Eric McCormack, Christa Miller, and Ricky Schroder Star in ‘The Andromeda Strain’
A big television event is heading our way this Memorial Day weekend in the form of A&E’s long-anticipated miniseries remake of the 1971 science-fiction film The Andromeda Strain. Based on the novel of the same name by author Michael Crichton, the Oscar-nominated movie was about a group of scientists investigating an unknown deadly virus from outer space.
A&E’s four-hour remake doesn’t depart much from that basic storyline, as viewers will see when the two-part production premieres on Monday, May 26, and concludes on Tuesday, May 27, from 9pm–11pm EST both nights.
Maybe it’s just a coincidence or maybe it’s just a measure of their talent, but oddly enough, the miniseries stars three well-known past and present sitcom stars. Will & Grace alum Eric McCormack plays obsessive reporter Jack Nash; Christa Miller, a veteran of both Scrubs and The Drew Carey Show, is surgeon and exotic diseases specialist Dr. Angela Noyce; and former Silver Spoons child star Ricky Schroder portrays virologist Major Bill Keene, MD.
Other notable cast members include Benjamin Bratt (E-Ring, Law & Order), Andre Braugher (Thief, Homicide: Life on the Street), Daniel Dae Kim (Lost, Angel), and Viola Davis (Traveler, Jesse Stone telemovies).
Ain’t It Cool News posted an advance review last Sunday, written by an anonymous overseas resident who had the chance to see the miniseries early when it was broadcast by a satellite company. The evaluation is far from positive, but I’m still looking forward to seeing the latest version of The Andromeda Strain for myself before forming my own opinion.
A&E is giving all of us who don’t live in the United Kingdom a head start in that department with four preview clips, and they look good to me. Have a look-see after the jump.
The Andromeda Strain: Exclusive First Look
The Andromeda Strain: Ricky Schroder
The Andromeda Strain: Major Bill Keane, MD
The Andromeda Strain: Jack Nash
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