He doesnt fit the bill of a handsome leading man. He didnt want to come down on the side of Gary Hart being a guilty adulterer, and that its a good thing hes not president, and he didnt want to come down on the opposite side and say that the press should have left him alone and he should have been president. But after seven more, your eyes have glazed over, and even these luminous stars cant bring you back to Earth. J.K. Simmons in Night Sky Chuck Hodes / Amazon Prime Video The first episode of Night Sky offers nearly enough precision in its pathos to exist unto itself. JK has his arm around him, and hes crossing his arms and smirking like a giant @$$hole. Recycling royals: How Charles will re-use chairs made for the coronations of his mother in 1953 and Only six days to go! 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. His co-star, not. JK Simmons as Fletcher in Whiplash, the film that won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Rex Features JK Simmons: 'Being demanding is just not lol, All through his run on L&O I still called Chris Keller. Photos courtesy of WENN. In fact he should save us all the trouble and just slap himself, Id pay to see that. Love him to pieces. SIMMONS: He did actually use that label, for many years. } Coronation's 1billion boost for Britain: How Charles' big day will uplift struggling parts of the economy 'How can I fix this?' Studied to become a composer before getting to musicals and acting. I know, dont you just want to slap that sanctimonious, self-righteous smirk into next weekplus Ive always been in love with JK he was so great in Juno. Why do you think that approach is so effective? Night Sky has the pieces of a moving drama without the substance. I was never planning on directing other peoples scripts, but this is really good. Typically, Gordon'smore of a strong but wiry character, closer to howGary Oldman played him in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. Any time the phone rings and its Jason, Im happy to sign up. J.K. Simmons Interview: The Front Runner - Screen Rant As tabloid journalism found its voice in politics, no amount of smarts, idealism and excitement could keep Harts race going, and the questions surrounding his personal life affected all of those around him. Bum Budum Bum Bum Bum Bum. He sounds grateful for his success and doesnt say one negative thing about anybody. 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 Reitman throughout his career, his evolution from Thank You for Smoking to today, getting involved with Juno, the storytelling approach to The Front Runner, the shift in the way that media covers politics, and whether Gary Hart could have weathered a similar scandal today. In 1994, he sang multiple roles in the Wagner opera satire Das Barbec. There was an older movie, I saw recently on cable New to Town. I signed up for this, not even really understanding what the part was, just because I knew it was Jason and I wanted to work with him. I dont care if its an insurance commercial, I like him in anything. Joan Cusack appears in Klaus as Mrs. Krum. Each actor gets a handful of emotional monologues. Sounds more like the stuff of a Stalinist people's republic. He just does his thing and goes on, knowing ten years from now, he will still be working while Miles Teller may have disappeared completely. Or, more likely, director Zack Snyderthinks it'll be cooler if everyone in his movie is buff as hell. That Daily Beast story makes me angrier than a sex rash. Very true. They are, indisputably, exceptional actors. 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. Cusack was nominated for Academy Awards twice for best supporting role for the films Working Girl (1989) and In & Out (1998). I fell in love with the part of Mac MacGuff, but he didnt say that he wanted me to play that part, so I was trying not to get my hopes too high. Past depictions of Commissioner Gordon haven't been nearly as buffas Simmons currently is. margin-top: 10px; Theyre both holding their own umbrellas! 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. He is in Interface at the Office of Interchange exchanging unknowable codes. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. 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. LMAO, you know the type that just carries themselves a certain way (Jon Hamm). Me too, and when I see Beecher, I always call Lee Tergesen that. (AMC, March 26), THE CHILD IN TIME This BBC-Masterpiece film is a CliffsNotes version of the sci-fi-inflected Ian McEwan novel of the same name about loss, regret and the nature of time. The duo forms an unlikely friendship, as Mr. Klaus asks to accompany Jesper on his journey, creating a new origin story for Santa Claus. J.K J.K. Simmons on the Art of Being the Bad Guy - New York Times All of his talents were very apparent, even then, in 2005. He learned it as part of his musical education. Compare that to any of Miles Tellers recent profiles and you wonder what JK really thinks of his costar. Last week, actor J. K. Simmons received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as jazz instructor Terence Fletcher in the film "Whiplash." Talented but oh so terrible and unlikeable. I've got a lot of respect for this man.'. But the last 4 months or so, in all of his interviews he is sounding like an a&*hole. J.K (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. American Actor Jonathan Kimble Simmons is regarded as one of his generations most successful and prolific character performers. Spacek could give a masterclass in movement. Thats the kind of person thats worth sticking with. -Mac MacGuff. I knew it. SIMMONS: What the movie does, and I think what Jason wanted the movie to do, is provoke discussion and debate. Talented: 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 (pictured in character). Do you think he could of somehow weathered the storm, if hed handled it differently? Yep, MTs got that kind of face that you just want to slap. margin: auto; The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. He was uncommonly mature and prepared, for a first-time feature director. I just love when the really good, but understated character actors get some recognition. J.K J.K. Simmons is getting insanely buff for his role as Commissioner Gordon in 'Justice League'. JK Simmons interview: Being demanding to the point of 3' Teaser. 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). Im surprised to see Miles towering over JK. Each episode has a theme and a star guest, including New York with Jon Stewart, Hot Peen with Tituss Burgess and Black Nerds with Uzo Aduba. (Hulu, March 7), JESSICA JONES The best of the many Marvel series returns after a nearly two-and-a-half-year break. 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. Next to the word supercilious in the dictionary should be this picture of his face. As character actors, theyre adept at finding texture and nuance within scenes, working to freshen interactions and build arcs on honest humanity. Absolutely. The good neighbor is State Farm, not Farmers. Its a beautiful thing, from my perspective. Him and Harry Connick Jr. had some great scenes in that movie together. 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. His counterintelligence wife Emily (Olivia Williams) is in a coma. My hate for this man-child has reached epic proportions. What have you most enjoyed about the journey youve gotten to take, playing both of those characters? The premise is explored in reasonably plausible ways, but the real incentive to watch is J. K. Simmons, who plays two roles: a gentle paper pusher in one world and a cynical tough guy in the other. Irene, a retired English teacher, isnt letting her declining health affect her good humor, and Franklin enjoys taking care of her, Over their many years together, hes adjusted his bad habits to better her life. 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. OMG, youre right! Mackenzie Crook, left, and Toby Jones in Detectorists. The third and final season starts on Acorn TV on Jan. 15. He has been around a long time. Succession Director on Filming That Surprise Cameo and Tying Up Her Kendall Trilogy, Harriet: The Real-Life Inspirations Behind the Characters, Fred Rogers Productions Promotes Ellen Doherty to Chief Creative Officer, Aubrey Plaza Returning as Film Independent Spirit Awards Host, Wes Anderson Directing Star Wars? J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek in Night Sky. The 'charter for idlers': Anger as Lib Dem-run local authority lets staff work four days a week for the same Why I've ditched a lifetime of possessions and downsized at 70 for my children, How to give yourself a natural facelift for just 25p! Ryan is considered good looking in Hollywood and a good actor by many people. 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. The actor is well known for starring in Wes Anderson films, including lending his voice to Fantastic Mr. Fox. "This is what dedication looks like. He has already proved himself with decades of work and continues to impress the audiences with his impeccable acting. Its really good. I love that he is getting recognition for his work! "Justice League: Part One" is currently set for aNovember 17, 2017 release date. One of my favorite actors for a long time. He stands there, Jonathan Kimble Simmons. Without Teller I would have never known anything about JK so something good came of this. The innovative yet mysterious Mr. Klaus is played by J.K. Simmons. A.I. If you weren't feeling the holiday spirit already, Netflix's animated film Klaus aims to instill some Christmas joy. I continue to be very fortunate and blessed, just to be able to do what Im doing for a living, and to have not been too much of a victim of being typecast and having to do the same thing, over and over again. Season 6 jumps ahead to 1987, two years before the fall of the Berlin Wall and four before the end of the Soviet Union. The first episode of Night Sky offers nearly enough precision in its pathos to exist unto itself. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. As far as I know, theres no opportunity, in the immediate future, for me to do more Commissioner Gordon, but I continue to be optimistic that it will happen again. Toni doesnt have many friends, and when she secretly invites a boy over, her mother flips out. That goes across all genres: a horror movie, a zombie movie, alien invaders, chick flick, or raunchy comedy. In Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash," Simmons plays Terrence Fletcher, the kind of guy you don't want to piss off or he just might throw a chair at your head. JK Simmons called portraying J Jonah Jameson one of the highlights of his career. This Article is related to: Television and tagged Amazon Prime Video, J.K. Simmons, Night Sky, Sissy Spacek, TV Reviews. *in tears*. Rashida Jones plays Alva, a teacher who befriends Jesper and helps him in his quest to unify the Smeerenburg community. All Rights Reserved. DETECTORISTS In its final season, this most wistful of comedies homes in on the essentials. OZ is an all time favourite show of mine, Do you remember when he and Beecher did the musical number, I laughed so much. Philip is out of the game, prospering in the travel business and cheering on their sons hockey team, while Elizabeth is in deeper than ever. (Franklin, before he retired, was a carpenter by trade.) 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, "Justice League" could be taking its inspiration from a recent Batman comics storyline where, NOW WATCH: This is the single worst part of 'Batman v Superman'. Miles Teller is a the worst. I'm not a fan of any genre but am a fan of movies that are intelligent and/or funny. This is what dedication looks like 'His intensity in the gym is through the roof. With His Wife Michelle Schumacher. 'I have to get my a**s to the gym': J.K. Simmons, 67, has admitted he was motivated to get completely ripped after watching his 'overweight' self on TV (pictured left in 2016, right in 2008), He told Business Insider: 'After the second and final time that I got hugely fat in my life and when I lost that weight six or seven years ago, I pretty much decided that I was going to stay in decent shape for the rest of my life.'. He wanted to leave all of those questions open for debate. Ever since seeing him in Oz, where I loved to hate his guts. Certainly today, he could probably have weathered it more easily, in light of whats gone on, in the last 30 years, that has failed to totally derail political careers. #gallery-1 img { At what point did you realize that you might have a career-long relationship with Jason Reitman? Youre every bit the ass* that you seem to be when your mouth is flapping. Simmons is awesome and I wont forget it. So, here we are, several films later, and he has just continued to mature and evolve while also staying true to who he is. The actor also starred as Curly in the 2012 film The Three Stooges. Norm Macdonald lends his voice talent to play a character named Mogen. Plus we could all snark on Miles a bit more. Im just glad to be able to work. The 61-year-old actor stunned the Internet at the beginning of June when his trainer shared photos of Simmons' SIMMONS: It was his second film, Juno. The Front Runner is now playing nationwide. Whether its somebody we like or dont like, or whether its somebody with a similar background to mine or somebody whos very different, if I can identify with the psychology and the core of who the guy is, thats really the main thing that Im looking for. J.K. Simmons isn't playing a superhuman, super strong hero in the upcoming "Justice League" movie. I noticed that as well. The Forecast: The Americans Ends, J.K. Simmons Multiplies "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. Hes appearing in Jon Stewarts film Irresistible in 2020. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; He was AWESOME in The Closer wit Kyra Sedgwick and AWESOME in Juno. The Imitation Game keeps scooping up the big awards at film festivals, while Whiplash keeps getting awards for Audience Favorite and such. Cant wait for his Oscar nomination, and I hope he wins. I think he is one of the front runners to get a nomination this year for Best Supporting Actor. 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. 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. YES! Its very obvious Miles is the jerk. Thomas Markle built the sets for Duchess of Sussex's school musicals, new interview DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Oath that underpins our democratic system. 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. Its just too simple and too severe. And then, when he called and said he did want me to play that part, that was exciting. #gallery-1 .gallery-item { Answers are provided at the hands of the shows peerless cast, including Rachael Stirling, Diana Rigg, Rebecca Callard, Sophie Thompson, Mr. Crook and the endlessly expressive Mr. Jones. Batgirl Movie: J. K. Simmons Returns as Commissioner Gordon (Acorn TV, Jan. 15), HIGH MAINTENANCE The comedy that gets the pretensions and anxieties of certain precincts of 21st-century Brooklyn just right opens its second season on HBO with a typically clever episode. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. In a phone call from Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, the filmmaker Michelle Schumacher (Im Not Here), and their two teenagers, Mr. Simmons, 63, talked J.K. Simmons on The Front Runner and Commissioner Gordon Often plays leaders and authority figures. New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. width: 33%; After that, he said, But the producers want big names, so we have to convince them. He had to convince them of Ellen Page and I because they were also looking for big names to play Juno. Franklin helps her down the stairs, into a lit, underground tunnel, and peels back a heavy, metal door. The Film Industry Lost Some Titans This Year What Happens Now? Ugh, seriously! 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. She still corrects his grammar. This was the case withKlaus.. The actor, 67, went viral after photos of his shredded physique were shared to Instagram by his personal trainer. Remarkably few answers are given over eight hours, in part because certain plots lead nowhere (the neighbors political aspirations just stop) but also because every character is far too complacent. The upcoming feature is currently in development, and it is scheduled to be released on the WarnerMedia streaming service in 2022. WebFull Name: J.K. Simmons Biography: Movies Juno Cast: Where Are They Now? Simmons is an American actor. I adore him. Night Sky Season 1 premieres all eight episodes Friday, May 20 on Amazon Prime Video. J.K. Simmons's Healthy Lifestyle and Ripped Body - People

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