“He was very passionate about the role,” “He called us personally after he got the news and he told us: ‘Guys, I have some horrible news. But if you can be patient and stand by me, I’m going to come back and do the show.’ ” “He said: ‘I’m in great condition. I’m a cowboy. I’m a dancer. I’ll beat this,’” Sony executive Zack Van Amburg added. The show will be shot in Chicago. Swayze’s doctors are in California, but will monitor him closely, with the aide of Chicago doctors, the Times reported. Patrick, everyone wishes you the best of luck, and we'll be watching....M
Even though he's still fighting a bout with pancreatic cancer, Patrick Swayze tells the New York Times in an e-mail, “I can’t wait to get to work on this!”
The "this" he refers to is a brand new crime-drama for A&E and Sony Pictures Television called 'The Beast'.
There was only one day left before A&E was to announce 'The Beast' for the new Fall lineup when Swayze told them he was sick. What crap for timing, BUT he's been kicking ass as far as his treatment goes, and he's been given the green-light from his doctors. Sweet!
Swayze will play an FBI agent with a colorful past, according to Bob DeBitto, A&E’s executive vice president and general manager.
Sony studio executive Jamie Erlicht told Access Hollywood,
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