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Back from the Non-Dead, only to…

Posted on: February 1st, 2010 by wmapother 1 Comment

My, my, my. Five months just doesn’t take as long to slip by as it used to, does it? Well, no use blaming Mother Earth and Father Time for this one. Mea culpa, big time. My apologies for the absence — but those aliens just wouldn’t bring me back, no matter what I said. Okay, enough tomfoolery. Lost, er, Lots to catch up on.

So, after finishing the Shakespeare Lab in NYC, I narrated The New Sudan, a documentary on Southern Sudan’s work at rebuilding after the twenty-year civil war. It will soon begin the circuit of film festivals. The trailer is here.
Then I shot an indie film, Another Earth, in the gorgeous Catskills of New York state. It’s a romantic drama/sci-fi. That will also soon be making the festival rounds.
November found me in Vancouver, another beautiful location. (It’s a tough job, I know..). This time I was shooting an episode (called ‘Sanctuary’) of Fox’s new show Human Target, which airs THIS Wed, Feb 3, at 8pm. (Gold stars to those who guessed that might have something to do with my finally returning to my blog..) If you miss the airing, you can see it on Hulu by clicking here.
Then, in December, I was back in NYC to shoot an episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. (which should air in March/April). NYC in December with the holidays lights and the smiling shoppers…Autumn been berry berry good to me.
That’s enough for the first post in five months. I didn’t stretch properly, and I don’t want an injury after so long away. More to come soon!
Posted in Acting Projects, Film, News & Events, NYC, Other Photos, Stage, TV, Voice

Just Under the Wire

Posted on: May 14th, 2009 by wmapother 2 Comments

Just in time before it goes off the air, I’ll be on Prison Break this Friday at 8/7C on Fox as FBI agent Chris Franco (in a double ep — ‘Rate of Exchange’ and ‘Killing Your Number’).  I’m sorry the show’s leaving.  It has a cult of devout fans, and as mentioned in an earlier post, I know one of the leads, Dominic Purcell, from Mission:Impossible II.  Here’s hoping that it goes out with a bang.

[Note: If you missed the broadcast, you can watch it online here.]
One other thing:  Not that anyone’s actually voiced this, but just in case there’s any suspicions:  I was cast and shot before — that’s prior to, earlier than, somewhere between eons ago and the eve of — the show was cancelled.  So I’m innocent, in the clear, off the hook.
[One other other thing:  I was also in the last two episodes of Touched By An Angel.  I cannot swear I had nothing to do with that one.]
Posted in Acting Projects, TV, Video (Online & Home)

William makes a Prison Break

Posted on: February 16th, 2009 by wmapother 2 Comments

Just in time before the hit Fox series Prison Break goes off the air, William will appear in a couple episodes. The last two, to be specific. (No word if they’ll be run separately or scrunched together.)  The series is on hiatus and will resume airing its fourth and final season on April 17 (William’s birthday.  Fate?  You be the judge.).  William’s episodes should run about mid-May. And in a show full of thugs and criminals, William plays — surprise — an FBI agent (name of Chris Franco). Trivia: It was ten years ago that William last worked with the show’s co-lead, Dominic Purcell, in…anyone?  anyone?… Mission: Impossible 2. For more info on Prison Break, check out imdb and its home page. Also, you can watch “PB” episodes on Hulu.
Posted in Acting Projects, TV, Video (Online & Home)

Coming up soon…

Posted on: January 17th, 2009 by wmapother 1 Comment

William has been hard at work on the set of Warrior this past week, but in anticipation of a certain upcoming television appearance he has taken the time to help me prepare something special for the blog. Check back mid-week to see what we have in store for you! In the meantime, there have been a few new items added to the Events Calendar; click the link to the right to keep apprised of ongoing William sightings and developments!

Posted in Acting Projects, News & Events, TV

"The Lather Effect" comes to cable TV

Posted on: December 4th, 2008 by wmapother No Comments

This Friday night brings the cable TV premiere of William’s movie The Lather Effect, one of two independent films William shot back-to-back in 2005 that came out on DVD last spring. Described as a Big Chillfor the 80’s generation, the film explores the complex dynamics between a group of old friends cleaning up the mess left by one wild drunken party (and the years of unresolved hurt, love, envy, and doubt that preceded it).

Lather is definitely a must-see film for William fans, as it provides a rare opportunity for William to act far “outside the box” of his more common scary/creepy roles. His character “Jack” has plenty of serious and intense moments, as do all of the characters. However, for those who have wanted to see William flex his acting muscles in romantic scenes — lighthearted banter, emotional connection peppered with moments of temptation and long-held yearning — The Lather Effect breaks a lot of new ground for him onscreen.
Lather hits the small screen this Friday night on Showtime. If you haven’t yet seen the film, keep an eye on your local cable listings (or make your holiday wish list on Amazon.com) and check it out!
Posted in Acting Projects, Film, Photos of Wm, TV