This comes from Kristin over at E! Online:
After speaking with very reliable sources this morning, I can tell you the following:
1. Creator Rob Thomas is shooting a five- to six-minute featurette of a new version of Veronica Mars, which is one of three options the CW is considering for next season. (The other options are bringing the show back in Veronica's college years or canceling the series.)
2. This new Veronica version takes place four years in the future, and features Veronica as a full-fledged FBI agent. (This morning's Hollywood Reporter says that in the new featurette, Veronica is still in the FBI Academy and that is incorrect.)
3. Kristen Bell is the only cast member who is part of this "FBI years" trailer/featurette. It it not yet known which other cast members would come on board if the CW chooses this option. Veronica's current cast and crew were informed of the featurette yesterday (hence, the widespread panic and false "cancellation" rumors running rampant--and my panic attack).
4. For better or worse, Veronica's fate has not yet decided. So keep reading and show your support below in the comments section. (Never before have I seen comments pile up so fast and so strong anywhere on E! Online. I heart you all. Keep 'em coming!)
Now back to the original story that posted last night...
You may have seen my earlier report that Veronica Mars has been canceled.
Well, let me just say that though I heard this heart-wrenching info from six—yes, six—reliable sources on both the network and studio side, and the "cancellation" rumor ran rampant around all sectors of Hollywood today, apparently the picture is more complex than a straight canceled-or-not-canceled scenario.
At this hour, here's what I can tell you:
I just heard from Veronica mastermind and showrunner Rob Thomas, who told me, "If we're canceled, I certainly don't know about it."
According to CW insiders, the network has not officially canceled Veronica Mars. However, here's the catch: It is currently considering a different format for the fourth season. From what I hear, that format would leap four years into the future and focus on Veronica as an FBI agent. Aside from returning star Kristen Bell (duh), the rest of the cast is yet to be determined, but it isn't likely that many of her current costars would be on hand.
So, bottom line: Veronica Mars could be: (1) spinning off into a new format, (2) returning in her college years or (3) getting axed.
And let me just say, number three is indeed a very real possibility, so it is most definitely time to rally the troops before it's too late! If you care about Veronica Mars and want it to survive (and if you're a fan of good TV, I know you do!), please comment below with your name and message of support. And email your friends the link to this column so they can do the same. (I will forward your comments to the powers that be at the CW.)
Then please send a "Save Veronica" postcard or letter to:
Dawn Ostroff
President of Entertainment, The CW Television Network
4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg 168
Burbank, CA 91522-0002
And pardon me while I hop on my soapbox and advise the CW: Canceling Veronica Mars would be a mistake of epic proportions. It is by far the best thing going on the Green Net, and one of the most addictive, smart, funny and well-written series ever to air. The fans would not take its demise lightly.
(P.S. That Pussycat show makes me want to gauge out my eyes.)
Now, VM fans unite! Comment away below—for the love of good TV!
Whoa....I can't believe it. I'm not sure how I feel about the FBI years Veronica. I don't think that totally revamping the show would make much sense. Hopefully, the CW will leave it be.
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