TBL director speaks about the cancellation

Below is a blog that one of the directors of TBL has written about the cancelation. He also says some lovely things about Mischa.

"Though it happens in this business all the time, it's still a shock when a television show is canceled unexpectedly. The economics that drive the decision-making don't take into account the hard work of hundreds of people, the disruption to the lives of all those involved, and the disappointment of not getting to see the work through to completion.

I spent most of last week working on my director's cut of the fifth episode of a new CW series THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE. The show was a joy to direct--a wonderful cast and crew--and I was pleased with the way it came together. Thus it was a blow to find out on Friday afternoon that the show had been canceled and that no further episodes would be aired. This had never happened to me before--to have worked so hard on something that remains unfinished. It pains me because there was so much about the project that inspired me.

But most of all, I'm devastated for all of the people who worked full-time on the show. I'm fortunate in that I get to move onto another show right away, but most of the people on the crew will now be scrambling for jobs. I hope they each land something quickly and I get to work with everyone of them again soon.

In particular, Mischa Barton is a joy to work with, and her eyes are so expressive--she reminds me of a silent film actress. I also feel great sentimental attachment to her as she was one of the first people I worked with when I started directing on THE O.C."



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