Hugh Laurie has landed itself a new job on Fox’s HOUSE. He will direct one of the upcoming episodes scheduled to air this spring. It will be his first time directing an episode of the show.
“I am thrilled, daunted and honoured – with a ‘u’ – by this new responsibility,” said Hugh Laurie. “HOUSE scripts are Fabergé eggs, and I will try my very hardest not to drop this one on a stone floor.”
“I’ve wanted him to direct since Season One. In fact, I can’t believe he’s actually doing it,” said HOUSE executive producer Katie Jacobs. “There is no one more qualified to direct the show than Hugh Laurie. I’m sure this is evident to anyone who’s seen the show, but he is simply the most versatile, talented, funny actor on TV today. Add to that an impeccable feeling for the visual storytelling, and you have the makings of a great director. I don’t know how he’s going to be in two places at once, but that part we’ll just have to figure out.”
According to Jacobs, the episode Laurie is directing is “very intense and truly a director’s piece.”
I personally can’t wait to see what Hugh Laurie has in store for us, and I think it’s safe to say we can expect a special episode from him.
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