Nathan Fillion Answers Questions from Fans
Posted on May 11, 2009 | 13 Comments
(Link for full interview below)
…how much influence you have on scripts. Are there particular scenes or dialogue you can take credit for?
That’s an excellent question. I have been very pleased. This is the most I’ve been allowed to play. I pitch jokes constantly. I don’t come up with solid gold all the time, but if it’s funny, we’ll put it in. My system is, if it’s in the middle of a scene, I’ll pitch it to the writer beforehand. Every episode, we have the writer for that episode on set. If it’s at the very end of a scene, I’ll do the scene as written, give it two seconds so they have the opportunity to cut away when the scene is over, and then throw the joke in at the end. I don’t mind surprising people at the very end…. When were playing laser tag, and I was embarassed that I didn’t invite Kate Beckett [Stana Katic] in and I used the gun to shoot myself in the mouth, that wasn’t written in the script. That was a little something I threw in there. When the prostitute called me back, I said, “Just out of curiosity, what are you wearing right now?” Those things you can throw in at the very end of the scene because they can opt to cut it out at any point.
Multiple Firefly fans would like to know if they’re just looking for shoutouts in the dialogue, or if the references they’re hearing are intentional.
Let’s just say that any time I can give a shoutout with a Firefly reference, I will. I’ve also given shoutouts to One Life to Live. I’ve also stolen lots of jokes from Ryan Reynolds from Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place. I’m a plethora of stolen jokes and kitschy references.
So the “five by five” from last week’s episode was in fact a reference to Faith from Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Yes.
Another popular question: When and how are we going to deal more with Beckett’s mother’s death? [CRYPTIC SPOILER ALERT!] The press release for the season finale ends with “…while looking into Beckett’s past, he unearths information that could end his relationship with her forever.” Does that have to do with Beckett’s mother?
[Silence] I wouldn’t want to spoil the season finale.
Be a man, Nathan. Give us something.
I’m trying to think what I can say… [More silence] I’m gonna keep that a secret. It’s really well orchestrated. I don’t want to blow anything.
So you probably won’t answer the follow-up question: Is there a story line in place to keep Castle and Beckett working together once his book is published?
Is there a story line in place to keep them together?…You know what, I’m gonna have to be totally surprised along with the audience, because I have no idea what’s happenin’ next season.
Tell us what you’re hearing about a Season 2. How are you feeling about the chances for renewal?
I told myself a while back, “Love what you do, but don’t fall in love with what you do.” That way you won’t be brokenhearted if ever it gets canceled five episodes in — which has happened to me. Everything that’s in my control, those are the things that I worry about. Once it’s out of my hands, I try not to worry. I read the paper like everybody else. Everything looks pretty positive so far.
I love this question, asked by several readers: If you were to write an episode of Castle, what is the one thing you’d want to see happen in it?
I’m dying to see Richard Castle’s ex-wife played by Monet Mazur again. I think she’s a lovely lady, an incredible actress, and sorely underused.
- For full interview visit http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/nathan-fillio-1.html
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May 12th, 2009 at 4:42 am
really got hooked on Castle. I would like to know if it will return this fall. all the actors mesh well with each other. I looked forward to 10pm every monday. please return the show for fall… thanks
May 12th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Me Too!
May 12th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Want to offer kudos to the cast. Charming
Delightful..a pleasure to look
forward to each week. Canadians are
much under valued.
May 12th, 2009 at 9:40 am
The season is outstanding. Please come back for another. Well worth watching, and waiting for the next episode.
I look foward to it every week.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I look forward to watching Castle each week..Great chemistry amongst the actors.. like the humor…the show is worthy of a second season..I hope the TV execs see it that way..this is coming from a viewer that prefers watching reality shows… and of course the news only…
May 12th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I love this show! It’s great, and I’m thrilled to see Nathan Fillion again. He’s a great actor and I love his character (and the jokes)! My husband got me started watching Firefly and failed to mention until I was hooked on it that it had been cancelled. Grrrr!!! So, when I saw the commercial for Castle, I just had to try it. I’m very glad I did and look forward to it every week. Way to go putting together such a great show with an outstanding cast! I’ll be waiting for season 2…..
May 13th, 2009 at 1:37 am
I just want to say, I was heartbroken when they canceled Firefly, but Rick Castle is an even BETTER role for Nathan Fillion. I love this show, I am entranced by the nearly flawless chemistry between all the characters. Sadly, I have to work on Monday nights, but every Tuesday as soon as I get off work, I curl up with my laptop and watch on-line. If you keep solving crimes, I promise, I’ll keep watching!
Best of luck and wishing for another season,
NightOwl
May 21st, 2009 at 5:50 pm
The show is great. i love watching it every monday. The cast is amazing (especially Nathan Fillion – very cute, too). I hope it comes back for atleast one more season.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Thanks for answering questions from the fans. Where can I put in my 2 cents (question)? I agree with night owl that Rick Castle Character is a much better character match for Nathan Fillion. Mondays are bareable now that Castle is on. Get the kids to bed and tune to ABC Bravo… ABC.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
LOOOOVE this show!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Love watching Castle even at 10 pm! Never missed an episode, and look forward to season 2. Nathan’s wonderful and glad to see him back on TV!
May 27th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I Love This Show ( And you…) Keep the episodes coming, it’s now definately my favourite show of all time and would cry if it discontinued…
Question: Would you say that your personality was similar to Richard Castle’s?
May 28th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Glad to hear the show will be back next year. For a cop show it is sooo different. All the character are very well played. Really like the story lines. Find the photography very interesting and artsy. Thanks for a show we can really enjoy.