July
24
"Kings" makes do at Comic-Con without King Ian McShane
FROM COMIC-CON -- Biblical overtones exploded into a full-on David-and-Goliath adaptation in the 20-minute excerpt of "Kings," which screened Thursday morning to a half-full room 6B. The pilot sets up an alternate universe where, after a devastating civil war, New York and the surrounding area has become a kingdom led by King Silas (Ian McShane). David (Chris Egan) takes on Goliath-brand tanks. That sets up the premise, but the exerpt revealed little in the way of upcoming twists.
Following Q&A was moderated by actor Greg Grunberg ("Heroes"), who hinted repeatedly for a "Kings" guest spot throughout the panel. Ian McShane wasn't able to make it in time, but sent along a message cursing out the 405 in pure Al Swearengen mode (which is to say, unrepeatable outside of "Deadwood"). Susanna Thompson referred to him as "a force of nature," while another cast member called him "a puppy."
Creator Michael Green ("Heroes") spoke candidly about getting the opportunity to pitch a pilot to NBC: His response was to "give them the weirdest idea I had."
Audience questioned both the religious and political overtones of the story. Green denied intending a Biblical context -- "it's just a hero's story" -- despite the pilot beginning with King Silas giving a speech full of references to God.
"Is the fact that it's a monarchy meant to be omnious?" one audience member asked, admitting, "it made me feel a little uncomfortable." But the panel refrained from drawing comparisons between the political structure of "Kings" and the current American government, preferring to point toward the parallel between the power held by corporate CEOs.
"Kings" will premiere in February on NBC. -- Liz Shannon Miller
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