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Emily Longeretta For years, film has been featuring the antagonist front and center — see “Joker,” “The Shining,” even “The Godfather” and “GoodFellas.” TV, however, usually works a bit differently. Placing the bad guy at the head of the story isn’t an easy task, one that only works when both the writer and actor at hand can find a way to make the character likable enough to keep an audience’s attention through multiple episodes.Christopher Duntsch, the leading character in Peacock’s “Dr. Death,” isn’t likable in the least.The limited series follows the true story of the neurosurgeon in Texas who injured or killed 33 out of 38 patients in less than two years.“It is exceedingly difficult to find those entry points into the character that audiences can connect to and not just feel like he’s a psychopathic killer,” says showrunner Patrick Macmanus.
“I think that we were lucky to have all the research that we had that gave us insights into what was in this man’s head to help us.” Macmanus says he can’t take the credit. Instead, he passes that to star Joshua Jackson. “We can only do so much on the page.
Quite frankly, what I am most proud of in the entire show is what Josh did with a despicable character. There was no one at home who was on Duntsch’s side. There was no one who was saying, ‘Those patients had it coming to them.’”Still, Jackson found a way to tap into that — and make viewers still want to watch the journey.“He was a deeply flawed, despicable human being.
I don’t think anybody could argue with the fact that Josh fully encapsulated that and embodied that character. He was not Josh Jackson. He was Christopher Duntsch,” the writer tells Variety.
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Tyler Sanders, who appeared in shows including 9-1-1: Lone Star and Fear the Walking Dead, has died. He was 18.
Over before it began. JoJo Fletcher and husband Jordan Rodgers‘ upcoming dating show, The Big D, has been pulled by TBS ahead of its summer premiere.
EXCLUSIVE: Inbar Lavi (Lucifer), Jake McLaughlin (Black Bird), Ray Panthaki (The Serpent Queen) and Shaun Sipos (Outer Range) have signed on to star in the indie thriller Black Diamond, from writer-director Judd Bloch.
JoJo Fletcher is a "Bachelorette" breaking the mold.The 31-year-old reality star, who tied the knot with her final rose winner Jordan Rodgers one month ago, left life on the show in California and picked right back up where she left off living in her home state of Texas. The pair isn't following the traditional path of former "Bachelor" couples — and have since set their sights on home renovations. Plus, Fletcher spoke with Fox News Digital about the work they've put in to protecting their six-year relationship and planning their stress-free wedding following multiple COVID setbacks. Fletcher first found television fame more than seven years ago as a beloved "Bachelor" contestant on season 20 of the popular dating show, and made it to the final rose ceremony only to be left broken-hearted when she was sent home while cameras were rolling.
Division Commander with the Richland County Sheriff’s Departmentin Columbia, South Carolina. The trio will provide live analysis and context about the events happening on the show.“Law enforcement is front and center in the national discussion, and our hope is that showing the work of police officers in a live format will provide viewers with direct access to the work they do,” Abrams said in a statement. “I’m thrilled our team is finally back together and excited that REELZ has committed to making this show front and center on their network.”“On Patrol: Live” also plans to feature civilians who are interested in interacting with their local police department through citizen ride-alongs.
Jack White has released a new video for his latest single, ‘If I Die Tomorrow’. Watch the haunting clip below.The track is the latest preview for his upcoming album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ which is set for release on July 22 via his Third Man Records.In the video, Jack walks through a sparse field and forest filled with mysterious characters.
ATX festival-goers were treated to the first episode of the upcoming CW series, Walker spinoff prequel Walker Independence on Saturday morning ahead of a panel with executive producer Jared Padalecki and stars Kat McNamara, Matt Barr, and Justin Johnson-Cortez.
A shocking loss. Former NFL player Marion Barber III was found dead at the age of 38 on Wednesday, June 1, and the news has rocked football fans everywhere.
Marion Barber III, a former NFL running back who made the Pro Bowl in 2007 with the Dallas Cowboys, was found dead Wednesday by police in Frisco, Texas. He was 38.
UPDATED , 11:00 a.m: On the heels of a home-state world premiere at SXSW and a special screening on May 1st at the Texas Rangers’ stadium, Utopia has announced that its documentary Facing Nolan, on baseball legend Nolan Ryan, will debut theatrically nationwide on June 24th, in Regal Cinemas, Studio Movie Grill and additional select arthouse locations, followed by a digital release through Utopia on July 19th. The film had previously been set to screen nationwide in theaters for one night only on May 24th, via Fandom Events.
Emily Longeretta In 1980, Texas homemaker Candy Montgomery was accused of murdering Betty Gore, the wife of the man she was involved with. It was a crime no one saw coming, and that was part of the reason Jessica Biel was drawn to play the role in Hulu’s limited series “Candy.”Starring opposite Melanie Lynskey and Pablo Schreiber, Biel completely transformed — wig, glasses and all — into the character.
"Real Housewives of Orange County" alum Kelly Dodd is facing backlash after she compared the Ulvade, Texas school shooting to 9/11 on Saturday. Dodd, 46, shared an image on Twitter that read, "After 9-11 we didn’t ban planes. We secured the cockpits.
Jack White has called for greater gun control in the US following the Uvalde school shooting this week.On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.19 children and two teachers were killed in the attack.