Ratings for Kevin Bacon’s new serialized drama have stabilized, but Kevin Bacon is promoting the show nonetheless. The actor was on Jimmy Fallon last night where he talked about doing television versus movies. He also discussed his dog who can play dead on command when he is not chewing things up. This is one of several interviews Bacon has done so far this year, suggesting he is content with staying on the small screen and making things work. The X-Men: First Class star made the transition as part of a wave of big screen talent migrating to non-procedural dramas. Continue Reading
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The new trailer showcases “Kevin Bacon: Serial Killer Hunter”–a retired FBI agent brought back into things thanks to unforeseen circumstances. The Following will play 13 episodes and it will likely stay that way each year as the actor wants to maintain his status as primarily a film actor. What is more interesting is that Fox is on board with this strategy which might bring more of a cable version of serialized television back to the big four networks–something that has been increasingly evaporating in favor of procedurals and reality programming. Continue Reading
The first trailer for the period drama shows not so much the setup of a plot, but rather a heartfelt theatrical gem that could easily end up being a pleasant surprise. The marketing definitely shows off Jayne Mansfield’s Cars‘ best leg making this initial promotional effort worth the quick view. Continue Reading
Bacon’s move from the big screen to broadcast television might be confusing to some, but keep in mind the actor joined the show under the assumption that only 13 episodes would be filmed a year. In other words, Bacon will still be making time for his persistent movie career. Also, keep in mind the television has always been a lucrative outlet for aging movie stars who simply do not get the same roles they used to get in their heyday. Look for The Following to premiere in early 2013. The network is currently eyeing a Monday position for the series, but that can always change.
The interesting part of this story is that if the show goes to series, it will be for only fifteen episodes a season rather than the typical 22 as Bacon desires a bit of spare time to continue putting out movies and spend time with his family. |
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Ever since Sling Blade, Billy Bob Thornton has been seen as a legitimate film director capable of brilliance; however, he struck out pretty hard with All the Pretty Horses just four years later bringing his behind-the-camera career to a screeching halt. With not enough titles to call the veteran actor ‘hit or miss,’ we cannot help but look at his latest film Jayne Mansfield’s Car with eyes filled with a mixture of skepticism and hope.
One of Fox’s hottest new scripted projects in a while was revealed at the network’s upfronts. The show is called The Following, and it stars Kevin Bacon as a serial killer hunter who is brought out of retirement to catch a guy he put away nine years ago. Judging from the following trailer, the program looks to take a little inspiration from the days Jack Bauer ruled the network via the ever so popular (and overused) ‘reluctantly brought back into the fold’ story line for the central character.