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April 21
2006
Mea Culpa, Mr. Boreanaz.
Writer apologizes for underestimating Boreanaz's acting ability.
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I never saw what people saw in him. But on Bones he has really impressed me.
The Hey | April 21, 11:17 CET
Just wish that Seeley was half as interesting a character as Angel was.
D-Monik | April 21, 11:21 CET
Um, am I reading this wrong? I always felt Angel was an ensemble show. And all the better for it.
And just my two cents...I like DB, he seems like a decent enough guy, but I was never terribly impressed by his acting. Maybe that was because he was in scenes with the likes of Alexis Denisof and James Marsters, and those two guys just blow everyone else out of the water.
As for Bones, I find it watchable, and DB looks like he's enjoying himself. But it's not must-see for me, I think mainly because something about ED is off-putting(thought at Comicon, she seemed very pleasant), and I'm not crazy about how her character is written-a few too many stereotypes thrown in.
And I will admit, that I'm a little bitter over DB's success, seeing that other actors who I feel are far more talented than him(AD, JM) can't get decent, steady work that is worthy of them. Not that being Aly's arm candy doesn't pay well, I'm sure, but still...
Rogue Slayer | April 21, 11:22 CET
I wonder if this guy was watching the same show I was. Talk about a matter of perception.
Angel, the character is very defined in his breath of emotions he can show. David, the actor along with the writers expanded Angel beyond the original limitations. After all you can only do so much brooding before it gets boring, but anyone who watched the show for more than a few minutes could tell David is a fine and talented actor. From the facial expressiions he had to the whole change of persona when he played Angelus. The only other character that made those changes was Marsters/Spike and to a degree Denisof/Wesley and in the end Acker/Fred-to-Illyira. Some people assumed that Fred was Amy until they saw her become Illyria, that is why so many people were stunned by her transformation - they underestimated her ability - which is common for actors who play characters for a long period of time. They become stereotyped, granted some with good reason, but those who are talented have no problem busting through stereotypes, people put them in. They all had characters that were constantly in a flux from one degree to the next until they were spinning around like Wonder Woman in the middle of a costume change. Thankfully some people in Hollywood understand that people within the former Whedonverse are more than the sum of the part they played because with Joss and crew writing it, they had to not only be good but extremely versatile.
Onto chemistry, now not in a gay way like most, I think David and James have them all beat. There's just an energy that flows around them that makes you watch, you can't not watch it. I personally wouldn't mind seeing a writing team from the verse write a movie that is not in the verse starring the two of them, like the Hope and Crosby or Newman and Redford films. Actually I wouldn't mind seeing David and James in a remake of Butch & Sundance.
RavenU | April 21, 11:28 CET
Now having said all of that I found him a remarkable fit for his role in the Whedonverse. I think it's a testament to his perhaps otherwise easy to underestimate talent that he DID play opposite both James Marsters and Alexis Denisof, two of the best actors on television in my opinion. And then of course there was Amy Acker, Anthony Stewart Head, Alyson Hannigan, and SMG of course. (Hey, I may hate her character but I freely admit she's a fantastic actress.) The fact that he could more-or-less hold his own in such fine company speaks volumes about what his real abilities are.
Haunt | April 21, 11:39 CET
As for the comment on season six and seven, I agree more with the link previous to this one. (Roush's review) and the TIME magazine article. I thought that they were brilliant.
I have watched our Buffy/Angel actors in other projects and while they still shine brightly, it's not the same. My problem now is trying to find a television show that is as addictive and all around well acted as my beloved Buffyverse. (um..Preferably with James Marsters in the cast. ;))
spikeylover | April 21, 11:46 CET
Tmas | April 21, 12:03 CET
IMForeman | April 21, 12:05 CET
Haunt | April 21, 12:08 CET
eddy | April 21, 12:13 CET
We don't talk about unsubstantiated gossip like tha. Speculation here often leads to "OMG WHEDONESQUE SAID ITS TRUE LOL" comments elsewhere and more importantly it's insulting to the actors.
Simon | April 21, 12:16 CET
I have to disagree with this. I believe Ms Deschanel’s character is the focus, even as Bones is becoming more and more of an ensemble. DB provides a lighter, easygoing counterpoint to her intensity, but I always feel the stories are more ‘Brennan & Friends’ than Brennan & Boothe as equal partners.
I’ve never though much of DB’s acting and he doesn’t turn me into a puddle on the floor, but I think he’s is doing okay on the show. I believe his character was a sniper who may have had some less than desirable assignments, but I guess he’s decided not to play on or hold any of that darkness. I suppose he’s had enough brooding for a while. He’s not really asked to do anything that demanding, but has a certain masculine presence that I guess can be a substitute for purely great acting ability and charisma that actors like JM and AD have. Which kind of proves that it’s a lot about luck or a certain look or someone saying “you’re the guy” and not necessarily loads of talent to get you own series or a movie.
Anyone who saw him destroy the orderly world of Martha Stewart and her roasted sardines on her show (him holding a potholder over his face to combat the smell was most amusing!) knows he can hold his own.Against sardines, anyway.
bloodflowers | April 21, 12:32 CET
So, after watching him as Angel for 8 years, I have now watched about half a season of Bones, which as an aside I am really enjoying. The first half of the first episode I was, oh look it's Angel in the FBI. The other day I stuck my Angel Season 5 DVD in and it took me a good half an episode to get used to him playing Angel again. I thought DB would always be Angel to me, but in Bones he has more than proved that he can make me believe he is another character.
Cider | April 21, 12:49 CET
[ edited by dzr on 2006-04-21 21:51 ]
dzr | April 21, 12:54 CET
But watch Bones if you want to see how much he has grown. I love Seely because of how much personality David puts into an otherwise dry character. I have never seen a man smile so much! He does a perfect balance of wit, dangerous, slapstick, and sensitive.
Most importantly, he has been able to get away from being stero-typed into the same genre and character. Booth is nothing like Angel, and almost eveything David has done since has been all over the map, from comedy to drama. He has crossed into mainstream Hollywood and they are showing an intrest.
I think as fans we have to remember that we are not in control of our favorite actors/actress careers. Chioces they make about work is not our buisness. Some actors would rather small roles or to stay behind the scenes, no matter what their fans think. As fans we are here to enjoy or move on. And like everything in Hollywood, who is a better actor then who is subjective.
Zip-Ity-Do-Da | April 21, 13:33 CET
jaynelovesvera | April 21, 13:38 CET
But I must say I love DB in Bones. He's really made me buy into a new character, and his delivery in Wednesday's episode was great. His character is totally hardcore, but at the same time a lot more humorous than Angel. "Jesus was NOT a Zombie!"
greatn | April 21, 13:56 CET
I think we all realize that. Because, oh my, would we all have our favorite actors in vastly different things!
Chioces they make about work is not our buisness.
Hmm, I'm not sure I entirely agree about this. Obviously, it's not our place to say what they should do, but I think as soon as an actor puts himself in an acting role that he wants the public to see, it does become our business in a way. I mean, I think the only thing that really IS our business when it comes to an actor is what they want us to see, what they are making our business.
Rogue Slayer | April 21, 14:11 CET
DB was perfect in that scene!
ETA: What I mean is to come down on the choices they make for their lifestyle, family or other reasons. Many fans get too invested and start thinking they are owed something for being fans in the first place. First, the actor is doing it because it is their job, second it is for the fans. They are important, but not more so then the actors own creative desires.
[ edited by Zip-Ity-Do-Da on 2006-04-21 21:15 ]
Zip-Ity-Do-Da | April 21, 14:11 CET
The role of Seeley certainly gives him more comedic moments and he is good with that. While on Angel/Buffy I think he especially shined in the Angelus moments, though not exclusively there.
And I certainly disagree with the notion that Angel was anything but an ensemble show and I also believe (similar to bloodflower) that Seeley as the love interest in the wings for Tempe is maybe the second most important character next to her in an ensemble show.
As to the show itself, I may have learned about "Bones" through DB being cast as Seeley but I already was a fan of Kathy Reichs books and now increasingly also enjoy the show. I think its loads more interesting than any other purely procedural show (even if they try to give them more human interest these days, e.g. CSI)
beans | April 21, 14:34 CET
Yes, Bones is no where near as great as BtVS, AtS and Firefly, but it is a very enjoyable show and I love the chemistry between DB and ED and the rest of the cast.
Firefly Flanatic | April 21, 15:55 CET
Simon | April 21, 16:00 CET
And well, if I ruled the world all of the Whedon folks would be on TV every night of the week... (takes a moment to dream on Monday JM night, Tuesday AD night, Wednesday ASH night...)
David can act and quite well IMHO. I do think he grew through out the run of Buffy and especially Angel. Like JM he can do humor very well and yet can be so chilling moments later.
I'd love to have an opinion about Bones, but they keep changing the dang time on me and I never know when it's on.
[ edited for punctuation/capitalisation by Caroline on 2006-04-22 00:04 ]
skye2477 | April 21, 16:46 CET
WRT Bones, I, too, was worried it would be hard to shake the Angel character from my viewing of it. I needn't have worried - I hardly even thought of A while watching B (presumably while on my way to C :-)
giles (yes, it is my real name) | April 21, 16:47 CET
On the whole, I agree with the author, that Boreanaz as Angel wasn't necessarily proof that he could act. By portraying a very different and much more human (in many ways) person, he has proved to me that he can act and with luck will be doing so for years. Yes he improved as Angel, but I didn't know how much of that was better writing for the character and how much was David growing as an actor.
Kyrax | April 21, 17:17 CET
Zip-Ity-Do-Da | April 21, 17:39 CET
Gunn 2 N's | April 21, 19:06 CET
loa | April 21, 19:20 CET
I was NOT happy DB was going to be on Bones.
...seven months later, I'm a huge fan of not just Bones, but DB. He is an *amazing* actor - not just because of how he delivers Booth's lines, but because of how he embodies Booth. His body language is completely different than he was on Angel, and he quite often sells a scene not by vocal intensity or delivery, but by the raising of an eyebrow or his reaction in the background when the focus is on other characters.
Anyhow. I still can't abide Angel, but I'm now an unashamed DB fan. :)
Loiosh | April 21, 19:29 CET
*gasp* Sacrilege! Heathen!!
Oh well, to each his or her own. For my part Angel is my favorite Whedonverse series (it arm-wrestles with Firefly often for the position, but at the moment it's in first place). And DB played a part in that, so great job David.
Haunt | April 21, 23:35 CET
He has made 'Bones' an entertaining Wed. night hour for me by making me believe he's an ex-snipper FBI agent with a wicked sense of humor and, yes, the sex appeal to turn me into a puddle of water.
anindoorkitty | April 22, 00:40 CET
I loved David as Angel and I've loved the few episodes of Bones that I saw whilst holidaying in America. Australia still doesn't have Bones - am anxiously awaiting it - but it will make as big a splash here as Angel did.
I agree that David's acting abilities grew but he could definitely hold his own and showed us what he's made of - eg Passion (BtVS), Release (AtS) and Waiting In the Wings (AtS). He can do serious, brooding and he can do comedy which was a lovely surprise.
Joss's comment of the BtVS ep "I Only Have Eyes For You" (one of my favs), was "Boreanaz plays a man possessed by a woman with dignity and passion. I start thinking about a spin-off."
Nuff said.
clarkie | April 22, 01:07 CET
Plus, yeah, he's got some of that charisma.
smog | April 22, 01:39 CET
specialcase | April 22, 11:54 CET
I'm really happy for David. I hope Bones gives him the recognition he deserves, and I sincerely hope he has a bright future ahead of him.
Ameer | April 22, 12:03 CET
As far as Season 6 goes, Mr. Odell and I are in the same polite circle.
batmarlowe | April 22, 13:21 CET
I have to admit that I thought DB was an awful actor in season 1 of Buffy. I was late to the Whedonverse, so I saw all the DVDs back to back. I think I noticed his acting improving very quickly starting with season 3.
Bones is great. No it's not Whedon's work, but DB is wonderful to watch. As Joss would say "He's great with props".....you know, he really is.
Harmalicious | April 22, 14:25 CET
I like Bones because it's such a departure from DB's work. In Angel he was an often out-of-touch vampire. In Bones it's the reverse; he's the closeted geek with dark secrets who finds himself in the likely position of not being the biggest dork...
Anusien | April 22, 14:27 CET
Season 2, Joss, Sarah and David created a magic that will never be duplicated. I don't think any of them will struggle to find work.
I'd be in the polite circle as well, season 7 was very disappointing for me as a fan but still better than anything on t.v. now.
cheryl | April 22, 15:47 CET
WhoIsOmega? | April 22, 20:50 CET
liamsgirl | April 23, 07:28 CET
On rewatching the seasons I realize that his acting was not great in season one (IMO he wasn't in the same league as the other actors), but then he blew me away in season two. I think is improvement between season 1 & 2 of Buffy is amazing.
Passion | April 23, 08:10 CET
catboy | April 23, 10:02 CET
I also thought his comic abilities were very clear throughout Angel and in parts of BTVS. Not to make everyone curse my name for eternity by making this comparison, but I had always thought William Shatner was totally miscast in drama and should only be in comedy as that was what he was really good at. DB is not the hammy dramatic actor that Shatner is, he is quite the opposite, but he has wonderful comic timing that may be what he will be known for by the end of his career. Hey, a more threatening Cary Grant just came to mind. ;-)
newcj | April 23, 11:57 CET
Elo | April 23, 13:57 CET
The scene of Connor's death was incredible, and his comedy riffs like in Spin the Bottle, or looking in the mirror in Pylea were perfect. And lest we forget "I signaled her with my eyes" HAH
I'd love to see him in a sitcom someday just to see what happens.
I like him in Bones, its not my kind of show but my son likes it, so we watch and bond, but I think David is very good in it.
Xane | April 23, 19:14 CET