Xena first choice.

(XenaFanatic) writes:
> (Nmosl) writes:
> > I have a quick question. I read somewhere that LL wasn't the first choice for Xena. I'm glad she got it, but was wondering if anyone would know who the first choice was.
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> >>>> Hi there - hope this doesn't post twice - i just answered & got message that post was successfull - then got a computer error .......oh well - anyway -- I believe the first choice was Vanessa Angel - but when the shooting was scheduled to start she was sick with the flu --- LL got the part by sheer luck - - this is according to an interview article in the 1st XENA mag ----- this is just like Star Trek Voyager - Kate Mulgrew also was not the 1st choice - but both of these ladies have done an EXCELLENT job with their characters!!!!!!!!!! IMHO of course - - from a NotsohumblexenafanaticlovingtheXenashow person

Yeah, it was Vanessa, from Wierd Science the tv show. THey even had her costume fitted out for her (i read that somewhere). Other names have been mentioned, Roma Downey from Touched by an angel, and I think, Kim Delaney? Anyways, i'm glad they caught up with LL in time cuz she is definately Xena material.
Alex