"High mercury levels" force Piven out of SPEED-THE-PLOW — Page 7

I honestly think the fact that Raul was getting so many accolades had something to do with this.

Didn't a few reviews come right out and SAY, "Sure, people are coming to see Jeremy Piven, but Esparza is the true star here?"

And I think one said something like, "Esparza runs away with the entire show when Piven is not looking." (Which I don't think is entirely true, because Moss is great in her role, too.)

He couldn't handle not being the one everyone was falling over...and he acted like a spoiled child and wanted-out.

Well, Mr. Piven...when you go home and polish all your Emmy and Golden Globe awards, remember that guy who was passed over for a Tony for what most feel was the best performance by a leading actor in a musical in years...and still comes to work every day and gives his best in every show he's done since then.

This has done nothing but make me respect and admire hardworking, humble stage actors even more.

Exactly...and I think even Raul's performance will be even better know because of these new additions to the cast.

Wow, he seemed to look pretty sprightly at these film premieres just a week ago.

http://www.wireimage.com/celebrities.aspx?so=4,d&s=Jeremy-Piven
http://meetthefamous.com//search/?search=Jeremy%2520Piven

And, honestly? I didn't even realize he was such a big "star". (Then again, I don't watch HBO).

Isn't he also the one who made all those comments that he and John Cusack's friendship fell apart because Cusack was so jealous of the fact that Piven became more famous than him??????

What an egocase.

Betcha he'll be all smiles and energetic at the Golden Globes in a few weeks.

Yero and Jordan, re: Cedric, I was only referring to his OWN comments in interviews he gave in the run-up to opening, when he commented in this wide-eyed kind of way --

Gee you have to memorize the whole thing all at once (not a direct quote, I'd have to go digging for the articles).

And also, when asked how he felt about his B'way debut, he said, like, -- well, I kinda wanted to have that on my resume.

I know!

Wouldn't you have had more respect for the theater than that? That's all I was talking about.

I'd also like to add that Piven was the weakest thing about the show when I saw it in previews. He didn't know lines, didn't know the style of the show, and was outclassed by his co-stars.

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i just hope that none of you haterz are ever forced to face the heartbreak of high mercury.

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Even the producers of the show are making no secret that they think this guy isn't being truthful.


http://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2008/12/favorite-quotes-volume-xv-my-response-re-jeremy-pivens-departure.html

Interesting link, Morgaine...

"Speed the Plow holiday party! The show and the party must go on! (and actually, it's going to be a lot more fun)" Wow...

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Best comment to that posted article:

"I'm surprised he didn't just go to Dr. Leo Spaceman."

Was it? I thought he just played them, though admittedly I never really read articles about him.

Yeah, I always respected him very much as an actor. I've never watched Entourage, so I just figured he was just really great at playing the jerk.

I had NEVER heard that bit about John Cusack and I find it down right laughable. Please. I seriously doubt Jeremy Piven has ANYTHING for John Cusack to be jealous of.

And the fact that Piven was quoted as saying he was bored out of his mind infuriates me. Especially cause he was always the one dropping lines. What a LOUSE.

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he's kind of handling this like an ass.

He's not handling it like an ass, he IS an ass.