01/09/2006
Aquaman: One Day You're In, The Next You're Out
Will Toale, a 28-year-old soap actor, is the WB's new Aquaman. If you'll remember, former American Idol contestant Alan Ritchson made a bit of a splash last October when he appeared in a few episodes of Smallville. Dark Horizons reports that Ritchson "got a lot of acclaim for his body but little to none for his acting, so he was 'not even a contender' for the show."
And of course, everyone watches for the acting.
(thanks jon)
Posted 10:03 AM EST by Andy in Film & TV | Permalink
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Thanks Andy, I can now indulge my super-hero fetish today... :) woo hoo!
Posted by: Darren | Jan 9, 2006 10:22:49 AM
Ouch! Dissed at AI for his lack of singing ability and now dissed again? What's next on this guy's career path? Heck, he can't even join The Surreal Life!
Posted by: gabe | Jan 9, 2006 10:48:33 AM
Maybe gay porn I'm sure he can get it up for a couple of solo scenes. The new guy is pretty though.
Posted by: Donald | Jan 9, 2006 11:04:10 AM
It's not like anyone watches Smallville for Tom Welling's acting ability. I think they should have gone with Alan.
Posted by: Matt | Jan 9, 2006 11:30:04 AM
Toale looks a little too much like a young Kate Hepburn. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but isn't exactly hot, either.
Posted by: Jacko | Jan 9, 2006 11:48:19 AM
alan, who? (note the sarcasm)
Posted by: CriticalRN | Jan 9, 2006 11:52:16 AM
I've met Will. Not only is he a charismatic and great-looking guy, he had a recent small role on Broadway in "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Natasha Richardson. I don't think Mr. Ritchson could say the same.
Posted by: RCG | Jan 9, 2006 12:35:53 PM
Dude was stiff as wood for all the wrong reasons.
Posted by: Steven | Jan 9, 2006 1:05:17 PM
I don't usually watch Smallville, but I tuned in for Alan's debut after seeing it mentioned here. The producers definitely made the right decision. Alan's "acting" was almost unwatchable... ugh.
Posted by: Rich | Jan 9, 2006 2:09:02 PM
More pics of Will Toale can be found at http://aquamantv.com/willgallery1.htm
Posted by: Hi Brat | Jan 9, 2006 6:02:11 PM
"Toale looks a little too much like a young Kate Hepburn."
Maybe he used the same plastic surgeon as Michael Jackson?
Posted by: HisHolynessDPope | Jan 9, 2006 9:55:36 PM