:) #RenewThePlayer

Sigh,

We didn't blog for two weeks, not because there wasn't anything to write about, but because we were super busy in life.

A lot has happened.

First, the bad news.

Unfortunately, The Player has been cancelled.  The network stopped production on the last episode that was being filmed.  Fans only get 9 episodes.  It wasn't faring well against the top TV show of the season and Thursday night football.

Another sigh...

We're all extremely gutted.  Gutted-the word of the week.

We loved Thursday nights with the cast and crew, all the guest stars and new friends on Twitter.

The show was too good for network TV.

Hope of hopes that another network or online company takes it, but it does not seem to be, so far.  If we hear anything, we'll let you know.

Here are some pictures from the last episode filming:

From Instagram: shawnwrites

Pictures from Charity Wakefield instagram: Shawnwrites, and @PaulLacovera @RosieBMassett ‪

If this show does not get renewed, we hope for the best for all cast and crew.  Thank you for letting us take the ride with you.  It was AWESOME!

With this pending cancellation, this does open new avenues for Philip.

We still think he'd be the best James Bond. They should have the cast and crew create the new James Bond film.  They know action really well.  Who cares about plot when you are on the edge of your seat?!

This also opens the possibility of Philip showing up on Blindspot for a Strike Back reunion with Sullivan Stapleton.

This also opens more of a possibility of the Strike Back film.

And more possibilities for other possibilities that no one has offered yet.

Maybe we should work on our screenplay and see where it will go.  Yeah?

While Philip was promoting The Player, here is one of the the interviews:

http://ktla.com/2015/10/21/philip-winchester-is-not-corrupted-by-hollywood-and-talks-about-working-with-wesley-snipes/

Also, there was just posted a petition to save The Player.  If you believe that your signature and a petition will have an affect, sign and let everyone you know sign!  Let's get this show back!

 https://www.change.org/p/netflix-amazon-hulu-cable-usa-network-save-the-player-05a48d92-97f2-479a-b641-4b4ec7aa3b15

The best thing we can do is to still watch the show for the last four shows and then watch on DVR or apps to show the network that we love the show.  Only numbers can prove that the show is worth saving.

So make sure you watch The Player for the last 4 episodes with your friends, family, and everyone you know!

If you are on Twitter, go to our page @FansofPhilip and retweet our pinned post:

 .Alright @NBCThePlayer fans...let's get this MOVING across Twitter! And let NBC know how much we LOVE this show! #RenewThePlayer #theplayer

Until next week or see you all at FB and Twitter.

Written 10/ 25/15

The Player Beach Scenes, Why Philip Should Be the Next Bond

Hey fans!  Happy Labor Day Weekend to our US fans!

No new Strike Back this week as we mentioned, but a lot of other interesting news available to share with fans.

A few reviews of the new show has been released and so far, it is still a show to watch this new fall season.  One of our favorite bloggers/writers is Brittany Frederick @TVBrittanyF.  Read her review here.  

With no new Strike Back, the Player has taken center stage with these stunning pictures of some shooting scenes at the beach!  Looks a little cold out there.  Thank you, JustJared.  To see the whole set of pictures, click the pictures. 

The next news, not really to do anything with Philip, but we want to put this name out there-James Bond.  So, news has it that the man previously inline for the job was Idris Elba.  What a wonderful thing that was going to be!  Suave, tall, dark and handsome.  For some odd reason, the powers that be decided that the audience was not ready for a street type of a character.  Ok people, do you like being told what you like to watch????  It does not make any sense and we're on Idris' side.

But if we can't have Idris, we highly suggest Philip.  Why?  Let us count the ways:

1)  All fans know he can play an English rogue any time.  He knows the language, the jargon, the accent, and he's half British (on his mom's side).  For those of you who didn't know, Philip is from the states.  Montana to be exact.  Amazed?  Mind-blown?

2) He even studied in the same drama/acting school with Benedict Cumberbatch, so he's in the same acting caliber as many of the British actors contending for the role. 

3)  He's got the action scenes down via Strike Back and The Player.

 

 

 

 

4)  He has the physique.  Tall, (taller than Tom Hardy) handsome, and physically fit.  If they need a darker haired male, he can go darker. 

 

5)  He looks great in a tux. 

 

 

6)  The ladies love him and some of the men want to be him.

7)  He's been called a gentleman by his boss, and has the unofficial title of one of the nicest man to work with, by his peers.

8)  He's not afraid to do anything and has the desire to try his own stunts.

 

 

9)  Most of the men who have played Bond were relatively unknown before, which makes Philip a great candidate.  He has a solid fan base, so he has fans, but not so many that he overwhelms the character. 

10) He does not have a movie franchise that he is connected with at the time, which makes him a greater candidate than those listed around the Internet.

And one extra.  He looks cool in shades:

Do you fans have any more ideas why Philip would be the perfect candidate?

Join us for Friday night Strike Back nights this coming weekend, and Strike Back Trivia and fan comments at @FansofPhilip and don't forget to join us on Facebook at Fans of Philp Winchester.

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Photos found on Tumblr, Twitter, @NBCThePlayer, @Cinemax, @Sky1 @Strikeback_1.  If one of these pics are yours, let us know and we'll give you the credit!  And thanks for sharing!