge on these Serious Bumps in the deepening relationship?
HJ
HJ, there will be some mention of the bump in the next podcast that I recorded yesterday. Problem is, I am a bit busy and not sure when I will get it out. By that point, someone may have already answered the question. ;)
ReplyDeleteDude, any clue ( no matter how slight ) on who that someone may be would be much appreciated ;)
ReplyDeleteHJ
Dude nevermind... I forgot about the little tidbits you throw out with Agent Sam Lisa... I cant believe youve known about the bump for this long? I think I've got it now... Chuck's secrets and lies to Sarah at the end of last season were fortelling.
ReplyDeleteNicole Richie will give Chuck ammo about Sarah's secrets and lies....
Juicy!
HJ
People always forget about AgentSamLisa. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Magnus,
ReplyDeleteI think you may be right about these 13 episodes being Chucks last. I just saw an interview that zach and josh did at collider and zach seemed pretty down and said that the show could be cancelled at any time even before the season is out. This is the first time I have ever heard Zach say that he actually think they may be cancelled soon. Bummer.
Have faith Jake...
ReplyDeleteIf you have seen some of the photo's, the premiere looks epic! The guest stars look awesome. I think Fedak will make the first few episode legit in hopes of inspiring some new fans, convincing old fans that gave up, and convincing NBC for a back 9.
As far as what Zac said, I wouldnt take it too seriously. I dont think he was pleased with the back 6 pickup last season that cost him a role in an awesome movie. He has stated many times since then that he is in favor of 13 episodes and making each one count. The code behind what he is saying is... " I want some time to do other projects. I want to do movies. " You cant blame him or Yvonne for that.
Zac and Yvonne have been troopers, but I think they are both getting a little restless and they know they're hot commodities right now that could get a lot of other cool roles in movies and in Zac's case also directing or producing jobs. They both love the show though and the folks they work with and will do whatever they can to make it succeed.
Hey Magnus,
Buddie, what's the 411 on this private party being held by Zac? Did you get an invite? I figured you might have since you are Bob Woodward and have Deep Throat as a contact on the show ;)
HJ
HJ, it is a private party and so I can't talk about it.
ReplyDeleteAs for what Zac said, he wasn't being all that negative, just realistic. But then I said the same thing months ago. Don't expect anything more than 13 episodes.
From what I have heard about this season, it has the potential for being great. But execution is always key.
Hi Magnus,
ReplyDeleteIf this is the end then I am sort of happy that we got 60 plus episodes instead of 30 odd that we would have got if chuck was cancelled in season 2. What I love about this show is the relationships we saw between all the actors the chemistry between chuck, sarah and casey was and is fantastic and morgan and chuck and chuck and the rest. But what I really really enjoyed was seeing chuck and sarah, man it suprises me to this day how good yvonne and zach are at acting that they make it look so real, it is a testiment to them and their abilities. The way they look at each other and act it is phenomenal and I just wish that more people watched this show and well it went further than 4 seasons. But to be fair they have moved the story along and I look forward to see where this goes.
Hi Magnus,
ReplyDeletelong time listener of your podcast, first time writing on your wall. A question, I have read interviews and seen interviews from various people on the show like baldwin, bomer, gomez, lancaster, Strahovski and they all say that zach is what makes chuck the show that it is, his chemistry with everyone is the driving force, because his personalitly is one that always smiles and is happy and he is calm under pressure, it seems like everyone loves this guy. You have super secret fake insiders, can you tell us how he does it, how he manages to get everyone from the cast, crew, guest stars, fans, everyone to love him? it is really interesting to me because you just look at how some stars are acting and well you know it is bad, so it is refreshing to see this and inspiring.
Tom, thanks for listening.
ReplyDeleteZac is just an all around awesome guy. I know people who work with him and people who know him outside of work and he is just... an indescribably generous, kind, giving, and thoughtful person. Though, he is human and has bad days. But it is the way he treats people that makes him so loved. They call him "The Mayor" on the WB lot for a reason. He is a people person.
Plus, he sings all the time. I think singing makes people happy. :)