JK can do everything tv, films, BROADWAY. IndieWire is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. SIMMONS: What the movie does, and I think what Jason wanted the movie to do, is provoke discussion and debate. This is so true. "Justice League" could be taking its inspiration from a recent Batman comics storyline where Gordon actually was Batman for several months, and was therefore more physical than normal. He was uncommonly mature and prepared, for a first-time feature director. Stella is a brick wall only matched in obtuse suppression by Jude (Chai Hansen), the mysterious stranger at the storys center. you need an Ass Whooping Kiddo!! Freaky, nazi, homosexual rapistI mean. He's a long-time loyal employee and still has no idea what the operation is about. J. K. Simmons is coming back to the Bat-beat. He was born Jonathan Kimble Simmons in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Patricia (Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a music } Next to the word supercilious in the dictionary should be this picture of his face. JK Simmons And it was a good show and I enjoyed it, but at the end of the day I was like, this is a lot of work. JK has his arm around him, and hes crossing his arms and smirking like a giant @$$hole. J.K. Simmons is dedicated to his new, healthy lifestyle! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Actor J.K. Simmons Endorses Strohmaier for Congress By Beacon Staff October 5, 2011 In one of the more interesting Montana political endorsements Ive seen in awhile, She is a theme park fanatic, which has lead to covering various land and ride openings, and a huge music fan, for which she judges life by the time before Pearl Jam and the time after. So impressive. SIMMONS: Nothing has changed. The story of Gary Very true. Byron (Adam Bartley), the Yorks new neighbor, is also appropriately eager, but it takes way too long for him to become part of the main plot. Miles is not good looking at all and there is nothing special about his acting. J.K Now that Im not confused anymore, I totally support him getting the Oscar! I have grteat respect for this man ever since OZ and he manages to play across the board characters villiains, good guys and comedy, I hope he gets a nomination. Humble. Because of the way this story is told, The Front Runner doesnt really ask whether Gary Hart had an affair or not, it just explores the reaction and what it meant for the individuals that it affected, as well as the country. Had it been Teller, I wouldve passed on by because Im sick of the guy. The Hollywood Reporter film critic John DeFore called the movie an "unexpected charmer." (PBS, April 1), The Forecast: The Americans Ends, J.K. Simmons Multiplies, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/05/arts/the-forecast-the-americans-ends-jk-simmons-multiplies.html, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys star as Soviet spies Elizabeth and Philip Jennings in FXs The Americans.. Klaus is a recluse carpenter with a finesse for crafting toys. Each actor gets a handful of emotional monologues. JK has been doing a lot of press for the film, just as much as Miles. 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. Simmons plays Watertown Police Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese, who aided in the capturing of the two men responsible. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. Just fyi, I only clicked on this because it was about JK Simmons. He looks so sexy in that suit. lol, All through his run on L&O I still called Chris Keller. 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. 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. Jonesis no stranger to voice acting, most recently voicing Donna Who in the 2018 Grinch. Hes probably seen lots of young guys with Miless attitude over his long carer, and realizes that a handful of leading movie roles dont necessarily translate into anything worth having attitude about. I adore him. Classy JK. A photo posted by Aaron Williamson (@aaronvwilliamson)Jun 2, 2016 at 8:52pm PDT. JK Simmons is such a fabulous actor. They need to bring back those Mayhem commercials, they were so funny. Theres a lot to look forward to, or at least be curious about, on television and streaming this winter. Bum Budum Bum Bum Bum Bum. Even though Im about the age of his father (Ivan Reitman), his experience is really greater than mine. (Netflix, Feb. 2), THIS CLOSE The deaf actors Josh Feldman and Shoshannah Stern wrote and star in this sharp, charming lo-fi dramedy about a pair of best friends, a blocked gay writer and a professionally stymied publicist. J.K J.K. Simmons's knees ended his football career. As a teenager growing up in Ohio, Simmons played football for several years. But his knees became a problem, so he switched high school cliques. I went from being a jock to a hippie, he told The Guardian. It was a very clear-cut decision. I had to be one or the other. He was so great as the jack-ass foreman guy. Love him too. JK Simmons says his "Juno" costar Elliot Page is "iconic in a new way" after Page came out as trans. With such an interesting array of characters that youve played, what is it that gets you excited about a project? J.K. SIMMONS: He was a first-time director on Thank You For Smoking, but that was also pretty early in my film and camera acting career, too. Well see how well this young man is doing when hes JKs age, right? But since winning an Oscar, he finally gets to play the lead twice J K Simmons knows there was an irony in winning the Oscar for best supporting actor, which he did three years ago for playing the bullying jazz teacher in Whiplash. JK Simmons Putting one mysterious backyard retreat together with the location already visited in Illinois will quickly put viewers well ahead of the narrative. So refreshing to read this after all the Miles Teller crap (I cant believe hes 27 years old hes just as annoying as the Beebs). Norm Macdonald lends his voice talent to play a character named Mogen. Spacek does little to draw attention to these developments, letting the script point out the necessary changes, but she lives them all the same. Lets see where this kd Lang looking kid (except kd is much more butch) will be in 20 years my guess is that he wont have a career by then. And favorites like AMCs The Walking Dead, PBSs Call the Midwife, Showtimes Homeland and IFCs Portlandia (in its final season) promise to bring happiness to their fans. Looks like he has a big c*ck too. We close comments on older posts to fight comment spam. Simmons has had roles in TV series including Law and Order and Oz and is currently lending his voice to Netflixs BoJack Horseman. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. I watch Legend of Korra so it is nice to know more about the voice-actors. American Actor Jonathan Kimble Simmons is regarded as one of his generations most successful and prolific character performers. (PBS, Feb. 19), THE AMERICANS Its the end game for the Soviet spies Elizabeth and Philip Jennings 10 final episodes before we know their fate. He didnt say, I want you to play Mac MacGuff, or anything. He said, Youve gotta read this. All Rights Reserved. I mean, aside from the modelling, yeah. margin-left: 0; Gary Oldman played him in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. It turned out pretty well, after all. Often plays sharp-tongued and short-tempered men who intimidate other characters, Is the voice of the yellow peanut M&M on the commercials since the late 1990s, replacing. At what point did you realize that you might have a career-long relationship with Jason Reitman? J.K. Simmons Interview: The Front Runner - Screen Rant YES! Simmons will be starring in the upcoming Amazon Prime animated series Invincible and is currently filming the movie Ghost Draft. } I love his work and have been following his career for a few years. All Rights Reserved. JK Simmons called portraying J Jonah Jameson one of the highlights of his career. Confessing he 'was not in good shape at all', J.K. said he was motivated to get in better shape after reaching 250 pounds in 2009. The audience likely knows why: Theres an old church near their house that Stella protects and cares for, despite no one else being allowed inside. As of 2017, has appeared in six films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: [on his career] If I had any other talent or salable commodity I probably would have gone into it. She is also a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association. As character actors, theyre adept at finding texture and nuance within scenes, working to freshen interactions and build arcs on honest humanity. JK really does so well in the supporting roles. And then, its also about the script and the story, and whether I think its smart and well-written, and worth people plopping down their money and spending time in the theater to watch. Love that guy! All of his talents were very apparent, even then, in 2005. "This is what dedication looks like. But it offers fine performances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald and the excellent, unheralded Stephen Campbell Moore (The Last Post). Influencers: Profiles of a Partnership 2022, How to Pitch Stories and Articles to IndieWire, The 'Fatal Attraction' TV Show Isn't on Anyone's Side, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Flash Forwards Created a New Costume Challenge, 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, 22 Great Erotic Thrillers, from Adrian Lyne to Brian De Palma. Class and talent personified. Too soon for Irenes liking, they venture back home, and the rest of the episode starts filling in backstory: a nosy neighbor, a mysterious stranger, a son who died decades too soon. OMG, youre right! Spacek and Simmons, both Oscar winners, help make even the most dragged out bits watchable. Love him to pieces. J.K. Simmons is getting insanely buff for his role as Commissioner Gordon in 'Justice League'. I've got a lot of respect for this man.'. } He was born Jonathan Kimble Simmons in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Patricia (Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a music Simmons also talked about Jason Reitman's filmmaking career and his own Starz TV series 'Counterpart.'. And he doesnt want to be a jock anymore. Ryan is considered good looking in Hollywood and a good actor by many people. 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 also starred as Curly in the 2012 film The Three Stooges. Night Sky has the pieces of a moving drama without the substance. J.K. Simmons talks politics | The Front Runner Interview How Ben Afflecks Air Makes the Case for Movie Theaters to Build Buzz, How Succession Trapped the Roy Family in a VIP Room of Grief in Episode 3, Movies Shot on Film 2023 Preview: From Oppenheimer to Killers of the Flower Moon and Maestro, How Gene Kelly and Singin in the Rain Taught John Wick to Fight, The 50 Best Movies of 2022, According to 165 Critics from Around the World, All 81 Titles Unceremoniously Removed from HBO Max (So Far), 10 Shows Canceled but Not Forgotten in 2022. I mean, I knew Miles was a big guy, but I thought JK was tall too. But the last 4 months or so, in all of his interviews he is sounding like an a&*hole. WebJ.K. He has already proved himself with decades of work and continues to impress the audiences with his impeccable acting. LMAO, you know the type that just carries themselves a certain way (Jon Hamm). I was never planning on directing other peoples scripts, but this is really good. Ive got a wife and kids, so I enjoy spending time at home. Swoon. 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 Stella (Julieta Zylberberg) and her only child, Toni (Rocio Hernndez), live a sequestered life in the desert. Compare that to any of Miles Tellers recent profiles and you wonder what JK really thinks of his costar. Do you think he could of somehow weathered the storm, if hed handled it differently? 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. She still corrects his grammar. The good neighbor is State Farm, not Farmers. One of my favorite actors for a long time. One of these men is a jerk and the other isnt. Hannah Betts' Better Not Younger. JK Simmons as James Forester Simmons needs no introduction. Their loving rapport extends to what at first appears a simple late-night request from Irene: Tonight, she wants to see the stars. Franklin, while less eager, agrees, and helps Irene get situated in her wheelchair, guides her outside, and leads her inside a small shed? That Daily Beast story makes me angrier than a sex rash. 7,000 troops from 40 countries hold full-scale rehearsal as RAF base is Latin translation of 'long live Queen Camilla, long live King Charles' will greet royal couple as they enter Rare 12th century coin that depicts Malcolm IV of Scotland will go on show in Dunfermline to mark the King's Queen's sweet six words of joy and approval to Prince Philip during Prince William and Kate Middleton's Meghan's first fan! #gallery-1 { 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. UnReal on Lifetime and Strike Back on Cinemax return after long hiatuses. They wanted whoever the pop star of the month was or somebody high profile to play Juno, and nobody had heard of Ellen Page, at that point. Ugh, seriously! Love them both. The innovative yet mysterious Mr. Klaus is played by J.K. Simmons. That goes across all genres: a horror movie, a zombie movie, alien invaders, chick flick, or raunchy comedy. No explanation for a mother demanding her daughter live in isolation is given, and Stellas reasoning is held back long enough for the mother-daughter duo to have the same fight, over and over. J.K. Simmons On How Commissioner Gordon's Role Will Change After Zack Snyder's Justice League Simmons' Gordon will also play a much bigger part of Batgirl. The Film Industry Lost Some Titans This Year What Happens Now? 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). Wrong commercial. A.I. This Article is related to: Television and tagged Amazon Prime Video, J.K. Simmons, Night Sky, Sissy Spacek, TV Reviews. (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. Glad hes got some accolades nowadays. Collider: You did Jason Reitmans first film, Thank You For Smoking, and you guys have been working together ever since. But when Jesper realizes these toys are just collecting dust on Klaus' shelves, he suggests that he could deliver the gifts to the children in town. The innovative yet mysterious Mr. Klaus is played by J.K. Simmons. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The duo forms an unlikely friendship, as Mr. Klaus asks to accompany Jesper on his journey, creating a new origin story for Santa Claus. It had been assumed that he was buffing up for his then-upcoming role as Commissioner Gordon in Justice League, however he went on to rebuke this theory. lol. Did that reaction surprise you? Run posted a video clip of her son, Sutton Joseph Tennyson Jr., signing a contract to become CEO of a clothing company his It continues to be exciting to find new things to do and, hopefully, to not repeat myself too much. When you are good in what you do, you dont have to brag about it, people know. JK Simmions is getting Oscar buzz for his role in Whiplash and I think the reason why Miles keeps saying he has never heard of him or only saw him in insurance commericals is because he seems jealous of JKs success. Its a beautiful thing, from my perspective. Harold Perrineau will always be Augustus and Christopher Meloni is always Keller. 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. (Sundance Now, Feb. 14), TELL THEM WE ARE RISING: THE STORY OF BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES The documentarian Stanley Nelsons latest examination of African-American culture, being shown as part of PBSs Independent Lens series, is a brisk, absorbing and revelatory history of historically black colleges. From Barbie to The Flash, Here Are the Movies That Made the Biggest Impact at CinemaCon. I know how Roaccutane can change lives after suffering the mental anguish of bad acne, writes Dr MAX DOMINIC LAWSON: BT took me for a sucker, while Sky treated me as a valued customer. Shwartzman leads the film as the brave and hopeful mailman Jesper. Will the metal detectorists Lance (Toby Jones) and Andy (Mackenzie Crook) break through their passive-aggressive armor and not hopelessly fumble their love lives? I like to act. He also talked about being optimistic that hell get to reprise Commissioner Gordon, at some point in the DC Extended Universe, what hes most enjoyed about making the Starz TV series Counterpart, and what gets him interested in a project. But JKs interviews dont generate the same kind of heat because JK is not a raging ahole. In all of his earlier interviews, he came across as genuine and really passionate about acting(although he always sounded a little like a frat boy). Its very obvious Miles is the jerk. The retired US Marine has previously trained Zac Efron, The Rock, James Marsden, Sylvester Stallone, and Jamie Foxx. Received an Achievement Award for the university in April 2002. Typically, Gordon'smore of a strong but wiry character, closer to howGary Oldman played him in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. However, he has said that he is better at understanding than speaking it. I think it says a lot that J.K. Has his arm around Miles and is smiling and Miles is standing their with his arms crossed with a smirk on his face. But as questions slowly stack up and answers are put off for no good reason, it becomes clear that Night Sky isnt really about a couple struggling with arduous end-of-life planning; its a mystery-box show mapped over a tender romantic drama, and it becomes a rather lazy, tedious one at that. The actor is well known for starring in Wes Anderson films, including lending his voice to Fantastic Mr. Fox. 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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. Joan Cusack appears in Klaus as Mrs. Krum. Simmons told Business Insider in 2016 that his role as Vern, the neo-Nazi leader, pushed lol. Thomas Markle built the sets for Duchess of Sussex's school musicals, new interview DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Oath that underpins our democratic system. Absolutely.