The second season of HBO's "True Detective" received mixed reviews from viewers and critics alike, but fans are still hoping to see another season of the neo-noir crime drama anthology.
Design & Trend recently posted several casting suggestions for the series if the cable channel decides to order a third season. The list includes "House" lead actor Hugh Laurie, "Mad Men" star Elisabeth Moss, "Dallas Buyers Club" actress Jessica Chastain, Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad," and even "Mission: Impossible" actor Tom Cruise.
According to the report, anyone from this set of actors could be perfect to replace the stellar cast line-up from the first two seasons, namely: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts, and Tory Kittles from season 1; and Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly, and Vince Vaughn from the recently concluded sophomore season.
But while the first season earned critical acclaim and multiple recognitions from different award-giving bodies like the Primetime Emmys, BAFTA, and the Writer's Guild of America, season 2 earned harsh reviews from viewers and critics alike.
Film director Quentin Tarantino recently told Vulture that the recently-concluded "True Detective" season was "awful." He also said that all the good-looking cast of the show were trying to look ugly.
"It's so serious, and they're so tortured, trying to look miserable with their mustaches and grungy clothes," the director said.
Meanwhile, in an interview with Variety, "True Detective" director Cary Fukunaga talked about his lack of creative input in season 2. According to the award-winning director, he originally planned to leave after the first season, but he was asked to return as the executive producer for the second season.
"I really wasn't involved," he said. "My involvement in the second season was as much or as little as they needed me. It turns out they didn't need me."
Until now, HBO remains mum about their decision to renew or cancel "True Detective."
