New executive producers Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin took the helm at the beginning of the second season due to runaway production costs. Hung was not delighted to be filming in early mornings and late night that American television productions require. The production, however, was not without complications, as Hung was used to the control over filming he had in Hong Kong and was not fluent in English. After the first six episodes had aired, they knew it was a hit. Still eager to fill the 9 pm program slot, CBS agreed very quickly and production began on the series. Tong then approached Sammo Hung, a good friend and occasional co-star of Chan's. Shannon Lee also was guest cast as Vanessa Feng in episode eight, "Take Out". Jackie Chan was contacted by Tong, but declined (Chan was set to appear in episode five "Cop Out", strolling into the background of one scene, but the bit was cut from the final version). Stanley Tong suggested a cop show based on Police Story 3: Super Cop, a movie that he directed and in which Jackie Chan starred. The creator, Carlton Cuse, was aware that CBS was in need of a show that would attract young male viewers to its Saturday-night schedule. Gretchen Egolf as Captain Amy Dylan (season 2).Tom Wright as Lieutenant Benjamin Winship (season 1).Louis Mandylor as Detective Louis Malone (season 1).Tammy Lauren as Detective Dana Dixon (season 1 – first five episodes).
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