It’s Dr. House’s worst nightmare: a patient who doesn’t respond to his blood-pressure-raising button pushing. Like, at all.
In the Fox hit’s March 23 episode, rapper-turned-actor (ractor?) Mos Def will play a victim of locked-in syndrome, a paralytic condition that cuts off one’s ability to move and communicate. Isn’t that the same medical malady featured in the 2007 Oscar nominee The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?, you ask. Pretty much, says exec producer David Shore. “[But] we were very conscious of wanting to tell our story our way and not simply tread territory that they already covered so well.”
As in Butterfly, much of the change-of-pace story will be told from the patient’s point of view (see photo, above) — a storytelling device that proved “challenging,” Shore concedes. Also, Mos Def will communicate solely by blinking. But unlike Butterfly, the House episode — which was directed by Dan Attias, the acclaimed helmer behind last week’s road-trip-themed Big Love ep — is less about the patient and more about what’s going on around him. “Our doctors are told to keep his mind active,” explains Shore, “and they wind up saying things — personal things –- that they might not normally say.”
Hmm…might this ep lay the groundwork for House and Cuddy’s much-talked-about-by-me sex date? “I really don’t want to go into the particulars of [them hooking up] because we have found a really cool way to do it, and I don’t want to spoil it,” Shore hedges. “But I will confirm that we are taking things forward [with them].”
More House scoop:
Wilson’s MIA brother checks in
Cutthroat Bitch returning?
Cameron-Chase move to forefront in final four
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FIRST!!!
I can’t wait for this episode. As for the Huddy sex, it’s definitely going to be a dream sequence/hallucination. I’m willing to bet my kidney on this.
The Huddy sex clearly needs to happen on Wilson’s desk. Mr. Shore, take note.
Thanks! Can’t wait for huddy!
i love you DAVID SHORE!!!
Thank you for the news!!
But why does EW provide all this “House” news, but doesn’t do the recap anymore? EW can write **4 PAGES** about trash like “The Bachelor”, but not “House”? What gives?
“Ah, Er, Ah, Da, Bay, Say…”
seriosly, the House/Cuddy thing is lame
Sounds like a great episode!!! Can’t wait!!! Woooohooooo for Huddy!!!!
I really can’t wait until this episode comes out!!!
I’m fine with anything as long as they actually show it!!! Not just a glimpse of them in bed! I want clothes off (well as much as you are allowed to show on television). These are two characters who have been resisting each other and temptation for so long that when they finally get together, it’s going to be HOT and passionate. And I want to see all that passion and raw sexuality come pouring out.
Can we have Huddy sex before Cameron and Chase are back? I can’t stand how Shore has written a whole season around Huddy sex and the life and miracles of Thirteen. I wished they did it already and moved on.
And then you could write about something else other than when we can expect seeing House and Cuddy doing the deed, been there done that
Not just much talked about you Ausiello, you are not alone in your madness! much talking is done by us too! I love youuuu btw. You are the Christiane Amanpour of spoilers, the Barbara Walters of gossip. *hugs*
Now, they better not do a “fade to black” type of thing, we better seeee it! Like, Extended Scene see it. They did that with Thirteeen’s girl hookup, it’s only fair we get to see some Huddy action too…
Now, Ausiello, I hereby declare you head of the Hot Sex Scene Lobbying Committee, get to work young man!
Hehe
I agree with Miss Misery – why did EW drop the recaps for House, Heroes, and 30 Rock, among others, but continue with all the reality junk, like the Bachelor and even now Celeb. Apprentice. Are these shows SO MUCH more worthy of discussion. Come on EW, bring some class back here.
Yay for House/Cuddy sex. I don’t care how much some people gripe about it. There are still people out there excited to see this happen and one of them is me. I want a really hot scene, no dream! It’s been done before. Wow me, David Shore.
I can’t wait for Huddy Sex!!!! Thanks you!!!
This episode looks amazing. I’m a Mos Def fan and am really looking forward to it. As for House and Cuddy, thank GOD, they’ll be moving forward. This dance of theirs is killing me!
Finally Mr Shore, it was about time!!!!
And I agree so much with Waffles (lol, I know what that means;)) we need to see clothes being taken off, hotness and difficulty in breathing, kissing and kissing and more kissing and if it’s not suitable for children then either give us an extended version on House’s official site or put a “Unsuitable for kids (or fanatic hamerons)” notice before the episode starts! I am so excited, this March is going to ROCK… literally!!!
HOT DAMN! BRING ON THIS HUDDY SEX ALREADY!!!! I CAN”T WAIT!!!!!!!
Looking forward to an interesting episode where we learn about the characters (hoping for some more Kutner background). Although, I swear, if we get more Thirteen background I’m going to -scream-. I like Thirteen as a character, but as others have stated, this season has become more ‘IT’S THE ‘THIRTEEN HAS HUNTINGTON’S, OH NOEZ’ SHOW!’ than House. -_-
And I can’t wait until House and Cuddy do the deed so it can be OVER WITH. D: I swear, every time they are on screen together they keep passing the Stupid Ball between the two of them. If they were acting like themselves instead of six year olds, I might be looking forward to this more for the character development instead of just moving on. DX
Disclaimer: I ship House/Wilson, so take what I say about Huddy with a grain of salt.
Remember that clever show that wasn’t all about the “House/Cuddy soap opera”? I miss it.
I’ll be anxiously waiting for your spoiler that the Huddy sex is over and the show can finally move back to the medicine and the rest of the cast.
Meanwhile, anything on Thirteen finally leaving? Kutner getting an actual story line? Cameron and Chase coming back?
Now THIS is the type of spoiler I have been waiting for. After all the, IMO, sub par episodes this season, with the exception being the episode when House’s Dad dies and last week. It sounds like the rest of the season is going to be the amazing House centered show we all love. Finally, stop teasing us with the will they wont they, lets see these two lonely people who really do want each other get together!! Dont let me down David Shore!!
Oh and I agree with others EW, lets get a House recap back, there is more to discuss with well made Drama than reality rubbish!
This ep sounds kinda cool. But Mike, could you maybe get us an episode title or number or something for the Huddy sex? Please? I really need to know what episode to avoid. Because that is one House ep I will NEVER watch.
YAY for the House /Cuddy part.Was about DAMN time.Case seems pretty good too!
OMG SERIOUSLY??
I can’t wait to watch it!
Huddy SEX FINALLY!YAY!
HuddySchtupin – Maybe they can be eating waffles in bed afterwards.
*Laughs and Laughs and Laughs*
But, seriously, sex is soooo overdue between these two characters. I’m glad the writers have taken their time with regards to their relationship. It’s been so complicated and so beautifully written. And I think that House and Cuddy are both at a point in their lives when they are trying to find more. Trying to find that happiness. And maybe they think they can find it in one another. Of course, we all know that this is going to be a bumpy ride, but that’s the best part about it – that it’s so unpredictable.
DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lame. Just get this stupid hookup over with already. I’m sick of reading about it and I refuse to watch actually happen. Why didn’t you ask Shore when 13 was going to be killed off? I would much rather hear about that.