New Interview with Mal (Nathan Fillion) - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Hal Jordan · 17th March 2003, 01:35 AM

[edit - Buffy fans approach with care - minor spoilers for Buffy Season 7, post episode 16]

Well here's a new interview with Mal, oops I mean Nate. There's nothing about the future of Firefly but the interviewer does ask Nate, "Will there be another chance to work with Joss Whedon?" at the end.

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Catching up with Nathan Fillion
With Firefly now history, Edmonton actor will ride out the end with Buffy and gang

Liane Faulder
The Edmonton Journal

Sunday, March 16, 2003

CREDIT: Rick MacWilliam, The Journal, File

Nathan Fillion is about to turn up on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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EDMONTON - We caught up with Edmonton native Nathan Fillion on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer studio lot.

It's been less than a week since it was announced that Fillion, the star of the recently cancelled sci-fi series, Firefly, will soon be turning up on Buffy,one of TV's top shows, for a five-episode arc capping its final season. Both series were created by Hollywood wunderkind Joss Whedon.

When Fillion called, he had just been given a physical by a nurse. For insurance purposes, you understand.

Question: So did you pass?

Fillion: "Yes, she says I have low blood pressure."

Joss Whedon is the reason you're playing this evil character Caleb for five episodes starting in April. How did this come together?

"He calls me up and says, 'I want to ask a favour. I've got this character, it's this guy who is really sweet, a charming, loveable, southern preacher, very suave. But he is also evil and super strong and we don't know why and he doesn't like girls 'cause they're dirty."

What a guy. And we hear you're also working on a pilot for NBC?

"It's a comedy called the Untitled Robert Peacock project, he's the writer. It's set in Florida and it's about a group of people who run an oyster bar. I play a former NASCAR driver who had an accident and lost his nerve. If he's ever in a car, he's in the backseat, strapped in real tight."

What happened in your life after Firefly was cancelled?

"I was heartbroken to say the least. I was having a really good time with a really good cast. On the soap (One Life to Live where Fillion played Joey Buchanan), there were times you got to work and said, 'I gotta say this? I said this last week.' It's the weakness of the genre, you're left saying goofy things every once in a while. But going into work for Firefly was a pleasure every day. So when it was cancelled and under suspect circumstances, it was a real disappointment."

What do you mean by suspect circumstances?

"It wasn't a bad show. It was a really good show. We felt a little cheated in being pre-empted so much and with a not-so-great time slot (Friday nights). With Fox not airing our pilot. When it was aired, people loved it so much, the Web site is still getting lots of hits. We felt like we'd been kicked around from the very beginning. (The press) labelled us as a problem show coming out of the gate."

Will there be another chance to work with Joss Whedon?

"I hope so. It's so great to work with people who share your sensibilities and are so talented. Working with Joss is a real opportunity to shine."

lfaulder@thejournal.canwest.com

Interview with Nathan Fillion.

Interview link:
http://www.canada.com/edmonton/edmon...-34E510BBDC45}

Tabitha · 17th March 2003, 01:40 AM

Oh, I hadn't seen that one before. Great interview Hal, thanks for the link. I am going to split this off into its own thread because I think otherwise people might not notice it.

Hal Jordan · 17th March 2003, 01:49 AM

Oh, sorry 'bout forgeting to leave a spoiler warning.

Oh and I didn't realize your a moderator. You're cool and nice! A lot of the mods I've come across can be such gorram pricks sometimes. Anyhow, by all means delete this reply since it's a waste of space.

Tabitha · 17th March 2003, 01:56 AM

Hey, as far as I see it, moderators exist to make everyone's time on a forum as pleasant as possible.

I won't delete your reply, cause, hey, it's got a nice word about me in it

As for the article - maybe this is stupid of me, but I can dream, right?

Quote:

Will there be another chance to work with Joss Whedon?

"I hope so. It's so great to work with people who share your sensibilities and are so talented. Working with Joss is a real opportunity to shine."

I'm now waiting for "Untitled Joss Whedon/Nathan Fillion Project" to be announced.
*sigh*

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17th March 2003, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hal Jordan - Browncoat - Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The 'Verse Posts: 28	[edit - Buffy fans approach with care - minor spoilers for Buffy Season 7, post episode 16] Well here's a new interview with Mal, oops I mean Nate. There's nothing about the future of Firefly but the interviewer does ask Nate, "Will there be another chance to work with Joss Whedon?" at the end. ----------------- Catching up with Nathan Fillion With Firefly now history, Edmonton actor will ride out the end with Buffy and gang Liane Faulder The Edmonton Journal Sunday, March 16, 2003 CREDIT: Rick MacWilliam, The Journal, File Nathan Fillion is about to turn up on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ADVERTISEMENT EDMONTON - We caught up with Edmonton native Nathan Fillion on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer studio lot. It's been less than a week since it was announced that Fillion, the star of the recently cancelled sci-fi series, Firefly, will soon be turning up on Buffy,one of TV's top shows, for a five-episode arc capping its final season. Both series were created by Hollywood wunderkind Joss Whedon. When Fillion called, he had just been given a physical by a nurse. For insurance purposes, you understand. Question: So did you pass? Fillion: "Yes, she says I have low blood pressure." Joss Whedon is the reason you're playing this evil character Caleb for five episodes starting in April. How did this come together? "He calls me up and says, 'I want to ask a favour. I've got this character, it's this guy who is really sweet, a charming, loveable, southern preacher, very suave. But he is also evil and super strong and we don't know why and he doesn't like girls 'cause they're dirty." What a guy. And we hear you're also working on a pilot for NBC? "It's a comedy called the Untitled Robert Peacock project, he's the writer. It's set in Florida and it's about a group of people who run an oyster bar. I play a former NASCAR driver who had an accident and lost his nerve. If he's ever in a car, he's in the backseat, strapped in real tight." What happened in your life after Firefly was cancelled? "I was heartbroken to say the least. I was having a really good time with a really good cast. On the soap (One Life to Live where Fillion played Joey Buchanan), there were times you got to work and said, 'I gotta say this? I said this last week.' It's the weakness of the genre, you're left saying goofy things every once in a while. But going into work for Firefly was a pleasure every day. So when it was cancelled and under suspect circumstances, it was a real disappointment." What do you mean by suspect circumstances? "It wasn't a bad show. It was a really good show. We felt a little cheated in being pre-empted so much and with a not-so-great time slot (Friday nights). With Fox not airing our pilot. When it was aired, people loved it so much, the Web site is still getting lots of hits. We felt like we'd been kicked around from the very beginning. (The press) labelled us as a problem show coming out of the gate." Will there be another chance to work with Joss Whedon? "I hope so. It's so great to work with people who share your sensibilities and are so talented. Working with Joss is a real opportunity to shine." lfaulder@thejournal.canwest.com Interview with Nathan Fillion. Interview link: http://www.canada.com/edmonton/edmon...-34E510BBDC45}

17th March 2003, 01:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Oh, I hadn't seen that one before. Great interview Hal, thanks for the link. I am going to split this off into its own thread because I think otherwise people might not notice it.

17th March 2003, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hal Jordan - Browncoat - Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The 'Verse Posts: 28	Oh, sorry 'bout forgeting to leave a spoiler warning. Oh and I didn't realize your a moderator. You're cool and nice! A lot of the mods I've come across can be such gorram pricks sometimes. Anyhow, by all means delete this reply since it's a waste of space.