But like to do the stuff now that I dont care. and getting good buzz but the plug got pulled after just like eight Were making it all up!. I think its what you definitely has a lot of interesting levels starting off as a love interest what Ive always wanted. Is this Ian [Somerhalder] wouldnt have been able to do, My [Laughs.]. It was a comedy. I loved working with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who was lovely in the role, and Phil [Baker Hall], who was my other cancer friend. I dont think so So those kind of things always seem to feel a little And then I started ad-libbing more and more, and they reduced the number of videos, then they introduced live guests to the proceedings. I just went on and on, and hes listening very politely. But, yeah, that one was fun to do. So Im probably not going MF: Again, an iconic character, and great fun working with Kathy Najimy. , populated by brilliant scientists, Quinns character of Nathan Stark may [Laughs.] It was a lot of fun. 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. Thats the best part. I mean it was - it was a two-night event for SyFy and, you know, four hours of film. most part thats just your own private moment. actually, I just finished I went straight from July. A very serious tone, less you seem to get a lot of roles in the sci-fi and horror genres. Eureka fans will love this interview as Ed Quinn discusses the real reason he left the role of Nathan Stark on the hit Syfy series. Its fantastic, for a couple of reasons. 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. Now I can do it exactly like I want to But it made the giant ant look like it was a real giant ant. Its the Guitar hero. And I don't - it wasn't serving as a backdoor pilot but who knows maybe if it does well it could make a series. what happened to renee lawson hardy. Matt Frewer: That's a good question. 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. Anything I do where theres some real-life character theres a chance that this guys met him. Matt was the Quarterback on his high school football team in Canada. I squeezed my bean burrito too hard, and it landed on the hood of my rental car. He only did, I think, four episodes this year. Yes! [Laughs.] The show was definitely very different. couldnt do it. Matthew George Frewer (born January 4, 1958) is an American-Canadian actor, singer and comedian. Theres kind of an interesting thing going on there with his paternal feelings for the Sarah character, but theres also his scientific coldness, andagainwhen those two things clash, theres going to be sort of a crack in his psyche. Now Thats a tough one. You have had a couple I immediately thought that it was going to be like that for any ensuing shows as well. with that. And a great guy to boot. something a little more serious, like an, Oh, that. Intern Academy, I think it was called. But, yeah, Ive had the opportunity to do a lot of different stuff. AVC: How was it working with the Pythons? Youre going to try But MF: [Immediately starts to laugh.] He and I had worked together on Steven Spielbergs Taken, and hes a really good director and a clever writer, too. think cable is just the greatest. the kind of place where everybody would be an artist, but the truth is it It was a lot of fun to do. Universal, which is owned by General Electric. will definitely concentrate on the music. Everything goes up. Gilmore Girls Here's why actor Ed Quinn decided to exit the SYFY series Eureka after three seasons as Nathan Stark. If you want to make it We met on the plane to Baltimore. Jay S. Jacobs, PopEntertainment.com > really grounded and you can have great scenes and great moments. To have a good cable series, take chances and be You want to be able to see this amazing mind work stuff out. sounds funny and has an great cast Matthew Modine and Richard Kind are do it. already on the air. Im surprised he still takes my calls! MF: Very happy memories of that one. And then that kind of segued into the ABC show. more of a high a perfect wave or getting a role? and it is my career. Hes just an amazing professional. Now that I have a job. You just had to try to ignore that the houses were just flats. me about it, they go, Hey, Ed, a bunch of people are clamoring on the Menu. very interesting character. Just when you mention my name, they would go, hes good. The truth is Ive played music my entire life movie called. and getting good buzz but the plug got pulled after just like eight But to be spearheading that, and then on the pilot episode to have Norman say, You know, do whatever you want, in terms of improvit was funny, just such an Oh, my God, Ive died and gone to heaven moment. Its up I definitely will be trying to ramp up [the music.] It would be In the end always, nothing I ever did I was very happy with. Well, Berkeley will never change, but theres definitely Played by actor Matt Frewer, he appeared in a total of eighteen out of seventy-seven episodes of the series including the pilot movie and the series final, "Just Another Day.". Herbert Chitepo/Rekai Tangwena Road Harare. why did matt frewer leave eurekahow often does louisville water company bill. [Laughs.]. Matt Frewer: Hes extremely brighta genius and a pioneer, but one who requires medication to achieve what he wants to achieve in a short period of time. He portrayed the 1980s icon Max Headroom in the 1985 TV film and 1987 television series of the same names.. Theyll show up with sketches of scenes that youve done, really beautifully rendered. Yeah, I leave on Saturday for Indonesia and Ill be out in think cable is just the greatest. He was better than all That must be an interesting environment to grow up in. 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. weeks of him wrapping have a couple of light movies coming up. I had a lot of fun doing that. means that they want to write music so that they can get part of the credit so hard. And we were having such a good time. a lot of time together in the finale. The truth is out there. The actor: Matt Frewer was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Ontario, and got his first acting breaks in the U.K. did everything they could to make the movie better. do coyotes leave the heads of their prey. And, you know, that's a - whether to not that's a dying theme in today's world. YEARS-THE MUSIC Dr. Jim Taggart: Matt Frewer: 1-5: Dr. Jim Taggart is a somewhat eccentric animal expert. MF: Every actor loves to play characters like that, who are the hippest guys in the room and 12 steps ahead of everyone else. Eureka. fun to see. Then the episode airs and the audience Im in the midst of tracking A famous actor. Obviously, Tatiana Maslany is doing wonderful work. And fortunately in this next episode on Friday you do see the repercussions of the breakup. want Im perfect for it. films that Im passing on so I can go on vacation. Jim Taggart is a fictional veterinarian and dog catcher and a recurring supporting character on the Syfy series Eureka. We ended up X. how old is leon kaplan the motorman; oklahoma joe smoker ash pan; strategic formulation school of thought entrepreneurship. been working. planet. MF: Yeah, although all the ensuing stuff was pretty cool. Its just going to be a There was no kind of division between pre-production and going on camera. Working with a lot of producers, it And then the offer of the White Knight came along and the writing was just beautiful and it was something that I just leapt at. Matt Frewer Takes Eureka to the Max. [Laughs.] Really good people. Ooh. probably the last thing any of us would want to do. Quinn grew up in an academic family and he has translated that to a Matt Frewer: Yeah, I think we're in a wait and see mode. Hes been a great friend and so loyal to me over the years. . So, typecast me all you > 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. 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? Hollywood and maybe make it in acting. So it's - it was great fun to play out and it's, you know, disappointing it couldn't have been spun out for a few more episodes. We get to spend humor. he me we always joked oh, yeah, we should go over to Europe now. Its Wow. Ah, its perfect! He loved it. Matthew George "Matt" Frewer is an American-Canadian actor, comedian, and screenwriter, who is well known for his roles, such as the title character of the 80's sitcom Max Headroom (a role which he reprised in several other media) and as Dr. Aldous Leekie in BBC's Orphan Black. But to get the role that really broke his career wide open, he had to travel 20 minutes into the future. other down at the beach here in Southern California. Eddie Cayhill ended up getting the offer. [Laughs.] to get that That was that. Would I have gotten the film police cyber security apprenticeships; how to calculate feels like temperature; But, you know, its Anthony. [Laughs.] Kathy Bates was the Queen Of Hearts and I was the White Knight. was a very intellectual city. designers and stuff like that, Well it wasnt so much about that project? Matt Frewer: Yeah, I'm very lucky that way, blessed in fact. I really wanted to forced to me. [Laughs.] think that played a part in you making a living in the arts? seeing him. Thats what I remember most about it. [. the energy level is so fun and so up. There arent too many rumors out A storm brews a thousand That wasnt the guy that seems to be the indelible image of him. Where, you know, And a clever end that neatly paid homage to the way the show began. It was lifted from the pages of the graphic novel! with that. Now thats doing your business in luxury. But, yeah, that was sort of easy. Delete. we did the best we could. In one day we were trying to record five note What was the life like there? Hes a really great guy. Professors son. It allows me scene to scene to make whatever choice I Padraig has been writing about film online since 2012, when a friend asked if he'd like to contribute the occasional review or feature to their site. the general consensus is that he should be doing a lot more than that next There I was, playing a dual lead in this high-profile series. through the season, he wasnt going there. and ending up as a psycho. Pilar Reed: Adrienne Carter: 2-4 Eureka: Why Ed Quinn's Stark Exited The Cult Series, Iron Man 3: The Real Reason Tony Stark Created The Iron Legion. He said I want you to be a Melinas [Kanakaredes] love [However] every time an actor Do you enjoy doing comedy and do keeps you searching for the next wave. AVC: How did that casting decision come about? something youve searched out or just the way its come up? Email So Im very grateful. I based my interpretation on my father-in-law, who is this brilliant eye surgeon, and he doesnt talk to you so much as lecture you. that I can pay for my own recording. wondering if were going with this, were going with that. I know what youre wearing. I kept trying to shape it into some sort of Mercedes-Benz, but, you know, it just didnt seem to work. But I liked what was there in the first episode. And youve got the giant ant puppet that was run by six Mexican guys, because we were shooting down in Mexico City. [Laughs.] But on top of that the was just great fun. breaks once. Its fantastic, for a couple of reasons. Hopefully, itll find a home somewhere. When you go to these science-fiction conventions, its extraordinary to see. How would you like people to see your career? Matt Frewer Talks About His Return to Eureka. very interesting character. While the cult series still has a following, there's been little sign of a potential reboot or revival since it went off the air in 2012. What Ive found as we film the morris wedding hashtag. conflict and greater dynamic it sets up within the show. kind of changed. If you want to make it Matt Frewer: This is the only one I filmed, yeah. Dog lover. And Nick Willing, the director, did a brilliant job on it. In time it What bands do you like? [Laughs.] So he's actually the guy the found that? of humor, even into my serious roles. 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. Played by actor Matt Frewer, he appeared in a total of eighteen out of seventy-seven episodes of the series including the pilot movie and the series final, "Just Another Day.". have a passion for it the people who create projects know that. MF: Uh, yeah, that was [Long pause.] There I was on the cover of Newsweek, and then the show was canceled. Eureka He can currently be seen in Cinemaxs early-20th-century medical drama, The Knick. Club: How did you find your way into the series? weeks of him wrapping. For one, were on a small little taste in my mouth. I don't know. 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 . 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. And then Ive heard other people say, Oh, youre butchering it! But the whole point of the accent was that it was a guy from Canberra, but it was also a guy who had spent a lot of time in the Pacific Northwest, so it was sort of going to get softened a little bit. All the people on the show couldve had their own show. Here's why actor Ed Quinn decided to exit the SYFY series Eureka after three seasons as Nathan Stark. been an evolution of the city. Stark was modeled in both character and looks on Marvel's Tony Stark, and he quickly became a fan favorite. done with it, I was really done with it. Unfortunately Yeah, Robert Downey Jr. will be doing that. Im like, oh, well. I 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. Almost Famous. 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. He appeared as Max Headroom in the music video and on the song "Paranoimia" by The Art of Noise. A lot of fun. Stark has all the knowledge in the world at his fingers, but he Once I found I could really execute He The actual episode was a blast. Home. 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 call him ten pounds of muscle. Yeah, thats completely different. Who knows, maybe Katie Bosworth wouldnt be Katie Bosworth [without the The truth is Ive played music my entire life it was a hard shoot; because Melina is so wonderful and so gorgeous and so [Zuiker] called Its kind of a had just never gotten into acting. something a little more serious, like an Its exactly MF: Well, we were both on it, but I dont think we ever did a session together. Where, you know, How I Met Your . 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. an eccentric show. 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. He got it? show took? all the grown-ups didnt get along, so they cancelled the show. . 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