To get that one perfect shot, sometimes you have to go the extra mile. And if you’re Mimi Leder, who directed more episodes of “The Leftovers” than anyone else, you need your actors to trust you… with their life.
“I was terrified, but I was also mesmerized,” Leder said, remembering — with a laugh — shooting the scene where Justin Theroux put a plastic bag over his head and suffocated himself. “‘How long can I hold this before I kill Justin Theroux?’ And then I thought, ‘No, I don’t want to kill him. I love him too much.'”
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The scene is just one of many iconic moments from the final season of one of television’s best series. Leder directed three of the final eight episodes and helmed every finale of the series, so to celebrate her impressive accomplishments,...
“I was terrified, but I was also mesmerized,” Leder said, remembering — with a laugh — shooting the scene where Justin Theroux put a plastic bag over his head and suffocated himself. “‘How long can I hold this before I kill Justin Theroux?’ And then I thought, ‘No, I don’t want to kill him. I love him too much.'”
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The scene is just one of many iconic moments from the final season of one of television’s best series. Leder directed three of the final eight episodes and helmed every finale of the series, so to celebrate her impressive accomplishments,...
- 6/23/2017
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
The end of The Leftovers means the start of a new gig for Lindsay Duncan: The Rome alumna has been added the cast of the HBO drama’s third and final season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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As yet, no details about her role — neither who she’s playing nor the number of episodes in which she’ll appear — have been released. But, of course, what’s one more Leftovers mystery?
Our bet: The veteran actress will be involved in one way or another with Scott Glenn.
RelatedThe Leftovers‘ Final Season Cast Revealed: Who’s In? Who’s Out?
As yet, no details about her role — neither who she’s playing nor the number of episodes in which she’ll appear — have been released. But, of course, what’s one more Leftovers mystery?
Our bet: The veteran actress will be involved in one way or another with Scott Glenn.
- 6/23/2016
- TVLine.com
The Leftovers will not be making a sudden departure from the TV landscape: HBO has renewed the acclaimed yet low-rated drama for a third and final season.
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“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome back Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta and the extraordinary talent behind The Leftovers for its third and final season,” said HBO president Michael Lombardo in a statement. “This show has proven to be one of the most distinctive HBO series and we are extremely proud of its unrivaled originality, which...
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“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome back Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta and the extraordinary talent behind The Leftovers for its third and final season,” said HBO president Michael Lombardo in a statement. “This show has proven to be one of the most distinctive HBO series and we are extremely proud of its unrivaled originality, which...
- 12/10/2015
- TVLine.com
Faith alone will not save "The Leftovers," but binge-watching might.
Season 2 of the HBO show just ended last night and it's hard to tell whether Season 3 will happen or not. The Justin Theroux-led drama does not exactly have a "Game of Thrones" level fan base, but the fans who do watch the show love it -- even when they're frustrated by it -- and want this thoughtful, challenging, perplexing, and profound story to continue. But the problem is that, even though many of us thought Season 2 was superior to Season 1, a lot of people stopped watching -- way more than 2 percent of the viewer population just disappeared. If more viewers don't catch up through DVR or On Demand, and the current fans don't speak up and request a Season 3, then the whole production will depart.
Damon Lindelof has been making the media rounds after the Season 2 finale, and everyone...
Season 2 of the HBO show just ended last night and it's hard to tell whether Season 3 will happen or not. The Justin Theroux-led drama does not exactly have a "Game of Thrones" level fan base, but the fans who do watch the show love it -- even when they're frustrated by it -- and want this thoughtful, challenging, perplexing, and profound story to continue. But the problem is that, even though many of us thought Season 2 was superior to Season 1, a lot of people stopped watching -- way more than 2 percent of the viewer population just disappeared. If more viewers don't catch up through DVR or On Demand, and the current fans don't speak up and request a Season 3, then the whole production will depart.
Damon Lindelof has been making the media rounds after the Season 2 finale, and everyone...
- 12/7/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
The Leftovers wrapped its extraordinary, miraculous second season Sunday on a surprisingly hopeful note, but should fans feel any optimism concerning the ratings-challenged drama’s uncertain future?
Below, exec producer Damon Lindelof weighs in on the possibility of a third season, while also sharing some exclusive scoop on the significant role stands to play in it. But first, the former Lost boss tackles a handful of nagging questions about the Season 2 finale, including the Episode 7 plot point concerning my beloved Nora that I just couldn’t wrap my head around.
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Tvline | After everything that you put Kevin through this season,...
Below, exec producer Damon Lindelof weighs in on the possibility of a third season, while also sharing some exclusive scoop on the significant role stands to play in it. But first, the former Lost boss tackles a handful of nagging questions about the Season 2 finale, including the Episode 7 plot point concerning my beloved Nora that I just couldn’t wrap my head around.
RelatedCancellation Jitters: 8 Shows in Danger
Tvline | After everything that you put Kevin through this season,...
- 12/7/2015
- TVLine.com
Recently, HBO served up the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "The Leftovers" episode 9 of season 1, and it appears to be very interesting and drama-filled as Kevin continues to encounter some shocking situations, and more. The episode is titled, "The Garveys at Their Best." In the new, 9th episode, Kevin is going to attempt to suppress his bad habits while going after a marauding deer in Mapleton. Laurie is going to get not-unexpected news during a rising sense of foreboding. Tom will end up, connecting with his past, against his better judgment. Nora will land a job interview. Kevin Senior is going to be given an honor. The episode was written by Kath Lingenfelter & Damon Lindelof and it was directed by Dan Sackheim. Episode 9 is scheduled to air on Sunday night, August 24th at 10pm on HBO.
- 8/18/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Recently, HBO served up the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "The Leftovers" episode 9 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "The Garveys At Their Best," and it sounds like things will get quite intriguing and dramatic as Kevin attempts to suppress his bad habits, track down a marauding deer, and more. In the new,9th episode press release: Kevin will try to suppress his bad habits while tracking down a marauding deer in Mapleton. Laurie will receive not-unexpected news amidst a rising sense of foreboding. Tom is going to connect with his past against his better judgment. Nora will have a job interview. Kevin Senior (Scott Glenn) is going to receive an honor. The episode was written by Kath Lingenfelter & Damon Lindelof ,and it was directed by Dan Sackheim. Episode 9 is set to air on Sunday night, August 24th at 10pm on HBO.
- 8/17/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
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