Oh my stinking goodness, it’s not even conveyable how excited I am about the return of “Chuck” to TV tonight.
After a Subway footlong campaign saved the show from being canceled last year, creator Josh Schwartz left us with a series-changing twist in the finale. Chuck, who had previously fumbled every physical endeavor undertaken, instantly knew Kung Fu.
The fighting skills were revealed after Chuck chose to download a new Intersect in order to prevent others from getting their hands on it. Chuck being able to take care of himself is a complete game-changer.
“For two years, I kind of sat on the sidelines and watched Adam Baldwin and Yvonne Strahovski — Casey and Sarah, respectively — kick bad guys’ butts and was very jealous of that.” Said Zachary Levi, who plays Chuck. “Not that Chuck should have been able to do it at that point. He was much better at running away or screaming like a little girl. But now that he has this new Intersect and the abilities that come with that, he is able to kind of lend a hand in the kick-butt-ery, if you will.”
Some fans worry Chuck’s new powers will change the show for the worst. I, on the other hand, have high hopes after seeing the Chuck panel at Comic-Con this past summer. While Chuck will have new amazing abilities, they will come as “flashes” like his old Intersect knowledge. No telling when they’ll come or go – or what wackiness will ensue as a result.
In addition to this new twist, this season of “Chuck” promises many fun guest stars including including Armand Assante, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vinnie Jones as villains and Kristin Kreuk, as a Buy More employee. Brandon Routh , the newest Superman from Singer’s 2006 Superman Returns, will also be joining the cast.
“Chuck” premieres TONIGHT Sunday, January 10 with back-to-back original episodes beginning at 9 p.m. on NBC. Two glorious hours. The show returns to its regular time period at 8 p.m. tomorrow with a third hour!
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