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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW North Medford grad takes film to two festivals ... Former Congressman won't be charged in pedestrian death ... Jackson County commissioner says state law does limit pot grows ... North Medford grad takes film to two festivals ... Former Congressman won't be charged in pedestrian death ... Jackson County commissioner says state law does limit pot grows ... Ian McShane Will Lead Starz' American Gods Ian McShane will take the lead role of Mr. Wednesday in Bryan Fuller's highly anticipated adaptation of ... Comment By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Mar. 2, 2016 at 4:38 PM Updated Mar 2, 2016 at 8:54 PM By TV Guide Posted Mar. 2, 2016 at 4:38 PM Updated Mar 2, 2016 at 8:54 PM » Social News Ian McShane will take the lead role of Mr. Wednesday in Bryan Fuller 's highly anticipated adaptation of Neil Gaiman 's fantasy novel American Gods , Starz announced, fittingly, on Wednesday. The character, in a release, is described as "a crafty and endlessly charismatic con man, full of perverse wisdom, curious magic, and grand plans. He hires ex-con Shadow Moon to be his bodyguard as he journeys across America, using his charms to recruit others like him as he prepares for the ultimate battle for power." This is not the first time that McShane has helped bring one of Gaiman's works to the screen. Bryan Fuller confirmed as show runner for CBS' Star Trek "When you write a beloved character (beloved with, or despite, or because of all his faults) like Mr. Wednesday, you get to watch the internet trying to cast the role. I've seen a hundred names suggested, but few make me grin like Ian McShane does," Gaiman said in the statement. "I've already been lucky enough to have him in one film (he was bright blue in it, animated, and probably Polish). Now I count myself even luckier: he's made the journey from Lovejoy to American Gods . Yesterday was Super Tuesday. Today is Wonderful Wednesday." Fuller and co-executive producer Michael Green were also excited about the casting. "Actor. Icon. And now god. It is a goddamn delight to be collaborating with the incomparable Ian McShane -- again and for the first time -- on a story about faith and belief, with the utmost faith and belief in Mr. McShane as our Mr. Wednesday," they said. Other Links From TVGuide.com Ian McShane American Gods By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Mar. 2, 2016 at 4:38 PM Updated Mar 2, 2016 at 8:54 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501