A trio of Human Target articles

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I found these searching for pictures to use in a possible upcoming HT pimp post and knew it would be relevant to some of your interests. First, have an interview with Mark Valley about the early days of filming the show. My favorite part is near the beginning:

...I asked the actor to take a step back and consider how the show has developed since its original inception. After all, a lot of series spend their first season just throwing things against a wall to see what sticks. Basically, I was curious as to whether or not he felt as though the show had gotten into a groove…and, if so, when he felt like that had happened.

"I think they've been throwing me against a wall for 11 episodes," joked Valley. "I think I've been throwing all of Vancouver's stuntmen against the wall to see what sticks."

After a pause, Valley laughed and asked, "Uh, what was the question again?"

Article number two talks to Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Haley. Here's a snippet for my fellow JEH fans:

Between this role and his memorable turn as the somewhat psychotic Rorschach in “Watchmen,” you’d think that he was paying off DC Comics for all the great gigs they’ve been providing him…and, indeed, in January, I asked him outright if this was the case.

“I should be, right?” he laughed. “Yeah, I’ve got them on the kickback plan.”

Bless.:) And here's my favorite part, a preview of the March 17th episode:

The episode on the 17th, however, is arguably the best installment of the series to date. Lennie James, late of “Jericho,” guest stars as Chance’s former partner, and although you arguably learn more about James’s character than you do Chance’s, it’s an episode that’s filled with both action and emotion. In addition to finding Chance getting caught up with the FBI, it’s also notable for expanding Guerrero’s storyline, which means that - woo-hoo! - Haley will hopefully be taking more of a spotlight in future episodes.

I wholeheartedly second that woo-hoo.:) And I'm wondering if Guerrero's story will involve any repercussions from shooting that guy in the back in "Sanctuary." Whoever it was who wanted that file on Chance, he or she must have noticed when their errand boy never came back.

Finally, check out this bit of awesomeness:

Amy Acker will guest star on the season finale of Human Target.

The actress, who played Dr. Claire Saunders on the Joss Whedon drama Dollhouse and will appear on the upcoming ABC series Happy Town, will portray a woman Christopher Chance's past.

Talking to reporters during a conference call, star Mark Valley previewed the episode the guest-starring stint ahead:

"Baptiste comes back, and Amy Acker shows up and plays this one character who's very pivotal in Chance's past - she was the catalyst for him becoming Christopher Chance."

Also, Valley said:

"Lee Majors is in that episode - there's a couple of major confrontations there. Jackie Earle Haley and I have our first fight even though it takes place in the past. You can see the roots of their relationship and why they have such a trusting bond." »

That last bit made me flail with glee. It's what I've been waiting for all season!