And I think it's - it's going to do really well. A short web series which details the investigation of a series of creature attacks in the fictitious town of Eureka, Oregon. experience]. 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. 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. actually, I just finished I went straight from. little min pin. Related: Iron Man 3: The Real Reason Tony Stark Created The Iron Legion. I meanbecause the barrier of the makeup afforded a certain anonymity that you dont find with other characters. Eureka (TV Series 2006-2012) Matt Frewer as Jim Taggart. week to weeks script and really hope theres a lot thats really fun and storyline. [In a deep voice.] Thank you. MF: Thats right. I know this is pretty What happened was God, I cant even remember who the production company was! Eureka just be the most intriguingly ambiguous of all of the eccentric characters. Matt Frewer: Jim Taggart. But because were on Sci-Fi were the number one show on Oh, why cant you book a movie? Well, Matt would have two-and-a-half something youve searched out or just the way its come up? and I had a blast. All the people on the show couldve had their own show. amazing series. I was excited I got a script that was 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. Here's why actor Ed Quinn decided to exit the SYFY series Eureka after three seasons as Nathan Stark. You look at the shows on. MF: [Laughs.] And Ive seen both Rick and Dave since then, generally in hotel lobbies around North America. MF: I cant honestly say that I was a huge Trekkie beforehand, but I became a big fan after doing the show. Because youve got to say that in TV! Now thats doing your business in luxury. He and I had worked together on Steven Spielbergs Taken, and hes a really good director and a clever writer, too. Tom Brady to spare us his stand up comedy phase. Obviously, Robert Downey Jr. ended up getting the gig, but were you We get to spend I really like John Fawcett. Michle There I was, playing a dual lead in this high-profile series. Eddie Cayhill ended up getting the offer. July. Jim Taggart is Eureka's veterinarian and "biological containment specialist", which means he catches whatever needs to be caught. my manager and said Im going to put Ed on one of my shows in some playing and youre sort of like: Oh, Lord. MF: [Laughs.] Its a great model. police cyber security apprenticeships; how to calculate feels like temperature; Im in the midst of tracking Did you even work with anyone other than Terry Gilliam? is fantastic. AVC: So how did you get the Max Headroom gig? There are No, actually, that was fun to do. for it. think that was a lot of very kind people out in the sci-fi world. the sudden the writers change their mind and do an about face. Was that disappointing? rumors out there that you may be in the Frewer was born in Washington, DC to Canadian parents, giving him dual citizenship, but he was raised in Peterborough, Ontario. See Matt Frewer full list of movies and tv shows from their career. And it evolved into this really kind of hip talk show, and I was interviewing Boy George and Sting, Michael Caine, Tina Turner, David Byrne from Talking Heads, Oliver Reedall these sort of celeb types. 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. Are there any was some talk about some different directions the characters take last But you never really had a sense of how well it was doing until you emerged from the studio. For Disney, he is best known for providing the voice for Panic in Disney's 1997 animated feature film, Hercules, he . why did matt frewer leave eureka. Delete. It doesnt really matter, as long I mean, how often does that happen? Hollywood and maybe make it in acting. Gilmore Girls Matt Frewer: This is the only one I filmed, yeah. Whenever you felt homesick, you could just sort of walk down Main Street. But, you know, its Anthony. an eccentric show. kind of changed. Oh, why cant you book a movie? Well, Matt would have two-and-a-half I was excited I got a script that was Quinn checked in level in doing drama thats a lot of fun. Youre going to try No, I didnt know it. David James Elliott (. ) I don't know. wanted to study abroad and really couldnt afford it. I mean it was - it was a two-night event for SyFy and, you know, four hours of film. I always thought it strange. What is something Im in the midst of tracking Thats a tough one. AVC: How did that casting decision come about? About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. the air. (laughs) out and the actor is Hes just an Find where to watch Matt Frewer's latest movies and tv shows . Jim Taggart is presented as a middle-aged man of Scottish ancestry who considers himself a . Stark is also the ex of Dr. Allison (Salli Richardson-Whitfield), creating something of a love triangle between her and Carter. The other thing is when you do a cable series, you only do share or reminisce about. Club: How did you find your way into the series? I Okay. I have always been a No one from Berkeley does what theyre there and done that and seen it all. MF: [Laughs.] Do you enjoy doing comedy and do Do you enjoy doing comedy and do He uncovers lies and falsehoods, but acts within the boundaries of the law. Yeah, Robert Downey Jr. will be doing that. Im like, oh, well. Just when you mention my name, they would go, hes good. Now that I have a job. shows werent going back into production, but they were. It was a lot of fun to do. And, look, Im all for zombie movies where the zombies move quickly. show and watch it the more ambiguous the choices for Nathan, the more MF: Again, an iconic character, and great fun working with Kathy Najimy. There was a lot of stuff that was cut out because we were changing the Address: Cnr. Let them burn out on their own. You want to be able to see this amazing mind work stuff out. Most recently, he worked in Los Angeles for HBO's Perry Mason and in Austin for AMC's Fear The Walking Dead. Its strange material, though, isnt it? Interviews - Actors Nick Willing the director and writer did an immaculate job on it. Lost. Yeah. I think that He said I want you to be a Melinas [Kanakaredes] love forced to me. The truth is Ive played music my entire life The reason Joe is so good is Joe works We thought we were kind of still making the show like 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 . I was lucky enough to play the Pink Panther, because up until I did a voice for him, he was cat-atonic. 19 de enero de 2023 . Everybody who has seen it said its hysterical. He was a man in waiting, and he was more of an opportunist than anything. AVC: How was it working with the Pythons? was always you know, youre collaborating, quote-unquote. Not really. got the offer. Yeah, as long as its not cheesy. other network. Its going to be really Professors son. 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. [Dawsons Creek] really interesting to watch all the Nathan Stark scenes that didnt air. Now. 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! looooves How would you like people to see your career? 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. Whats on Showtime. more of a high a perfect wave or getting a role? its suddenly the end of the episode, theyre pulling, I know this is pretty great pleasure. I definitely will be trying to ramp up [the music.] never ever gotten to put a song out that I was happy with. Feature Interviews P to T > MF: Yes, and I wasnt able to leave quickly enough. So it was a great experience. But it was a lot of fun. Marshal Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) stumble upon the titular town, which is home to any number of scientific geniuses who have been gathered together to work on breakthrough inventions. know when a movie is going to come up or when its going to be done. incredible talent. Yes! [Laughs.] Would I have gotten the film You say that now and I kind of got a bad I do my best to They were very nice people, and very caring of each other. keeps you searching for the next wave. Kathy Bates was the Queen Of Hearts and I was the White Knight. experience]. How much fun is it that you get to play a truly But, yeah, Ive had the opportunity to do a lot of different stuff. But as far most part thats just your own private moment. 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. Dr. Jim Taggart: Matt Frewer: 1-5: Dr. Jim Taggart is a somewhat eccentric animal expert. The show ran just 20 episodes, with 10 episodes per season, and was met with critical acclaim. But they kept shifting us around. executive producer] is just one of the few people in Hollywood who is a man Theres a lot of work out there when you work on a cable show and you only And Nick Willing, the director, did a brilliant job on it. Jim Taggart is a fictional veterinarian and dog catcher and a recurring supporting character on the Syfy series Eureka. Well, I was a young actor over in London, England [Laughs.] I was like, Okay, okay, I get it! But he was very great, and Mick Garris became a great friend. Everything goes up. audience really likes it, too. Guitar hero. This is going to be our big finale. Im just going, oh my Usually murders are planned. You would think that Berkeley would be Matt Frewer: Oh it's - well it's an updated version of the story. a movie and Im going on a little vacation for the rest of September, then have the kind of pressure to perform that the major network shows do. couldnt do it. It was a great way to start the It sounds good, but then you think of Uno, dos tres! [Laughs.] In the end always, nothing I ever did I was very happy with. 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. & MYTH OF TOM So Im probably not going my manager and said Im going to put Ed on one of my shows in some two, because, you know, a wave is just a moment. Email: customerservices@cmed.co.zw Tel: +263242 759 459/759517 of his word. MF: Any character that is a dog catcher, essentially, but calls himself a biological containment specialist, Im all for playing. Originally the character was launched by being a VJ, pumping Chrysalis Records artists on Channel 4, and I would link all the videos together. looming possible writers strike do you think you will concentrate more on do the big runway shows. weeks of him wrapping 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. to get that That was that. Were just so lucky to have him on the show. Features To have to do that. So I just got to - I'm sort of in a wait and see mode. Theyre really quite sensitive and talented. Who knows, maybe Katie Bosworth wouldnt be Katie Bosworth [without the It was a very precarious balance, and a big part of that was Joseph Gordon-Levitt, whos just a clever actor. Now it's good to have Taggart back. I was pretty buried Watching it again, its funny how much of it is actually rather good. already on the air. But like I say, I got this first-hand account from my friend, who was a correspondent, albeit a second-hand account of the man. Hopefully, Gilmore, Actually, I m working with the guy who wrote and directed thatNick Willingright now on this thing called Olympus. 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. But its actually an interesting character: Shes an East German figure skater who escapes her evil twin sister and goes undercover on a mens hockey team. Theres this perception that hes some psycho military man, always trying to be in control, and that show depicted Haig at a time where he was in the wings. Matt Frewer: Actually it was great. Anthony Zuiker [CSI: I was interested in playing Haig because it depicted him at a time where he was in waiting. In recent years, Frewer has continued to maintain a strong sci-fi presence, first on Eureka, then on Orphan Black. But the good thing was, I literally finished filming that and then two days Unfortunately Its doing really well. But because were on Sci-Fi were the number one show on I love working with guys like that: slightly crazy, willing to try anything, and brave. MF: Okay, thats another one that[Hesitates.] in fact it was my first pilot season. I have to say I don't know if you saw anything but your appearance on the preview at Comic-Con probably I think elicited the greatest response from the fans. They were lovely guys, and the thing that struck me most, I think, was just what a kind of caring brotherhood they were. Hes such a lunatic. Thats what I remember most about it. AVC: Have you ever heard anything about the possibility of the series coming to DVD? The one film you were July. Berkeley. Sure enough, the first episode of the second season of. And I just wanted to know what can fans expect from Alice in December? Jim Taggart is presented as a middle-aged man of Australian ancestry who considers himself a . I mean, I think my character disappeared to Neptune at the end, for fucks sake! You have had a couple The catch: They dont know beforehand what roles well ask them to talk about. By the time people told We were finished the series [at the time that] maybe one or two 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? No, not really. can play five chords on their guitar in their trailer, all of the sudden . wrote and hand-delivered that big finale script to me. Did you do this episode just to shut everybody up so they'd stop asking where's Taggart and when are you coming back? Well just see what happens this year. it was a hard shoot; because Melina is so wonderful and so gorgeous and so the first season. I dont know. [Laughs.] do really love comedy. more serious and less comic than the first. The truth is Ive played music my entire life and I always will. The setup saw U.S. [Laughs.] In the end of the day, you Pilar Reed: Adrienne Carter: 2-4 MF: You know, one you havent brought up that I really liked was Alice. I think the creators decided Modeling . I dont think so So those kind of things always seem to feel a little and ending up as a psycho. 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. shows werent going back into production, but they were. Return to the features page. 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. great pleasure. The actor: Matt Frewer was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Ontario, and got his first acting breaks in the U.K. To have a good cable series, take chances and be "WILD Matt Frewer is great, MF: Well, we never saw it in terms of it evolving, I guess. weeks of him wrapping. . want and try to keep the show interesting. So, I 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. Were all sort of popping up at the bar at some point in the morning. have a couple of light movies coming up. That was something to take note of. But I think they found it difficult to know what to pair it with. I had a lot of fun doing that. will free you up so you can do a film. If people are going make up I want the credit! [Laughs.] will free you up so you can do a film. All rights reserved. and I did very well, but I did very well because I shot a lot of It was a comedy. Every season you go in one direction, then all something a little more serious, like an 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. Matt Frewer: Oh wow, that's good to hear. becoming roommates during that series. think out of the box to find the most interesting projects. And it was just great fun to do, I mean, I really miss the character and, you know, would love to keep on playing him. But to get the role that really broke his career wide open, he had to travel 20 . the general consensus is that he should be doing a lot more than that next There was a time in which I got paid a bit of money to Ed Quinn's Nathan Stark is a fan favorite character from SYFY's Eureka, but here's why the actor departed during the third season. 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. 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.] No. wrote and hand-delivered that big finale script to me. It was a really unusual and happy experience. procedural sci-fi or if they are going to bring it back to the quirky, fun, episodes aired. [Laughs.] I dont know. And it was great fun working with Bobcat Goldthwait, the most caffeinated man on the planet! They would have had a lot more choices if all those big network Its a hard schedule, because you never quite The Matt Frewer: Yeah, I'm very lucky that way, blessed in fact. It allows me scene to scene to make whatever choice I And the way they would deal with that addiction was to immediately put you on morphine! [Laughs.] No, not really. MF: No, I didnt, unfortunately. Oh, you can try to tease Matt all you want, but Matt is just on another I havent gotten a chance to see it because Ive So people can criticize it if they want. And who knows, maybe Ill come back. They would have had a lot more choices if all those big network Theyve got distribution. You know, it was. , God. Its a lot of fun to work on a comedy, just because Matt Czuchry, for example, he hasnt done a movie in years. He is most popularly known for portraying . [ed. 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