WonderCon 2013 Interviews: ‘Falling Skies’ Stars Seychelle Gabriel, Drew Roy and Sarah Carter
The stars of ‘Falling Skies’ talk about the upcoming season
Erinn Hayes Replaces Chyler Leigh in NBC Pilot ‘Holding Patterns’ After Leigh is Too Sick For Table Read
Leigh was initially cast as Leah for the pilot, which is a comedy from The Office writer Justin Spitzer about the lives of a group of friends who survive a plane crash.
SXSW ‘Arrested Development’ Panel with Will Arnett, Jeffrey Tambor and Mitch Hurwitz
I had recorded the Arrested Development event that Samsung had at SXSW. Jeffrey Tambor, creator Mitch Hurwitz and Will Arnett were in attendance and they three talked about the upcoming season, showed some clips and took questions from the crowd.
Aidan Gillen on His Preparation for ‘Game of Thrones’: “I do sleep in a ‘Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy’ T-shirt that gets me in the mood”
There’s a general plan for the series Game of Thrones because of George R. R. Martin’s books. But because HBO tends to stray from the novels, most of the characters on the show have no idea what’s next for their characters. Aidan Gillen, who plays Petyr ‘Littlefinger’ Baelish, is just one example.
Q & A: Mindy Kaling Talks ‘The Mindy Project’, ‘The Office’ and Inspiration
Mindy: “I like being on set with other writers and actors. I think it makes the whole process more fun and more efficient”
Adam Driver on Nitpicking His Mistakes, ‘Girls’ and Being “Conflicted” with New York Theater
Adam Driver, who plays the lead hipster on HBO’s Girls, is not one of those actors who enjoys watching himself onscreen.
Jessica Brown Findlay On the Reason She Left ‘Downton Abbey’ and Regretting Going Topless in Her First Film
Jessica Brown Findlay, who played the late Lady Sibyl on PBS’ beloved series Downton Abbey, only has one big regret in her career. In her first film, 2011’s Albatross, the actress appeared topless, an act which she attributes to “naivety and not knowing that I could say no.”
Mindy Kaling: “My biggest challenge is being frequently underestimated”
Mindy Kaling is the first one to admit that she doesn’t really know how to handle her success.
Al Pacino: “When you have access to real character, it stimulates the imagination. It’s something to take off from”
It’s no secret that Al Pacino’s best work in recent years has been on television. While his recent films have been awful to mildly disappointing, he has won Emmys for his roles in Angels in America and You Don’t Know Jack.
Even While Filming USA’s ‘Graceland’, Aaron Tveit Would Still Sing On-Set: “I have to keep practicing”
Aaron Tveit is using his incredible Broadway resume to help him land plum roles, most recently in the film version of Les Miserables and the new USA drama, Graceland. He admits he feels fortunate to have the choice of what type of medium to work in.
Dallas Roberts Didn’t Know What To Expect From His Character When He Joined ‘The Walking Dead’
Dallas Roberts, who plays Milton, on AMC’s The Walking Dead wasn’t really sure what to expect when he joined the series.
Freddie Highmore on Playing Young Norman Bates: “The role was just brilliant”
It’s always odd to see one-time child actors take on their first “adult” roles. In the case of Freddie Highmore, who starred in Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and August Rush, the twenty-one year-old actor is stepping into adulthood by taking on a role that launches him from cute kid to creepy teenager — Norman Bates.
Katey Sagal and ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Cast Members Embark on 4-City Musical Tour
Katey Sagal, who once sang back-up for Bob Dylan, Bette Milder and Etta James, has announced a 4-city tour called: Katey Sagal: An Evening of Music and the Cast of Sons of Anarchy.
Q&A: Alison Brie and Danny Pudi on ‘Community’, New Show Runners and the Dreamatorium
Alison on the Dreamatorium episode: “It really was an amazing acting exercise”
Banshee’s Hoon Lee on His Character, Wigs and Tight Corsets
It might be difficult enough for some straight male actors, like Hoon Lee, to play gay characters—but what about donning wigs and dresses?
Maggie Smith: “I think as actors you’re intimidated most of the time by everything you have to do”
Not many septuagenarians — soon to be octogenarians — actresses still work steadily in film and television, but Dame Maggie Smith is no normal actress. Along with starring on the critically acclaimed Downton Abbey television series, she recently appeared in Quartet, Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut.
PaleyFest 2013: The Cast of ‘Nashville’ Talk Music and Shooting on Location
Everyone involved with the ABC drama Nashville is quick to point out that the show could not be possible without two very fearless leaders: show creator Callie Khouri and the man behind the music, T-Bone Burnett.
PaleyFest 2013: The Cast of ‘Parenthood’ talk Tearjerking Episodes and Trying to “Exist in the Moment”
One thing was clear from the PaleyFest event on Thursday night—the cast of Parenthood is definitely on board for a fifth season. But the series’ fate is in the hands of NBC, who has yet to renew the acclaimed (but noted ratings-challenged) show.
PaleyFest 2013: The Cast of ‘The New Normal’ on “New Normals” and an Upcoming Wedding
Ryan Murphy believes television can change the world. So, with the three shows he has on the air now (Glee, American Horror Story, The New Normal), Murphy is working to change people’s perceptions about the status quo.
Actors and Creators Finding New Work in Online-Only Shows
It’s almost impossible to recall a time when there wasn’t television channels that numbered into the thousands, but for many people who grew up with cable television the idea of having less than a dozen channels is a concept as foreign as a rotary phone.