Maggie Q takes on the role of Nikita
Maggie Q's casting is particularly significant because it switches up an iconic character historically portrayed as Caucasian. Initially it was done by Anne Parillaud in Luc Besson's 1990 film. Then Bridget Fonda took the reigns in 1993's Point of No Return. Lastly, Peta Wilson starred in the 1997 USA Network series.
The premise of the new show sees "Nikita being trained to replace the original one after she goes rogue." This allowed creator Craig Silverstein an opportunity to change up the stereotype.
The hiring of Maggie Q in "Nikita," from WBTV and McG's Wonderland, marks the highest-profile series role for an Asian actress on a broadcast drama series. It will also be the highest-profile CW minority casting in the network's four-year history.
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Josh
Nice! I grew up on Peta Wilson's Nikita, so I'm really excited to see them revive this franchise. Maggie Q is pretty fantastic, and it's REALLY nice to see an Asian female getting a high-profile, starring TV role.
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Mutant
Now she's a hotty, I may hate reboots but I'll watch it because of her.
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The Kwisatz Haderach
Hot! agreed
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Lizcole2
I love Nikkita, so CW better not mess it up!
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Brian
Hot.
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Charles DeMar
She's purrrrrrty.
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