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"The human body can be drained of blood in 8.6 seconds given adequate vacuuming systems."

By Seth Freilich | Posted Under Trade News | Comments (32)



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Summer Glau is not interested in draining the human body of blood. At least, not literally. But I do think she is keenly interested in causing every single nerd in the world to have the blood drain down there, if you know what I’m saying.

(I’m saying she wants to cause massive nerdrections.)

I say this because Queen Nerdgasm is continuing her march towards conquering every genre possible. Whedon — check (“Firefly”) and check (“Dollhouse”). Sci-fi — check (“Firefly”), check (“Dollhouse”), check (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”), check (“The 4400”). Adrenaline male fantasy - check (“The Unit”). And now she can add the “Super Hero” genre to her list, as Glau has signed on to NBC’s “The Cape.”

The pilot is about a cop who has to become a superhero to clear his name of a murder that he didn’t actually commit. Which, agreed, sounds hinky. And the cop is played by David Lyons, who you might recognize from “ER” or “Sea Patrol” (I ain’t never heard of it neither), but I recognize as the guy I just looked up on IMDB. Glau will be playing a blogger who hunts after bad guys or some junk.

All of which is to say, if this show even gets picked up, it sounds like Glau will have another short-lived show on her resume, and won’t have to wait too long before going after another genre show. May I recommend the genre of “Summer Glau comes to my house and moves into my basement?”









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Comments

I just Googled pictures of her and while she's pretty in the header pic it's probably the least pretty of any of the photos I saw.

In a word:

Whoa.

Posted by: , at March 13, 2010 2:09 PM

“Summer Glau comes to my house and moves into my basement?”

I already have this In Development.

Posted by: DeistBrawler at March 13, 2010 2:09 PM

That sounds like some bullshit right there.

Posted by: Jay at March 13, 2010 2:16 PM

Blogger, superhero, blah blah blah.

No offense to Pajiba, but I'm getting REALLY SICK of bloggers being the new go-to job for fictional characters. Like you can make a fortune at blogging, just get some webspace and start waiting for the cash to flow in. How many bloggers can afford to run around the world hunting down evildoers and solving mysteries? The click-through rates on their advertising must be fucking phenomenal.

At least with superheroes, you *know* you're supposed to suspend disbelief.

Posted by: Wednesday at March 13, 2010 2:24 PM

Summer Glau is strikingly hot, but she really needs to go after some romantic comedy like She's Out of My League or something like that. She's getting typecast as the go-to girl to bring in the nerds.

Posted by: Fredo at March 13, 2010 3:43 PM

She's getting typecast as the go-to girl to bring in the nerds.

I think Ms. Glau and Felicia Day might have to fight that one out. In a cage. With perhaps some coconut oil and/or tapioca.

And then when they are too exhausted to fight any more, Jewel Staite will just sashay in and snag the crown and leave.

Posted by: Jerce at March 13, 2010 4:11 PM

Why doesn't someone bring back Erin Gray?

Posted by: Jay at March 13, 2010 4:36 PM

Jerce: I think I love you. And your way with words.

(Yes, I'm a girl. Yes, I'm straight. Yes, I had a nerdgasm anyway).

Anyway: Marry me? Maybe we can go track down Summer Glau on or honeymoon...

Posted by: esme at March 13, 2010 5:32 PM

Jerce Thanks a whole frakken lot now I won't get ANYTHING done today.

Posted by: clancys_daddy at March 13, 2010 6:21 PM

I didn't recognize her in that photo. At first I was like: "Who is that? Tia Carrere?"

Posted by: DarthCorleone at March 13, 2010 7:07 PM

I didn't recognize her either. I thought it was Olivia Wilde.

Posted by: Scully at March 13, 2010 8:07 PM

Jerce: the nerdgasm you just cause broke the Internet.

Thanks. Now we're are we going to get our endless porn, poker and pics of cats?

Posted by: Fredo at March 14, 2010 4:31 AM

your mom's an adequate vacuuming system

Posted by: Ian at March 14, 2010 6:16 AM

"Nerdrections"? Seriously?

Posted by: Nicole at March 14, 2010 10:22 AM

Summer Glau was also a guest star on "The Big Bang Theory", which fills the self-aware comedy slot.

Posted by: mrcreosote at March 14, 2010 1:19 PM

Yeah, seriously Jerce. Also, thanks for reminding me how much I love Jewel Staite.

Posted by: dsbs at March 14, 2010 1:54 PM

Maybe I'm getting old, but I have never found Summer Glau attractive. Too much like a little sister or one of my students or something.

I'm intellectually aware that she's a good looking girl, but she elicits zero blood flow below the Mason-Dixon Line.

Posted by: ZombieScientist at March 14, 2010 5:23 PM

ZombieScientist you sir are dead.

Posted by: clancys_daddy at March 14, 2010 8:03 PM

That header picture doesn't really look like her. Has she had plastic surgery or something. She didn't need it, but I just remember her as being pretty plain on Firefly.

Then again I wasn't paying too much attention to her because I was hot for Mal and Wash.

Posted by: Viking at March 14, 2010 11:45 PM

Jerce, as a >>cough, ahem

Posted by: dammitjanet at March 15, 2010 9:33 AM

Viking:

The girl has flawless bone structure and it would be a crime if she ever went under the knife. She usually wears minimal makeup (or really good makeup that seems minimal) so it looks weird whenever she goes gonzo with the eyeshadow.

Posted by: Barry at March 15, 2010 10:18 AM

I'm with zombiescientist, well were not dating or anything, but this girl does nothing for me.

Posted by: logan at March 15, 2010 10:56 AM

Zombie, I hear ya. She's firmly in the 'meh' column for me. Plus, sorry folks, but her actressin' is on par with Eliza Dushku, so it's a double 'meh' for me right there. And I HATED her in The Unit. She 'dances' her fight scenes, which is ok, I guess, but seriously, if your resume consists of playing pretty much only mentally unstable characters or you know, robots, then I'm thinking your ability to display emotions is pretty limited. For an actor/actress. See also: the Guvernator.

Posted by: Stella at March 15, 2010 11:02 AM

Well, the concept sounds pretty stupid.
But hey, it's Summer Glau, people! Count me in.

but seriously, if your resume consists of playing pretty much only mentally unstable characters or you know, robots, then I'm thinking your ability to display emotions is pretty limited.

Mentally unstable characters don't display emotions? Have you ever watched anything with Summer in it besides The Unit? While it's true that most of her roles share a common archetype, there are actually quite a lot of differences and nuances to them. And yes, they have emotions and they express them.

I'm not saying that Ms. Glau is Oscar-caliber but comparing her to Arnold is over the top. I don't know if she lacks "range" or if she just enjoys a certain kind of role but what she does she does well, so whatever, I like her. Not to mention that she's ridiculously cute and I want to give her a hug everytime I see her on screen.
A very sexy hug.

Posted by: jcollier at March 15, 2010 2:47 PM

@jcollier:

Around here we call it a "perv hug"...you get your hips into it. I give out a lot of 'em.
:-)

Posted by: Barry at March 15, 2010 2:54 PM

I think 'mentally unstable' is pretty easy to play for an actor - you basically act catatonic and then flay about suddenly. Her vocal delivery is pretty monotonous, and again, the fact that she played a Terminator pretty much played up the fact that her delivery and demeanor is pretty wooden.

Really it boils down to: She's not my cup of tea visually or artistically. I'm sure she's very nice in person etc etc etc, but I just don't quite get the love, that's all.

Posted by: Stella at March 15, 2010 3:42 PM

if your resume consists of playing pretty much only mentally unstable characters or you know, robots, So basically your describing both of my ex wives.

Posted by: clancys_daddy at March 15, 2010 10:38 PM

I didn't recognise her in that header photo either. I actually thought it was Leighton Meester.

Posted by: JJ McClay at March 16, 2010 4:27 AM

@Stella

"if your resume consists of playing pretty much only mentally unstable characters or you know, robots, then I'm thinking your ability to display emotions is pretty limited."

Were you asleep when she was on the screen???

I'm sorry for you, I really am.

.

Posted by: Munter at March 20, 2010 1:46 PM

Summer Glau Rules!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Darkman_2 at March 26, 2010 2:16 AM

I think 'mentally unstable' is pretty easy to play for an actor[...]

I see acting isn't your forte...

Posted by: brinderwalt at March 27, 2010 1:55 PM

I would just like to say that in Firefly as River Tam Glau showed a wide array of emotion. She had to be able to go from one end of the spectrum to the other in a split second. Also, in Terminator Sarah Conner Chronicles she acts very warm and friendly to put John at ease. I think that she is an underrated actress and would like to see her go more mainstream. I also agree it would be nice to see her in comedy or something besides Sci-fi and or action, though there is nothing wrong with that. All in all, I guess I am saying I approve of Summer Glau, her looks, and her acting.

Posted by: BigVic at March 6, 2011 10:53 AM


















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