We're still quite far from the ending of Chuck's third season but it never hurts to get some scoop on the future direction of the show. If you're thinking renewals at this point, think again. It's too early to tell, after all. What I'm referring to is the explosive finale that will undoubtedly shape future episodes of Chuck, if and when it gets another season. Now whether it wraps up in a cliffhanger or a big bow that ties up loose ends is anyone's guess.
SPOILER WARNING: This article contains details about the third season ender of Chuck. If you don't want to be spoiled, I suggest reading no further.
According to
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, executive producer Josh Schwartz is looking for younger versions of Chuck and Ellie, specifically a 7-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, who will appear in a flashback episode during the highly anticipated season ender.
While no other details have been hinted, it's safe to assume that the casting has something to do with the return of Scott Bakula.
As we previously reported, the
Men of A Certain Age star will be reprising his role as Chuck's dad, Steve, for multiple episodes this season. Schwartz has also described the 55-year-old actor's comeback as "the biggest thing we've ever done on the show."
What does this mean? Some
Chuck fans are already coming up with different theories about the mini flashback reunion, possibly featuring Chuck's mom who may end up bizarrely but possibly as a leader of the Ring. But that's just pure speculation at this point.
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