‘FBI: Most Wanted’: Dylan McDermott Introduces the ‘Weird’ Remy Scott
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The FBI Fugitive Task Force is chasing a couple of forbidden lovers on a killing spree this week on Most Wanted, but doing so under a new leader. Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott (Dylan McDermott, above) replaces Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon, who exited the show voluntarily in March), tragically killed on the job and now sorely missed.
McDermott—fresh off a memorable run on Law & Order: Organized Crime — shares his thoughts on making his new character stand out (one bonus: getting to drive a sexy Alfa Romeo!), moving from villain to hero and taking up a dangerous new hobby.
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Are you happy to go over to the good side with Supervisory Special Agent Scott or will you miss Organized Crime’s sociopathic Richard Wheatley?
Dylan McDermott: Of course, I miss him—he was so much fun to play. But it’s time to cross over because I’ve been playing bad guys and questionable characters for a minute.
After they lost their beloved boss so abruptly, how does the unit react to Remy?
The devastated team is checking him out, and he’s sizing them up as well. That gives us something to play over time. We learn a lot about him in [the first episode], which is great because you’re asking an audience to accept a new lead and they’ll be judging you.
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What do we learn?
Remy is very good at what he does. He’s skilled. He’s intelligent. He’s got a dark, wry sense of humor. He’s physical, heroic. He’s self-effacing and just a little bit weird as well. Put that in a blender and you get this guy.
What’s his professional background?
He’s been in the FBI for a while, most recently in Las Vegas. There’s a personal side that gives him a reason for doing this job. I thought that was really important.
Did you come up with Remy’s weirdness?
Absolutely. I like to surprise people. [Executive producer] Dick Wolf gave me carte blanche to create and ad-lib on Organized Crime, and he gives me that freedom on FBI: Most Wanted as well.
I hear you had to learn a new sport for the role.
Hatchet throwing! This is the craziest thing you could possibly do — in a bar. I’d never done it before, but I actually got a bull’s-eye.
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I love the show, but I didn’t want to like Dylan. He did a fantastic job and I am okay with him.
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Sorry, just could not get into Dylan as a replacement for Jessie.
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I think the show suffered when they cut out the in- laws of Jesse and a reboot was a good idea. However I am just not feeling Remy, reminds me to much of L&O Organized Crime. Not the actors fault and I'm sure I'd get over it in time, but with so many choices, why spend the time watching something that you really not enjoying? Also they are writing Hana dull as dish water. I've been a fan of hers since the Whale Rider and she deserves better material to work with!
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I don't care for Remy; it could be a hold over of my feelings about Wheatley from Law and Order: Organized Crime.
I liked him in The Practice. The Hostage was ok.
Haven't cared for his parts much since then.
And I miss Jesse.
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I love this show. Jess is missed. I like Dylan, and I am hoping he can keep the show going, making the group 100% again.
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I've been watching him since The Practice luv him In America Horrow
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Hoping for the best and leaving Wheatley in the rear view mirror😂
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Dylan McDermott is just plain awful in his role as Remy. He just doesn't fit with the team. It's like he's an amateur and "over acts" every scene. Too melodramatic.
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He really surprised me. He did absolutely great. I think he's a keeper ❤
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OFF THE CHAINNNNN!! LOVED IT, SO REFRESHING. Love the swag Dylan brought to new character. Keep it movin! So all the FBI shows are now aligned well. Great job!!!
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I think he did a great job on this new character.
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Don’t like him!
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What year Alfa convertible does he drive?
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I am in LOVE with Remy Scott. He is the definition of cool. Only watched this show occasionally but now with Dylan it is my favorite FBI!
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Dylan’s character works but I found it interesting you said perk was driving an Alfa. In the first episode Remy arriving in NYC, he pulled up to deli driving a Fiat convertible. Did anyone else notice this change(perhaps Fiat even more unreliable than the Alfa haha).
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I didn't watch LawOrder with Dylan McDermott so I don't have any negative thoughts about him, so I think he's doing fine on FBI Most Wanted.
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I think his introduction into his role was great, he will be great.
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