Entertainment Weekly Readers get a sneak peek of ABC's FlashForward

September 15, 2:55 PM

LA Red Carpet Examiner Peter Gonzaga

Last night at the Arclight Theaters in Hollywood, CA, a group of "Entertainment Weekly" readers had a chance to meet and watch a sneak peek episode of ABC's new series "FlashForward." Walking the impromptu press line included the stars of the show John Cho, Jack Davenport, Courtney Vance, Zach Knighton, Christine Woods, Peyton List, Dominic Monaghan and Brian O'Byrne. Unfortunately, Joseph Fiennes was a no show.

One photographer said that was one of the main reasons for her excitement of covering the special screening of "FlashForward." I'm sure many fans were hoping to see Mr. Fiennes.

"FlashForward" is about the humans in the whole world blacked out at the same time. A worldwide phenomena of individuals experiencing the future. Each character has a story to tell.

The stars of the show began trickling in the VIP lounge area around 6pm to enjoy some light hor 'douvres and drinks from the bar. Dominic Monaghan laughed before entering the photo press line and quipped that he better put down his cocktail before taking his photos. He jokingly talked to the photographers saying that it's the worst thing of  having a photo with a drink in your hand because if one ever has to go to rehab, that photo will be the one that runs. Not that Mr. Monaghan would need rehab.

Interestingly when the stars of the show arrived, the men congregated together while the various women sat in separate areas of the lounge. As the night wore on before the screening, the ladies did warm up and began hanging out together. One might say that the cast is still building up camaraderie.

"FlashForward" premieres Thursday, September 24, 2009 on ABC.