 Kevin McKidd: 'People just throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks' Kevin McKidd, 36, got his acting break in the 1996 cult film Trainspotting. He went on to play Lucius Vorenus in Rome, had his own US sci-fi show Journeyman and now stars in Grey’s Anatomy. He can be seen as Poseidon in Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief. Carmen de Agueda London, June 13 (EFE) .- The Scottish actor Kevin McKidd, who plays Dr. Owen Hunt on "Grey's Anatomy", said early in his career took the decision not to go to Los Angeles, but that fifteen years later had to give, because Hollywood is "elected." "I said I was not going to go to Hollywood, but Hollywood finally came to me and put me on a platter, although it took fifteen years," McKidd said in a meeting with international media in London. After participating in the hit "Trainspotting" (1996), the Danny Boyle movie that launched the careers of actors like Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle, McKidd raised the possibility of going to Hollywood, which immediately ruled out because "he was too young and too green. " Click on Read more to continue..... For the better part of two seasons Grey's Anatomy has been telling an important and socially relevant story: Owen Hunt's battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The storyline has garnered much critical acclaim and both GA and Kevin McKidd have been nominated for 2010 PRISM Awards (which honor accurate depictions of substance abuse and mental health issues in the entertainment industry). Veterans and their loved ones (including many wives) have expressed their gratitude to GA for shining a spotlight on PTSD and for telling a difficult story well. Despite this, there is a small but vocal minority of fans that views Owen Hunt's behavior towards his girlfriend, Cristina Yang, as abusive. The views that follow are a combination of my observations, research and conversations with mental health professionals. I, however, believe Owen's actions are not abusive and are, instead, unintentional manifestations of the extreme trauma and psychological wounds he received as a result of serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq during a time of war. Kevin's latest movie projects update 03/19/2010
Rome Movie : Working title Bona dea Currently looking for a director Kevin will be attached if the project moves from in development status Possible filming 2011 during Grey's Anatomy Hiatus Will include the character Vorenus and is set a few years after the last episode of the HBO TV series ~ we will find Vorenus hiding out in Germany The Bear and The Bow (Brave) Intended release Christmas 2011 (3D Pixar) Possible name change to "Brave" Voice Work ~ started now in March 2010 Craig Ferguson , Billy Connolly, and Kevin will be a band of Scottish clansmen Percy Jackson (series) was released on the 12Feb 2010 Current box office Domestic $83,328,333 Worldwide $203,828,333 Fox has the option to purchase the rights to the next book in the series, option has not been exercised yet. Bunraku Scheduled release 2010 Kevin plays an effeminate, master killer (who's almost like a Fred Astaire tap-dancing his way through the movie) of the movie who’s hunting down Josh Hartnett’s character under the instruction of Ron Perlman’s character, Nicola. It's a hybrid of a western and a martial arts film. The world it's set in is almost circus-like in the feel of it and it's all origami. The whole universe is constantly folding paper to create a cityscape or interiors of rooms or the sunrise In February they held test screenings of the movie Kevin advised : about to ASR for this - so nearing completion Catwalk Kevin is attached to this project (not rumored as stated on IMdb) however there still might be a filming schedule conflict with Grey's Anatomy. Waiting update from Kevin whether this production will take place or not Other projects still in development or on hold 1. Faith (building finance) 2. The Cone Gatherers 3. Bank Robber Diaries 3. Dylan (still on Hold) Television Currently Filming Grey's Anatomy Season 6  'Grey's Anatomy' Fan Columnist: Love Stories Throughout the Years So there wasn't a new episode of Grey's Anatomy this week. The show will return next Thursday, March 4, with an all-new episode, 616: "Perfect Little Accident". In the meantime, as February draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to reminisce about the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate the future. So here's a little slideshow (I gave you a Baker's Dozen) featuring the love stories of Grey's Anatomy throughout the years. Enjoy!m the top bar. source Gawkk Interview with Kevin McKidd 02/24/2010
Thanks to marcy Toby Mcdonald, Sunday Mail, Feb 14 2010 TRAINSPOTTING stars Ewan McGregor and Kevin McKidd are to be reunited in a film about Mount Everest. It will see them work together for the first time since the classic 1996 Danny Boyle drugs movie that made them stars. The Scots will travel to Nepal to shoot on location at the world's highest mountain's Base Camp - 17,700 ft above sea level. Elgin-born McKidd, 36, said: "I'm going to need to get into shape for that." A source close to the project said: "It doesn't have a name yet and a lot of the details are being kept quiet but it is expected to be a really gruelling schedule for both of them. "It requires a big commitment as there are weeks of preparation and acclimatisation before they can properly start." McGregor, 38, and McKidd have become hugely successful Hollywood actors in the 14 years since Trainspotting. It was slower for McKidd but he is now one of the industry's most in-demand leading men. The star, who lives with wife Jane and children Joseph, eight, and Iona, six, stars in TV hit Grey's Anatomy as Dr Owen Hunt. He has also starred in TV blockbuster Rome as well as hit movies The Last Legion and Kingdom of Heaven. In his latest movie, Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief, he takes the role of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. McGregor was first of the Trainspotting cast to make it big with his leading role in the 2001 hit Moulin Rouge. He was also in the 2005 Star Wars trilogy but has since taken on smaller roles. McKidd also revealed he turned down a major part in the last two Harry Potter films. He said: "There was this mean, alpha-male werewolf character, who's like the big villain in the final film. My kids were like, 'Why did you have to turn that down?' "But when Percy Jackson came through, it was like, 'I've got to do this. I've never done this kind of movie before'." source  We love love, and apparently we're not alone! More than 3,000 of you We've sifted through your suggestions, eliminated some of the nuttier pairings (including, don't hate us, Sam and Dean from Supernatural—seriously guys, they're brothers) and narrowed down the list to 128 of your favorites. From there, we just can't bring ourselves to cut anymore, so it's up to you good ladies and gentlemen. Help us decide which 64 couples will participate in our TV's Top Couples tournament by voting for your favorites from this list of beloved TV pairings past and present: VOTE for Owen And Cristine here image thanks to Ruralstar  Hero Complex For your inner fanboy This is a longer version of my story on the cover of today's Los Angeles Times Calendar section. (original post below) If you want to know what it's like to be a television star, walk down a Los Angeles sidewalk with Kevin McKidd, who "Grey's Anatomy" fans instantly recognize as the tortured trauma surgeon Owen Hunt. If you want to know what it's like to be a movie star, listen to McKidd describe a solitary stroll he took on a New York street during the filming of "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lighting Thief." "There's a shot where I arrive in the city and walk up out of the ocean," says McKidd, who portrays Poseidon in the modern-day adventure with gods of Greek myth. "It was one of those moments as an actor where you say, 'Wow, I am making a big movie.' There was a huge crane for this one big, long shot of me and the city skyline as I'm walking toward the Empire State building. The preliminary work was, like, two or three weeks getting the lighting just right on all of these buildings." to continue click 'read more'  Kevin McKidd: From 'Grey's' to the deep blue sea 'The actor plays a doctor on the popular ABC medical show, but is Poseidon in 'Percy Jackson.' If you want to know what it's like to be a television star, walk down a Los Angeles sidewalk with Kevin McKidd, whom "Grey's Anatomy" fans instantly recognize as the tortured trauma surgeon Owen Hunt. If you want to know what it's like to be a movie star, listen to McKidd describe a solitary stroll he took on a New York street during the filming of "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief." "There's a shot where I arrive in the city and walk up out of the ocean," says McKidd, who portrays Poseidon in the modern-day adventure with gods of Greek myth. "It was one of those moments as an actor where you say, 'Wow, I am making a big movie.' There was a huge crane for this one big, long shot of me and the city skyline as I'm walking toward the Empire State building. The preliminary work was, like, two or three weeks getting the lighting just right on all of these buildings." Click 'read more' to continue |   Contact Us
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