Angel: Cast Issues?

[WizarDru]

Anyone know what's going on with the cast of Angel? I've heard about a dozen rumors concerning the future of Charisma Carpenter on the show, but with no real substance to any of them. I've seen vieled references to an 'incident' on the set, but I'm not sure if that's just the usual internet bs, or anything resembling fact.

Angelboi or anyone else, what's the scoop? I'm apprehensive enough about the next season, as it is.

 

[TBoarder]

In a recent interview with Joss Whedon (At the Saturn Awards I think), he said that Charisma Carpenter is returning next year and that she's an essential part of the show. You can see the story here.

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-tv.html?2002-06/11/12.00.tv

 

[Ashtal]

One of the publicists (IIRC) even said that maybe the gossip press were confusing Charisma Carpenter with the lead from Witchblade, who did have to take time away to go into rehab.

She's out now, though, and back to filming.

Joss has been recently quoted as saying that Charisma is "essential" to Angel. She's not going anywhere.

 

[Staffan]

I think the rumors were at least partially fuelled by the events of last season when Cordelia went on vacation to kom-shuk like bunnies with the Grooselag, and that the season ended in a way that would make it very easy to keep her out of next season. OK, Cordy was only away for three episodes, but it felt longer due to the five or six week break between Sleep Tight and Forgiving.

 

[Nightfall]

So Yancy is back then?! *sighs* Well that's a relief, perhaps they can get her to finish the next five episodes on time then...

 

[KnowTheToe]

I was glad to hear she is coming back, I was worried by the vacation and finale combo. I hope when she comes back next season she dresses more revealing. What a body she has!