Hi Again!

OK. So I’m not a prolific blogger! Maybe it makes more sense to post these updates by seasonal rather than monthly titles. Keeps expectations in check…

Thanks to all of you have taken the time to email with kind words and/or questions and updates.

No, I have no plans to join the Twitter ranks. But thanks for the invitations.

In the new year I happily did an interview for Matt Horn in the U.K. that you can find here.

Yes, that was me recently on the Season Two opener of “The Killing”. The character Dr. Madigan does appear in a future episode or two – as has been reported elsewhere. No, I can’t tell you anymore. And, no, I don’t know anymore than you do about where the story is going or who killed Rosie! Honestly.
“The Killing” was a great project . I had the chance to re-connect with the wonderful and talented Billy Campbell and one of my favourite producers, Ron French, and to meet a few new directors whose work I have long admired. The whole cast and crew were a treat to work with and very welcoming. I wish them much success with their season.

This spring also had me working on a couple of other projects for release later in 2012.    I had the good fortune to play Guest Stars on “Fairly Legal” and “The Haunting Hour”. The prolific Matthew Penn directed “Fairly” and the gracious and collaborative James Head directed “Haunting”. It is always a joy to work with Jim.

Most recently, I have been thoroughly enjoying my time on the not too cryptically titled, “The 12 Disasters of Christmas”. You might have guessed that it will be part of SyFy’s wildly successful slate of original TV movies. It was a  rollercoaster ride of filming fun! It also reunited me with 2 of my favourite people to work with, director Steven Monroe and producer John Prince. I worked with Steven a few years ago on “Storm Cell”. He is a wonderfully inspiring and inventive guy. Steve has a great eye and ear for material and always posesses a last minute idea or suggestion that manages to make the scene or your performance better! The only thing more satisfying than working a scene with him is talking hockey with him between set ups. (As my beloved Maple Leafs are sitting out this playoff season…insert your own joke here…I will throw my support to Steve’s beloved Nashville Predators. This offer is for a Limited Time Only.) John Prince,  I have worked with on numerous occasions and he always puts together a great team and runs a set that is joy to work on. Our tireless and brilliant Cinematographer was  another old friend, Anthony ‘Tony’ Metchie. The cast is led by Ed Quinn, Magda Apanowicz and Holly Elissa.  No air date yet but I’m thinking sometime around Christmas…

That is about it for now. I am still writing and working up a few different scripts and pitches but nothing to report moving forward at present.

Thanks for stopping by,

Andrew

Thanks to those of you who wrote to me about ‘Killer Mountain‘ when it aired on SyFy in August. I apologize that I didn’t post a ‘Coming Soon‘ reminder – but I didn’t know about the air date myself!

I do know that ‘50/50‘ – formerly known as ‘Live With It’- starring Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anna Kendrick and Anjelica Huston is being released September 30th, 2011. I have a small role in the film but I was honoured to be in the company of a great cast. The writer, Will Reiser, his fellow producing partners and Jonathan Levine, the director, made it one of my favourite and most memorable experiences to date. I missed the screening a few weeks ago when I was out of town but those that were there have told me it is a beautiful, poignant, funny and inspiring film! I’ll be lining up on the 30th to see it myself.

Until then, you can see the trailer here.

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer – we certainly did!

All the Best,

Andrew

Thanks for stopping by. I’m sorry I have been remiss with updates of late…all the usual life excuses apply here so there’s no use going over them!!

In March and April I filmed a Disney TV-movie, directed by the wonderful and charming Jeffrey Hornaday. We had a dynamite young cast and a really great and supportive team of producers – it was just a joy to work on!! More cast and title details to be revealed here later when it is officially announced by the studio.

I also recently completed post production work on a couple of TV movies filmed last year – Collision Earth and Killer Mountain. No release dates as yet but I will keep you posted.

Most of my time in the past few months has been taken up with writing. Along with my creative producing partner, we secured the option rights to a really fantastic historical fiction novel –  a great thrilling, swashbuckler of a thing set in the 15th Century. We have sent our treatment out to select producers and broadcaster/distributors and we are looking forward to their responses. Again, I apologize for the lack of details I’m supplying but I’m not at liberty to share more than that at this stage. When we have something to announce, I’ll put it up here first!

As always, I am humbled and grateful for the kind letters and emails that I have received from so many of you. I hope I haven’t missed or forgotten anyone – my apologies if I have. Your questions and comments are always welcome. Until next time…

All the best,

Andrew

I thought I would let you know that my Q&A, generously organized by the tireless Steve Eramo, is now available here at his website.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to participate and don’t forget to check out some of Steve’s great interviews and cover pieces.

A couple of things to report.  I will be appearing in two upcoming TV movies “Killer Mountain” and “Collision Earth”.  Network details, announcements and dates have not been confirmed but I will post that when I get official word. (Though it is unlikely they will air before 2011.)  Of course, many of you would know that already if you regularly follow Steve Eramo’s site – which you can get to from here.  While I do respond personally to your emails here, stop by Steve’s site if you have a moment and post a question or comment.

I also recently filmed a small cameo on a Lifetime film, “Gone”, which will star the lovely Molly Parker.  It is directed by the talented and very gracious Grant Harvey.

All three films were especially fun to work on as they provided the opportunity to work with a lot of friends, cast and crew, from some of my  favourite former shows.

Thanks for stopping by!

I have a couple of possible things in the works at the moment but none that I can announce.  Thanks again for your interest.  It really is nice to hear from people and I try to get back to everyone in a timely fashion.

All the Best,

Andrew

Recently, I appeared in the pilot episode of The CW’s new show, “Hellcats”. It is the creation of the wonderfully talented and funny Kevin Murphy (Reaper, Caprica, Desperate Housewives, Reefer Madness). It was a real treat to be even a small part of it and I’m looking forward to shooting another episode with them very soon.  There are a few other things brewing…but more on that later.

I continue to be pleased and surprised by everyone’s kind emails and letters. I’m doing my best to respond quickly when I can and certainly appreciate your patience if I haven’t gotten back to you yet.

Best

Andrew

I do try to respond to emails directed here – but forgive me if time doesn’t always permit me to get back to you.

All the best and thanks again,

Andrew

No word  yet on a release date.

It also stars Joseph Gordon Levitt, Anna Kendrick and the sublime Angelica Huston.

The director, Jonathan Levine, was a pure gift to work with.

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