May 24, 2013

Giancarlo Esposito: ‘Not Every Show is for Everyone’

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*Giancarlo Esposito understands that some of his diehard fans — who have shown support ever since his breakout role as Buggin’ Out in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” may not be checking for him in his current gig on NBC’s “Revolution.” The freshman drama had decent enough ratings for NBC to renew it for [...]




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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE We must not, in trying to think about [...]




Giancarlo Esposito to Start Seeing the Light on Revolution?

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*The second half of NBC’s “Revolution” resumes Monday, with Giancarlo Esposito still wreaking havoc in the world’s chaotic search for electricity, but starting to question a few things about the ruler he fights for. The actor plays Captain Tom Neville, a struggling insurance adjuster before the blackout 15 years ago, and currently a sadistic enforcer [...]




‘Revolution’s’ Giancarlo Esposito Knows All about Blackouts

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*The Super Bowl blackout gave NBC the perfect opportunity to promote its freshman sci-fi drama about life in the wake of … a worldwide blackout. “Revolution” co-stars Giancarlo Esposito as Captain Tom Neville, an insurance adjuster pre-blackout, and the leader of a militia in the post-blackout world where everyone is just trying to survive. Esposito [...]




How Giancarlo Esposito Developed ‘Gus’

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*Don’t sleep on the quiet ones like Giancarlo Esposito. He’s one of those actors that sort of slips under the cracks, and gets overshadowed by other fan-adorned actors. But the guy has done some great acting work; and it’s worth talking about. In an interview with “Hit Fix,” he talked about his own journey in [...]




Giancarlo Esposito Coming to NBC with No Power – Literally

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*It’s no secret that NBC has been losing some of its prime time sizzle over the years, with viewership steadily below what it was during the golden years of “Seinfeld” and “The Cosby Show.” But the peacock is hoping that a handful of new dramas this fall will generate a ratings surge. Among them, ironically, [...]




TCA Summer 2012: NeNe Leakes, Anthony Anderson, Tempestt Bledsoe, Kym Whitley, Giancarlo Esposito, Laila Ali Discuss Their New NBC Shows (Audio, Photos)

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*NBC presented eight of their new fall shows today at the TCA Summer 2012 Press Tour, with seven of the eight programs containing at least one African American cast member. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Anthony Anderson and Tempestt Bledsoe play husband and wife in the comedy “Guys with Kids,” while Kim Whitley stars opposite [...]




Giancarlo Esposito Pilot ‘Revolution’ a Go at NBC

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*J.J. Abrams pilot “Revolution,” co-starring Giancarlo Esposito, has just received a series order from NBC, reports Deadline.com. Directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros TV, “Revolution” is described as a high-octane action drama following a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world [...]




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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE “When the music changes, so does the dance” [...]




Giancarlo Esposito Books J.J. Abrams Pilot ‘Revolution’

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*Giancarlo Esposito – who played a drug dealer on AMC’s “Breaking Bad” and is currently recurring on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” as the Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror – has scored a starring role in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming NBC drama pilot “Revolution,” The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The pilot follows a group of characters struggling [...]




Giancarlo Esposito to Guest Star on ‘Community’

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*Giancarlo Esposito will moonlight from his regular gig on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” to drop in on the NBC comedy “Community.” A rep for Sony Pictures Television tells New York Magazine that he’ll play Gilbert, a business associate of Pierce’s (Chevy Chase) extremely crabby father. NBC has yet to announce a return date for [...]




Giancarlo Esposito on Explosive ‘Breaking Bad’ Finale

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WARNING – SPOILERS! *The Hollywood Reporter caught up with actor Giancarlo Esposito to get the scoop on how he came to play ruthless-yet-polite meth kingpin Gustavo Fring on AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” In the Q&A below, he also discusses what happens to his character in Sunday’s season finale. [Warning: Stop reading here if you don’t want [...]




Video: Giancarlo Esposito’s Chilling Box Cutter Scene in ‘Breaking Bad’

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WARNING: SPOILIERS! “Breaking Bad” returned for its fourth season last night and wasted no time answering the questions left lingering in the previous season’s finale. Last year, illegal drug chemist Jesse (Aaron Paul) did in fact murder rival chemist Gale (David Costabile) to prevent their boss Gus (Giancarlo Esposito) from killing both Jesse and his [...]




Giancarlo Esposito Joins Tyler Perry in ‘I, Alex Cross’

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*Giancarlo Esposito, currently starring on AMC’s hit drama “Breaking Bad,” has joined the cast of “I, Alex Cross,” being made by Summit Entertainment and QED, per the Hollywood Reporter. As previously reported, the adaptation of the popular James Patterson book is being directed by Rob Cohen and stars Tyler Perry as the homicide detective/psychologist meeting [...]




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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion.  You [...]