How much does NBC love Isaiah Washington? Apparently enough to offer a series dedicated just to him that will be spun off from "Bionic Woman."
That's right, the new series has only aired a single episode, yet NBC is already trying to turn the "Bionic Woman" concept into a 21st century franchise, hedging its bets that the controversial former "Grey's Anatomy" star will provide the power needed to get it going.
"I may end up doing more that five episodes," Washington said, according to Bionic Woman Fanatic. "I don't see myself becoming a series regular, but there's some talk about spinning me off into my own show once 'Bionic Woman' becomes a huge hit."
That whole gay slur he made (more than once) that got him fired from his last gig on ABC? The actor says it's the best thing that's ever happened to him.
"I feel an unbelievable zen, an unbelievable peace," Washington said. "All of this has been the most unbelievable gift that's been given to me in a very unique way."
Washington will play the character of Antonio Pope on the series for a half-dozen episodes who the actor says is "very good with a 9mm and an M16." ABC refused to pick up his contract last May citing his statements directed at fellow "Grey's Anatomy" castmate T.R. Knight that attacked the actor's sexuality. Knight later said that it was Washington's statements along with the publicity surrounding it that led to him coming out as a homosexual earlier this year.
"Bionic Woman" airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
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