Sunday, 13 March 2011

Eddie Cibrian grabs 'Playboy' pilot lead, changed from the original actor cast.

Eddie Cibrian has signed on to take the lead role in the upcoming NBC drama pilot Playboy.

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The casting change comes just days after Jeff Hephner was announced for the part.

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A source told TVLine that the decision was made by series executives following a table read whereupon Hephner was deemed "not a good fit" and was replaced by former CSI: Miami actor Cibrian.

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Production on Playboy, which centres on mob-connected attorney Nick Dalton, is due to begin filming next Tuesday in Chicago.

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