Michael Ausiello Blind Item

KristiB · January 21st, 2008, 08:59 PM

Blind Item: Who's the Diva with the Movie Star Attitude? - Ausiello Report | TVGuide.com

Gimme a young actor who's satisfied working in TV and I'll give you a half-dozen who'd rather be doing films. For the performers who fall in the latter category, the current writers strike has proven to be something of a blessing, as it's given them the kind of free time to pursue their movie-star dreams that their ironclad multi-year contracts never afforded them.

Unfortunately, a certain star on a hit show hasn't had the best of luck capitalizing on the sudden hiatus — and his/her costars are dancing a jig about it. You see, this particular thesp has for years been bitching to anyone who'll listen about how his/her current TV gig has been preventing them from being the next Tom Cruise/Julia Roberts. The chip on said actor's shoulder became considerably more pronounced when he/she was forced to turn down a lead role in what would eventually become a $100 million-grossing film. The reason? Scheduling conflicts at their day job. Suddenly, a show with little or no behind-the-scenes drama had "Crazy Young Actor" on its hands.

Cut to November '07, the writers drop their pens, scripted programming grinds to a halt, and you-know-who is free to go after any film part he/she wants. The result? Crickets. Despite hitting the audition circuit hard, Cocky McCockerson can't land a film to save his/her life. Next thing you know, Mr./Mrs. I Oughta Be in Pictures is singing a different tune: I Oughta Be Thankful I'm a Working Actor.

So, who's the star with the big-screen 'tude and nary a credit to show for it? Place your bets in the comments section below.

gossipbebeh · January 21st, 2008, 09:42 PM

Piven?

sparkly · January 21st, 2008, 10:18 PM

hmmm... Adrian Grenier? He strikes me as an asshole.

RevellingInSane · January 21st, 2008, 10:25 PM

Milo Ventimiglia or Miley Cyrus?

Moongirl · January 21st, 2008, 11:23 PM

What'shisface who divorced Sophia Bush...

Jupiter Jones · January 22nd, 2008, 09:24 AM

"His/her costars are dancing a jig" makes me think it's some type of show featuring music/dancing such as Hannah Montana. Miley Cyrus?

On second thought, I just checked and Hannah Montana started in 2006. The star could technically have been "for years been bitching", but it seems unlikely. This really could be anyone.

myrnaloy · January 22nd, 2008, 10:52 AM

not milo, the BI implies that this actor-ess has been on the same show for ages.

SweetPea · January 22nd, 2008, 11:42 AM

Could it be Noah Wyle? He's been on ER from 1994 to 2006.

KristiB · January 22nd, 2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetPea

Could it be Noah Wyle? He's been on ER from 1994 to 2006.

Ooooh that's a great guess!!!!

Lily · January 22nd, 2008, 12:27 PM

It's not Piven, he's been in a lot of movies. Not the star, but still, a lot of movies. I don't think he'd have a hard time making more movies if he wanted.

Wyle and Piven seem too old to be considered the next...blah blah blah. They have their own niche. I think it's someone younger.