TV Interviews

Silas Weir Mitchell Talks Finding the 'Portlandia' Side of the Supernatural as a Sweater-Wearing Vegan Werewolf in 'Grimm'

It's a mysterious pop culture phenomenon that when a Republican is in office, zombie movies tend to be popular, and when a Democrat is, we're all about vampires. So what to make of it when werewolves are on the rise, stealing the hearts of fans when forming love triangles in "True Blood" and the "Tw...

David S. Goyer Explains His 'Graphic Novel' Approach to Renaissance Intrigue in 'Da Vinci's Demons'

David S. Goyer is best known for his superhero stories -- he wrote the screenplays for "Batman Begins," "Blade" and the upcoming "Man of Steel," among others. So of course, though his new drama "Da Vinci's Demons" is about an actual human historical figure, he's managed to find something larger than...

Bryan Fuller on 'Hannibal,' Honoring the 'Most Cherished Villain in Pop Culture' and the Likelihood of a 'Pushing Daisies' Movie Kickstarter

If you had any doubts that Bryan Fuller could not only revitalize two of Thomas Harris' most memorable characters, Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Will Graham, in a meaningful way and also do it with his signature flair fully in tact, put them to rest right now. NBC's "Hannibal" (premiering on Thursday, Apr...

Kevin Murphy Talks Syfy's TV Series/Transmedia Project 'Defiance,' Mythology Coordinators and the Second Season That's Already in the Works

"Defiance," the upcoming television series/transmedia event from Syfy, seems like the perfect project for SXSW, a mix of narrative boundary-pushing and technology right on line between hip and geeky. "Defiance" is both a video game and a Western-influenced science fiction drama set on a near-future ...

Adam Rifkin Explains How He Carved a Film Version of 'Reality Show' Out of His Showtime TV Series

As you'd guess from the title, Adam Rifkin's "Reality Show" is about television -- specifically unscripted TV and the quest to be both genuine and to gather the most juicy of dramas.

David Meunier on the Dixie Mafia and Playing 'Justified' Double-Dealer Johnny Crowder

David Meunier has seen his share of backstabbing and intrigue on “Justified.” As Johnny Crowder, he was next in line to take over his family’s crime syndicate after his Uncle Bo (M.C. Gainey) -- until wayward cousin Boyd (Walton Goggins) got in his way. When Johnny tipped Boyd off about his uncle's ...

Mykelti Williamson Books Co-starring Role On Fox Aircraft Carrier-Set Pilot 'The Wild Blue'

'Elizabeth' Writer Michael Hirst Talks Going from Royals to Raiders in His New Series 'Vikings'

Michael Hirst has spent a lot of time writing about royalty. As the screenwriter behind 1998's "Elizabeth" and its 2007 sequel "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," he provided Cate Blanchett with the role of the "Virgin Queen" that made her an international star. ...

Mike White on Todd Haynes, Romanticizing Goodness and the Exquisite Awkwardness of 'Enlightened'

Mike White is, at the moment, a man in limbo. His HBO series "Enlightened" has two episodes left in its second season, and its future is uncertain -- ratings are up from season one, but it's still attracting half the audience that tunes in for "Girls," the show with which its...