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Slacker 101 With The Stars Of 'Reaper'
Yesterday I got a chance to hang out with the stars of the CW's Reaper, Bret Harrison and Tyler Labine, who gave me a lesson in how to be a slacker - something their characters in the show have down to a science. Check out the video here. It's a very funny show with a small but loyal fan base. I hope CW gives the show a chance on a third season but recent rumors have put it on the chopping block. After wrapping season two of the fantasy dramedy, Labine began work on a pilot for FOX's "Sons of Tucson." Reports of the new pilot caused rumors to swirl about a possible cancellation of "Reaper," but as far as a third season goes, Labine "doesn't know" what the future holds. 
"We were off the air for ten months [due to writers strike], we got put up against 'Idol,' we didn't get any promotion really, so it's not a shocker that we're not doing well," said Labine. "But there's still a pretty good little core audience... with that, there's always a chance."
Even with a pilot in the works, Labine will definitely return to "Reaper," should the network decide to renew it for another season.
In order to sign on for "Sons of Tucson," Labine had to obtain a "second position contract," which puts FOX in "second position" for the actor, should both shows be picked up.
"I am still obligated to do 'Reaper'- gladly, obviously - but you know, if 'Reaper' is not gonna come back, I'm in a very good position to have a new show," he added. "But if it does, then FOX has to recast my part in the 'Sons of Tucson' and I'll go back and do 'Reaper.'"
Labine gave me a sneak preview of what "Sons of Tucson" will be about should the show get picked up.
"It's [about] a 30-something slacker... who gets commissioned by these kids to pretend to be their dad for a day," Labine told me. "They pay me $250 bucks, and we kinda eventually realize it's a mutually advantageous sort of venture."
Season two of "Reaper" currently airs on The CW, Tuesday's at 8/7 PM Central.
(AccessHollywood.com intern Sophie Schillaci contributed to this article)
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