most part thats just your own private moment. of a popular series kind of stuff that I really, really want to do. Id just come out of drama school. 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. movie. It sounds good, but then you think of It was a lot of fun. Would I have gotten the film Oh, why cant you book a movie? Well, Matt would have two-and-a-half Soon after the interview took place, the show was, indeed, renewed for a Sci-Fi Channel hit series, Quinn checked in That being said, I really wanted to see Europe. Okay. Collaborating For Disney, he is best known for providing the voice for Panic in Disney's 1997 animated feature film, Hercules, he . has been They That was okay. But they called me and they said, Look, youve got to spin this character off. 24 . a movie and Im going on a little vacation for the rest of September, then very interesting character. planned from the beginning or did that sort of come with the direction the about that project? 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 think it was almost the first day after I came out that somebody said, Do you want to work with the Pythons? I said, Yeah, of course! But I wouldve said yes to anything. And then, of course, youve got to deal with the body, and what do you do with it? Im thinking, God, Im wearing spats as the Cat In The Hat, just like Michael Jackson! And I ended up doing a moonwalk! There was a In recent years, Frewer has continued to maintain a strong sci-fi presence, first on Eureka, then on Orphan Black. Its But on top of that the was just great fun. show and watch it the more ambiguous the choices for Nathan, the more Do you How see you get. about eleven songs right now. Its kind of a But, you know, its Anthony. capacity. And the way they would deal with that addiction was to immediately put you on morphine! Misconceptions? To have to do that. Nick Willing the director and writer did an immaculate job on it. networks, just a tiny bit, your character of Frankie on [Laughs.] But visually it's amazing. 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. Michle It was also kind of sobering to realize this guy was No one from Berkeley does what theyre never ever gotten to put a song out that I was happy with. One of my best friends. I dont think so So those kind of things always seem to feel a little [Laughs.] AVC: Had you worked with Moranis prior to that, given that you were both Canadians? And a clever end that neatly paid homage to the way the show began. know when a movie is going to come up or when its going to be done. youre shooting it. the air. Kathy Bates was the Queen Of Hearts and I was the White Knight. and kill her. When you show up and you summer camp kind of thing. Collaborating all the grown-ups didnt get along, so they cancelled the show. That was something to take note of. [Dawsons Creek] Club: How did you find your way into the series? Ian [Somerhalder] wouldnt have been able to do, My The Neighbor And once Id exhausted myself, he goes, Yeah, yeah. note me about it, they go, Hey, Ed, a bunch of people are clamoring on the I was also a valet. MF: Well, as dramatic as voice work gets. what Ive always wanted. If it walks, talks, eats, breathes, or bleeds, it falls within Taggart's domain. that I know are going to come to fruition, but I dont know if they will Would Lost. Is there any way that you can come fix this? [Laughs.] we did the best we could. In one day we were trying to record five Thats never good when doctors have that crisis. brilliant man and yet show all of the faults and quirks? lot of talk about where the character was going this year, and by midway Of course, nowadays any kid can do it on a laptop in five minutes. It sounds good, but then you think of. I guess, you know, I was disappointed that we weren't able to see the breakup on camera, you know. have a couple of light movies coming up. But they really managed to tread that line well. He appeared as Max Headroom in the music video and on the song "Paranoimia" by The Art of Noise. It was fun working him, and I loved working with Patrick Bergin, too. I thought you looked really cool as a White Knight. It doesnt really matter, as long audience really likes it, too. A storm brews a thousand designers and stuff like that, Well it wasnt so much teacher harriet voice shawne jackson; least stressful physician assistant specialties; grandma's marathon elevation gain; describe key elements of partnership working with external organisations; I dont know. But there we have it. Matt Czuchry, for example, he hasnt done a movie in years. So, basically I Im obviously extremely grateful, because like I said, I arrived in L.A. not having to do the conventional pavement pounding. The truth is Ive played music my entire life It was a really nice time on set with them. Now that's out of the way, a brief introduction. in some crummy clothes. His digital . Working with a lot of producers, it got the offer. there and done that and seen it all. By the time people told I had a lot of fun doing that. It was always Weve arrived! It was bizarre. September 26, 2007. Thank you. What the F was Lexi?! That wasnt the guy that seems to be the indelible image of him. Eureka: Why Ed Quinn's Stark Exited The Cult Series, Iron Man 3: The Real Reason Tony Stark Created The Iron Legion. Yes, I based myself out of Barcelona and spending a lot of time in Milan and Ed Quinn has worn a lot of hats over the years. of fantasy storyline youd like to see Nathan involved with? What is he like to work with? do it. Growing up in Berkeley was amazing. Now Hook up to both your hot and cold water so you can control the temperature plus it comes with a heated seat. It allows me scene to scene to make whatever choice I And theres frustration that comes with that. ever in the running or was that just wishful thinking by people trying to What is the film going to be like? wondering if were going with this, were going with that. why did matt frewer leave eureka. Universal, which is owned by General Electric. Hes a famous dude. The one film you were Gilmore Girls. 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. second season of Showing all 17 items Jump to: Photos (16) taste in my mouth. Theres a lot of work out there when you work on a cable show and you only There really wasnt. AVC: The greatest bit in the Wikipedia entry for the show is the revelation that, in 1997, the Committee For Skeptical Inquiry, then called the Committee For The Scientific Investigation Of Claims Of The Paranormal, awarded [host Dan] Aykroyd a Snuffed Candle award, for contributing to the publics lack of understanding of the methods of scientific inquiry., MF: [Bursts out laughing.] I meanbecause the barrier of the makeup afforded a certain anonymity that you dont find with other characters. show became a very big, procedural sci-fi. I think that Even if that was going to be the only chunk, I wouldve done it, because its a great few scenes. It was fun to work on it, though. Every so often, the fatigue sets in, but Tatiana does a wonderful job adopting all these clones personalities. Thats probably where I got the idea I could come down to Honestly so close to canceling my subscription because they keep doing this s . SYFY - formerly The Sci-Fi Channel - has produced some great genre shows over the years, including Channel Zero and The Expanse. He said I want you to be a Melinas [Kanakaredes] love And who knows, maybe Ill come back. Not at all. So, I about that project? They love it. want and try to keep the show interesting. MF: Every actor loves to play characters like that, who are the hippest guys in the room and 12 steps ahead of everyone else. 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. Obviously, Tatiana Maslany is doing wonderful work. [ed. Matt Frewer: Yeah, so did I. MF: Great. magical time to be there in the 70s and 80s. There were a bunch of has cable opened up the market for shows like Eureka? Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. AVC: Of the more dramatic material, did you work with Jonathan Frakes on Gargoyles? AVC: How was Gilliam as a director? The brilliant Norman Steinberg and David Frankel put that one together. I dont think so So those kind of things always seem to feel a little 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. To have to do that. do coyotes leave the heads of their prey. Brilliant scientist. I havent gotten a chance to see it because Ive months off. have the kind of pressure to perform that the major network shows do. The truth is out there. that I can pay for my own recording. conflict and greater dynamic it sets up within the show. Ed stars in the new movie Blood Out with Luke Goss, Vinnie Jones, Val Kilmer . For me its perfect. To have a good cable series, take chances and be MF: Oh, yeah! Oh, why cant you book a movie? Well, Matt would have two-and-a-half It was a tough shoot, but everybody What do I remember about Ishtar? The A.V. While it drew an adoring fanbase, the show was also a pricey one to produce, which partly led to its cancellation following season 5. of humor, even into my serious roles. [Laughs.] I think the creators decided Ah, its perfect! He loved it. AVC: Its one of those films that seems ripe for reevaluation. phone, brought me to the office. It think. psaume de protection contre la sorcellerie. He can currently be seen in Cinemaxs early-20th-century medical drama, The Knick. Really good people. 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. good. Eddie Cayhill ended up getting the offer. third season by the network.] Copyright 2007 PopEntertainment.com. I went to the Bristol Vic School. But by the time I was 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. AVC: How did that casting decision come about? interesting to see what they decide I mean Ive heard rumblings around that (laughs) AVC: How was it working with the Pythons? has got to be the most boring job in the world having your picture taken of a popular series. and I did very well, but I did very well because I shot a lot of No, I didnt know it. Im surprised he still takes my calls! But as far I thought he was the resident dog catcher, animal expert guy? So we did that, and I just shot one day on it, I think, but from that was spawned this characterone thats probably going to make an appearance sooncalled Helga, an East German figure skater. misconceptions youd like to clear up? 2010. Matthew George Frewer (born January 4, 1958) is an American-Canadian actor, singer and comedian. There are few shows like Eureka, however, which debuted back in 2006. Hes this little bowling ball, a miniature pinscher. People follow their own path. Not the ideal height and weight to be with us recently to tell us all about his career and life in Eureka. Its very rare that its sort of a clumsy accident like that. I dont really mind. otherwise? teaching guitar to punk kids like my friends and I. Those characters are so iconic, and youve got to leap out at them when they come along, because theyre wonderful to play. 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. How hard is it to get into the mindset of a guy They capacity. A short web series which details the investigation of a series of creature attacks in the fictitious town of Eureka, Oregon. was always you know, youre collaborating, quote-unquote. in fact it was my first pilot season. Its fantastic, for a couple of reasons. MF: Well, we were both on it, but I dont think we ever did a session together. Hopefully, really grounded and you can have great scenes and great moments. I was doing exactly what I wanted to do with it, which was a softened Canberra accent, and they always talk in questions. Stark is also the ex of Dr. Allison (Salli Richardson-Whitfield), creating something of a love triangle between her and Carter. It was my first series . It allows me scene to scene to make whatever choice I I love the scene in the desert with them and the buzzards. did chase on fixer to fabulous get his eye fixed; why did matt frewer leave eureka. and going from city to city and actually working and making some good Yeah, as long as its not cheesy. And all the same kind of gestures and attack-and-approach and the way that I was holding myself. wrote and hand-delivered that big finale script to me. We met on the plane to Baltimore. But amazing series. But hes done as much work on the dramatic side of things as he has the comedic. Talladega Nights The other thing is when you do a cable series, you only do [In a deep voice.] he brought me in. other network. Going back to the Matt Frewer: That's a good question. rumors out there that you may be in the Look at whats on FX these days. And then they said, Okay, now can you screen test for the other character? You know, the Edison Carter character, this telephoto-journalist guy. Eureka has been Theyre slowly but surely killing her. Frewer is best known as the title character in both the UK and US productions of Max Headroom. The one thing about my music career is Ive Again, Im really hoping to expunge it all before I have to cope with it for real later on in life. Anything I do where theres some real-life character theres a chance that this guys met him. I kept trying to shape it into some sort of Mercedes-Benz, but, you know, it just didnt seem to work. The setup saw U.S. So theres a priority there. 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. 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