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jonjonbriones: To my UK friends! This episode of @americancrimestoryfx #TheAssassinationOfGianniVersace is tonight! With the amazing @darrencriss Exquisitely directed by @mattbomer and written by the excellent Brit Tom Rob Smith. Hope you’re enjoying the whole series! The cast is just insane! @edgarramirez25 @penelopecruzoficial @ricky_martin @judithlight @codyfern @edouardholdener #JoannaAdler @mrrpmurphy
This is really nice.
Variety wrote: Variety, PBS SoCal Announce Lineup for Eighth Season of ‘Variety Studio: Actors on Actors’
April 18, 2018
Variety and PBS SoCal KOCE have announced the lineup for the eighth season of “Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.”
The Emmy Award-winning series will air in two episodes on PBS SoCal KOCE, the first on Tuesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and the second on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Both episodes will stream on pbssocal.org following their premieres.
This year’s lineup of pairings includes: Issa Rae (“Insecure”) with Michael B. Jordan(“Fahrenheit 451”); Laura Dern (“The Tale”) with Angela Bassett (“9-1-1”); Tiffany Haddish (“The Last O.G.”) with John Legend (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”); Benedict Cumberbatch (“Patrick Melrose”) with Claire Foy (“The Crown”); Jason Bateman (“Ozark”) with Bill Hader (“Barry”); Debra Messing (“Will & Grace”) with Sharon Stone (“Mosaic”); J.K. Simmons (“Counterpart”) with Edie Falco (“Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders”); Alison Brie (“GLOW”) with Jessica Biel (“The Sinner”); Maggie Gyllenhaal (“The Deuce”) with Jonathan Groff (“Mindhunter”); Frankie Shaw (“SMILF”) with Sara Gilbert (“Roseanne”); Jeff Daniels (“The Looming Tower”) with Laura Linney (“Ozark”); Darren Criss (“American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace”) with Mandy Moore (“This is Us”); David Harbour (“Stranger Things”) with Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks”); and Dakota Fanning (“The Alienist”) with Freddie Highmore (“The Good Doctor”).
“There’s no better way to celebrate another groundbreaking season of television than with our ‘Actors on Actors’ franchise,” said Debra Birnbaum, Variety’s executive TV editor. “We’re proud to shine a light on this year’s most remarkable performances with this series of revealing, one-on-one conversations. And we’re thrilled as always to partner with PBS SoCal to share this content with their audience.”
Variety’s “Actors on Actors” issue will hit newsstands June 5 with clips appearing on Variety.com starting at the beginning of June.
“Southern California’s creative industry inspires and excites our PBS audiences like few others. And this season of ‘Actors on Actors’ is sure to please, with compelling conversations between some of today’s most popular protagonists,” said Andrew Russell, president and CEO of PBS SoCal. “It’s terrific to team with Variety to produce and share ‘Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.’”
This was a really wonderful interview. Darren was great! Very articulate, thoughtful, and charming. Well done, Darren! I confess I never heard of Lorraine before, but she is very cute, very charming and enthusiastic (she called Blaine an all-American hero). Here is the full interview:
Darren Criss on the Lorraine Show - Full Interview (April 18th, 2018) | Source
via dcrss-archive
Here is a shorter interview on YouTube:
Darren Criss Attributes His Success in TV Drama to His Character in Glee | Lorraine (April 18th, 2018) | Source
Some pics (but unfortunately with watermarks):
Darren Criss on ‘Lorraine’ TV show, London, UK - 18 Apr 2018
Cute.
Darren Criss on ‘Lorraine’ TV show, London, UK - 18 Apr 2018
Darren Criss on ‘Lorraine’ TV show, London, UK - 18 Apr 2018
A cute pic (and with no watermarks):
lorraine: ‘This is from Coachella and my publicist was trying to get me to take it off and I was like, ‘No way! I’m meeting Lorraine, I’ve got to look pretty today - this is a big deal for me!’’ @darrencriss ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @lorrainekellysmith #glee#darrencriss#assassinationofgianniversace #gleek#coachella
Article about Darren's interview with Lorraine. I thought it was funny that they use an old photo--he looks so different in this photo.
Independent IE wrote: Actor Darren Criss calls reaction to serial killer performance ‘mind-blowing’
April 19, 2018
Actor Darren Criss has said playing the part of serial killer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination Of Gianni Versace is what he has worked for for his entire life.
The former Glee star said he was encouraged by viewers’ attempts to rationalise why his character in the biopic drama series murdered fashion designer Gianni Versace in 1997.
He told ITV’s Lorraine: “Any time people respond to it, it’s encouraging. It speaks less of our show and my performance, and more about the compassion people have.
“The aptitude for sympathy or empathy that people have displayed is a little mind-blowing.
“It means we are looking for something to redeem somebody, which is a beautifully poetic thing, even though it’s a difficult thing to wrap your head around as it’s something so horrible and unforgivable.”
Criss discussed his role as Blaine Anderson in hit musical TV series Glee as well as his forthcoming acoustic concert at St Pancras New Church in London.
He also impressed host Lorraine Kelly with his choice of nail polish, which he wore while attending the Coachella music festival last weekend.
However, he was quick to play down suggestions that his performance as Cunanan would earn him a nomination for an Emmy Award.
“I know it’s an exciting thing to talk about but I already feel like I won the lottery.
“This is no hyperbole but I have literally waited and worked my entire life for this moment.
“I feel so privileged to have gotten just a small part of what I’d hoped for in my life that awards are just peripheral stuff.
“If and when then that time comes though – rock ‘n’ roll!”
Track: Darren Criss on The Assassination of Gianni Versace: "It's a Shakespearean tragedy that you can't believe is a real story." Artist: Steve Wright in the Afternoon
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Darren Criss on The Assassination of Gianni Versace: “It’s a Shakespearean tragedy that you can’t believe is a real story.”
Darren discusses playing the serial killer Andrew Cunanan, who murdered Versace in 1997. | 18 April 2018
A nice little video by the lovely yanks02, of Darren being gracious and practical--thanking fans for coming and saying he will sign, but that it's not practical to take photos with every individual, especially given the area where the theater is located.
mecaleb Not creepy @broadwayjames . @darrencriss thanks for coming out to support @artsinthearmedforces (via DCN and itswheremydemonshide)
lclc3: So many famous faces out for a great cause. #AITAF#Art#theater (via DCN and itswheremydemonshide)
Musicians on Call "Rock the Room Tour." (Attended.) December 1, 2015.
[UHQ] Actor Darren Criss attends Musicians On Call Rock The Room Tour at Greystone Manor on December 1, 2015 in West Hollywood, California. DCN
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[UHQ] Darren Criss, Dan Bucatinsky and Mia Swier at the GQ X BROOKS BROTHERS : TOAST MEN OF STYLE held on December 1, 2015 - Beverly Hills, California. DCN
na-page: Darren Criss at the GQ X BROOKS BROTHERS : TOAST MEN OF STYLE held on December 1, 2015 - Beverly Hills, California. DCN
Trevor Live, L.A. (Attended.) December 6, 2015.
[UHQ] Actor Darren Criss attends TrevorLIVE LA 2015 at Hollywood Palladium on December 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. DCN
trevorproject: “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” @darrencriss at #TrevorLIVE TrevorLIVE.org #SaveYoungLives DCN
[UHQ] Actor Darren Criss attends TrevorLIVE LA 2015 at Hollywood Palladium on December 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. DCN
ehhmuhhhhh: My #mcm goes to @darrencriss whom I met last night at #TrevorLive thanks for making my week already. Missed your face! (at Hollywood Paladium) DCN
Another opportunity to win tickets to see Darren in the The Little Mermaid on June 6 (Monday) at the Hollywood Bowl, via 97.1 AMP Radio
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Darren once again showing his desire to encourage young people to vote for issues that are important to them.
MTV Asks: What will you elect in 2016?
A couple of pics with fans, with their nice messages about Darren.
taylor.bragg: if only you guys knew what happened right before this photo was taken @darrencriss @tay_bragg: @DarrenCriss aka pretty much the nicest person I’ve ever met. thanks for being so cool this weekend
More pics of Darren with fans at the Da Man Anniversary Celebration in Indonesia. There are many more pics at dailydarrennews. I just wanted to post some of the pics that I liked, many of which had some nice messages.
With the super nice @DarrenCriss#DAMAN9th#DarrenCriss Source
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WHAWHAWHA LAST NIGHT WAS UNBELIEVABLE I MET BLAINE IN PERSON
Thank you @darrencriss, you're so humble and super kind. Am a big fan of ya!
iaszzWhoa! Met the gorgeous @darrencriss last night! As one of the #gleeks , this opportunity is one in a lifetime moment! I thank @daman_magazine for this precious time and of course @tantodjuhartono for the invit
[size=13]Some nice pics of Darren:
[/size] [UHQ] Darren Criss at DaMan Magazine’s 9th Anniversary Party | source
HQ | Darren Criss at DaMan’s Anniversary Party on May 11th, 2016 | source
[b]putriarstr: Thanks Lord, It was unbelievable to met my teenage dream @darrencriss after doing my flight. Im a big fan of you! so warm and humble plus very kind to taking this selfie for me. Best of luck for you Blaine! #Gleeks#blessedbeyondword
ronaldliem: At @daman_magazine anniversary party with our special guest @darrencriss and our event partner @irwanmussry . Thank you Darren for joining us all the way from LA and to Irwan who had been a friend and supporter to #damanmagazine from day one
Some pics with others attending who met Darren and their nice comments:
[b]ciscabecker:[/b] Tonight I got to lock eyes and chat with Darren Criss, aka Blaine Anderson! I was trying so hard to keep my inner Gleek from bursting out and going all fan-girl batshit crazy on him. Of course I failed miserably. #blaineanderson#gleek#DaMan9th
Ron: “Hey Darren, oh my God sorry I’m shaking right now. I’m a fan. But let me begin the interview first before I ask you to sign for me,” Darren: “Ow, thank you! It’s fine!” For a split second I can’t believe this is actually happening. I’m interviewing Darren Criss! Glee star, Broadway actor, singer, composer, Emmy Awards winner! | Source
And I remember photographer Mitchell McCormack for the Da Man Photoshoot long ago.
dramaprincess: Today’s lunch buddies! @ronaldliem @mitchellmccormack @darrencriss - what a treat to spend time with you guys today! See you soon at the @daman_magazine #anniversary#party ! #daman9th co-hosted by @intimestore and @tudorwatch