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Austin’s Mehcad Brooks joins ABC legal drama
Mehcad Brooks, the former Austinite who appeared as a regular cast member on the just-ending second season of the HBO vampire drama “True Blood,” has signed onto “The Deep End,” an ABC mid-season legal drama.
Brooks, a graduate of Anderson High School, previously appeared on television in “Boston Public,” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Game” and “Dollhouse,” and has been seen in movies including “In the Valley of Elah” and “Glory Road.”
On “The Deep End,” Brooks will play Malcolm Bennet, an associate at the program’s fictional L.A. law firm.
Does this mean the actor’s “True Blood” character, Benedict “Eggs” Talley,” is on his way out? I hope so. The “zombie” arc that has dominated the second half of the season has been fun (and increasing viewership has certainly raised Brooks’ profile) but it’s wearing out its welcome. It will be nice to see the actor in a role where he can stretch out a little.
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By trueblood guy
September 3, 2009 5:40 PM | Link to this
Expect werewolves, werepanthers and fairies.
By Tea
September 3, 2009 3:00 PM | Link to this
I remember Mechad from Kealing Magnet School. I'm so happy he is doing so well and I try to watch whatever show/movie he is doing in order to show my support. Great job!
By JLC
September 3, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this
I kinda wish True Blood had ended the season with Godrick on the roof in Dallas, I am really not that into the whole "Mary-Anne" pagan thing. At first I thought she was going to be a werewolf, hopefully those show up next season as they have mentioned them a few times.
By francisco
September 3, 2009 2:50 PM | Link to this
kealing hornets holla!