Steeple View

Steeple View was a drama series created by Jean-Pierre Marceau. It was broadcast 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year. Despite steady ratings during its first five seasons, the show was cancelled in 2011 after Jean-Pierre introduced sci-fi elements and recast the role of Reverend Gary Steeple.

History


Jean-Pierre created the show in 2006 when he was asked to produce a serious look at the daily life of an English reverend. He cast Adam Hillard and Hayley Bennett as Gary and Felicity Steeple respectively. The show was an instant hit.



The show received many awards during the first five seasons but after spending the summer with George Lucas, Jean-Pierre returned with several bizarre ideas and started to introduce sci-fi elements such as Gary and Felicity enlarging to giant size to protect their church from hooligans.

Jean-Pierre and Adam appeared at Comic-Con before the debut of the sixth season to promote the changes. The premiere was broadcast in September 2010 and immediately alienated its fanbase. The episode entitled "Reverend Gary Cyborg" received negative reviews.

Whilst shooting the sixth season Adam walked off the set and punched Jean-Pierre in the face. The furious director fired Adam and recast the role of Gary Steeple to an unknown actor. The show was cancelled shortly afterwards.