Like a good neighbor, Kiddo is there! Answers are provided at the hands of the shows peerless cast, including Rachael Stirling, Diana Rigg, Rebecca Callard, Sophie Thompson, Mr. Crook and the endlessly expressive Mr. Jones. (HBO, Jan. 19), PLANET EARTH: BLUE PLANET II The further underwater adventures of David Attenborough, the manager of natures Instagram account. Toni desperately wants the same answers we do, but as a teenager, shes forced to trot along behind her mom, waiting and hoping for an explanation that may never come. Mr. Harris and Mr. Hinds play the captains of the British ships Terror and Erebus, which disappeared while trying to find the Northwest Passage in the 1840s. Like too many streaming TV shows that come across as stretched-out movies, Night Sky trickles out its premise over a full, frustrating season. Anyone can read what you share. } Breakthrough role was as Vern Schillinger in HBO's first hour-long drama, the critically-acclaimed prison series. (NBC, March 13), THE TERROR An able crew including Jared Harris, Ciarn Hinds, Tobias Menzies, Adam Nagaitis and Ian Hart sets sail in this handsome mix of historical speculation and supernatural horror. The premise is explored in reasonably plausible ways, but the real incentive to watch is J. K. Simmons, who plays two roles: a gentle paper pusher in one world and a cynical tough guy in the other. Each actor gets a handful of emotional monologues. I love that Simmons keeps Franklins shirt pockets unbuttoned the mark of a man who works with his hands and treats his clothes as useful tools, not aesthetic accessories. People who got married for the wrong reasons [Buzzfeed], http://www.indiewire.com/article/jk-simmons-on-his-whiplash-oscar-buzz-and-abusing-miles-teller-20141015. J.K. Simmons has confessed he decided to hit the gym after being unable to believe his character when watching himself back on HBO's prison drama Oz. Simmons told Business Insider in 2016 that his role as Vern, the neo-Nazi leader, pushed A photo posted by Aaron Williamson (@aaronvwilliamson)Jun 2, 2016 at 8:52pm PDT. Clearly a professional in actionunlike some people. Season 6 jumps ahead to 1987, two years before the fall of the Berlin Wall and four before the end of the Soviet Union. The more you work, the more difficult that gets. Like when Tom Wilkinson and later Richard Jenkins got their Oscar nods, even though they didnt win (because the Oscar always goes to the histronic, overplayed character and not the actors that portray their characters with underplayed subtlety, which IMO is much harder). Each stilted action is a process in early episodes, whereas later on, she finds a modest fluidity. Hes trying to run a campaign of ideas and talk about policy, and everybody else just wants him to pose for a picture and be handsome. float: left; When we spoke for the first season of your Starz series Counterpart, you said that you werent really sure about what would happen with Commissioner Gordon in the DCEU, but that you were hoping to return to the role and get to explore him deeper. Batgirl Movie: J. K. Simmons Returns as Commissioner Gordon At first, it feels like showrunner Daniel C. Connolly and creator Holden Miller are simply pacing their series for an older, more patient audience cradling sweet, telling, minor moments within the Yorks marriage. Macdonald most recently starred in Adult Swims animated comedy Mike Tyson Mysteries. In a phone call from Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, the filmmaker Michelle Schumacher (Im Not Here), and their two teenagers, Mr. Simmons, 63, talked This was the case withKlaus.. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Franklin helps her down the stairs, into a lit, underground tunnel, and peels back a heavy, metal door. And then, in the second season, we not only add some new characters and some wonderful new actors, like James Cromwell and Betty Gabriel, but also previously unseen versions of some of the other characters. (AMC, March 26), THE CHILD IN TIME This BBC-Masterpiece film is a CliffsNotes version of the sci-fi-inflected Ian McEwan novel of the same name about loss, regret and the nature of time. Some people discovered J.K. Simmons through Oz, the gritty prison drama that put HBO on the map. Others noticed him in Sam Raimis Spider-Man (2002), as the cigar-chomping J. Jonah Jameson. Still more discovered him only a few years ago, when he accepted an Oscar in 2015 for Damien Chazelles Whiplash. He wanted to leave all of those questions open for debate. Or, more likely, director Zack Snyderthinks it'll be cooler if everyone in his movie is buff as hell. My hate for this man-child has reached epic proportions. There are only so many minor details you can appreciate until you need something major to actually happen, and the main couples development languishes in the long hours ahead. He DGAF. He added: "A family holiday film that should sit especially well with members of the family who feel they could probably do without another holiday film, Sergio Pablos' Klaus invents its own unexpected and very enjoyable origin story for the big guy who gives out toys every Christmas eve.". American Actor Jonathan Kimble Simmons is regarded as one of his generations most successful and prolific character performers. Speaking of, I mentioned this late on the last thread, but isnt funny how two leads in that crazy show Oz became spokespeople for two institutional insurance companies? Thats the kind of person thats worth sticking with. -Mac MacGuff. The Real Reason JK Simmons Completely Transformed His J.K. Simmons talks politics | The Front Runner Interview Its been great. After her Parks and Rec fame, Jones went on to lead the TBS comedy Angie Tribeca and is set to star in a new Netflix TV series, Black Excellence. New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. It's been a privilege helping him stay on point. Directed by Pablos, creator of other animated stories such as Despicable Me, Klaus hit theaters Nov. 8 and became available on Netflix on Nov. 15. The good neighbor is State Farm, not Farmers. We interview The Front Runner star J.K. Simmons about what drew him to the project, playing his character, and working with director Jason Reitman. Tomorrow War Byron (Adam Bartley), the Yorks new neighbor, is also appropriately eager, but it takes way too long for him to become part of the main plot. I loved J.K. in Burn After Reading (also with Pitt, Clooney, Swinton and Malkovich). Irene and Franklin settle in, gaze out through the floor-to-ceiling window, and enjoy their 856th trip to, well, wherever they are. Absolutely. How refreshing. Love, love, love. Im just glad to be able to work. SIMMONS: What the movie does, and I think what Jason wanted the movie to do, is provoke discussion and debate. J.K I would love to see him get an Oscar nomination- its really cool when someone who has been a hard working actor for so long gets that one role that puts them on a new level. Yep, MTs got that kind of face that you just want to slap. From director Jason Reitman and based on the book All the Truth is Out by Matt Bai, the real-life story of The Front Runner follows the rise and fall of politician Gary Hart (Hugh Jackman), the charismatic senator who was considered the front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination, until his campaign was derailed by the story of an extramarital relationship with Donna Rice (Sara Paxton). (PBS, Feb. 19), THE AMERICANS Its the end game for the Soviet spies Elizabeth and Philip Jennings 10 final episodes before we know their fate. My guess is that it wasnt even hard. He didnt want to come down on the side of Gary Hart being a guilty adulterer, and that its a good thing hes not president, and he didnt want to come down on the opposite side and say that the press should have left him alone and he should have been president. width: 33%; But I have no illusions about being a movie star. I have grteat respect for this man ever since OZ and he manages to play across the board characters villiains, good guys and comedy, I hope he gets a nomination. Studied to become a composer before getting to musicals and acting. The film also stars Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina, Kevin Pollak, Ari Graynor, Molly Ephraim, Tommy Dewey and Steve Zissis, among others. No screeners, but Melissa Rosenberg is still the showrunner and Krysten Ritter is back as the surly, hard-boiled heroine. J.K. Simmons on The Front Runner and Commissioner Gordon Without Teller I would have never known anything about JK so something good came of this. Simmons plays Watertown Police Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese, who aided in the capturing of the two men responsible. Influencers: Profiles of a Partnership 2022, How to Pitch Stories and Articles to IndieWire, The 'Fatal Attraction' TV Show Isn't on Anyone's Side, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Flash Forwards Created a New Costume Challenge, 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, 22 Great Erotic Thrillers, from Adrian Lyne to Brian De Palma. Love JK Simmons so much that he even makes me like an insurance ad! (Netflix, March 8), RISE Or, Friday Night Footlights. Josh Radnor stars as a frustrated teacher who takes over the theater program at a Pennsylvania high school, pushing aside a veteran drama coach played by Rosie Perez, in a series created by the Hamilton producer Jeffery Seller and the Friday Night Lights showrunner Jason Katims. And it was a good show and I enjoyed it, but at the end of the day I was like, this is a lot of work. Royal superfans continue camping out on The Mall ahead of King Charles' coronation. As of 2017, has appeared in six films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: [on his career] If I had any other talent or salable commodity I probably would have gone into it. Send Miles down the chute with Veruca Salt. He looks so sexy in that suit. In 1994, he sang multiple roles in the Wagner opera satire Das Barbec. Attended and graduated from the University of Montana. (PBS, April 1), The Forecast: The Americans Ends, J.K. Simmons Multiplies, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/05/arts/the-forecast-the-americans-ends-jk-simmons-multiplies.html, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys star as Soviet spies Elizabeth and Philip Jennings in FXs The Americans.. I just did a TV show this past year where I was number one on the call sheet [Growing Up Fisher], and I was working 60 hours a week. JK Simmons says career-low moment led to 'the best thing' in his life So, here we are, several films later, and he has just continued to mature and evolve while also staying true to who he is. He is in Interface at the Office of Interchange exchanging unknowable codes. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. During his time on Broadway, Simmons also played Captain Hook in Peter Pan (19911992). When you are good in what you do, you dont have to brag about it, people know. Hes appearing in Jon Stewarts film Irresistible in 2020. Ive got a wife and kids, so I enjoy spending time at home. Swoon. Typically, Gordon'smore of a strong but wiry character, closer to howGary Oldman played him in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. JK Simmons I was never planning on directing other peoples scripts, but this is really good. I admire JKs class in the face of douchbaggery. JK Simmons is a total class act. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. Cool. The 61-year-old is the new Commissioner James Gordon, the head of the Gotham City police force and a longtime Batman ally. The borough reacts with dismay to an unspecified but horrific event that immediately increases demand for the weed guys product. Lol, I laugh every time I think of him saying that. Putting one mysterious backyard retreat together with the location already visited in Illinois will quickly put viewers well ahead of the narrative. JK is an all around TALENT. As tabloid journalism found its voice in politics, no amount of smarts, idealism and excitement could keep Harts race going, and the questions surrounding his personal life affected all of those around him. margin-left: 0; The retired US Marine has previously trained Zac Efron, The Rock, James Marsden, Sylvester Stallone, and Jamie Foxx. Had it been Teller, I wouldve passed on by because Im sick of the guy. After that first hour which, with acute empathy, weighs a partners final needs against the needs of each individual you may be holding back tears. Call for millions to take part in 'Homage of the People' to King Charles at the coronation sparks backlash NANA AKUA: Why I'm thrilled by the invitation to pledge my 'true allegiance' to King Charles III, MICK HUME: An oath of allegiance to the King? WebJ.K. (HBO, Feb. 2), ALTERED CARBON Joel Kinnaman headlines a series for the first time since The Killing, so this cyberpunk crime thriller set in a future when your consciousness can be stored on a disk and downloaded into any available body is, by default, worth checking out. Read on to meet the actors who bring life to the townspeople of Smeerenburg. We Are Farmers. They need to bring back those Mayhem commercials, they were so funny. The actor also starred as Curly in the 2012 film The Three Stooges. He was uncommonly mature and prepared, for a first-time feature director. J.K. Simmons was motivated to get into shape after watching himself on "Oz." 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