Matt Williams to Star in Computer-themed TV Drama, "Byte Me"

HOLLYWOOD -- Former Evans Business Solutions programmer and suspect in the ongoing data theft investigation, Matt Williams, was named last week to the cast of a new television drama that will revolve around life in a corporate IT office. Williams left his position at Evans to move to Los Angeles and pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

The show's creator, David B. Shelley, said that Williams was perfect for "Byte Me" largely because of his experience working with a software developer. "We're hoping that the audience will really connect with this show and the way that we are realistically portraying the IT setting," explained Shelley, "the interdepartmental pressures, the little programmer backdoors, the highs and lows of keeping a company up and running... and Matt's experience with Evans Business Solutions gives us an insider view that we otherwise could not have gotten."

Sgt. Raymond Edwards, who is leading the investigation team in the Evans/Extar data theft case, agrees; but not in a positive way. "We've seen some of the screenings of the first few episodes, and the storyline has raised some eyebrows around here."

The plot of the episodes that Edwards refers to follows a plan by three programmers at Byte Softworks, the fictional company at which the shows takes place, to steal research data from their employer. Williams is reportedly extremely comfortable in the role, and has even been suggesting changes to writers that he says would make the show "more convincing."

Edwards is quick to point out that, for the time being, Williams is merely "under observation." But with evidence proving difficult to come by in this case, anything that raises suspicions must be pursued.

A spokesperson for the programmer turned actor denies any involvement by their client in the Evans case and says that the realism of the portrayal in "Byte Me" is due to nothing more than Williams's "naturally extraordinary acting ability."

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Pisces
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Aries
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Taurus
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Gemini
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Cancer
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her Psychic Llama

Leo
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Virgo
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Libra
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Scorpio
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Sagittarius
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Capricorn
As promised, the Llama is writing your horoscope first this time, even though it appears last. Of course, it takes the Llama a little while to get warmed up, and the first horoscope is usually a wash. Sorry, you're on your own.


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