Anthony Head on punching up ‘The Canterville Ghost’ with special effects and Shakespeare

For the final episode of The Canterville Ghost on BYUtv, we’ve got more from Anthony Head as he talks about the special effects of Sir Simon, as well as rewriting his character’s Shakespearean style with the show’s blessing, and what attracted him to the project in the first place. Continue reading “Anthony Head on punching up ‘The Canterville Ghost’ with special effects and Shakespeare”

James Lance on Oscar Wilde’s heroism and the culture clash that ‘The Canterville Ghost’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ have in common

It’s more from James Lance as he stars in BYUtv’s new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost alongside his Ted Lasso co-star Anthony Head. This week, James shares his depth of feeling about Oscar Wilde, and unpacks a little about Trent Crimm’s fascination with Coach Lasso.

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Anthony Head sometimes doesn’t recognize himself on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and he likes it that way

The wonderful and storied Anthony Head headlines a new four-part production of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost alongside his Ted Lasso co-star James Lance. Anthony spoke with us about Sir Simon, his history playing heroes and villains, whether he has any empathy for Rupert Mannion. Continue reading “Anthony Head sometimes doesn’t recognize himself on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and he likes it that way”

‘The Canterville Ghost’ star James Lance talks Wilde, Wodehouse and learning Ted Lasso’s secret from Jason Sudeikis

James Lance, best known for his role on Apple’s smash hit Ted Lasso, co-headlines a new four-part production of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost alongside Lasso co-star Anthony Head. We spoke to James Lance about Canterville, as well as what’s next for Trent Crimm, Independant. Continue reading “‘The Canterville Ghost’ star James Lance talks Wilde, Wodehouse and learning Ted Lasso’s secret from Jason Sudeikis”

‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 proves that predictable storytelling is more rewarding than shock

It’s actually pretty hard for Ted Lasso to surprise me. I’m perfectly okay with that, for the record. I do not believe that rug-yanking twists are a sign of good television. I don’t like the argument that a story being “predictable” makes it lacking or lesser, and the best thing about Ted Lasso season 2 was its subtle predictability. Continue reading “‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 proves that predictable storytelling is more rewarding than shock”

Third Thursday Throwback – ‘SuperBob’ is the romance the superhero genre deserves

SuperBob, the 2015 feature written by and starring Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein, is a small-scale British superhero comedy that showcases the actor’s range. Read our Third Thursday Throwback review of this warm cuddle of film and give it a watch. Continue reading “Third Thursday Throwback – ‘SuperBob’ is the romance the superhero genre deserves”