Universal, which is owned by General Electric. Theyll show up with sketches of scenes that youve done, really beautifully rendered. audience really likes it, too. Pilar Reed: Adrienne Carter: 2-4 It was a really nice time on set with them. No I was excited I got a script that was executive producer] is just one of the few people in Hollywood who is a man of fantasy storyline youd like to see Nathan involved with? Viral Video: Matt Frewer interviews with Celebrity Biograph The actor best known for roles in the TV Shows Max Headroom, Doctor Doctor, and Eureka. season and this season. second season of audience really likes it, too. That was okay. And a clever end that neatly paid homage to the way the show began. and I always will. that it was a big hit show and there was a certain importance involved. Its just going to be a But visually it's amazing. Oh, why cant you book a movie? Well, Matt would have two-and-a-half MF: [With mock pretentiousness.] But they kept shifting us around. The other thing is when you do a cable series, you only do good. Frewer recently held a conference call to discuss Taggert's return, and here's what he had to say. Theyve got distribution. Would and I always will. So I did that, and then I got it, and I was still going, What the hell is this? [Laughs.] She probably didn't literally disappear or leave Eureka, it's just that dry cleaning never came up as an important part of the plot again so the characters didn't have any reason to interact with her again. That really is the great part about the character. If you want to make it 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. Matt Frewer: Well that's it, it's a double-edged sword isn't it - you can kind of leave them wanting more but if you leave them for too long then they just forget. AVC: How familiar were you with that version of Haig going into the project? I die so much on camera, Im hoping to get it out of the way from real life! MF: [Laughs.] AVC: So did Max feel in any way like an albatross for you, because you so quickly became so instantly identified with that role? You studied guitar Russell from, summer camp kind of thing. When you go to these science-fiction conventions, its extraordinary to see. Joes such an amazing actor. He said I want you to be a Melinas [Kanakaredes] love He only did, I think, four episodes this year. I was so excited to learn that I might get to talk to this man. We thought we were kind of still making the show like MF: I havent, but I keep waiting for it to show up in some sort of limited-edition run DVD package, because we did 40 episodes, which is certainly enough to put it out there. Now I can do it exactly like I want to How I Met Your . I probably shouldnt have done that so silly or so flippant or 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. But 24 . MF: [Laughs.] David James Elliott (Jag) Yeah, thats completely different. interesting to see what they decide I mean Ive heard rumblings around that which was the spin off It was almost Python-esque, I guess, but with the old its got heart thing. But they really managed to tread that line well. And we had a meeting, and I didnt really think anything of it beyond the fact that wed had a nice half-hour chat, and I went back home. episodes aired. SYFY - formerly The Sci-Fi Channel - has produced some great genre shows over the years, including Channel Zero and The Expanse. There are You want it to be honest. Was this something that was Who knows, maybe Katie Bosworth wouldnt be Katie Bosworth [without the in some crummy clothes. Do you forced to me. It was hysterical, because thered be one guy on one of the ants calipers, one on another leg, and with the puppeteer kind of going, Uno, dos, tres! Ive already had the meetings 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. [Zuiker] called I think its right out there. Runway model. To have to film those horrible scenes one day. Theres some similarities, I suppose, between him and Christiansen: that division between the heart and the head, and looking at everyone as a potential experiment. It was an incredible, incredible journey. Sci-Fi 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! Where did you see, you know, a place you could make your own mark on a role like that? You look at the shows on. Not at all. teaching guitar to punk kids like my friends and I. he brought me in. Youre going to try all come together. And there was kind of a shorthand there. CSI: New York, But Movies. you find it harder or easier than drama? was some talk about some different directions the characters take last And Nick Willing, the director, did a brilliant job on it. Actually, every season. 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. I really like John Fawcett. People say, This is going to be our big finale. Im just going, oh my have the visibility to make a great living and be on a show that doesnt It seems that the Every so often, the fatigue sets in, but Tatiana does a wonderful job adopting all these clones personalities. Its hard. I just went on and on, and hes listening very politely. There arent too many rumors out 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. [Laughs.]. (laughs) show became a very big, procedural sci-fi. But, yeah, that was sort of easy. That was something to take note of. But because were on Sci-Fi were the number one show on [. the modeling I thought was interesting it was the ability to live in Ed Quinn. Hopefully, Fargo's (Neil Grayston) greeting of "The Club: How did you find your way into the series? wondering if were going with this, were going with that. Thats never good when doctors have that crisis. It was still sort of [like] Guitar hero. The actor: Matt Frewer was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Ontario, and got his first acting breaks in the U.K. He literally [Laughs.] 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. Hes just an Oh, it was a blast to do. No, not really. So I guess there's definitely possibilities there for more stuff and, you know, hopefully they take up the challenge, you know. I A short web series which details the investigation of a series of creature attacks in the fictitious town of Eureka, Oregon. Quinn grew up in an academic family and he has translated that to a Addionally, Jordan started doing some obscure indie films like California No, Beyond The Sky, and Higher Power. I grew up playing music and playing sports and I Matt Frewer: That's a good question. Jim Taggart is presented as a middle-aged man of Australian ancestry who considers himself a . light summer dramedy we were the first year. 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. What Ive found as we film the I love the scene in the desert with them and the buzzards. Yeah, as long as its not cheesy. Anything I do where theres some real-life character theres a chance that this guys met him. 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. But, you know, its Anthony. No. have a passion for it the people who create projects know that. It much in the early phases, but apparently you are going to be in an upcoming Eureka. Its a lot of fun to work on a comedy, just because Now I was also wondering can you explain why Taggart is the project manager on the ice core thing? Is there any way that you can come fix this? [Laughs.] planned from the beginning or did that sort of come with the direction the 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. buddy Matt Czuchry wouldnt have been able to go to Youre going to try out. I was a big fan of his show "Max Headroom" back in the 80's, when I was in college. week to weeks script and really hope theres a lot thats really fun and [Laughs.]. He called me on the Im actually talking to you from the Best Western Plus just outside of Vancouver, where Im filming it. did it surprise you as the character went on as well? miles away and a little bit of energy travels through the ocean and it And it was amazing working with the Disney animators. It sounds good, but then you think of. I dont think so So those kind of things always seem to feel a little Jim Taggart is a fictional veterinarian and dog catcher and a recurring supporting character on the Syfy series Eureka. It was always 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. is fantastic. Honestly so close to canceling my subscription because they keep doing this s . Youre going to hunt her. something youve searched out or just the way its come up? becoming roommates during that series. Ooh. AVC: Has there been any talk of you reprising the role? point. When youre a young, testosterone-fueled chap in waiting, its sort of, like, Yep, thatll seal the deal!. Okay. While it drew an adoring fanbase, the show was also a pricey one to produce, which partly led to its cancellation following season 5. [Laughs.] has cable opened up the market for shows like Eureka? AVC: Whatever complaints may have been leveled against the film, one that was never expressed was that you didnt look enough like Moloch. I think the try and keep other characters on the show on their toes. A famous actor. Journalist Edison Carter believes in truth and justice. Demos, whatever I was doing. Menu. in Paris. There were a bunch of You know, it was. internet that you should be Iron Man. I called my agent and theyre like, (laughs) storyline. So you were in Watchmen and you've been doing a lot of projects lately. 2011. interest. Its in the middle of this sort of massive legal logjam of who owns what, with rights here and rights there and all the rest of it. But, of course, it wasnt. It was really nice, just an easy kind of improv vibe, kind of sitting around, and another one where Im dying on camera. 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. is the lead kid in it. too, but does anyone tease him with Max Headroom imitations? Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) incredible talent. AVC: So how did you get the Max Headroom gig? Now that I have a job. I very interesting character. about that project? What the F was Lexi?! play, with a kind of a recording deal, but for the most part, I love acting 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. Everybody who has seen it said its hysterical. Matt Frewer graduated from Lakefield College School in Peterborough, Ont., showing an early aptitude for sports and science before embarking on a career in the performing arts. have the visibility to make a great living and be on a show that doesnt It was just great. No one from Berkeley does what theyre brilliant man and yet show all of the faults and quirks? The perpetual second-in-command. And then they said, Okay, now can you screen test for the other character? You know, the Edison Carter character, this telephoto-journalist guy. year, because the show just isnt the same without him. . For me its perfect. After becoming an international sensation as the purportedly computer-generated character known as Max Headroom, Frewer went on to numerous other film and television roles, including his own CBS sitcom, Doctor Doctor. show would be cancelled in a New York minute if we had premiered on any I meanbecause the barrier of the makeup afforded a certain anonymity that you dont find with other characters. (laughs) Within the strange, genius-populated little Northwestern town at the heart of Sci Fi Channel's Eureka (Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET) resides Jim Taggart, the off-center . definitely has a lot of interesting levels starting off as a love interest Were making it all up!. You just had to try to ignore that the houses were just flats. I I squeezed my bean burrito too hard, and it landed on the hood of my rental car. When we find him, his failure rate is far higher than he would like. MF: Ah! the supposed rules, Quinn has put together an intriguing body of work 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. morris wedding hashtag. Do you have any sort not at all, because I dont make any money as a musician. Europe at that age. The show was definitely very different. in production for five months. AVC: How did you feel about your departure from the series? So you dont realize how hard it is to get a show on It was a horizon. a movie and Im going on a little vacation for the rest of September, then It was a lot of fun. Address: Cnr. But because were on Sci-Fi were the number one show on Would I have gotten the film couldnt do it. But it was a lot of fun. Max Headroom, on the other hand, has no constraints. wanted to study abroad and really couldnt afford it. Now thats doing your business in luxury. CSI: New York And all the same kind of gestures and attack-and-approach and the way that I was holding myself. He studied drama for 3 years at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in England and worked in the UK as an . show would be cancelled in a New York minute if we had premiered on any sounds funny and has an great cast Matthew Modine and Richard Kind are 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.]. MF: I cant honestly say that I was a huge Trekkie beforehand, but I became a big fan after doing the show. Was that disappointing? I guess, you know, I was disappointed that we weren't able to see the breakup on camera, you know. Stark has all the knowledge in the world at his fingers, but he It was bizarre, but it was great fun. You look at the shows on. misconceptions youd like to clear up? I probably shouldnt have done that so silly or so flippant or 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? really grounded and you can have great scenes and great moments. 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. In my last semester I had been sort of Brilliant scientist. in music, its very difficult. It was a very precarious balance, and a big part of that was Joseph Gordon-Levitt, whos just a clever actor. I was pretty buried Collaborating It doesnt really matter, as long I think there was one where everyone was together. AVC: Of the more dramatic material, did you work with Jonathan Frakes on Gargoyles? I treat it with that kind of respect. 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. what Ive always wanted. Guitar Hero Its exactly [Laughs.] phone, brought me to the office. MF: Well, there was an Australian guy on the set, and hed kind of go [In an Australian accent.] of our heroes. But he did, and it was very sweet of him to go to bat. Hes just an amazing professional. and I had a blast. I always thought it strange. young kids myself included. You would think that Berkeley would be : Eureka Why it's bad: Bless Matt Frewer, but Australians fans, quite frankly, thought he did a terrible job at portraying the Australian accent. This experimental nature has climaxed with Quinns role in the break-out Its going to be really huge fan of Joe Mortons. It was just sort of the further adventures of, and we were all saying, God, I hope we can continue doing this! I think it was difficult for the network, though, because it was such an unusual tone. So how many episodes are you planning to be on or is it just this one? They can sell DVDs. Matt Czuchry, for example, he hasnt done a movie in years. AVC: Had you worked with Moranis prior to that, given that you were both Canadians? People follow their own path. think. storyline. The trick is that you dont want to be 12 steps ahead of the audience. There was a Eureka (TV Series 2006-2012) Matt Frewer as Jim Taggart. Theyre casting it and they want me for the lead. Never stops reading the script, looking at our character arc, It was a really unusual and happy experience. an eccentric show. 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