Kristin as Olive.
Kristin Chenoweth rose up the television ranks these past two seasons thanks to her role as Olive Snook on ABC's recently departed Pushing Daisies. But she isn't done climbing the ladder yet; the diminutive star has landed a major role as the lead in David E. Kelley's next project for NBC.
Chenoweth will play the unusually named Skippy Pylon in Legally Mad, as reported by Variety. Legally Mad is the latest legal drama from courtroom mastermind Kelley, who just wrapped up Boston Legal. We'll get to see a different side of Chenoweth, given that Skippy is a Chicago-based attorney who exhibits symptoms of psychosis.
"I've wanted to work with her for a long time and can't wait to reveal her as someone who's completely mad," Kelley told Variety.
Presumably, this is the same project previously announced from Kelley, which features a father and daughter who are both lawyers. Who would you like to see as Chenoweth's father?
We're happy for Chenoweth, but we'll miss you, Olive Snook.
Comments (34)
I know in hollywood and actor can't wait too long between jobs and often times they are auditiong for things when they are working on another show. I just wish she waited before she chose the NBC show. Pushing Daisies is an amazing show. Here is the online petieions to show ABC their folly.
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?daisies
Sorry to see Daisies go, but glad she will be back.
Good luck in your new roll but Pushing Daisies will be missed
At least something. I'll miss Olive.
I wish all the best for Cheno on Legally mad. I loved her as Olive and think she is a just a really super person, I will continue to watch her in whatever she chooses to do
Loved Kristin ever since her Cunegonde in "Candide" and Glinda in "Wicked." I'll watch her in anything. The father can be anyone except "Denny Crane."
I'll mis Boston Legal but DEK keeps it goin with this new drama. Hallelujah!
My choice for her father would be Mandy Patinkin.
Good to see the actors beginning to move on
I'm happy for her but I, too, will miss Olive Snook.
Great to see Kristin back. The new show from David E. Kelley sounds promising.
This new show will be different from recently canceled Eli Stone how? Oh, wait, cute female lead versus adorable male lead. Got it.
Another lawyer show from David.
I stopped watching his shows when he runied the final season of 'Practice'. I still awake early on Sat AMs 2 watch in on FX. BostonPublic was another FANTASTIC show.
I may it give a try but no promises.
Can't we just keep Pushing Daisies instead? Though at least I'll still have Kristin Chenoweth to watch. I just hope the new show lets her sing.
Bring back Pushing Daisies
Love, love, love, love, love Kristin. I hope that David Kelley can make another success with her in the footsteps of Ally McBeal, The Practice, Boston Legal, Boston Public, Picket Fences and Chicago Hope.
as much as i am happy that she will be back on my tv (or tivo), this does not excuse abc for cancling pushing daises.
I loved Pushing Daisies too so I am glad Kristin will be back on our screens soon.
This just may be my deluded fantasy of a West Wing reunion, but Martin Sheen could play her father in LM (if it is the same 'previously announced project').
Glad to see her back so soon. I thought that whole nunnery turn at the beginning of Pushing Daisies kind of doomed the show.
oooh, and the pies looked ridiculous!
... well, the aunts were also funny, actually..and the black guy.
Olive was the only really funny part of that show!
Yeah Olive was a fun gal. I can only imagine how Legally Mad is going to be. That sounds like it's going to be very interesting. I'll have to watch that.
I will surely miss Olive. When I saw the pilot of Pushing Daisies I never thought I would like but ever since she sang Hopeless Devoted to You I've loved her. Congrats Kristin hope you got more than 2 seasons on your new show :)
I love this woman, and i will defintely tune in. Great grab Kelley.
she is so awesome as Olive Snook, my favourite character out of pretty much any show...I wish Pushing Daisies was still on but ill watch this show if she's a main character
Too bad that show got axed ABC never gave it a chance
I'll follow Kristen's next project wherever it may lead her, she's a wonderful actress, loved her as Olive Snook, and love her singing as well! It's too bad she has to fall under the spell of such adjectives as "diminutive," though.
Grand news, alright! More than looking forward to this Kelley-gilded drama-- David E. definitely has the midas touch!
I love Kristen Chenoweth! Ever since I heard her voice in Wicked I have been a fan. I loved Pushing Daisies. I'm mad to see it go! Olive Snook was one of the best characters on tv. I'm glad we will still get to see Kristen in a totally new and different capacity.
This character sounds very Cheno! Can't wait to see it!
excited to see Kristin back!
I am glad she is getting work so soon. I just wish Pushing Daisies wasn't canceled.
Aw that show sounds brilliant! I haven't seen Kristin Chenoweth in many things but I loved her as Olive Snook.