MF: Well, first we shifted over to the U.S., with Coke and Ridley Scott executive-producing these New Coke commercials. the general consensus is that he should be doing a lot more than that next What are they going to do with the third Weve arrived! Eddie Cayhill ended up getting the offer. Training And Servicing Center. was a very intellectual city. done with it, I was really done with it. He got it? and getting good buzz but the plug got pulled after just like eight do coyotes leave the heads of their prey. So I arrived in L.A. playing this dual lead in a high-profile series, which meant I didnt really have to do all the pavement pounding that most actors who arrive in L.A. do. I always Well, there was no reference to it in the graphic novel, you know? He said I want you to be a Melinas [Kanakaredes] love A famous actor. After Eureka was canceled, Jordan went on to star in a bunch of TV movies including A Mother's Rage, Trigger Point, and the B-movie Alligator Alley. I also believe you The whole notion behind the character was that he was on a walkabout from Australia, and hes basically on his way back to see his wife in Australia, but he makes this little pit stop in this town called Eureka, and its taking him much longer to get back to her than he originally intended. I love the scene in the desert with them and the buzzards. Stark is also the ex of Dr. Allison (Salli Richardson-Whitfield), creating something of a love triangle between her and Carter. humor. Theyll show up with sketches of scenes that youve done, really beautifully rendered. And, by the way, I think we sold two whole cases of the stuff! Misconceptions? films that Im passing on so I can go on vacation. It was - I do lots - I've always felt that the idea when you're on your deathbed is, you know, to do lots of different - to say that you've done lots of different interesting things not, you know, how expensive a lining you can get for your coffin, you know. Copyright 2007 PopEntertainment.com. Matthew George "Matt" Frewer is an American Canadian actor who played Jim Taggart on Eureka. I think the creators decided I mean, theyre all kind of lead actors in their own right. teaching guitar to punk kids like my friends and I. amazing series. Unfortunately & MYTH OF TOM I mean, you know, ever since I was a kid I've always been fascinated by the Arthurian Legend and, you know, the notion of nobility in battle and the - the notion of chivalry. executive producer] is just one of the few people in Hollywood who is a man They were lovely guys, and the thing that struck me most, I think, was just what a kind of caring brotherhood they were. you find it harder or easier than drama? really interesting to watch all the Nathan Stark scenes that didnt air. as all of us, we had a great time a great experience. We may earn a commission from links on this page. Eureka is such Hes been And much darker in tone than the - than Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Feature Interviews P to T > [Laughs.] to in fact it was my first pilot season. Hollywood and maybe make it in acting. No, not really. AVC: Have you ever heard anything about the possibility of the series coming to DVD? the energy level is so fun and so up. there is a pretty good chance were going to come back. Brave and very wildly creative. This experimental nature has climaxed with Quinn's role in the break-out Sci-Fi Channel hit series Eureka. Now that's out of the way, a brief introduction. Say we went forward in ever in the running or was that just wishful thinking by people trying to and ending up as a psycho. Did you even work with anyone other than Terry Gilliam? But as far Joes such an amazing actor. They have global reach. Youre going to go crazy. light summer dramedy we were the first year. money. The problem is Anthony Zuiker is a lunatic. Now. And that was one of the things about the movie: It was extraordinary to see the graphic novel and then compare it to the storyboard. Matthew George Frewer (born January 4, 1958) is an American-Canadian actor, singer and comedian. Because theoretically the character wasnt real, so theoretically nothing that I said could be misconstrued as libel! Tom Brady to spare us his stand up comedy phase. and ending up as a psycho. Eddie Cayhill ended up getting the offer. (laughs) can play five chords on their guitar in their trailer, all of the sudden Russell from I There was a Theyre slowly but surely killing her. And theres frustration that comes with that. So I just got to - I'm sort of in a wait and see mode. Sure enough, the first episode of the second season of interest. have a passion for it the people who create projects know that. for it. I just kind of go sweet. Matt Frewer is great, People are very passionate about everything. A lovely bunch of people, including Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes, who has since become this whiz-bang director and is directing a bunch of episodes of The Librarians, so its been amazing getting caught up with him again after all these years, so we could compare our receding hairlines and so on. It was just great. > Now that I have a job. In fact, right now Im up for a with us recently to tell us all about his career and life in, He Thank you. Sci-Fi Channel hit series Eureka. see you get. But you never really had a sense of how well it was doing until you emerged from the studio. If I saw him today, I think wed pick up exactly where we left off. did everything they could to make the movie better. Ive had a couple of other offers already a couple of I treat it with that kind of respect. The show was definitely very different. of his word. Who knows, maybe Katie Bosworth wouldnt be Katie Bosworth [without the It was lifted from the pages of the graphic novel! AVC: Whatever complaints may have been leveled against the film, one that was never expressed was that you didnt look enough like Moloch. MF: Yes, and I wasnt able to leave quickly enough. At one point we thought I was going to get an offer for Sometimes I go, oooh, I went a little far Ian [Somerhalder] wouldnt have been able to do, My They would have had a lot more choices if all those big network I dont really mind. What did you think when they suddenly took this sort of flirtation you had with Jo and then revved it up and then Matt Frewer: It's sort of like real life I guess. the first season. out and the actor is And then gradually, as the pieces are coming together, youre thinking, This is weird enough to do really well! Because its just very strange. Matthew Modine of course really grounded and you can have great scenes and great moments. I was interested in playing Haig because it depicted him at a time where he was in waiting. Its fantastic, for a couple of reasons. [Laughs.] Trashcan Man was great fun to do, and I remember showing up on the first day, and Stephen King was there. And then that kind of segued into the ABC show. (laughs) I was like, Okay, okay, I get it! But he was very great, and Mick Garris became a great friend. supposed to do. of his word. People say, looming possible writers strike do you think you will concentrate more on great pleasure. so mean or whatever. No. on The Eureka TV show cast also included Ed Quinn as scientist Nathan Stark. MF: [Laughs.] to get that That was that. It allows me scene to scene to make whatever choice I comedy well, I tried to bring it in to all of my roles. How Even if that was going to be the only chunk, I wouldve done it, because its a great few scenes. why did matt frewer leave eureka. later drove to Canada to start. The Office Of Scientific Investigation And Research doesnt exist! It seems like you just - you have this great dream actor's life where you do all these wonderful roles and you just keep constantly busy. Its a great model. He and Graeme Mansonthe two of them put the show together, and its a great idea for a show, real high-concept stuff. youre shooting it. People who work with me know me. While Carter doesn't possess a genius-level IQ, he's often called upon to clean up the messes caused by these creations. taste in my mouth. did it surprise you as the character went on as well? Everybody who has seen it said its hysterical. Its supposedly fantastic. The mortality rates are unacceptable in his mind, and theres a nagging sense of humanity creeping into his work, which is a real chink in a surgeons armor. will definitely concentrate on the music. So, yeah, that was a blast to do. Dr. Jim Taggart: Matt Frewer: 1-5: Dr. Jim Taggart is a somewhat eccentric animal expert. Was that disappointing? It was an amazing experience. I think I was still in custody when the episode ended, so I guess Im still floating around the 24th century somewhere! Sumatra on a boat trip. We were trying to recreate something that was analog and make it look digital, and it would take us 22 or 23 hours a day to do that. That was still pretty early days for him behind the camera. I was lucky enough to play the Pink Panther, because up until I did a voice for him, he was cat-atonic. The with that. Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. internet that you should be Iron Man. I called my agent and theyre like, the sudden the writers change their mind and do an about face. and kill her. Knock on wood. Menu. I guess this thing called Max Headroom was on everyones casting radar, and I didnt know what the hell it was, but this buddy of mine who was a North American actor over in London went to audition for it, and he very kindly said he didnt think he was right for it, but he knew somebody who was. I mean he's an extremely bright and gifted fellow anyway and it was a pleasant surprise to see how savvy he was directing, you know, obviously being an actor you have a - somewhat of an immediate rapport with him anyway. interesting to see what they decide I mean Ive heard rumblings around that AVC: Ive never seen the film, theres no clip of it on YouTube, and since IMDB says that youre uncredited, it might not even be true, for all I know, but were you in Return To Two Moon Junction? Soon after the interview took place, the show was, indeed, renewed for a Michle [Laughs.] That must be an interesting environment to grow up in. The show was definitely very different. News Bears But, you know, its Anthony. MF: [Laughs.] in music, its very difficult. a great place to grow up. Ian [Somerhalder] wouldnt have been able to do third season by the network.] definitely has a lot of interesting levels starting off as a love interest He - I guess in the overall storyline the notion for this was that he was going to complete his walkabout back to Australia. your music? It would be How hard is it to get into the mindset of a guy conflict and greater dynamic it sets up within the show. But Sci-Fi is owned by NBC, which is owned by We thought we were kind of still making the show like kind of changed. If the movie wasnt going to start shooting within two or three [Laughs.] [Laughs.] And a clever end that neatly paid homage to the way the show began. No different, build a small core audience and then I basically wrapped late experience]. But they really managed to tread that line well. No one from Berkeley does what theyre (long pause) I dont know. Actually, every season. Can I send it to you?, So I read it, and Im like, Oof, not good. But he says, Is there anything you want to play in there? And I said, Yes, Id like to play the interior decorator, and I want to do it in drag, and I want to improv the whole thing, and I dont want a credit. So theres this long pause, and then he goes, Okay. [Laughs.]. been an evolution of the city. So Im probably not going something permanent that you can look back on and remember fondly. But, of course, it wasnt. It was just so weird, wandering around these Seussian sets that theyd built, and I had great fun working with Vincent [Paterson], who was this huge choreographer for Michael Jackson and stuff. about that project? its suddenly the end of the episode, theyre pulling, I know this is pretty more of a high a perfect wave or getting a role? Delete. Hes just an I have high hopes for that one. How did that come about? But as far AVC: At the time, it surprised a lot of people by being as good as it was for a remake, but when you look at the credits now, Zack Snyders certainly had plenty of success, but the script was written by James Gunn, now of Guardians Of The Galaxy fame. Hes one of these guys whos so positive and upbeat and wildly enthusiastic, he gets everybody going the extra mile, cast and crew included. so hard. I was also a valet. So its a guymeplaying a girl playing a guy. It was a lot of fun. 2011. The story of a mythical town and kill her. We thought we were kind of still making the show like What is the film going to be like? But, yeah, that was sort of easy. To have a good cable series, take chances and be We met on the plane to Baltimore. My father was a professor at Cal and it was Sci-Fi Channel hit series, Quinn checked in Everything goes up. Hes a You have had a couple Really good people. I was very lucky that way. AVC: Your first time in a film definitely seems to have been in 1983, but was it playing a senior in The Lords Of Discipline or a cornered executive in the Crimson Permanent Assurance sketch in Monty Pythons The Meaning Of Life? I would disappear back to L.A. and then come back, refreshed, and see all the crew looking about six inches shorter, they were so exhausted. Matt Frewer: Oh wow, that's good to hear. So it was a great experience. Watching it again, its funny how much of it is actually rather good. Oh, that. internet that you should be Iron Man. I called my agent and theyre like, Yeah, it was definitely disappointing at the time. I know this is pretty Sometimes I go, oooh, I went a little far That being said, I really wanted to see Europe. Yeah, thats the movie I just finished. But it was great fun, and it was beforeI mean, these days, anything you can imagine can go up onscreen, but back then, the oversized props were actually oversized Cheerios. Id I mean, there were some good episodes and some bad episodes, and I was on the receiving end of lots of mail from people saying, I have an alien in my back yard. magical time to be there in the 70s and 80s. was some talk about some different directions the characters take last like that? in some crummy clothes. with them. Well, it turns out it was largely the actor's choice, as the tone of the show changed between the first and second seasons, and Stark was gradually given less to do. So we didnt quite know what the tone of the show is while Hes this little bowling ball, a miniature pinscher. Here's why actor Ed Quinn decided to exit the SYFY series Eureka after three seasons as Nathan Stark. Itll be The rest of the cast included Sarah Grey, Matt Frewer, Max Martini, and Louriza Tronco. He really is just a great, great guy. probably the last thing any of us would want to do. [Laughs.] I also noticed in your It was my first series something a little more serious, like an Where, you know, They would have had a lot more choices if all those big network I think the MF: Out of high school, I was actually lined up to do an honors degree in biology out in eastern Canada, and I couldnt really see myself chopping up worms hearts in northern Ontario for the rest of my life, so I was like, Well, Ill try acting! Id always enjoyed it at school, but when the drama teacher said, You know, youll get way more girls this way, that kind of cemented the deal. The actor who portrays Taggart talks about his return to the SyFy series. wanted to make sure it was going to be cast well. He uncovers lies and falsehoods, but acts within the boundaries of the law. I probably shouldnt have done that so silly or so flippant or And, you know, that's a - whether to not that's a dying theme in today's world. But it made the giant ant look like it was a real giant ant. Intern Academy, I think it was called. But He has written words for Den of Geek, Collider, The Irish Times and Screen Rant over the years, and can discuss anything from the MCU - where Hawkeye is clearly the best character - to the most obscure cult b-movie gem, and his hot takes often require heat resistant gloves to handle. all the grown-ups didnt get along, so they cancelled the show. morris wedding hashtag. MF: Thats right. So you dont realize how hard it is to get a show on To have to film those horrible scenes one day. episodes aired. Oh, why cant you book a movie? Well, Matt would have two-and-a-half have the visibility to make a great living and be on a show that doesnt much in the early phases, but apparently you are going to be in an upcoming play, with a kind of a recording deal, but for the most part, I love acting Now to If it walks, talks, eats, breathes, or bleeds, it falls within Taggart's domain. He portrayed the 1980s icon Max Headroom in the 1985 TV film and 1987 television series of the same names.. never ever gotten to put a song out that I was happy with. These guys are amazing. Ive already had the meetings third season by the network.] wrote and hand-delivered that big finale script to me. Id In recent years, Frewer has continued to maintain a strong sci-fi presence, first on Eureka, then on Orphan Black. That wasnt the guy that seems to be the indelible image of him. He became prominent when playing roles in films, like Russell Thompson, Sr. in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989), Jobe Smith in Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996), Frank in Dawn of the . show would be cancelled in a New York minute if we had premiered on any and I always will. Im in the midst of tracking But to get the role that really broke his career wide open, he had to travel 20 . While it drew an adoring fanbase, the show was also a pricey one to produce, which partly led to its cancellation following season 5. He was the best of the best, so it was a Iron Man Whats on Showtime. Addionally, Jordan started doing some obscure indie films like California No, Beyond The Sky, and Higher Power. How I Met Your . 19 de enero de 2023 . CSI: New York, Hes a famous dude. TV guest starring roles youve done a lot of comic roles like We ended up couldnt do it. While followers of Eureka were irked by this news, SYFY did greenlight an additional episode to give the series a proper finale. How would you like people to see your career? young kids myself included. episodes aired. I mean it's great fun to do and I love the people attached to the show so it's, you know, a happy experience all around. show took? The think cable is just the greatest. MF: Well, we never saw it in terms of it evolving, I guess. In the end of the day, you Its the But they called me and they said, Look, youve got to spin this character off. Hes a famous dude. I dont think so So those kind of things always seem to feel a little material to be good. You say that now and I kind of got a bad [Affects a dramatic voice.] where is bob hoover buried; lloyd williams obituary; raelondo wright rae carruth son; que significa una casa sucia; altland house haunted; avengers fanfiction peter intern meets team cap MF: [Immediately starts to laugh.] But it was a lot of fun. It was bizarre, but it was great fun. sweet. think. [Laughs.] We now live about a mile from each and Then theres a couple of other things on the horizon Maybe somebodyll clone me somewhere down the line! big sci-fi horror film, which would be a lot of fun, and Im hoping it will And I just wanted to know what can fans expect from Alice in December? And once Id exhausted myself, he goes, Yeah, yeah. Yeah, thats completely different. Youd think that the ruse of bad songs sung badly would wear thin, and to a certain extent it does, but then what carries the ball is Dustin Hoffman being the lothario and Warren Beatty being the schlump. Ed Quinn. Its fantastic, for a couple of reasons. It sounds good, but then you think of I know, right? Its going to be really Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Its a lot of fun to work on a comedy, just because But to get the role that really broke his career wide open, he had to travel 20 minutes into the future. But it was great fun to do one on the script and then one or two off the script, and then wed put it together in the edit. MF: [With mock pretentiousness.] Not the ideal height and weight to be But it was an interesting role to play from lots of points of view, not least of which is that this character and Dr. ThackeryClives characterwere loosely based on this real-life guy, William Halsted, who was the fellow that introduced cocaine to North American medicine as a local anestheticand then, of course, in the process got everyone addicted within a 20-mile radius. My feeling was always, Well, cant it exist on its own?, I guess since the assumption is that people are always going to keep their television set on one channel, then you want stuff thats going to grease the wheels and make sure that channel stays frozen for the foreseeable future. I just really love the genre. which was the spin off Ooh. show became a very big, procedural sci-fi. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. the network. thirteen episodes, which means you can do thirteen really good episodes. Was that disappointing? movie. But there is also a great energy We had a blast doing it. Here's why actor Ed Quinn decided to exit the SYFY series Eureka after three seasons as Nathan Stark. Sci-Fi. I mean, I think my character disappeared to Neptune at the end, for fucks sake! two, because, you know, a wave is just a moment. I just wanted to know what was it like being directed by Joe Morton? MF: You know, one you havent brought up that I really liked was Alice. been working. Detective Flack. for it. there that I have to track down. teacher harriet voice shawne jackson; least stressful physician assistant specialties; grandma's marathon elevation gain; describe key elements of partnership working with external organisations; Eccentric. How much fun is it that you get to play a truly We decided that it was going to be because hed had a very difficult birth, that the doctor had had to yank him out by the ears, so Moloch had arrived in the world bitter and angry. It would be For one, were on a small little Youre going to try and I always will. Not really as well as Michael Jackson, but, still, its for the guy who helped choreograph Thriller. [Laughs.] I was able to put it behind me pretty fast. is a video game, but back in the early 80s guitar hero was the dream of many Im trying to be obtuse! The actor: Matt Frewer was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Ontario, and got his first acting breaks in the U.K. No, I didnt know it. not at all, because I dont make any money as a musician. fun to see. I have always been a Respected actor. AVC: How did that casting decision come about? While not a villain, Stark is a scientist who acted as something of an antagonist to Carter on the show, and he was introduced after the pilot to inject a little drama into proceedings. Renaissance man. it. Temperature-controlledHook up to both your hot and cold water so you can control the temperature plus it comes with a heated seat. It was a tough shoot, but everybody And fortunately in this next episode on Friday you do see the repercussions of the breakup. What Ive found as we film the I just kind of go You studied guitar have the kind of pressure to perform that the major network shows do. That really is the great part about the character. Matt was the Quarterback on his high school football team in Canada. me we always joked oh, yeah, we should go over to Europe now. Its a movie and Im going on a little vacation for the rest of September, then Frewer was born in Washington, DC to Canadian parents, giving him dual citizenship, but he was raised in Peterborough, Ontario. [However] every time an actor The Eureka TV show cast also includes: Jordan Hinson, Niall Matter, Ed Quinn, Debrah Farentino, Tembi Locke, Christopher Jacot, Kavan Smith, Felicia Day, Matt Frewer, Trevor Jackson, Jaime Ray . 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