Liam Hemsworth Takes 'Die Hard 5' Near-Miss In Stride

Several things aren't intended to be. For Liam Hemsworth, that list includes being Bruce Willis' boy inside a film, a minimum of. The "Hunger Games" star was apparently 1 of 2 final challengers for that role of John McClane's edgy boy in "A Great Day to Die Hard," the 5th installment within the historic action movie franchise. Ultimately, he lost the part to Jai Courtney, a comparatively unknown title whose greatest credits include "Spartacus: Bloodstream and Sand" and Cruise approaching "One Shot." Hemsworth is not sweating it, though nor should he, thinking about he's a guaranteed hit approaching with "Hunger Games," as well as another appearance opposite Willis within this summer's "Expendables" follow up. "It did not finish up happening," Hemsworth shrugged them back when talking with MTV News concerning the skipped chance. "Like several things within this town, sometimes you are suitable for things, and often another person is much better for that part." Fortunately for Hemsworth and the fans, he was right for that role of Gale in "Hunger Games." Actually, it is a role he may be playing for many a long time presuming this primary film does well, you will find a minimum of two more movies within the "Hunger Games" franchise, potentially even three, that require Gale's services. Hemsworth is not counting his eggs before they hatch, though. "Everyones type of waiting to determine what goes on with that one," he stated when requested about movement on "Catching Fire," the very first "Hunger Games" follow up. "After which hopefully we are able to shoot the 2nd one and also the third one." Exactly what do you think about Hemsworth passing up on the "Die Hard" role? Inform us within the comments or hit us on Twitter!

Pregnant Jessica Simpson Poses Nude for Elle

Keri Russell The Felicity alums have really absorbed pilot season. Keri Russell has arrived the key role in FX's The People in america pilot from Justified showrunner Graham Yost. The series, executive-created by Yost and produced by Falling Skies' Joe Weisberg, follows two KGB spies, Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings (Russell), who pose as People in america in suburban Washington D.C. within the 1980s. Their arranged marriage starts to evolve into some thing real, compromising their mission throughout the Cold War. Gavin O'Connor (Warrior) is pointing the pilot. Forex Orders KGB Spy Drama from Justified Showrunner Russell may be the 4th major Felicity alum to land a job inside a pilot this year. Scott Speedman will star in ABC's Last Measure, Scott Foley lately became a member of Fox's The Goodwin Games and Greg Grunberg has signed onto CBS' untitled Greg Berlanti/Greg Malins comedy. Since her days on Felicity, Russell co-starred in Mission: Impossible III and also the film Waitress. Various other TV credits include Scrubs and Fox's short-resided comedy Running Wilde.

Foreign exchange renews 'Justified'

FX's 'Justified' is calculating a great 4.3 million audiences this season.Foreign exchange is coming back Kentucky-set "Justified" for just about any fourth season. Cabler has bought 13 additional episodes for your series from Foreign exchange Prods. and also the new the new sony Pictures Television. Show will depend on rapid story "Fire inside the Hole," together with other books, from author Elmore Leonard. The current third season, through which six episodes still air, is calculating 4.3 million total audiences and two.millions of inside the 18-49 demo for first-run episodes, marking an 8% increase in both groups from this past year. When weekly multiruns in the show are cumed, the series is drawing 7 million audiences. " 'Justified' is among television's best series which season has increased that excellence," mentioned Nick Grad, FX's professional V . p . of original programming. "We anticipate much more seasons later on.Inch Among its ensemble cast, skein stars Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Nick Searcy and Natalie Zea. Neal McDonough and Mykelti Williamson are generating seasonlong guest looks. Showrunner Graham Yost professional produces with Leonard, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly, Michael Dinner and Fred Golan. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Fox cancels 'Terra Nova'

Fox late Monday decided to pull the plug on its ambitious dino-drama "Terra Nova" after the show delivered middling ratings in its freshman season.Studio 20th Century Fox said it would shop the series to other networks. A last-minute attempt to give the show an infusion of fresh creative talent was made late last week, as drama vet Ed Bernero ("Criminal Minds") was courted to help guide the show's second season as an exec producer. But Fox entertainment topper Kevin Reilly ultimately decided to pass on another round of the costly drama lensed in Australia.The project came together with ultra high-profile auspices, shepherded by exec producers Steven Spielberg and Peter Chernin.It went straight from script to a 13-episode order, in part because the vfx requirements of the show were so great as to demand that costs be amortized over multiple episodes rather than just a pilot.The show faced an uphill battle on the creative front almost from the start. Its premiere was delayed from its initial planned launch as a midseason entry in the 2010-11 season to last fall."Terra Nova" revolved around a futuristic world where humans have discovered a portal to travel back to prehistoric times to escape rampant pollution on Earth. Skein featured a large ensemble cast toplined by Jason O'Mara and Stephen Lang.Exec producer Aaron Kaplan pulled the original pieces together in early 2010 from a concept generated by scribes Kelly Marcel and Craig Silverstein.The cancelation of "Terra Nova" likely boosts the odds of a renewal for one or both of Fox's other frosh dramas, "Alcatraz" and "The Finder," both of which have delivered only so-so ratings. And still to come is Kiefer Sutherland starrer "Touch," which bows March 22. Contact Cynthia Littleton at cynthia.littleton@variety.com

Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe Return for further American Horror Story

Jesse Spencer Jesse Spencer is wasting almost no time plotting his publish-House career. Spencer, that has developed in the Fox medical drama throughout the final eight seasons, will star in Dick Wolf's Chicago Fire pilot at NBC, Deadline reviews. Lisa Edelstein will not return for House series finale Spencer, 33, may have Matthew Casey, an all-natural leader at Firehouse 55 who's fighting within the personal existence after recently separating from his wife. Taylor Kinney may also be starring inside the pilot. Spencer's casting follows individuals of House co-star Peter Jacobson, who signed on for just about any possible recurring role on Showtime's Ray Donovan pilot right after Fox introduced that House would wrap in May.