Neal McDonough — who plays the rail gun-totin’ carpetbagger Robert Quarles on this season of “Justified” — has been cast as the lead in Frank Darabont’s upcoming TNT pilot, “L.A. Noir.” Deadline has some of the details:
“LA Noir” tells the true story of a decades-long conflict between the LAPD, under the determined leadership of Police Chief [William] Parker (McDonough), and ruthless criminal elements led by mobster Mickey Cohen, a one-time boxer who rose to the top of LA’s criminal world. Parker, a man with a long memory and a ruthless streak when provoked, is committed to rooting out corruption in the police department, and equally dedicated to bringing down Mickey Cohen and the mob.
McDonough has been excellent on “Justified” this season, ranging from an icy businessman to an unhinged psychopath, and it sounds like he’s going to get to flex some more of those muscles here. I approve of this casting, especially if he brings the rail gun with him. I love that thing so much that I wish it was included in the credits so it could start receiving full SAG benefits. (“And introducing ‘Raily,’ as ‘The Rail Gun.’”) All I’m saying is that it’s tough out there in this economy for a small gun on a track located inside someone’s sleeve, and I’d like to see it get the recognition it deserves. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable.
McDonough’s comments on landing the role after the jump.
Well said, Neal.
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So….the “next one” that is coming “faster” is really headed for Neal…
Foreshadowing from last week…..
“Does that thing ever jam on you?”
He was possibly the best part of Boomtown, as a deeply flawed DA. Of course, Limehouse was pretty awesome in Boomtown too. Also, Donnie was good in Boomtown.
… I miss Boomtown.
And Lana Parilla…..
Was this the part that was rumored to be going to John Bernthal?
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This show is a must see for me now.
Watched “Angels in the Outfield” on TV with the offspring the other night; A considerable part of my brain exploded when I realized the buffoonish pitcher who keeps getting hit in the nuts is played by a young Neil McDonough.
I’m glad to see 1LT Buck Compton getting the recognition he deserves.
/Band of Brothers’d
Please. He has guns on a rail, a “Rail Gun,” is something entirely different, and, if used in Justified, would bring the show to head-exploding, awesomeness levels.
Sincerely,
Unemployed Nerd
Internet says the gun is a F.I.E. Titan .25 ACP, with part of the grip cut away for the custom mount. It seems like a weird choice for Quarles considering how obsessed he is with it being reliable, since there’s apparently a good deal of debate over whether or not the gun is a cheap piece of crap liable to blow up in your hand.
What IS this kind of rig called? I see “arm anchor” but can’t find a lot of support for it.
Agreed, would like to see an actual rail gun employed in some fashion. “Hold on, we’re backing up the train as we speak… I assure you you will be intimidated shortly…”