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Bryan Fuller says American Gods series is “fan-fiction”

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American Gods is widely considered one of Neil Gaiman’s best works. It’s also possibly one of the most difficult of the writer’s books to adapt. As anyone who has read it knows (don’t worry, no spoilers!), the story is incredibly expansive, and deals with a large number of truly unique characters. How does one adapt a fantasy book […]

Orlando Jones likens the world of American Gods to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Actor Orlando Jones has lots of hope, and enthusiasm for his upcoming series American Gods, in which he plays Mr. Nancy (aka Anansi) the African trickster god. So much enthusiasm, in fact, that he has likened the world of the upcoming Starz series to that of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking to Screen Rant, Jones said: […]

Emily Browning playing two characters in American Gods

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With the premiere of Starz’s American Gods fast approaching, the cast and crew of the hotly-anticipated Neil Gaiman adaptation took part in a special panel at SXSW, during which show creator Bryan Fuller revealed that Emily Browning will be pulling double duty; in addition to her previously announced role as Laura Moon, she will also […]

Is April 2017 Promising To Be One of TV’s Greatest Ever Months?

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Yes. That’s the short answer to the question posed above, but if you would like some form of explanation then please, do keep reading. TV has frustrated me endlessly in recent years. 2016 saw a downward trend as it pertained to the medium’s quality. The golden age had ended, led by the utter mediocrity of […]

Jeremy Davies to play Jesus in American Gods

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The Son of God is coming to American Gods, with Entertainment Weekly reporting that Jeremy Davies (Lost, Justified) is set to play Jesus in Starz’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed novel. The official character description reads: “Resurrected on Ostara’s feast day, Jesus has always been generous in sharing the Easter holiday with the ancient goddess […]

Corbin Bernsen to play Vulcan in Starz’s American Gods

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Deadline is reporting that veteran actor Corbin Bernsen (Psych) has signed on for a potentially recurring role in Starz’s Neil Gaiman adaptation American Gods, where he’ll play the role of Vulcan. Described as “Mr. Wednesday’s (Ian McShane) oldest allies, Vulcan has created a comfortable life for himself by harnessing his powers for the modern world, […]

Gillian Anderson joins Starz’s American Gods

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With production on Starz’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods now well underway, Deadline is reporting that The X-Files veteran Gillian Anderson has signed on to play Media, the mouthpiece of the New Gods. Media is described as “the New Gods’ public face and sales representative, by taking the form of various iconic celebrities. She […]

American Gods begins production, casts Peter Stormare and others

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For the past several months Starz’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel American Gods has been picking up a lot of steam, casting The 100’s Ricky Whittle and Deadwood’s Ian McShane in the two lead roles of Shadow Moon and Mr. Wednesday respectively. Now comes word that American Gods has started shooting its 10 episode […]

Crispin Glover and Jonathan Tucker join American Gods

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Casting continues on Starz’s upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, with TV Line reporting that Crispin Glover (Texas Rising) and Jonathan Tucker (Kingdom) signing on to the show. Keeping it as spoiler free as possible, Tucker is playing Low-Key Lyesmith, who is described as a “wiry and fast-talking, with an offbeat sense of humor [who] has a theory […]