Rob Thomas Originally Envisioned "Veronica Mars" With a Male Lead Before Switching to Kristen Bell
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Lex Briscuso
Summary
Rob Thomas originally conceived "Veronica Mars" with a male protagonist inspired by his own teenage experience attending a wealthy high school where his father was vice principal. The early version featured a teen boy who was the son of the local sheriff. Thomas later switched to a female lead, casting Kristen Bell, to make the show's theme of "loss of innocence" more impactful.
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TVLineRob Thomas Originally Envisioned "Veronica Mars" With a Male Lead Before Switching to Kristen Belltvline.comKey quotes
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the early version was the son of the local sheriff
he went on to write the show's pilot script with nothing in mind except the story he wanted t
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