Jack Davenport: more information on “Smash” and a few updates

This just in: Christian Borle will be responsible for the music in “Smash”.

AFTERELTON asks a just question:

HOW GAY IS NBC’S “SMASH”?

And while it’s not often that AfterElton praises the inclusion of a homophobic character, here, Dererk, to be played by Flash Forward’s Jack Davenport, in this case, we’re happy to see it.

Having Derek be a straight homophobic choreographer not only gives Tom a foil with which to spar, thus giving him more potential storylines, it also deals with the fact that homophobia is still very much a part of American society. And having it be a supposedly sophisticated New Yorker, rather than a stereotypical rural or conservative character behave homophobically, gives it a fresh spin.

Fully agree with Michael Jensen there. It all depends on how this will be written, of course.
And anybody who knows fandom will prepare for a bazillion of “Derek coming out of the closet” fics…

Next: a new picture of “The Key Man” has surfaced!

Jack Davenport and Hugo Weaving in "The Key Man"

In further news, “Mother’s Milk” is rumoured to be out in spring (of 2011, until further notice…)

Hamilton and Hodell have added a show reel to Jack’s page.

WATCH IT HERE

And Frank has really earned his biscuits this week. The following pages have been updated:

BIOGRAPHY

CONTACT

THAR BE DRAGONS

SMASH

FLASH FORWARD GALLERY

TERRIBLE KISSES GALLERY

SWINGTOWN GALLERY

Updates on interviews and print media will follow soon.

Good boy, Frankie!

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Jack Davenport in “Smash”, “The Key Man” and “Mother’s Milk”: more information

Thanks to iVillage, there’s a little more information on what “Smash” is going to be all about:

“WILL NBC’S ‘SMASH’ BE ABLE TO COMPETE WITH ‘GLEE’?”

Each season, the characters will take on a different musical, with opening night arriving in the season finale. But don’t expect Les Miserables or Rent — the musicals will be all original.

My thoughts on Glee are similar to a vampire’s thoughts on garlic, but the concept of ‘Smash’ sounds interesting. I like the “new musical every season” bit; this should prevent the show from inflicting endlessly waltzed-out story archs on the audience. Bring on the Smash, I say!

From Smash to smashing – Jack Davenport and Hugo Weaving in one movie!Woohoo!

The screen dates/times for “The Key Man” at the SXSW Festival are now official:

Screening Time
Tuesday March 15
2:00PM
Venue
State Theatre
719 Congress Ave
Austin, Texas

Additional Screenings
Sunday March 13 7:00PM
Friday March 18 9:30PM

And last but not least: “Mother’s Milk” is scheduled for a Spring 2011 release.

Biography, filmography and contact on “Good Boy, Sparky!” have been updated, additional content will be added soon.

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Jack Davenport in “The Key Man”: Finally on the Big Screen!

I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve all forgotten about this movie by now. I won’t blame you, so have I. But miracles do happen, my friends!

WORLD PREMIERE OF “THE KEY MAN”
AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST FILM CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL
IN AUSTIN/TEXAS

Movie listing

The festival takes place from 11th – 19th March, 2011. The date for the screening of “The Key Man” should be online very soon here.

Bobby Scheinman is an insurance salesman struggling to provide for his family. Enter Vincent and Irving, two con men who convince Bobby to join them for a simple moneymaking scheme that quickly spirals out of control.

Director: Peter Himmelstein

Cast: Jack Davenport, Hugo Weaving (yay!), Brian Cox, Judy Greer, Ben Shenkman

See? All good things come to those who wait. One day, of that I’m sure, we’ll also learn more about Jack’s latest project, “Mother’s Milk”. With a bit of luck, it will be before my retirement… ;>)

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The Key Man: pictures!

Tired of reading about “Swingtown”? No problem. Let’s talk about… whatever happened to “The Key Man”. Did the production go the way of the dodo? Do we deal with another Hungry Hamster here?

Jack Davenport really seems to have a thing for the 70s…

No, there’s still hope and a chance for screenings at festivals, and that’s good news. Jack Davenport and the fantastic Hugo Weaving in one movie, how much better could it get?

Hugo Weaving and one of the “Key Man” producers

The plot: “After overhearing his wife make a derisive remark about her lot in life, a small-time insurance salesman loses faith in himself and falls prey to the murderous charms of a failed actor and an aging Jewish gangster in need of a pawn in their ill-fated insurance scam.”

Now we have a second picture of Jack Davenport as Bobby in “The Key Man”. Quite obviously, he’s training for the Ralley Monte Carlo.

The Hot Rod of Insurance Salesmen

Special thanks to Dora for this one.

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