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Kate Moennig plays doctor in the first promo pictures for "Three Rivers"

You know who is not looking very Shane today? Kate Moennig. The first cast promo shots for the former The L Word star’s new medical series, Three Rivers, were released recently. Can I just say, whoa.

OK, before we can proceed we must discuss this image. First, I’m not sure Shane would approve of this haircut. Also, is it just me or did the marketing department find a “Femme-Up” tool in Photoshop and just go crazy? Though, I am happy to see Kate’s patented pout is still alive and well.

The show follows organ transplantation from three points of view: the doctors, the donors and the recipients. Kate plays Dr. Miranda Foster, a member of the elite surgical team who has a rebellious streak and fiery temper. She also happens to the daughter of the revered surgeon the medical wing is named after. I wonder how wardrobe will accessorize that chip on her shoulder each episode.

Rounding out the cast are Alex O'Loughlin (Moonlight) as lead surgeon Dr. Andy Yablonski, Daniel Henney as womanizing surgeon Dr. David Lee and Christopher J. Hanke as the newbie transplant coordinator Ryan Abbott.

Julia Ormond was originally cast in the pilot as Dr. Sophia Jordan, the head of surgery at Three Rivers Hospital. But after the show was picked up, she was let go. Stepping into her surgical shoes instead will be four-time Emmy winner Alfre Woodard. Now I would have loved to see Julia make a comeback, but you can really never go wrong when you cast Alfre. She is uniformly excellent in everything she does.

The new fall season is thick with medical dramas. Besides Three Rivers there is also Trauma and Mercy. Of course, Three Rivers is the only show that has Kate. So, there’s that. Find out more about the new series in this behind-the-scenes sneak peek.

So what do you think? Will you be checking into Three Rivers? And, seriously, Kate, it’s too bad you burned down Wax because you could use a visit, STAT.

D...'s picture

Of course

I'll watch everything that has Kate on it, besides, I've always liked medical shows, must be the reason of why I'm on med school maybe. Anyway, is it just me or was it like seeing Shane on scrubs? That voice.... man! I love her!

When does it premiere?

heeheehoho 's picture

Go away, Michael Douglas!

Oh wow, she could pass for Catherine Zeta Jones in that first picture.
scully01082's picture

I'm personally looking

I'm personally looking forward to seeing KM play an entirely different character. As someone who didn't see the appeal that Shane had, it'll be nice to see a little depth.  I think it should also be kept in mind that promo pics *always* make people look like plastic Barbie dolls...

ilvostro's picture

is it just me

or does she look a tad bit like lena headey?

if not in face, perhaps in aura. 

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TrinityAE's picture

it's nice to see that Kate

it's nice to see that Kate Moennig finally looks like her hair has been washed and/or isn't loaded down with a ton of products. not everyone liked or found sexy the basically skanky look her Shane character seemed to sport in every of The L-word season.

also, as a talented and versatile actor, she shouldn't be expected to be Shane in every role. that sort of expectation aka typecasting is what's killed a lot of careers. sure some people are the same in every role, pretty much just playing themselves all the time (Jack Nicolson, for example, although he does it fantastically, but not everyone is JN).

Ricciuta's picture

Skanky look

I agree with you 100% on Shane's skanky look on the L Word.  I always wanted to throw a bucket of water on her head and scrub with shampoo, then comb it out!  I totally disliked Kate's hair on that show.  She looks sooooooo much better in those promo pics.
ToriCB's picture

Hair

Hate on that hair all you want...Kate always looks beautiful.
Dylan's picture

Ugh, the dialogue is awful.

Ugh, the dialogue is awful. It needs a script transplant. 

Good luck to Kate though, I hope it does well for her. 

 

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Ashley's picture

Script transplant...

That made me laugh out loud.

I was never into the "Shane" look, but I am definitely up for playing doctor ;)

Mély Mel'eau's picture

Mr Perfect!!

I know this is about Kate Moenig but DANIEL HENNEY IS IN THE SHOW?!?! I'm soooo watching it, he's my man crush lol watch Seducing Mr. Perfect and you'll know. He's all over the states now, I just hope they don't ruin him 'cause he's my favourite Korean actor!

*partir en premier ne veut pas toujours dire arriver en premier*

Norris's picture

totally agree

daniel henney is totally my man crush too...and i haven't even seen seducing mr. perfect yet (i'm about to right now though, since you've reminded me). i just started liking him after reading a blog entry on why he is the sexiest korean man alive and after seeing some photos, boy do i agree XD
Mély Mel'eau's picture

yay!

 I kinda feel bad saying this on AE especially on a post about Kate! I adore her and am happy that she's got a job after the abomination that was S6 of TLW. But Mr. Henney is simply yummy and that is out of pure vanity. Seducing Mr. Perfect is an amazing movie, I'm a sucker for Korean movies and it's one of my all time favourites.

 

 

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Jessi's picture

Ill be looking forward to it

And I thought she looked amazing.
Shanti's picture

Hahaha.

it's like Shane left L.A. and moved somewhere to become a doctor.
Kris's picture

I love Kate

but I don't really love the hairstyle. Not that I would expect her to keep the 'Shane' hairstyle for everything she does from now on, I just don't think this particular look is good. I obviously can't say for sure since I don't know Kate in real life, but I don't think she'd rock this hairstyle. She and this hairstyle are two different personalities. She didn't have the 'Shane' hairstyle on "Young Americans" but it was still a believable look. 

frogprincess's picture

Very featured

I love how featured she is in the promo.  That's a very good sign.  I love KM in everything she does.  I hope it's a big hit!
Jessi's picture

The problem is this maybe

We are use to seeing Kate as Shane and her hair was always the same. Now that she is playing a new role we will be comparing it to Shane.
n.enya's picture

from the new poster for 3R ;)

3Rposter-Kate
nking88's picture

wow

see i just think she looks well good there i didn't really like her look on the l word but this picture is pretty hot.

shortypants's picture

Kate Moennig>>

 

Wow! Kate totally looks like Kate Jackson in this pic! Nice!

And yes- I'll be watching. :0)

Darla's picture

ooh :D

ooh :D
Melissa Hsu's picture

wow! i too, wasn't much

wow!

i too, wasn't much of a shane fan.

but ive always been a Kate fan! wow, and this pic, she looks Hot! ;))) mmmMM>mm..

love the hair!! yes!

Clara's picture

you guys, it's clearly Jill

you guys, it's clearly Jill Bennett she looks like there! :) After she had her weave out..

but I see the Lena thing also, CZJ slightly too, but nowhere close to them being mistaken for one another

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nikki's picture

i agree

Yeah I definately agree that she looks like Jill Bennet in that picture.
TheWeyrd1's picture

She might be all "done up" for publicity stills...

But Kate is looking very Dr. Shane in the clips...
blankets on the beach's picture

oh yeah

it kind of does..! and its not because the character at all its beacuse her moves , her pants and her determination!   .. shane went to med school how cool! haaha  ... and in the group picture kate looks a little like Kristen Stewart.. dont u think?
Laura's picture

Woah.

I'm not kidding, when I first clicked on this article, I was like "Uhh... Where's Shane Kate?" Then did a double take at that picture. Woah. 

Will most probably be tuning in. 

Will probably take a looong while though to get used to Shane Kate Dr. Miranda Foster.

 

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Jes's picture

dreamy

So now I'm gonna have erotic dreams of Shane giving me an organ transplant!
MateusRose's picture

Kate Looks Amazing

I don't care what people say, I think Kate looks great. I'm looking forward to watching this & not just because Kate's in it, it looks like it going to be real good.
akiraj's picture

D.A.M.N

I wasn't able to read the rest of that article because my heart stopped. Kate looks so damn good in the pic-just wow! I can't wait to see 3 rivers if for the sole reason of seeing her look that damn tasty!
Zoila's picture

When is it going to start

When is it going to start airing? I heard this fall, but what date, time network?

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TheWeyrd1's picture

CBS I believe...

I think I've seen ads during Guiding Light.  Being cynical, I think CBS knows their audience (lots of queer ladies watching GL right now and Kate coming in from The L Word) even if they won't let the Otalia ladies kiss...sigh...  Not sure the actual start date for Three Rivers though, but I'll bet they have them on the CBS website...

 

LolitaVida's picture

Break me offa piece of that Kate-Kat Bar.

I'm unabashedly excited to see Kate in something new! My only caveat would be that producers please, for the love of all that is lesbian, don't drop any "manvils" on her. I.E. - Make a blatantly lesbian character straight by pairing her up in awkward hetero couples (See: Benson, Olivia; Law and Order: SVU).
Then again, maybe Miranda is straight... I haven't seen the show. *sulks*

 ~Lolita

"But to see her was to love her, love but her, and love forever."

JOJOnCoffee's picture

kate-kat bar

haha, nice one. 
Piper's picture

Wow.

Definately not looking too Shane in those promotional pictures, but still smokin' if you ask me. I'm definately going to watch this. I think that she's a really great actress, and I love watching anything she's in, period.

It's taking place in Pittsburgh. Too bad that it's most likely not going to be filmed there, considering I live right outside of Pittsburgh. Oh, well.

mbball22's picture

I think she looks better here

Never thought she was cute on the L Word, but she has potential with the new hairstyle. Plus, a few sandwiches couldn't hurt. ;)
Sassy's picture

I agree 210%.

Glindared's picture

What Network

Is this new program on??? Looking forward to watching it.
captainlex's picture

She looks more like Cammie,

She looks more like Cammie, Shane's lookalike than she does Shane xD
Jessi's picture

CBS

Will be carrying it. I did not see when it will air though.
capitainejambou's picture

I will ! definitively ! Kate

I will ! definitively ! Kate is an amazing actress and 3Rs  is a great opportunity for her prooving she can play so many different characters .

No matter hair cutting !

Jessi's picture

Re; Kate

I think she has a beautiful face now regarding her body she could use some meat on those bones just a bit. Either way she is still hot in my opinion.
Sara's picture

i have to say

i am enjoying the femme look however they need to match her foundation to her real skin tone just a wee bit better. her face looks detatched
Lucy 12/21's picture

i can't wait

 i can't wait..... october looks soooooo far away

she looks weird   but  stilll looking great .... 

ciao

7Up's picture

LOL

Ha Ha, in that first photo Kate looks soooooo like my best friend growing up... who's now a doctor ;-)
Jake's picture

Chucks

Don't you just love how Kate is rocking converse in that picture!? 

-JAKE

LolitaVida's picture

Yes!

Hahahaha. Thanks for pointing that out, Jake.

That just made my day.

SHANE LIVES!

 ~Lolita

"But to see her was to love her, love but her, and love forever."

Ruth's Persona's picture

Ahhh!

I noticed that too, because I have those shoes! Those same shoes! Yep. This must mean something. Obviously I was meant to be a surgeon.

afan's picture

Good!!!

I am so "gladd" that Kate got a prime time gig, golly I hope she gets some good writing and some real screen time for a damn change. Yes; she's a hottie but; she's not just a pretty face and I'd like to see just how far she can go. On the surface seems like a good spot for her -- we'll see.

Good luck Kate - I'll be watching!!

Jessi's picture

If the show turns out to be a hit....

Maybe they will bring back "damn what the hell was her name on the L word" and on Painkiller Jane as a love interest for Kate? Edit: Kristanna Locken For some reason I could not think of her name.