Carlo Rota took what you could call a circuitous route into the world of acting. The son of a world-famous Italian Chef, Carlo began his adult days in the culinary industry, working under his father. One day, Carlo decided to be an actor. That was sixteen years ago. Since then, Carlo has worked on screen and stage in diverse and interesting projects. He is probably best known for his current role on 24 as Morris O’Brian who, if you’ve been watching this season, has had a rough go of it. Carlo stopped by recently to discuss his history, his experience on 24, and a very interesting upcoming project.
“Michael Shanks is perhaps best known as the universe and star faring Dr. Daniel Jackson on STARGATE: SG1, but fans of 24 are now seeing him as the more than slightly shifty Michael Bishop. Shanks has the unique distinction of being in one of the very few sex scenes on 24, and told iF MAGAZINE in an exclusive interview all of the secrets to surviving on a show where so many characters get killed off.”
“I don’t dispute it’s been a challenging season to write for us,” says Gordon. “But it’s reinvigorated our determination to reinvent the show. This year could be seen to be the last iteration of it in its current state.” … “I’ve got a couple of ideas, none of which I could even begin to share responsibly.”
While I aim not to spoil anything which maybe coming up in the shows future I felt this was to big to ignore. This is the story that Exec Producer and current Show Runner Howard Gordon has said publicly that given the shows recent slight dip in ratings and probably more importantly critical maulings the show maybe in for a retooling next year. While such a change would most certainly have to make it past the other top execs and Fox, Gordon’s word certainly means a lot and I’d have to say that a well thought out course correction in the show is something which I would welcome.
