The Long Goodbye of ‘Battlestar Galactica’
By: Kate O’Hare
Date: March 28th, 2008
Source: Zap2it

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with KATEE SACKHOFF where she mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

Talking about the abrupt end to shooting last fall, Moore says, “We were starting to get wistful and feeling senior year-itis, as we approached the midseason point. Then the strike swamped everything else.

“If you talk to the cast and the crew, they went through a lot of emotions when they were shooting the last episode that we shot. They were feeling like they were saying goodbye to the show.”

“I was trying to be the complete optimist,” Sackhoff says. “I had to counteract Aaron Douglas, who was a pessimist. He’s sending all these e-mails, ‘We’re never going to see each other again.’ So I was like, ‘This is crap. We’re coming back.’

“So I was trying to keep the crew and the rest of the cast motivated. ‘It’s OK, guys, it’ll just be a while.’ Of course, I was like, ‘It’ll be a week. No problem.’ Yeah, well, I was wrong about how long it would last, but I knew we’d be back.”

Jamie Bamber Talks Battlestar Galactica: Razor
The man behind Apollo on the Galactica TV-Movie and Season 4.
By: Eric Goldman
Date: November 16, 2007
Source: IGN

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with JAMIE BAMBER where he mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

When the cast found out which characters would be revealed as Cylons, Bamber revealed “Michael Hogan (‘Tigh’) and Aaron Douglas (‘Tyrol’), who were the sort of longstanding members of the cast, were absolutely shocked and angry. They felt a sense of betrayal by the writers that they’d been portraying all this stuff which was nothing but empty lies in their eyes. And they really did feel a sense of the rug being pulled from underneath them. I think the other two felt more excited. Michael Trucco (‘Anders’) and Rekha Sharma (‘Tori’) had been slightly more on the margins of the show and this was a real indication that they would be at the core of where this show was going which is true. And that gradually became the opinion too of Michael and Aaron who have had some amazing stuff today in Season 4. They’re really living this existential angst every second of every day of who are they and what are they responsible for and are their actions preordained in some way? Did they always have to make new decisions? Are their lives worth anything as a result? Are they traitors or are they heroes? And did their interpersonal relationships with the characters around them then become immediately imminently complex?”

Battlestar Galactica: Apollo Talks Razor, Season 4 and More!
By: Sheldon A. Wiebe
Date: November 14, 2007
Source: Eclipse Magazine

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with JAMIE BAMBER where he mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

I guess a real simple question is leading up to the reveal of the last four Cylons like you just mentioned, on set was there a kind of a nervousness for people who didn’t really know if their characters were going to be revealed as Cylons? I mean, did people know that going into that part of the season?

The way it works is, you know, we tend to see scripts like an episode or two episodes in advance…

And before that occasionally, you know, the actors will get hold of a breakdown of the story which we’re not really meant to see but we do.

And that’s how the news spread. And I think all four actors that were revealed as Cylons were – well, certainly Michael Hogan in there and (Douglas) who were the sort of longstanding members of the cast were absolutely shocked and angry. They felt a sense of betrayal by the writers that they’d been portraying all this stuff which was nothing but empty lies, you know, in their eyes. And they really did feel a sense of the rug being pulled from underneath them.

I think the other two felt more excited because they’d been slightly more – Michael Trucco and Rekha Sharma had been slightly more on the margins of the show and this was a real indication that they would be at the core of where this, you know, show was going which is true. And that gradually became the opinion too of Michael and Aaron who have had some amazing stuff today in Season 4.

And they’re really, you know, they’re living this existential angst every second of every day of who are they and what are they responsible for and what – are their actions preordained in some way? Did they always have to make new decisions? Are their lives worth anything as a result? Are they traitors or are they heroes? You know, and did their interpersonal relationships with the characters around them then become immediately imminently complex?

So no, it’s – with things like that we get indications and we have opinions but you can’t really tell until the stories start coming through and I think they’ve all been really, really very pleasantly surprised. And we’ve all loved playing these stories there. It’s very interesting to have someone, you know, we all love bring out the best in us as a double agent but how much more interesting when a double agent is a kind of a Manchurian candidate who doesn’t know their own nature and gladly finds out it’s a really heady mix.

I know that now the show has kind of – has obviously taken off. But with merchandising going on now too there are toys coming out. Did you ever think that you would have a toy made in your likeness before? Or have you even seen it?

No, of course not. And I’ve seen some of them…

I’ve seen Adama and stuff like that. But, you know, the thing about I said it’s primarily and adult show…

So I wouldn’t associate it really with toys. And the toys that they make will be for big kids to buy.

I mean the collectors of this world more than anything. And I think, you know, when toys go crazy it’s like my friend Yellen in Fantastic Four and I walk into a shop and I see his stretchy man thinking now that’s pretty out there because you know that every kid in the whole world is going to have one of these things.

You know, with our stuff it’s slightly more niche. But yeah, nevertheless pretty damn weird to see a 6 inch – 12 inch doll of yourself. You know, I haven’s seen the one of me yet. But I’ve seen the one of Aaron and I’ve seen the Cylons and stuff and, yeah, that definitely is weird.

Apollo Speaks!
By: Rickey Purdin
Date: October 29, 2007
Source: Wizard Entertainment

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with JAMIE BAMBER where he mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

At the end of Season 3, we find out four of the final Cylons and they wind up being cast members we’ve seen before. How did that affect everyone on the set?

We tend to see scripts an episode or two episodes in advance, and before that, occasionally the actors will get hold of a breakdown of a story which we’re not really meant to see, but we do. That’s how the news spread and I think that all four actors that were revealed as Cylons—certainly Michael Hogan and Aaron Douglas, who were the sort of longstanding members of the cast—were absolutely shocked and angry. They felt a sense of betrayal by the writers that they’d been portraying all this stuff that was nothing, but empty lies in their eyes. They really did feel a sense of the rug being pulled from underneath them.

I think the other two felt more excited. Michael Trucco and Rekha Sharma had been slightly more on the margins of the show and this was a real indication that they’d now be at the core of where the show was going. That gradually became the opinion, too, of Michael and Aaron, who have had some amazing stuff to do in Season 4 and they’re living this existential angst every second of every day of who they are and what they’re responsible for and whether their actions were preordained in some way—they always have to make these decisions. Are their lives worth anything as a result? Are they traitors or are they heroes?

Ryan Robbins Interview
By: Marcel Damen
Date: May 4, 2007
Source: Galactica.tv

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with RYAN ROBBINS where he mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

In a previous interview with Aaron Douglas, he mentioned that you were also a Vancouver Canucks fan.

Yes, very much. Aaron and I go to the games together.

 

Ok. You also go together with Dan Payne, right?

That’s right, yeah. Sometimes with Dan Bacon as well. Actually I think I’m going to Aaron’s house tonight to watch the game after I get off the phone with you.

At the time as a reader, did you read with any of the actors that are now in the main cast? Or any of the actors that now have a part in the series?

Somebody else asked that [as well] and I’m trying to remember. It’s kind of all a blur. I can’t really remember to be honest, if I did. I know… I’m not sure if I read with Aaron [Douglas] or not. I don’t think I did. I know that Aaron Douglas had read for Apollo at one point, but I don’t know. To be honest, I don’t know who I read with.

Ok. Coming back to Aaron Douglas. I heard you lost out to Aaron Douglas at the Bodog Celebrity Poker Event in December?

Oh man, he’s just never going to let that go, is he? (both laughing) Yeah, we played the celebrity tournament and the top two finishers, first and second place, qualified and are flown down to Las Vegas and play at the World Series of Poker 2007. First place went to Jamie Gould, who was the 2006 World Series of Poker winner, so that kind of a given that he was going to kick our butts. The battle for second place was between myself and Aaron and it got… The blinds were super high, and I kind of got forced all-in by Jamie Gould. I had him beat! I had him beat! He got a pair on the river that beat me. So the last possible card he could have had to beat me, he got. That put me out and put me in third place and put Aaron Douglas in second place and on a trip to Vegas to the World Series of Poker. But I’m going! I’m going anyway. I’m going to go down to support him and see how well he can do down there. But I did win a really kick ass poker table…

 

…and a poker set, yes.

…and a bunch of swag, so… We have poker parties at my house from time to time.

 

Yes, because I was going to ask you… After Aaron won he said he would actually take you with him and I was going to ask you if he’s going to keep his promise? He actually will then?

Well, that what he says. I keep pointing out, that it’s actually all on film, him saying that he’s taking me with him. I think what that’s become is a big group of us are going to go down to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. Just to support him, so it won’t be just me. It will be a whole bunch of us. That’s the plan. We’re going to make a big party out of it and go down. We like Vegas. We go to Vegas from time to time. Aaron and I have been to Vegas a few times and it’s been fun. I think Brad Dryborough was going to come down with us as well, because he’ll be celebrating a birthday down there. Dan Bacon will come. It will be fun. We’ll drag Michael Trucco down. It will be a good time. We’ll see if we can get Jamie Bamber to come out. (both laughing)

You ended up in a band then. I hear you’re still playing?

I play with different bands from time to time. I try to stay creative as much as I can and music is an important part of my life, so… I have a little studio behind my house that I go and jam in from time to time. Actually Brad [Dryborough] and I write music together. I play with a fantastic band called The Town Pants. They’re a great sort of Celtic inspired, drinking music band. I played on a couple of their albums, and I play with them live whenever I can. They’re good friends of mine. Chances are if there’s a The Town Pants gig in your area. You should definitely go see them. It quite possible that Aaron Douglas might be there because he’s a great supporter of the band as well. We’re all good friends.

Ronald D. Moore Interview
By: Adam B. Vary
Date: March 23rd, 2007
Source: Entertainment Weekly.com

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with RONALD D. MOORE where he mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

When did you break it to the actors that they were going to be Cylons?

Pretty late in the game. Not literally when we shot it, but pretty late in the season.

 

I’m thinking especially of Michael Hogan, who plays Colonel Tigh – he was, for me, the most surprising choice, and certainly the most ironic.

Michael’s very low-key. Michael went [nonchalantly] ”Wow. Okay. Very shocking. Shocking stuff.” [Chuckles] He talked about it a little bit, wanted to understand it, but he liked it from the get-go and was very, very supportive of it. They all were pretty intrigued by it. I think Aaron [Douglas, who plays Chief Galen Tyrol] was the most hesitant. ”Are you sure? I want to make sure we’re not losing something.” I had to talk with Aaron a little bit longer than the others.

 

It’s interesting that Aaron was the one who was the most hesitant, because his character has spent the most time on the series wrestling with the idea that he actually is a Cylon.

His chief objection — no pun intended — was that he’s the common man in a lot of ways, the blue-collar guy, the salt-of-the-Earth character. And he was concerned that we would turn him into a master villain or something. I said, ”No, no, no, you are still going to be Tyrol.” He doesn’t even know why he’s a Cylon, or what it means. It’s a process of discovery for him, and trying to figure out what it means for him as a character. As it is for all four of them.

Leah Cairns Interview
By: Gilles Nuytens
Date: March 21st, 2007
Source: The SciFi World

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with LEAH CAIRNS where she mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

How would you describe your co-stars from Galactica in one or two words?

Katee Sackhoff? – Hyper!
Jamie Bamber? – Hot.
Edward James Olmos? – Godfather.
Mary McDonnell? – Talent.
James Callis? – I want to be him when I grow up.
Grace Park? – Delightful.
Tricia Helfer? – Goddess.
Aaron Douglas? – Aaron Douglas is misunderstood.
Tahmoh Penikett? – The political genius. The guy I go to find out what’s happening in Iraq. or who was elected head of state somewhere. He’s extremely current!
Michael Hogan? – My favorite.
Ronald D. Moore? – Genius.
Nicki Clyne? – She’s my best friend on the show.

Giving ‘Battlestar Galactica’ A Female Perspective
Jane Espenson and Anne Cofell Saunders talk to SyFy Portal
By: Michael Hinman
Date: March 7th, 2007
Source: SyFy Portal

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with JANE ESPENSON and ANNE COFELL SAUNDERS where they mention AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

Having the threat of a bad guy showing up any minute can be a welcome distraction to life’s problems. But when those threats are removed, even for a short time, it doesn’t take long to remember that there are some aspects of life that really suck. The absence of the Cylons from the mid-part of “Battlestar Galactica’s” Season 3 did just that, allowing writers such as Jane Espenson and Anne Cofell Saunders to explore some of the internal issues churning among the people in the ragtag fleet. Class disenfranchisement was the topic of the day with the pair’s most recent episode, “Dirty Hands,” which featured Chief Tyrol (Aaron Douglas) trying to fight for the little guy.

“I wasn’t in on the planning of Season 3 or the [episodes] preceding it for that matter, so I can’t really comment on the timing of it other than to say that things like class struggles are typically set aside in the face of outside threats (like Cylons), so it makes perfect sense to me that something like that would lie dormant until a period of relative peace,” Espenson recently told SyFy Portal’s Michael Hinman. “When the outside threat goes away, everyone remembers that all those old resentments are still around.”

“Dirty Hands” was the second episode Espenson — a former co-executive producer with “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” — wrote for BSG following last year’s popular “The Passage.” Her work has impressed the powers to be on the show — executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick — so much that Espenson said she will be working on the show full time in the fourth season.

Saunders, who has served as story editor this season while penning two episodes this season, said “Dirty Hands” was a chance to feature Douglas, who doesn’t always get a chance to showcase his talent.

“All of us were excited to do a Tyrol episode … Aaron Douglas is an amazing actor,” Saunders told SyFy Portal. “When the Cylons and humans are kicking the crap out of each other, nobody on deck — or on the tylium ship — has time to think about social justice. It’s only during the lulls in the fighting where characters have time to count the costs.”

But what about the costs of officers and crew crossing the line? Adm. Adama (Edward James Olmos) seems to have a stash of “Get out of Jail Free” cards at his disposal, and at first glance allowed some of the people under his command like Tyrol and Helo (Tahmoh Penikett) to exist in almost anarchy. However, looks can be deceiving, and “Dirty Hands” is an example of that, the writers said.

“I don’t think Tigh would agree that he got off easy this season,” said Saunders, referring to the former XO still not returning to his old position. “Tyrol will carry his faceoff with Adama with him for the rest of the series. Just because Cally (Nicki Clyne) didn’t eat a bullet doesn’t mean that Tyrol isn’t really torn up about what went down in ‘Dirty Hands.’ That kind of emotional hardball doesn’t let anyone off easy.”

But when you’re down to just 40,000 people left of an entire civilization, some with specific skillsets, any commander would have his hands tied when those that are acting up are the only ones that can do their job as effectively as they do. And characters like Tyrol has enjoyed some benefits because of it, from a story standpoint.

“I don’t think there’s anyone in the fleet who can do what Tyrol does,” Espenson said. “And I’d be surprised if there are really legions of fans who are clamouring to watch him sitting idle in the brig without storylines for episode after episode while ships go unmaintained. This fleet is in a situation without precedent, and Adama seems to me to be doing a pretty good job of making sure that the consequences are harsh enough to sting, but not so harsh that they’re counter-productive.”

Katee Sackhoff Interview
By: Gilles Nuytens
Date: February 25th, 2007
Source: The SciFi World

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with KATEE SACKHOFF where she mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

With one word for each, how would you describe each of your co-stars from Galactica?

Eddie – Genuine
Mary – Brilliant
Jamie – Interesting
Tricia – Irreplaceable
James – Loyal
Grace – Introspective
Michael H. – Free spirit
Aaron – Misunderstood
Tahmoh – Charming
Nicki – Sweetest thing ever. (oops more than one word.)
A.J. – Intelligent
Michael T – Under-rated
Callum – Most intriguing man I’ve ever met. (There I go again sorry.)

Exclusive Interview with Ryan Robbins
By: Grant Gould
Date: February 21, 2007
Source: Battlestar_Blog

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with RYAN ROBBINS where he mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

Are you friends in real life with any of the other actors, and if so who? I would give about anything to be able to hang with Apollo, Helo, Sam or, the Chief in real life. :-D What are they like?

I’m actually friends with all of those guys. Good guess. Aaron Douglas is a very close friend. We’ve known each other a long time, before BSG. Jamie Bamber, James Callis and I all have kids close in age, so we see each other quite a bit during filming. I’ve known Tahmoh since before BSG as well and Michael Trucco and I have become great friends. A surprising amount of the cast are great friends and quite a few of us knew each other pre-BSG. They are the greatest, most generous group of people you could ever hope to work with. And the relationships extend to the amazing crew as well. It sounds cliché, but it’s really a tight, family-type environment… good, bad and indifferent.

What kind of stuff are you into when you’re not working, like favorite music, books, TV shows, videogames, movies, etc.?

I try to spend as much time as possible with my daughter. She’ll be 3 at the end of Feb. Other than that, I love music. I play music and have a music studio at my house. I also like to read. I’m a huge Chuck Palahniuk fan. I also like Neil Gaiman a lot. I don’t watch a lot of TV, I try to catch the good shows on DVD. I love movies, but it’s difficult to find the time. And I’m a giant Vancouver Canucks fan! I go to as many games as possible. With Aaron Douglas.

How does one get onto a show like Battlestar Galactica? Did you just go in for a regular audition or do you have to know the right people? Good luck with everything!

It’s a bit of both. Mostly auditioning but it’s helpful to know someone, no question. A lot of the cast will tell you that they auditioned several times and often for different roles. And each time they get to know the producers and director a little more. It’s an interesting process. I got the old man role because I was the audition reader, off camera, for other actors auditioning. I spent so much time in the room with Michael Rymer, he offered me the role. And he was integral in getting me back as Connor. But I still had to audition. Did you know Aaron Douglas originally auditioned for the role of Apollo? That would have been… different. He was also a great help getting me back on the show.

Do you and other actors on the show regularly look at fan websites like this one and see what people are saying? I sometimes wonder if that’s where the writers and actors get inspiration and ideas or just see what the fans are thinking. Best of luck with everything!

I’m a bit of a computer Neanderthal. I type with two fingers (which are killing me right now!). Sometimes people will send me a link and I’ll check it out. I don’t know if people talk about me much and if they do, I’m not sure I need to know what they’re saying. It feels a bit like eavesdropping on a phone call to me. I’ve seen the fansite created by Michelle (www.ryanrobbinsfans.com) and it’s brilliant! I’m very flattered.

I know some actors definitely check out the forums and a few, like Aaron Douglas, Dan Payne and David Nykl actually participate. This is the first time I’ve done this…

Leah Cairns Interview
By: Marcel Damen
Date: January 12th, 2007
Source: Galactica.tv

 

Note: This is a snippet of an interview with LEAH CAIRNS where she mentions AARON DOUGLAS / CHIEF TYROL. To read the full interview, click HERE.

 

I’d like to ask how it is to work with some colleagues of yours. What it’s like working with Jamie Bamber?

Jamie Bamber is just… He’s amazing to work with. He’s so intelligent and he’s so funny. He has an amazing family. You just have to love someone like Jamie Bamber. I love Jamie Bamber, I love working with him.

 

Katee Sackhoff?

(laughing) Katee is like the class clown. She’s always trying to make everybody laugh. She’s always disruptive, in a good way. She’s always… Her and Helo… I always call Tahmoh Helo, it cracks him up. Her and Tahmoh are forever always wandering around doing their little skits, pretending they’re Russians. Just goofing off and being complete dorks. She’s hilarious to work with.

 

Tahmoh Penikett?

Tahmoh? Tahmoh is the gentle giant. He’s lovely, he’s calm. If ever I need someone to bounce something off that I’m not sure about, like a scene that I’m doing, I go to Tahmoh and he’s always got some great insight into it. He’s very introspective, and if you ever need to talk politics, you go talk to Tahmoh.

 

Okay. What about Grace Park?

Grace. Grace is the most serious of all the actors on set. She’s very, very serious and she’s always working. If they call “Cut!” and they’re relighting or something, I don’t know, Katee and Tahmoh are off doing Russian accents, Aaron Douglas will sit down and read a book, and I’ll go out and eat some chocolate with Nicki Clyne and you know, but Grace will still be in work mode. I remember, it was probably one of the first days that I worked with her and we were sitting in the raptor, and she looked over to me and goes: “Leah, how are you feeling?” and I was like: “I’m feeling great! I’m having the best day ever” I was talking about working on Battlestar Galactica for the day and she looks at me and says: “You’re feeling great? Having the best day ever? Huh? Interesting approach. I was just really thinking about invading some wreck, going in and kicking some ass! But yeah, of course, you’re having a great day where you woke up to go and kill some Cylons. We’re going to blow up the Base Ship! Yeah, let’s have a great day!” (both laughing) Then I realized she was talking work and I’m like: “Well, I’m glad that helped you, but (laughing) I wasn’t thinking about work at all.” She’s very, very serious.

 

So how is it to work with Edward Olmos? Do you have a lot of scenes together? You said you…

…In the beginning I used to have lots of scenes with Eddie. I worked with Eddie all the time and he is an absolute riot to work with. The man is so funny and he’s so… Maybe one of my favorite scenes with Eddie actually was… I have two! One was a scene where I was piloting the raptor and I was taking Billy (Paul Campbell) and Eddie somewhere. Paul Campbell and I are… Oh and Aaron Douglas, he was also in the ship.

 

That’s a good team!

Me, Aaron, Paul and Eddie. Have you ever seen Team America?

 

Yes, I have.

Okay. Team America had come out and it was wildly popular amongst the Battlestar Galactica crew and Aaron Douglas would just… The director would say something and he’d be like: “Okay! In this scene I want you to be like this.” and Aaron goes: “Okay durka durka durka mohammed jihad durka” and he would talk like that all day long and also got Paul going! And the two of them decided to do the entire scene in durkas and Mohammed jihad durkas. So we did the entire scene and Eddie was right there with us. The four of us were going: “Mohammed jihad durka. Durka durka Mohammed jihad.” (both laughing) It was so great. It was so funny and they were all going: “Oh man!” It was just a rehearsal or whatever and it wasn’t taped and we said: “We should actually tape that and sent it to Trey [Parker] and Matt [Stone] (writers of Team America), because they probably think it’s hilarious.” but Battlestar [Galactica] was so new so they probably don’t even know what the hell Battlestar [Galactica] is, you know, they’re not going to care. When we got nominated for a Peabody, when we won a Peabody this year, they all went to New York to accept the Award. Matt and Trey were there and did a huge speech on how much they liked Battlestar Galactica and how much they love this show. I was like: “Damn it! We should have sent it to them.” because we love them as much as they love us. So Eddie is really good. He’s like the father figure of the entire show, but he’s so young at heart as well. He’s so one of us. We just all look up to him so much, but you can still joke around with him. He has his own production company so he’s constantly producing projects. He’s constantly on his cell phone preparing projects and stuff. So we did one scene where he was talking on the phone, Michael Rymer was directing and he was like: “Okay. We’re rolling sound!” and Eddie’s like: “Just a minute. You’re going to be in a scene with me.” and he takes his cell phone and sticks it in the nose of a viper. (both laughing) He just left the person on the other end, does the scene, they call “Cut!”, picks up the phone and is like: “Oh, you were great!” (both laughing). Eddie is so lovable!

 

I heard that Paul, Aaron and Eddie are the biggest pranksters. Have they ever done a prank on you?

They’re definitely the biggest pranksters. They haven’t done anything to me in particular, but they’re constantly… and James Callis!

 

Yeah, I can imagine that.

He once did an entire scene where he pretended that he was Eddie. It was so good that the director didn’t know. Michael [Rymer] didn’t even know, because we were doing the coverage of Michelle Forbes. So they were doing a close-up of Michelle, Eddie had, you know, wandered off with his cell phone and didn’t even realize that we were still shooting, and we’re going to shoot again. Let’s see, we got Mary [McDonnell] and Eddie standing next to each other across from Michelle and Michael Rymer has no idea that Eddie is gone and he called “Action!”. So James Callis happened to be standing there and he was like: “Where the hell is Eddie? We can’t do the scene without Eddie.” So James slowly walks over, stands beside Mary and did all of Eddie’s lines. (both laughing) He remembered them probably better than Eddie did and he can imitate Eddie’s voice exactly to a tee. So Michelle, it was a close-up… Michelle, bless her heart, almost made it through the entire scene and cracked up at the very end, because we were all waiting for Michael to realize that it wasn’t Eddie, but he never did. He was really mad at all of us for laughing, but we’re like: “…but Eddie is not here.” (laughing)

 

So any pranks with other actors you can remember?

On the show? No, not so much. I mean Aaron Douglas is great because you can try and… In our improv stuff we’ll try and throw him off and we say a really inappropriate line and he’ll just keep going with it. He’s such a pro and he’s so great at improv, so it’s really hard for us to get him back. I know he has pranked other people, but not me, thank God. Paul Campbell and I have been friends for… I don’t even know for how long. He was one of my very first friends when I moved back to Vancouver and became an actor. We had the same agent, the same acting teacher, yeah… and that guy is one of the biggest pranksters I’ve ever met. He’s such a funny guy. You know that he’s on that Nobody’s Watching?