Whiplash has become the indie partner to The Imitation Game this year. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actor J.K. Simmons (who plays Gary Harts campaign manager Bill Dixon) talked about working with filmmaker Jason Reitman throughout his career, his evolution from Thank You for Smoking to today, getting involved with Juno, the storytelling approach to The Front Runner, the shift in the way that media covers politics, and whether Gary Hart could have weathered a similar scandal today. (FX, March), HARD SUN Neil Cross, the creator of Luther, wants every minute of a show to feel like the end of the world, and hell leap past all bounds of plausibility and sound dramatic construction to make it happen. Mackenzie Crook, left, and Toby Jones in Detectorists. The third and final season starts on Acorn TV on Jan. 15. width: 33%; JK Simmons called portraying J Jonah Jameson one of the highlights of his career. (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. Harold Perrineau will always be Augustus and Christopher Meloni is always Keller. I love his work hes so great in both Juno and Burn After Reading, and countless other movies. IMDB lists him at 511. Succession Director on Filming That Surprise Cameo and Tying Up Her Kendall Trilogy, Harriet: The Real-Life Inspirations Behind the Characters, Fred Rogers Productions Promotes Ellen Doherty to Chief Creative Officer, Aubrey Plaza Returning as Film Independent Spirit Awards Host, Wes Anderson Directing Star Wars? He doesnt fit the bill of a handsome leading man. 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 Sounds more like the stuff of a Stalinist people's republic. It follows reports that J.K is currently in talks to reprise his role as Commissioner James Gordon in the upcoming Batgirl film. Meat is crucial for human health, scientists say as they call for end to the 'zealotry' pushing vegetarian STEPHEN POLLARD: It's often the self-proclaimed anti-racists who are the foulest of the lot. 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. Problems start to arise as soon as the second episode cuts to another family entirely, this one made up of a mother and daughter living in Argentina. "It's been great to watch that happen," the "Whiplash" star told Plus, most people really believe that JK is a major Oscar contender for Best Supporting Actor. Based on the novel of the same name by Dan Simmons, the 10-episode series features ice, Inuits, hubris, hunger and a mysterious polar predator. Prince William 'will give ''heartfelt and loving'' speech paying tribute to Charles and Camilla at How to look regal by the experts the royals rely on:Tinned mackerel for youthful skin, walking through a Princess of Wales 'plans to go without a tiara and wear a floral headpiece for King Charles' coronation Last chance to flee Sudan on 'exceptional' flight: British citizens stranded in war-torn nation will be Liz Truss 'will pay for anything missing' from Chevening estate after being sent a 12,000 bill that 'Selfish arrogant p****s': Piers Morgan leads the criticism of Leeds players for 'going full Arsenal' by May damp holiday Monday! He captioned the work-out shot: 'Every time we train together I forget he's 61 years old. Classy JK. I dont care if its an insurance commercial, I like him in anything. Im surprised to see Miles towering over JK. WebFull Name: J.K. Simmons Biography: Movies Juno Cast: Where Are They Now? margin: auto; He sounds grateful for his success and doesnt say one negative thing about anybody. Or, more likely, director Zack Snyderthinks it'll be cooler if everyone in his movie is buff as hell. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Stella is a brick wall only matched in obtuse suppression by Jude (Chai Hansen), the mysterious stranger at the storys center. The best compliment I ever got from the public or producers or directors is that I just totally blend in and become the character and they don't notice me and that the play happens or the movie happens or the television show happens. Certainly today, he could probably have weathered it more easily, in light of whats gone on, in the last 30 years, that has failed to totally derail political careers. But it offers fine performances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald and the excellent, unheralded Stephen Campbell Moore (The Last Post). Now that Im not confused anymore, I totally support him getting the Oscar! 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. He had joined my poker game, and we were at a poker game at a friends house, and he handed me the hard copy script for Juno. The actor has also had a fruitful career in film, winning an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2015 for his performance in Whiplash. I guess hes used to bratty and douchey young starlets and doesnt pay more attention than necessary to them. The Hollywood Reporter film critic John DeFore called the movie an "unexpected charmer." Every other aspect of show business I find uninteresting. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Norm Macdonald lends his voice talent to play a character named Mogen. We Are Farmers. Like too many streaming TV shows that come across as stretched-out movies, Night Sky trickles out its premise over a full, frustrating season. As far as I know, theres no opportunity, in the immediate future, for me to do more Commissioner Gordon, but I continue to be optimistic that it will happen again. And comparing himself with Ryan Gosling is laughable. JK Simmons as James Forester Simmons needs no introduction. J.K. Simmons is dedicated to his new, healthy lifestyle! 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Read on to meet the actors who bring life to the townspeople of Smeerenburg. "This is what dedication looks like. Him and Harry Connick Jr. had some great scenes in that movie together. The show may have lost some of the nerve-stretching excitement of its early seasons, but Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys still make Elizabeth and Philip indelibly real. When Jesper dubbed the postal academy's worst student notices Mr. Klaus (J.K Simmons), the mailman gets an idea. JK Simmons Hannah Betts' Better Not Younger. Hes amazingly versatile! No screeners, but Melissa Rosenberg is still the showrunner and Krysten Ritter is back as the surly, hard-boiled heroine. 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. That Daily Beast story makes me angrier than a sex rash. He also played the role of Jigger in a revival of Carousel with the Houston Grand Opera and starred in the 1987 Off-Broadway musical Birds of Paradise. A photo posted by Aaron Williamson (@aaronvwilliamson)Apr 23, 2016 at 3:06pm PDT, "Saturday morning, 61 years old & making the young generation jealous," Williamson wrote. He says some sort of interesting stuff about his friendship with Shailene Woodley (he compared them to Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) and once again talked about how in-demand he is these days. He is delusional to think he will get offered the kind of roles that Ryan Gosling or Leonorado Dicaprio would get offered. Revellers pile into boozers as they celebrate the extra day off with a big Sunday night J.K. Simmons Explains How He Looks in His Workout Photos, Batgirl Movie: J. K. Simmons Returns as Commissioner Gordon The Hollywood Reporter, Do not sell or share my personal information. His trainer Aaron Williamson shared the eye-popping snaps of the Oscar winner flexing his bulging biceps at Gold's Gym in Los Angeles in 2016. Just want to smack it off his face! Hes a class act. Youve always been such a terrific actor, and youre so good in everything that you do, but your work on Counterpart has been some of your best. Absolutely. Oz was such a brilliant show and with so much male frontal nudity. All Rights Reserved. Love them both. Jonesis no stranger to voice acting, most recently voicing Donna Who in the 2018 Grinch. High-profile projects like The Alienist on TNT, Philip K. Dicks Electric Dreams on Amazon, The Looming Tower on Hulu and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story on FX are generating their own buzz. Oz was a favorite of mine and for a few years, every time JK Simmons was on screen, I was Oh, Schillingers in that. Who thinks that is a good look??? Coronation's 1billion boost for Britain: How Charles' big day will uplift struggling parts of the economy 'How can I fix this?' He will never ever have that. This was the case withKlaus.. 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? But not all in Smeerenburg desire change. margin-left: 0; Me too, and when I see Beecher, I always call Lee Tergesen that. Humble. 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 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. Meghan Markle's father says he is 'open to any kind of conversation' to repair his Practising for Charles' big day! Tomorrow War Royal superfans continue camping out on The Mall ahead of King Charles' coronation. What have you most enjoyed about the journey youve gotten to take, playing both of those characters? Last week, actor J. K. Simmons received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as jazz instructor Terence Fletcher in the film "Whiplash." That goes across all genres: a horror movie, a zombie movie, alien invaders, chick flick, or raunchy comedy. I agree, it would be great if he is nominated. 3' Teaser. Jason took Ellen and myself into a soundstage and we did a full-on, old time camera test and played a few of the scenes from the movie, in order to convince the money people that Jason had in mind who he wanted for these parts, and that the movie was going to be the best possible movie, if you let the director make the movie, instead of insisting that they hire names that are going to sell tickets. The Film Industry Lost Some Titans This Year What Happens Now? It's been a privilege helping him stay on point. I was sold on that character, even before I got to the page 19, or whatever it was, where you realize that there are two of him. Happy where he is. Its funny how Hollywood tends to elevate certain stars, when often theyre kind of mediocre and theres much more talented people in smaller roles. Since youve been in pretty much all of his movies, in some form, at what point did you realize that you had essentially become his muse? Simmons is an American actor. Pablos spoke to Animation Magazine about the films unique look and its use of 2D animation. There are conversations going on, that Im not going to make public. Received an Achievement Award for the university in April 2002. Ever since seeing him in Oz, where I loved to hate his guts. JK has been doing a lot of press for the film, just as much as Miles. OMG, youre right! Love him too. Schwartzman was recently in another Netflix movie, Zach GalifianakisBetween Two Ferns, and will also be appearing in Andersons The French Dispatch in 2020. Netflix's animated film 'Klaus' includes a star-studded cast with Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons in lead roles. JK Simmons I loved J.K. in Burn After Reading (also with Pitt, Clooney, Swinton and Malkovich). She is also a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association. Simmons is an American actor. Certainly, if you look at the changes in politics and in the world, in general, in the last 30 years, and you look at the way the media is sometimes reporting, this was a real seismic shift, in a lot of ways. The good neighbor is State Farm, not Farmers. And that was obviously part of the joy of doing Whiplash, because this is just a bigger supporting part than usual. J.K. Simmons Interview: The Front Runner - Screen Rant Rashida Jones plays Alva, a teacher who befriends Jesper and helps him in his quest to unify the Smeerenburg community. (Starz, Jan. 21), 2 DOPE QUEENS Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williamss popular live podcast gets a four-episode TV run, directed by Tig Notaro and filmed at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn. 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). Yes. The news about the veteran actor was originally broken by The Hollywood Reporter, who noted that several other performers were also being courted for various roles. I hear even The International Order of Assholes and Douchebags is trying to distance themselves from him. Irene and Franklin settle in, gaze out through the floor-to-ceiling window, and enjoy their 856th trip to, well, wherever they are. Thank you Miles for helping place a name to a face. OZ is an all time favourite show of mine, Do you remember when he and Beecher did the musical number, I laughed so much. When The Wrap sat down with JK to talk about the movie, the last questions were about being a life-long character actor, remembered and beloved without ever being a proper movie star. When asked if he would ever want to be a leading man, JK said: Well, Ive had a lot of great supporting parts. Glad hes got some accolades nowadays. Each stilted action is a process in early episodes, whereas later on, she finds a modest fluidity. New series will arrive starring Anna Paquin (WGNs Bellevue), Sean Bean (The Oath on Crackle) and Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter (HBOs Here and Now). Even though Im about the age of his father (Ivan Reitman), his experience is really greater than mine. Had it been Teller, I wouldve passed on by because Im sick of the guy. The innovative yet mysterious Mr. Klaus is played by J.K. Simmons. Spacek does little to draw attention to these developments, letting the script point out the necessary changes, but she lives them all the same. JK Simmons admits one of the lowest points in his career led to the best thing in his life. 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). Here are some photos of Miles Teller and JK Simmons at the BFI London Film Festival yesterday these are photocall and premiere photos for Whiplash. But what works about the pilot contrasting Irenes need to move forward, whether to explore the strange new world or onto the next life altogether, with Franklins desire to preserve what they have, and safely spend as much time together as they have left falls apart over the seven padded, lightly plotted follow-up hours. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. My hate for this man-child has reached epic proportions. And in one of the most quietly suspenseful story lines on TV, will they find their white whale, the Roman hoard theyre convinced is buried in a local field? Anyone who makes the same face as Beiber is a bad egg. ", 'I have to get my a**s to the gym and be a believable hard-a**s. I've gone back and forth with fine-tuning the kind of conditioning I'm doing. (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. Spacek and Simmons, both Oscar winners, help make even the most dragged out bits watchable. Lol, I laugh every time I think of him saying that. Compare that to any of Miles Tellers recent profiles and you wonder what JK really thinks of his costar. Look, in my opinion the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. 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.