From Traci G. Lee of NBC News:
Link: ‘Kim’s Convenience’ actor Simu Liu on being an accountant, his big break, and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ momentum
“I can say that it’s probably funnier than it’s ever been. I remember being on set for the first season and every day being scared we were going to get fired. And I feel like we all, to some degree, felt that anxiety because we knew how important the show was and none of us wanted to let it down or let each other down.” Continue reading.
From Kelly Townsend of The TV Junkies:
Link: Killjoys: Andrew De Angelis talks “O Mother, Where Art Thou”
“I think Dutch has always tried to find the path less complicated, which is one of the reasons she became a Killjoy: take no bribes, take no sides. Simple. But family, as we all know, is complicated. Dutch’s family, in particular, is a real mind-bender–Khlyen only speaks in stories, for crying out loud!” Continue reading.
From Heather M. of TV Goodness:
Link: Hannah John-Kamen talks dual roles and love stories in Killjoys
“When I started creating Dutch, I was figuring who she was. When you play villainous roles, you have to play them as if they’re good, that what they’re doing is right and they have to do it. There’s an obligation to what they’re doing. Michelle [Lovretta] has this incredible ability to write complex characters There’s no such thing as good or evil. There are a gray areas.†Continue reading.
From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Link: Wynonna Earp: Emily Andras talks “I Fall to Pieces”
“Tim and Mel are so good together. They trust each other so much as actors and can really push each other emotionally to the depths of despair. It’s really, really beautiful to watch, as devastating as it is.” Continue reading.
From Tony Wong of the Toronto Star:
Link: This Hour has 22 Minutes in ‘existential crisis,’ say sources, losing Shaun Majumder and key writers, including Greg Thomey
The abrupt departure of star Shaun Majumder from CBC’s 22 Minutes heralds some significant changes to the upcoming season of the sketch comedy show, even as insiders point to what they say is an “existential crisis†at the long-running and beloved Canadian series.
In exclusive interviews with the Star, producers outlined for the first time plans for a revamped 22 Minutes that will showcase four nights of 10-minute digital-only shows. The series is also adding two new “correspondents†in Toronto and Vancouver leading up to the weekly broadcast premiering Sept. 18 on CBC. Continue reading.
