Diedrich Bader To Guest, and Other News From the Set (SPOILERS!)

Warning: spoilers from the set of Chuck below. Don’t read on if you’re trying to stay spoiler-free.

It looks like we aren’t the only ones excited about Zachary Levi directing his first episode of Chuck; photos from the set of episode 3.09, “Chuck vs. the Beard”, have been coming thick and fast. Most aren’t all that spoilery, but check out this photo of Mark Christopher Lawrence, Zachary Levi and…Diedrich Bader?

Looks like the former Jethro will be guest starring in this episode, possibly as someone from Buy More management. I guess that makes sense. If you’ve watched The Beverly Hillbillies movie 18 times like some people (*ahem*), you’ll remember the scene where Jethro has a 6-foot sub sandwich delivered. He and Big Mike would have a lot in common.

What else can we determine from these photos? There’s a shot of Sarah and Shaw (Yvonne Strahovski and Brandon Routh) in what appears to be a serious conversation on a screen that Director Zac is watching; Zac is one dedicated guy as blocks a scene as the director and learns his lines as an actor at the Buy More; Morgan is now Assistant Manager to Big Mike at the Buy More; and there were some fake (?) beauty pageant contestants on set. See all the photos in the Gallery. We’ve also added assorted set photos from episode 3.08, “Chuck vs. the Nose”, including one of Zac and Kristin Kreuk posing together.

Photo sources include: Ali Adler, Caitlin Crosby, Zachary Levi, Mark Christopher Lawrence

Mark Christopher Lawrence Podcast Interview From Fiction Addict

Hosted by Fiction Addict can be found here.

An excellent podcast interview with the ever ebullient Mark Christopher Lawrence. In the 30 minute plus interview MCL talks about some of his other projects, his career, books he likes to read, and of course, Chuck.

It’s Official: NBC Orders 6 More Episodes of Chuck!

As was rumored earlier in the week, NBC wants more Chuck! Mark Christopher Lawrence (aka Big Mike) posted the following announcement of the pickup on his Twitter account this morning:

It is official! The announcement was made today on set. Chuck gets 6 more episodes! Thank you Chuck fans!!!

Rejoice, Chucksters! And keep getting the word out about this fab show via the Check Out Chuck and Refer a Friend campaigns.

PHOTOS: New Twitpics from the Set of Chuck

Production is underway on Chuck episode 3.08, now title “Chuck vs. the Fake Name”, and our Twitter buddies writer Ali Adler and director Jeremiah Chechik are keeping us informed with Tweets from the set. They shared a couple of photos that could be considered spoilers, so look away now if you don’t want to know!

‘Chuck’ At the TCA Press Tour (UPDATED)

The gang from Chuck appeared at NBC’s TCA Press Tour party last night, fresh off their first table read for the season (filming began today). We’ve added photos to the Gallery and have a couple of interviews to share.

Access Hollywood video with Zachary Levi, Adam Baldwin, Yvonne Strahovski and Joshua Gomez
E!Online chats with Yvonne Strahovski

Updated 08.07.09: NBC.com has a couple of videos of the Chuck gang on the red carpet, including a special seranade for the fans. Feel the love!

Mark Christopher Lawrence: The Comic Con Interview

It’s Big Mike! Siskj didn’t catch the bear hug I got from MCL, but you gotta know he’s not lying when he says everyone loves him. Get the scoop straight from Mark Christopher Lawrence about romance on the horizon for Big Mike and his experience waiting for the renewal.

VIDEO: The Chuck Comic Con Panel

NBC has posted the Chuck panel from Comic Con 2009, minus the JEFFSTER! performance (licensing issues). This video will only work the U.S., so apologies to overseas fans for that.

Grab a beverage and a snack, and settle in to watch. If you want the true Comic Con experience, go stand outside for two hours, starting about 2 blocks down the street, and slowly walk to your house. When you get to your front door, let out a cheer and walk quickly (but don’t run!) to your computer, jostling imaginary people on the way to make sure you get the best seat.

PHOTOS: Chuck at Comic Con

While we sort out our own photos from Chuck at Comic Con, the professionals have been getting theirs up on Wireimage for us to view. A handful of photos from the panel are up, plus some from the Wired and EW/Syfy parties. If you have photos you’d like to share, send them to mel@chucktv.net along with how you’d like to be credited.

Chuck vs. Comic Con: Details Announced

With only a month to go until Comic Con, Warner Bros. has released some details about the Chuck panel. Here’s what we know so far: the Chuck panel will happen on Saturday, July 25, most likely at 10AM in Ballroom 20. Confirmed attending are Josh Schwartz, Chris Fedak, Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Julia Ling, Sarah Lancaster and Adam Baldwin. We’ll see a retrospective highlight reel (nothing from season 3 since they won’t have begun filming yet) plus “a special surprise from some of your favorite characters!” Can you say Jeffster concert?!? Also, Chuck cheerleader Alan Sepinwall will be moderating the panel, so you know it’s going to be extra awesome.

Liz, siskj and I will be there covering the Chuck-ness live. We plan to organize some sort of get-together for Chuck fans as well, possibly Saturday night. If you’ll be at Comic Con and are interested, leave a comment so we can get a feel for how many people want to meet.

Mark Christopher Lawrence @ Ice House in Pasadena

Mark Christopher Lawrence, our beloved Big Mike, will be preforming his stand up act at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, CA tonight, June 11, at 8PM. If you’re in the area, get out there and support our fearless leader!

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