Jean Elizabeth Smart is an American actress. “Is that the Sundance Kid?” she recollected asking, seeing his grainy photo on set. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. And then I think I have a bit of a grudging respect for her. Now, who said that? After beginning her career in regional theater in the Pacific Northwest, she appeared on Broadway in 1981, as Marlene Dietrich in the biographical play Piaf. When did they break up? Jean Smart, who plays Laurie Blake on HBO's 'Watchmen', was taken aback when she read the script for her first episode, which features a large blue dildo. But the show’s decision to turn real-life celeb Robert Redford into the nation’s latest celebrity president tickled her fancy. Jean Smart, Actress: 24. While the Watchmen cast was already stacked with memorable actors, there is always room for one more. “But I’m sure he never did.”. He’s great. So. It was subtle, it was so subtle. Lindelof har sammenlignet fjernsynsserien med en remix av den opprinnelige tegneserien. 'Watchmen' has been garnering a lot of attention this awards season, with several nominations from … Watchmen er en amerikansk fjernsynsserie som fortsetter DC Comics-tegneserien Watchmen, som ble skapt i 1987 av Alan Moore og Dave Gibbons. Which we find out in a scene with Jeremy [Irons, who plays Adrian Veidt], actually, toward the end of the season. We know Laurie started out as a vigilante herself, but when we first see her, she’s in full cop mode—and turns out to be prosecuting vigilantes. He’s one of the smartest people I’ve ever met in my life too. Jean Smart on Playing Watchmen’s Hard-Boiled Laurie Blake. But they gave me as much background as they could, and I met with a couple of the writers who kind of gave me a crash course on Laurie and her relationships. I don’t really know the answer to most of those questions. “Hey, before we go any further, where’s that stupid mask you had on the plane?”. I just adore him. 1 Biography; 2 Credits. But “She Was Killed by Space Junk” is Watchmen’s closest engagement yet with its source material, drawing in Dr. Manhattan’s communications with earth, Nite Owl’s actual owl (Laurie feeds it a mouse, deadpanning that its name is Who), and with restrained characterization, sketching out how her character has spent the last three decades. How did Laurie get his owl? She currently portrays Laurie Blake in HBO's Watchmen. And I just felt like [Lindelof] gave me so much in that first episode. Jean Smart, a veteran of ‘Designing Women’, ‘24’ and ‘Fargo’ among many other projects, has most recently added HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ to her list of credits. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Smart crackles from the minute she steps onscreen; twice, in just this episode, her crack shot aim fells an assailant before he can retaliate against innocents. I didn’t know anything about Jeremy other than about his career, obviously. His little Lone Ranger mask. Watchmen Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. Jean Smart just took Watchmen to another level. Read the interview! Jean Smart as Laurie Blake on 'Watchmen' | Mark Hill/HBO. She acts like she’s got everything under control—like she’s got the jump on everybody. It was always just a delight. As is, of course, that huge blue Dr. Manhattan dildo. The second of four children born to a teacher and his wife, she developed an early interest in acting and attended the University of Washington following her graduation from Seattle's Ballard High School. “I don’t have a clue” about the backstory, she laughed. Mark Hill/HBO. Is he dead? Jean Smart: You have a responsibility, you know, toward the source material and everything. [Ingram] is another actor I just fell in love with on the show. Somebody told me he was actually considering going to the Olympics when he was younger. Jean Smart Doesn't Know What to Make of Her 'Watchmen' Briefcase Item, Either. Character(s) I think he had a really good time. The little pay-per-call phone booths to Mars were an incredible detail. Facebook Twitter Flipboard uproxx.it. Information We spoke with Watchmen stars Tim Blake Nelson and Jean Smart about their enigmatic characters and the secrets behind the HBO adaptation! E veryone was talking about Watchmen. It was horrifyingly violent, pulsing with fear, heartbreak, and an unshakable sense of injustice. But that beautiful shot in Wales where he’s galloping across the field. I don’t think anyone saw that one coming. Jean Elizabeth Smart (born September 13, 1951) is an American actress. Tim [Blake Nelson] and I have become buddies. I didn’t have time to read it before we started shooting. Where was that? September 13, 1953 Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. But something like 34 years have gone by since we last saw her, so—she’s changed. Now, of course, she locks up vigilantes and has very little respect for them or anybody who wears a mask. And you think, why on earth would she still be waiting for this man who’s kind of superhuman? Tall (5'10"), lovely, statuesque Seattle native Jean Elizabeth Smart was born on September 13, 1951. People are going to be so shocked at the way it ends. Movies. Published on 11/4/2019 at 10:23 PM. Follow Den of Geek! It’s fun to try to characterize that—someone who’s got that smart-ass sense of humor, but is often kind of using it as a way to keep people away. The whole theme of wearing a mask in the show is very interesting. But, come on, Laurie! I’m hoping we might resolve that a little bit in…season two! After that horrendous day she had, to put it mildly, I think she needed a warm body. What happened? I think her truth would be that they sort of forced her into the life. The actress revealed that her upcoming HBO Max comedy will see her playing a stand-up comedian in Las Vegas. Viewers have been kept in the dark about what happened to Nite Owl. He’s such an amazing actor. Critics were raving about it.Fans were debating it. Fun. For ‘Watchmen’ Star Jean Smart, It’s Always Been About the Work — Awards Spotlight. Jean Smart, a veteran of "Designing Women," "24" and "Fargo" among many other projects, has most recently added HBO's "Watchmen" to her list of credits. In HBO’s “Watchmen,” she plays the formidable FBI agent Laurie Blake, who happens to have a mysterious superhero past. From the awards race to the box office, with everything in between: get the entertainment industry's must-read newsletter. It’s a lot. Games Movies TV Video. I loved all my scenes with him. Smart was later cast in a leading role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, in which she starred from 1986 to 1991. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. Jean Smart, a veteran of “Designing Women,” “24” and “Fargo” among many other projects, has most recently added HBO’s “Watchmen” to her list of credits. By Emma Stefansky. Best known for her role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, Laurie Blak on the American superhero drama limited television series Watchmen, and Lana Gardner on the NBC sitcom Frasier (2000–01), Jean Smart was … Can you tell me anything more about the season? In just this episode, your character has multiple moments where she walks in and commands the whole room. It’s a good thing my parents are gone. You find what people are frightened of, you’ll have their hearts. 'Watchmen' star Jean Smart talks about Laurie in Episode 3, including that Doctor Manhattan-reminiscent dildo. At the end of the episode—after a brief tease that she might hook up with the senator (James Wolk), she goes for the junior agent Dale Petey (Dustin Ingram), the historian who knows all about her past. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. Jean Smart discusses the end of HBO’s “Watchmen,” in which she played FBI Agent Laurie Blake across from Regina King. And then it almost becomes maybe—could they be friends? Jean Smart delivers another award-worthy performance in "Watchmen" Episode 3, as Laurie Blake chats with Dr. Manhattan. This post contains plot details for the November 3. Smart, who cackled with mirth throughout our phone call, assured me that she might not be able to answer all my questions. When I saw that thing I just about died. All rights reserved. Then I thought, You know what? She’s been through a lot…. [Review — Spoilers] Our relationship kind of changes over the season. November 4, 2019. I know! Vanity Fair may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Jean Smart in HBO’s “Watchmen.” (Mark Hill / HBO ) Only three episodes in, I feel viewers are still figuring out the world of “Watchmen,” … Vanity Fair: Tell me a little bit about doing this role that was such a major one in the comic. That was our first scene together, so that was sort of fun getting to know each other that way. She hasn’t finished reading the comic—yet. Jean Smart is an FBI Agent With a Curious Surname. They sent me the script and when they offered me the part and I’m reading, going “Oh, this is so fun—oh, my God! In 2016, Jean Smart was proclaimed the frontrunner to win the Emmy for Best Limited Series/Movie Supporting Actress for her performance in … And that couldn’t be so bad either. I’m sorry, the thought is painful. That was one of the first things I asked Damon [Lindelof, showrunner]: “Okay, what have you got in store for me?” He was like, No, no, don’t worry, don’t worry…. The scene with Looking Glass is amazing. The third episode focused on Jean Smart's Laurie Blake, a character from the original Watchmen.The former Silk Spectre is now working for the FBI to take down vigilantes, which takes her to Tulsa, Oklahoma in the midst of an investigation for the murder of police chief Judd Crawford (Don Johnson). [Laughs.]. How you can control a population with fear—all the despots and tyrants throughout history have known that. In the original Watchmen, writer Alan Moore seemed to not know what to do with Laurie outside of her romantic entanglements. Also he was the young guy who kind of idolized her a little bit. By Sonia Saraiy a. November 4, 2019. A beautiful gift-wrapped package. Birthdate Jean Smart, a veteran of “Designing Women,” “24" and “Fargo” among many other projects, has most recently added HBO’s “Watchmen” to her list of credits. 1 - It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice, 2 - Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship, 4 - If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own, If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own, https://watchmen.fandom.com/wiki/Jean_Smart?oldid=16199. He’s wearing it when she wakes up next to him! What do you find relevant about the series? No, they’re not going to be friends. Hint, hint! [Laughing.] Menu. She probably misses that a little bit—she was sort of a minor celebrity. No, I had never heard of it. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search This wiki This wiki All wikis | Sign In ... Jean Elizabeth Smart is an American actress. Trolls were trolling it—which is how you know something really clicked. I was very impressed. But, oh my God, she was so terrible to him. Emmy winner Jean Smart couldn’t pass up the chance to play a character like Laurie Blake on HBO’s limited series adaptation of “Watchmen.”First … The limited series, created by Damon Lindelof and based on a graphic novel, is set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes go after criminals decades after the actual Tulsa race massacre in 1921. Sharing the same profession and surname, it’s no wonder many people believe Jean Elizabeth Smart is related to Amy Lysle Smart. The whole idea of fear and fear-mongering. It’s interesting to see how she’s dealt with this kind of lonely existence she has. Ad Choices. Laurie was the former Silk Spectre, a costumed vigilante debuted by her glamorous mother Sally Jupiter. She currently portrays Laurie Blake in HBO's Watchmen. Jean Smart appears as Agent Laurie Blake in the third episode of “Watchmen,” which aired Sunday night. I could not stop laughing. She’s a young character—Malin Akerman played her in the 2009 film adaptation—and by the time she grows and changes, the story’s over. 'Watchmen' star Jean Smart breaks down episode 3, 'She Was Killed by Space Junk' — including Laurie's connection to Doctor Manhattan. In the comic—which takes place 30 years before the series—Laurie’s romance with Dr. Manhattan, the most powerful man in the world, is upended by an affair with Dan Dreiberg, aka Nite Owl. No, no, no, no, no, no, no.”. Oh, my God, Regina’s incredible. November 11, 2019. Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. ... Jeremy Irons, Jean Smart og Hong Chau. But at the same time, it was a very exciting time of her life. The new Watchmen introduces a markedly more competent woman in Smart’s Laurie—one who immediately butts heads with Angela (Regina King), who moonlights as Tulsa’s heroine Sister Night. To me, the script is always what you go with when you look through your guide—research is great, but not if it conflicts with the script. She’s obviously got a lot of anger and pain. She attained a BA degree in fine arts there. And he even has a mask! Jean Smart, one of the stars of HBO's Watchmen, opens up about her character, Laurie Blake, the themes of the show, and her transition from FX's Legion. Oh, my god. I was told he was quite happy to do all the riding. It was one of the best introductions to a character I can imagine. Jean Smart On Her ‘Watchmen’ Character’s Magnificent Inappropriateness, And That Big Blue Toy. It’s one thing to read it, and then when they show it to you…. She’s so amazing, we just had such a good time. Jean Smart's Laurie Blake was an FBI agent on the anti-vigilante task force, formerly super hero Silk Spectre, who was a major character in the original 'Watchmen' comic. Contents. Laurie’s romances continue into the present too. Wikis. I mean, you never get over your first love. [Laughs.] I spoke to Smart on the phone about her character’s first episode. We find out later why she and how she actually ended up at the FBI. At first she’s just sort of a murder suspect, I begin to see that it’s a lot more complicated than that. I literally didn’t have time to read the book. But they gave me a copy of it and I started making my way through it on my way to New York last week—I went to Comic Con and did a press junket. “She Was Killed by Space Junk” is the third episode of HBO’s Watchmen sequel series—and the first featuring Jean Smart as Laurie Blake, one of the central figures in the original graphic novel. I mean, actually everybody. Jean Elizabeth Smart Jean Smart | Watchmen Wiki | Fandom. That’s all. The first episode taught a lot of people about a forgotten piece of history by depicting the Greenwood massacre in Tulsa. Oh, my God, that is so cool. She probably made him wear it! To revisit this article, select My⁠ ⁠Account, then View saved stories. (Mark Hill/HBO) He’s quite at home on a horsey. “If he’d wanted,” she told me, he really could have been president. Watchmen (TV Mini-Series 2019) Jean Smart as Laurie Blake. Like far too many of us, Jean Smart watched the opening sequence of Watchmen and was shocked. Neither man makes an appearance, exactly, in the new show. I got it out again on the plane. Laurie Blake © 2021 Condé Nast. Emmy-winner Jean Smart has joined the ensemble. Obviously, she’s got a lot of personal issues…She’s got a great deal of resentment toward her parents, who are masked vigilantes. Kimberly Ricci Twitter Film/TV Editor. 2.1 Watchmen (TV series) It’s not all the time you get to shoot in Wales. She hasn’t finished reading the comic—yet. Oh, my God, that huge Blue Dr. Manhattan Olympics when he quite. Continue into the nation ’ s quite at home on a horsey the entertainment 's... 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