The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story - Tue May 01, 2018 12:36 am
From dcriss-archive:
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/emmys-2018-feinberg-forecast-1102675/item/best-television-movie-1102680
Cody talking about Darren.
latimesent: .@ACSFX’s Cody Fern describes what it’s like to work with @DarrenCriss on set & their “very different acting styles.” Watch live: bit.ly/2HC8nQV
via dcriss-archive
Via L.A. Times Entertainment’s Instagram Story (April 30th, 2018)
via dcriss-archive
From acsversacenews:
This man is so hard working. His schedule flying back and forth between filming Versace in Los Angeles and being on stage on Broadway for Miss Saigon sounds so tiring. I admire his commitment. It's so nice of him to say he hopes that not only will his work in Versace lead to more complex roles for himself, but also for other Asian actors. I'm so glad that Darren was able to suggest Jon Jon to the producers of Versace.
Source: https://backstagepasswithliachang.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/jon-jon-briones-talks-about-american-crime-story-assassination-of-gianni-versace-miss-saigon-and-receiving-the-2018-east-west-players-visionary-award/
Very interesting discussion with Cody Fern. Some insight to the audience about the filming of that horrifying scene where Jeff Trail gets bludgeoned to death by Andrew Cunanan. (I truly feel sorry for the dog, and as much as I understand how the dog's fear and need to flee contributed to the scene, I wish animals are not a part of scenes like this. )
The LA Times interviews Cody Fern from the TV series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” | 30 April 2018
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jamie_grooming: CODY FERN @codyfern for @latimes Emmy Contenders Interview. Grooming by me #codyfern #latimes#emmycontender #werkkkk #lov
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The Hollywood Reporter wrote:
Feinberg Forecast: Emmy Standings As the Race Heads Into May
4/30/2018
The charts below reflect how THR’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg believes the Emmy standings would look if voting for the 2018 race ended today. (Eligible for consideration is work released between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018.) These projections are formulated using a combination of personal impressions (from sampling many programs), historical considerations (how other shows with similar pedigrees have resonated), precursor awards (some groups have historically correlated with the TV Academy more than others) and consultations with industry insiders (including voters, content creators, awards strategists and fellow members of the press).
Best Limited Series
FRONTRUNNERS
The Looming Tower (Hulu)
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (FX)
Twin Peaks (Showtime)
Godless (Netflix)
Patrick Melrose (Showtime)
Best Actor in a Limited Series or a Television Movie
FRONTRUNNERS
Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Al Pacino (Paterno)
John Legend (Jesus Christ Superstar)
Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks)
Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower) — podcast
Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso)
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Television Movie
FRONTRUNNERS
Edgar Ramirez (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Michael Shannon (Fahrenheit 451) — podcast
Tahar Rahim (The Looming Tower)
Peter Sarsgaard (The Looming Tower)
Michael Stuhlbarg (The Looming Tower)
Bill Camp (The Looming Tower)
MAJOR THREATS
Brandon Victor Dixon (Jesus Christ Superstar)
Jeff Daniels (Godless) — podcast
Ricky Martin (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Sam Waterston (Godless)
Robert Forster (Twin Peaks)
Beau Bridges (Mosaic)
Scoot McNairy (Godless)
Alex Rich (Genius: Picasso)
POSSIBILITIES
Hugo Weaving (Patrick Melrose)
Alice Cooper (Jesus Christ Superstar)
Dylan Baker (Little Women)
Luke Evans (The Alienist)
Josh Charles (Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders)
John Leguizamo (Waco)
Cody Fern (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Jason Ritter (The Tale)
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Television Movie
FRONTRUNNERS
Laura Dern (Twin Peaks)
Penelope Cruz (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Nicole Kidman (Top of the Lake: China Girl) — podcast
Angela Lansbury (Little Women)
Judith Light (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
Merritt Wever (Godless)
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/emmys-2018-feinberg-forecast-1102675/item/best-television-movie-1102680
Cody talking about Darren.
latimesent: .@ACSFX’s Cody Fern describes what it’s like to work with @DarrenCriss on set & their “very different acting styles.” Watch live: bit.ly/2HC8nQV
via dcriss-archive
Via L.A. Times Entertainment’s Instagram Story (April 30th, 2018)
via dcriss-archive
From acsversacenews:
This man is so hard working. His schedule flying back and forth between filming Versace in Los Angeles and being on stage on Broadway for Miss Saigon sounds so tiring. I admire his commitment. It's so nice of him to say he hopes that not only will his work in Versace lead to more complex roles for himself, but also for other Asian actors. I'm so glad that Darren was able to suggest Jon Jon to the producers of Versace.
Backstage Pass wrote:
Jon Jon Briones Talks about “American Crime Story: Assassination of Gianni Versace,” MISS SAIGON and Receiving the 2018 East West Players Visionary Award
April 30, 2018
Congrats to Jon Jon Briones who will be receiving the 2018 East West Players Visionary Award at the East West Players (EWP) Annual Visionary Awards Dinner & Silent Auction at the Hilton Universal City tonight.
East West Players (EWP), the nation’s longest-running professional theater of color and the largest producing organization of Asian Pacific American artistic work is celebrating THE COMPANY WE KEEP, its 52nd Anniversary season with the Annual Visionary Awards Gala Benefit.
Lily Mariye, Suzy Nakamura and Wendy Chang/Dwight Stuart Youth Fund will also be honored. Recognizing the achievements of individuals who have raised the visibility of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through their craft, proceeds from the gala fundraiser will benefit East West Players’ educational and artistic programs.
Actor Jon Jon Briones was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines. At 9 years old he was sent to live at Santo Domingo convent as a boy soprano in the “Tiples of Santo Domingo” choir. This was to be his first formal training. In 1989, he joined the original London cast of Miss Saigon. Recently, he played the Engineer in the London 2014 revival (Olivier Award nominee, What’s One Stage Award winner) and its Broadway transfer (Drama Desk Award nominee, Theater Award winner). He has appeared in several other productions of Miss Saigon, among numerous additional stage credits. He has had the privilege of working with East West players in La Cage Aux Folles (Ovation Award nominee) and A Little Night Music. He was proudly involved in the pre-Broadway development of Allegiance at The Old Globe. Last month, Briones received raves for his chilling and brilliant portrayal as Modesto Cunanan on the television drama American Crime Story: Assassination of Gianni Versace.
Lia: Congratulations on your 2018 East West Players Visionary Award. What does receiving this award mean to you?
Jon Jon: It’s always nice when you get compliments for your work but to be honored is totally different and very humbling. It really means a lot. It’s the highest form of “You’re alright”.
Lia: What shows have you performed in at East West Players?
Jon Jon: My first show was A Little Night Music in 2012 and I played Fredrik Egerman. And then I did La Cage Aux Folles for them in 2016 and I played Georges.
Lia: How were you cast as Modesto Cunanan in “American Crime Story: Assassination of Gianni Versace.”
Jon Jon: Darren Criss told me that when they started filming at the beginning of 2017, he and head writer Tom Rob Smith were talking about the role of Modesto Cunanan and they thought that I might be right for the part (they both saw me in Miss Saigon in London). They then started talking about me to the producers of the show. My agent contacted me about an audition that I have to tape because the audition was in LA and I was in NYC doing Miss Saigon. I taped my audition, sent it and as they say the rest is history.
Lia: How did you develop the character?
Jon Jon: Research about Modesto on line did not yield a lot but reading Maureen Orth’s book and talking to her, discussing the character with writer Tom Rob Smith really helped me understand Modesto better. The two of them were a wealth of information.
Lia: How has your life or career changed since appearing on the show?
Jon Jon: It’s a little better, I have to admit. Hopefully this will lead to better and complex roles not just for me but for other actors of Asian descent.
Lia: You were in the ensemble in the original production of Miss Saigon. What did it mean for you to lead the show on Broadway after all these years?
Jon Jon: It meant so much to me. A couple of years ago I’ve accepted the fact that making my Broadway debut will not come into fruition because of my age and the lack of roles in shows for people like me. And I can’t seem to get cast in other Asian shows like The King and I. They probably think I’m not regal enough. I can’t blame them. I’m as blue collar looking as anyone out there. But when Cameron asked me if I wanted to do The Engineer on Broadway, I couldn’t believe it. The dream was not dead. And I made my Broadway debut at the age of 52.
[. . . ]
Lia: How did you balance the stage and TV shooting schedule?
Jon Jon: That was interesting and pretty cool. A few times I had to take the red eye after an evening performance in NYC, arrived in LA early morning, took a short nap and then get picked up for an early morning shoot. I filmed for a few days and then took a red eye back to New York after a late night shoot, arrived in my New York apartment to sleep for a few hours and then do 2 shows. And then repeat. I credit my agent for making it work.
Lia: Your entire family is in the business. Was “American Crime Story” the first time that you worked with your daughter, Isa Briones, on screen?
Jon Jon: That was the first time I worked with my daughter and it was pretty cool.
Lia: You must be so proud of her LA Ovation Award for Featured Actress in a Musical for East West Players’ production of Next to Normal, which garnered the top awards. How was she cast in Hamilton?
Jon Jon: We’re very proud of her! They really loved her even the first time she auditioned that they kept calling her back to work with her. Maybe it was a combination of her being a little young (18 at that time) or know where to put her but she finally booked the show after 7 months.
Lia: What’s next for you?
Jon Jon: I’m hoping to announce something good soon. We’ll see.
Source: https://backstagepasswithliachang.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/jon-jon-briones-talks-about-american-crime-story-assassination-of-gianni-versace-miss-saigon-and-receiving-the-2018-east-west-players-visionary-award/
Very interesting discussion with Cody Fern. Some insight to the audience about the filming of that horrifying scene where Jeff Trail gets bludgeoned to death by Andrew Cunanan. (I truly feel sorry for the dog, and as much as I understand how the dog's fear and need to flee contributed to the scene, I wish animals are not a part of scenes like this. )
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The LA Times interviews Cody Fern from the TV series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” | 30 April 2018
via acsversace-news
jamie_grooming: CODY FERN @codyfern for @latimes Emmy Contenders Interview. Grooming by me #codyfern #latimes#emmycontender #werkkkk #lov
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