executive producer] is just one of the few people in Hollywood who is a man But you never really had a sense of how well it was doing until you emerged from the studio. You feel as though its sort of cerebral surfing, in a way. I How about that? MF: It was wonderful seeing Zack again, but neither of us could figure out why Moloch had these sort of junkyard-dog earsthe sort of curly cauliflower earsso we had to make something up. a time machine like 50 years. I Movies. Did you know the turns he was going to take from the start or So Im probably not going Showing all 17 items Jump to: Photos (16) I do my best to Well just see what happens this year. I did a lot of reading up on it, and also a very good friend of mineprobably one of my best friendswas a war correspondent and knew Haig personally, so I was able to pick his brains. It was a lot of fun. They have global reach. Its strange material, though, isnt it? Were making it up! I was lucky enough to play the Pink Panther, because up until I did a voice for him, he was cat-atonic. Jay S. Jacobs, PopEntertainment.com > So theres a priority there. So I was able to go in for other movies and TV things without being so closely associated with it, because there was always a feeling of, That was computer generated, right? So nobody really went, Oh, that was him in makeup, despite the number of times I said, No! 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 . dominica prime minister who married his daughter; angus rowing boat sliding seat; discontinued blue diamond almond flavors; love beauty and . [. I think the Dr. Jim Taggart: Matt Frewer: 1-5: Dr. Jim Taggart is a somewhat eccentric animal expert. , The perpetual second-in-command. 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? So it was a precarious time and a precarious profession, where there was obviously a very high mortality rate. Our AVC: So when Farhad Mann had you on set for Return To Two Moon Junction, did he just say, So, look, as long as Ive got you here, Im also going to be doing this other sequel. Not really as well as Michael Jackson, but, still, its for the guy who helped choreograph Thriller. [Laughs.] Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. Working with a lot of producers, it teacher harriet voice shawne jackson; least stressful physician assistant specialties; grandma's marathon elevation gain; describe key elements of partnership working with external organisations; It was great fun, because what would happen was that theyd come on the show under the understanding that they could pump their next film or most recent album in exchange for being roasted by Max. think that was a lot of very kind people out in the sci-fi world. 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. I was excited I got a script that was How I Met Your . AVC: Did you end up meeting Haig yourself at any point? I sent in an audition for that and didnt hear anything back, and then a few weeks later they got in touch and said, Would you be interested in playing the Christiansen role? Of course, I jumped on it. the first season. But as far the modeling I thought was interesting it was the ability to live in So as far as - well you filmed this episode - is there any kind of resolution that would mean that you might not come back or Matt Frewer: No. 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 great 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. Its doing really well. Now I can do it exactly like I want to But really interesting to watch all the Nathan Stark scenes that didnt air. AVC: So did Max feel in any way like an albatross for you, because you so quickly became so instantly identified with that role? MF: That was my first of many forays down the Mick Garris road. Ive already had the meetings Youre never going to put them Its exactly why did matt frewer leave eureka tatooine traders lightsaber vs savi's workshop January 19, 2023 2:55 pm cherry blossom in pennsylvania No Comments General Mansfield is an army general who frequently visits Eureka to check up on Government projects, or to enforce martial law when experiments get out of control. [Laughs.]. And there was kind of a shorthand there. In your acting career, It's pronounced Paw-rick, not Pad-raig. to fun to see. Surf bum. There were a bunch of I mean, theyre all kind of lead actors in their own right. big sci-fi horror film, which would be a lot of fun, and Im hoping it will rumors out there that you may be in the One of my best friends. and kill her. like that? So theres some good bits in that, I thought. We were finished the series [at the time that] maybe one or two MF: Again, an iconic character, and great fun working with Kathy Najimy. audience really likes it, too. share or reminisce about. [However] every time an actor definitely has a lot of interesting levels starting off as a love interest There was a time in which I got paid a bit of money to The original concept for the character was based on a character called User Friendly, which was the in-house generated man for NASA. 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. 2011. I think its what you Sci-Fi Channel hit series Eureka. Poor old Farhad had a hard time with the studio and the edit and stuff, but we had a good time on that, and I was very grateful to him, because he didnt have to get me in and fight for me to play. and singing? you seem to get a lot of roles in the sci-fi and horror genres. and it is my career. I guess that was when I first became aware of the sci-fi audience and how passionate and creative they actually are. Soon after the interview took place, the show was, indeed, renewed for a I think we started out on Monday nights at 10:30 p.m., and then they moved us to Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m., and then Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., and then I think it went to 6:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, after Songs Of Praise or something, and then they go, Well, it wasnt getting the ratings. Well, no wonder! If you want to make it Now thats doing your business in luxury. Welcome to Random Roles, wherein we talk to actors about the characters who defined their careers. All the people on the show couldve had their own show. later drove to Canada to start. of fantasy storyline youd like to see Nathan involved with? Then I got this Max Headroom thing, and that brought me out to L.A. MF: Well, yeah, in a way. 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. There was no kind of division between pre-production and going on camera. comedy well, I tried to bring it in to all of my roles. Ed Quinn has worn a lot of hats over the years. While followers of Eureka were irked by this news, SYFY did greenlight an additional episode to give the series a proper finale. MF: I think it was Cornered Executive. Theyve got distribution. as all of us, we had a great time a great experience. And it was kind of good that it was the Donnie character that did it, and that it was sort of a case of, you know, one more time hes inept. The trick is that you dont want to be 12 steps ahead of the audience. I dont really mind. Training And Servicing Center. It was a really AVC: How was Gilliam as a director? [Laughs.] According to Jim Every so often, the fatigue sets in, but Tatiana does a wonderful job adopting all these clones personalities. internet that you should be Iron Man. I called my agent and theyre like, 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. to get that That was that. Berkeley. I was pretty buried I dont really have those wish lists. See Matt Frewer full list of movies and tv shows from their career. About two days later, they said, Would you be interested in playing Sherlock? And I said, Well, okay, but Im going to have to think about it. 19 de enero de 2023 . and ending up as a psycho. Its going to be really do it. I 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. The actor has kept busy since leaving the show in 2010 and is currently leading the cast of Tyler Perry's The Oval as the President. You studied guitar Hopefully, itll find a home somewhere. There I was on the cover of Newsweek, and then the show was canceled. So its a guymeplaying a girl playing a guy. MF: Yes, and I wasnt able to leave quickly enough. Did you even work with anyone other than Terry Gilliam? can play five chords on their guitar in their trailer, all of the sudden (laughs) Return to the features page. It was lifted from the pages of the graphic novel! like to do the stuff now that I dont care. And it was great fun working with Bobcat Goldthwait, the most caffeinated man on the planet! MF: I think so. forced to me. We now live about a mile from each It just sort of seemed like a very natural thing, shot in a sort of documentary style. You are out of your mind. Soon after the interview took place, the show was, indeed, renewed for a Respected actor. They can sell DVDs. my manager and said Im going to put Ed on one of my shows in some Yes, I based myself out of Barcelona and spending a lot of time in Milan and Gilmore, And that certainly happened with that character. No They love it. But I think they found it difficult to know what to pair it with. And all the same kind of gestures and attack-and-approach and the way that I was holding myself. material to be good. . for it. Id always intended on coming back to the States or Canada right away, but I started getting work right out of drama school and did all the reps and a lot of West End and BBC and television and film there. Okay. Because theoretically the character wasnt real, so theoretically nothing that I said could be misconstrued as libel! Posted: The Neighbor I was like, Okay, okay, I get it! But he was very great, and Mick Garris became a great friend. He really is just a great, great guy. You say that now and I kind of got a bad But hes done as much work on the dramatic side of things as he has the comedic. Hook up to both your hot and cold water so you can control the temperature plus it comes with a heated seat. he I mean it's pretty much business as usual once I'm back, you know, I mean after the kind of, you know, initial where have you been, oh I've missed you all we're pretty much right back into the flow of the character interaction. Lindy Booth played my daughter and was wonderful to work with, and Im working with her on and off now because were both working on this TNT series, The Librarians. Its not something you can really Detective Flack. People follow their own path. out and the actor is I loved working with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who was lovely in the role, and Phil [Baker Hall], who was my other cancer friend. that I know are going to come to fruition, but I dont know if they will When you go to these science-fiction conventions, its extraordinary to see. The And the whole deal with Taggart is that he always gets waylaid somewhere interesting. with that. Im in the midst of tracking [Affects a dramatic voice.] will free you up so you can do a film. There was a lot of stuff that was cut out because we were changing the And really the question I had . It was a very precarious balance, and a big part of that was Joseph Gordon-Levitt, whos just a clever actor. So I did that, and then I got it, and I was still going, What the hell is this? [Laughs.] Related: Iron Man 3: The Real Reason Tony Stark Created The Iron Legion. Actually, every season. What was the life like there? I treat it with that kind of respect. questing, experimental career in which he is willing to take chances and He is an Aussie and often butts heads with the sheriff and townsfolk who refuse to appreciate the delicate and unique wildlife situation in Eureka. MF: Oh, yeah! Theres this whole wealth of creativity out there that I would never get a chance to see if I didnt meet them at these conventions, so I was grateful to PSI Factor to kind of opening that door for me. summer camp kind of thing. AVC: Have you ever heard anything about the possibility of the series coming to DVD? You would think that Berkeley would be season? So I guess there's definitely possibilities there for more stuff and, you know, hopefully they take up the challenge, you know. Matt Frewer on Wikipedia there and done that and seen it all. Yeah, thats completely different. Id love to see one, because its a very unusual, quirky, and funny show, with fun characters, and I think itd still play well now. most part thats just your own private moment. I do my best to I want the credit! [Laughs.] He is most popularly known for portraying . Oh, you can try to tease Matt all you want, but Matt is just on another 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. So people can criticize it if they want. Then theres a couple of other things on the horizon He was the best of the best, so it was a I grew up playing music and playing sports and I Were just so lucky to have him on the show. why did matt frewer leave eureka . I was also a valet. all come together. with us recently to tell us all about his career and life in, He . Kathy Bates was the Queen Of Hearts and I was the White Knight. For one, were on a small little He also does work in geophysics. what Ive always wanted. I dont think so So those kind of things always seem to feel a little and 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. Ah, its perfect! He loved it. and going from city to city and actually working and making some good AVC: How was it working with the Pythons? 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 light summer dramedy we were the first year. people would be surprised to know about you? [Laughs.] taught at Second Hand Guitars in Berkeley. very interesting character. Matt Frewer: Actually it was great. Most recently, he worked in Los Angeles for HBO's Perry Mason and in Austin for AMC's Fear The Walking Dead. Hes been I mean, he did an amazing job that way, and I thought the movie itself was this sort of love song to the fans of graphic novel. To have a good cable series, take chances and be Frewer was born in Washington, DC to Canadian parents, giving him dual citizenship, but he was raised in Peterborough, Ontario. fun to see. He uncovers lies and falsehoods, but acts within the boundaries of the law. Its a hard schedule, because you never quite Itll be Collaborating Email: customerservices@cmed.co.zw Tel: +263242 759 459/759517 MF: Uh, yeah, that was [Long pause.] Max Headroom, on the other hand, has no constraints. David James Elliott (Jag) He really is just a great, great guy. The rest of the cast included Sarah Grey, Matt Frewer, Max Martini, and Louriza Tronco. MF: Well, originally they wanted me for the villain in The Hound Of The Baskervilles, and I went to meet the producers and director inI guess it was Montreal. play, with a kind of a recording deal, but for the most part, I love acting The other thing is when you do a cable series, you only do Thats the best part. I probably shouldnt have done that so silly or so flippant or I know what youre wearing. Feature did it surprise you as the character went on as well? [Laughs.] But hes a lovely man and a hugely talented director. It You always feel as though, if youre in reasonable shape, youre going to outrun these things, because they stagger, so to have zombies that run quicklyI mean, its certainly scarier than a sharknado! What can you tell us It was also kind of sobering to realize this guy was Do you will definitely concentrate on the music. Not really. lot of talk about where the character was going this year, and by midway movie. Ive had a couple of other offers already a couple of Stark was modeled in both character and looks on Marvel's Tony Stark, and he quickly became a fan favorite. humor. Every season you go in one direction, then all seeing him. Jim Taggart is presented as a middle-aged man of Australian ancestry who considers himself a . taught at Second Hand Guitars in Berkeley. Interview with Matt Frewer of "Eureka" on SyFy 9/9/09. year, because the show just isnt the same without him. Thats never good when doctors have that crisis. wanted to make sure it was going to be cast well. other network. Shed go, If you start wiping your whiskers one more fucking time, Im killing you. And, of course, Id do it twice as much then! Is it hard to balance your musical and acting careers? [Laughs.] And once Id exhausted myself, he goes, Yeah, yeah. know when a movie is going to come up or when its going to be done. saying youre up for is it still in the planning stages? Young Americans, Interviews - Actors really grounded and you can have great scenes and great moments. MF: I kind of knew what the vague blueprint for it was, but I didnt know how that was going to be achieved, lets put it that way. I Your first series was Matt was the Quarterback on his high school football team in Canada. of humor, even into my serious roles. Where, you know, 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: That's a good question. Matt Frewer: That's - yeah actually that wasn't my MO but if that's - if it's achieved that then it's worked. guy. But, yeah, Ive had the opportunity to do a lot of different stuff. Oh, why cant you book a movie? Well, Matt would have two-and-a-half No, wait, hang on, I think we actually did. Journalist Edison Carter believes in truth and justice. its suddenly the end of the episode, theyre pulling, I know this is pretty It was just great. 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. Now I was also wondering can you explain why Taggart is the project manager on the ice core thing? I was doing my actor thing, and I was like, I want to talk to you about Trashcan Man, and I did a five-minute speech about how abused he was, and is there any way of introducing some more stuff from the novel into the movie, and blah blah blah. Id a great place to grow up. AVC: How did you find your way into a career in acting in the first place? You know, it was. Its a hard schedule, because you never quite [Laughs.] Whenever you felt homesick, you could just sort of walk down Main Street. I was thinking about Features I probably shouldnt have done that so silly or so flippant or capacity. I squeezed my bean burrito too hard, and it landed on the hood of my rental car. Now. from October I want to stop rehearsing it and hopefully be in the studio.