House Preps For That Finish

Hugh Laurie Could it be lights out for House? Executive producer David Shoreline is placed to satisfy with executives from Fox and Universal TV (which produces the show) within the future to determine if this sounds like indeed the final season from the lengthy-running medical drama.Shoreline lately told the network and studio he needs a solution to be able to start plotting a possible series finale. One of the factors playing in to the decision: Is star Hugh Laurie prepared to hang up the phone Dr. House's stick? Would he perform the show if Shoreline leaves (the producer's deal expires in the finish of the season)? Does Fox have the show is simply too pricey to carry on, even while still it posts decent rankings? And would NBC (parent company to Universal TV) create a Hail Mary attempt for overtaking the show if Fox passes?Laurie's deal expires in the finish of the season, and also the actor has stated he might be prepared to move ahead. "It will likely be resolved soon," one show insider states. "[Shoreline] is searching to possess that conversation. She has a little of likely to do." An unexpected pickup is definitely possible, but when it's truly over, "eight years is a good run," the insider adds.Following a tough settlement last spring, Fox Entertainment leader Kevin Reilly stated it had been "pretty likely" it was House's final year. Reilly later told reporters that the concrete decision could be produced by mid-fall - that is now. In either case, expect a comment soon.Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!