Father Ted This version would be set on a fictional island off the coast of New York. Steve Martin and Graham Norton would reportedly play Ted and Dougal. Martin had not been expected to take the role because of his stature, but agreed because he was a fan of the original series, and would reportedly be paid £500,000 per episode. Norton was cast based on his popularity with American audiences, and in reference to his appearance as Father Noel Furlong in the original series. In November 2007, a separate American remake was announced. Rather than Craggy Island, this version would be set
New Jack City (Father Ted) considers an improvement). Pat Laffan auditioned for the role of Father Stack. He went on to appear as Pat Mustard in "Speed 3", an episode in the third series. Fr. Stack's jungle music is "Limb By Limb (Dj SS Remix)" by Cutty Ranks and "The Way (The VIP Mix)" by DJ Taktix. The episode was named after the film "New Jack City". Mrs. Doyle parodies the opening scene of "Dont Look Back", a 1967 documentary film by D. A. Pennebaker that principally covers Bob Dylan's 1965 concert tour of the United Kingdom. New Jack City (Father Ted) "New Jack City"