(from TNT) In 2005, TNT's THE CLOSER starring Golden-globe winner Kyra Sedgwick , became the hottest new series on cable television, winning a legion of fans and stunning the industry with record ratings. The series attracted an even bigger audience in 2006 and again in 2007, when THE CLOSER's season finale in September drew nearly 10 million viewers - a new cable record.
Lt. Mike Tao (Chan) relishes his role as the squad's expert in technical matters. Detective Julio Sanchez (Cruz) uses his extensive knowledge of Los Angeles gang culture to help close cases. Detective Irene Daniels (Ravera) serves as the team's forensic accountant while Buzz ( Keene ) runs things in the electronics room. Commander Taylor (Gossett) heads the Robbery Homicide Division and still resents that Brenda was hired over him.
Jason appeared in the episode Fatal Retraction in 2005 as Bill Croelick. He returns to the role in Controlled Burn airing 7/14/08.
Interview with Kyra: The interview was on July 1, 2008
(part regarding Jason)
Question: I love seeing Jason O'Mara again, Bill Croelick, your energy with him in those scenes is almost borderline, there's like sexual tension…
Kyra: Right, right.
Q: …you're repulsed by him, but there is just something, he just gets you. He pushes your buttons. You know, he flusters you and I just wanted you to talk a bit about this actor and if we're going to see him continuously through this season?
Kyra: Um, no. I don't think, I mean, you know, we'll just get one shot of Jason this season. But uh, but I do really think they have a cool, great chemistry and I think that um, you know, his obsession with fire, sort of is, is tantamount to her obsession with uh, with um, you know, getting to the truth of, of situations. And, I think they both have a dislike of authority and their both sort of rebels in their own way. And, um I think that what is interesting about the Jason O'Mara character is she sees him as a predator, as well as, a victim. So, I think there's that kind of, but there is, they have similarities. Um, in their, in their personalities that uh, that I think makes their chemistry very, you know, strong and exciting to watch.
Note: Kyra says we'll just get on shot of Jason this season, hopefully meaning Bill Croelick will return again.
This was a question posted on e-online with Kirsten about Jason on The Closer from 7/28/08:
Hailee in Richmond Hill, N.Y.: I just saw that Jason O'Mara got his own TV show. Does that mean he's never going to be on The Closer again?
Actually, I caught up with Jason, and there's a very good chance he'll be lighting fires again over on TNT. O'Mara said, "It's been left open-ended for a reason." It did look like there was a little love connection between Billy (O'Mara) and Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick), in that he's a screwed-up serial killer and she's a deputy chief. I think they really have a chance!
http://de.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=f3f204ed-7526-4de6-8d2c-70993349df5c
