[Michaelnewerb]

Imagine he would be the main character in a new hospital drama series as Dr. Cooperson. No way that's gonna work out nice...

First of all, no one is going cast Hugh Laurie in another hospital show and if they do, it will be a completely different series.

What you're saying is that James Gandolfini can never play any other role because your mind is going to keep telling you that he was Tony Soprano.

He might fit in that role better but that has no detrimental effect on his future roles.

If you are not able to distinguish between one tv show and another, it's your problem.