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BuzzWorthy Radio: Julian Morris!

He may be a fresh face on NBC's ER and BuzzWorthy Radio, but Julian Morris knows more to the acting craft than meets the eye.

Morris stars in the independent film, "Donkey Punch," which follows seven young adults on vacation aboard a luxury yacht. After one of them dies in a freak accident, the ensuing panic and chaos leads to a ruthless fight for survival.

Also, Morris will be seen in the upcoming Tom Cruise movie, "Valkyrie."

Duration:: 31m
Broadcast on:: 11 Feb 2009
Audio Format:: other

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So sign up now at Chumbagasino.com to claim your free welcome bonus. It's Chumbagasino.com and live the Chumbalines. Sponsored by Chumbagasino. No purchase necessary. VGW Group. Voidware prohibited by law. 18 plus terms and conditions apply. Lock told the radio. Come get you live. It is buzzworthy radio. Where you can get the latest buzz. And all your favorite tunes is buzz. Buzzworthy. Buzz. Now. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. What more is it? What more is it? Hey everybody welcome to another new edition of Buzzworthy Radio with your host Matthew Preston and the VLJV coming to you live this Wednesday. February 11th 2009 5 p.m. each time 2 p.m. specific time here on blog. radio.com. You want to get in on the conversation. The phone number to call in is 646-595-4228. We're going to be joined by Julian Morris from NBC ER, which is in his final season on Sadduceco. He's actually an ER fan in the house and he's actually one of the stars in the independent film "The Donkey Punch" we're going to be talking about that and he's also also can be seen in the new Tom Cruise movie "Valtery", which is in theaters February 25th. I believe I have that right. I think it was February 25th. I think I got my ears wrong, but I know it was February 25th, so let's just say that. But before he gets in the line, let's bring him back in with us Matthew Preston. Are you doing your Matthew? I don't think I heard you. Hello. You're breathing into the phone. Hello. I guess my cohost is not here. Well, we tried to get him on the line and I kept saying Matt, but I guess I wasn't able to get through. And I saw that Julian did call in into the line, but I guess he got disconnected. So, Julian, if you're listening, please give me a buzz back. But this is what I want you guys to do. I want you guys. It has been, I thought to my attention, that people have been offering some feedback on the show, which is good. We all love feedback and we all love criticism. So, this is why I want you guys to do it. We want to know what you think. What you like, what you don't like, what we can prove. Definitely set that up for you. Natalie and Buzz, what have you made yet done that? And I see Julian's here now. I guess he was able to call back through. Julian, you're with us. I am with you. Yes. I caught through. Thank you. I saw you on here and I went to pick, I went to pick it up and then you hung up. You know, I was, I, I called and it said press one if you want to join the host. I'm thinking, hang on, what is this? Am I going to be at since their competition, which could still happen. I'm coming at you and it does. You're in a competition right now. Oh, no, there is no. No, the gas is like the most important. So, wicked. So, it's like trumps over everybody else. So, it's like, if you're the guest, then it's like, oh, what else matters. I am the guest. At least I hope I am. Yes, you are. That is right. So, you're on this show that's one of the most popular shows out there. I know it's two letters, but the name escapes me. It's on NBC. I think it's in its final season. It's not NBC. John, if actually, we can make this a competition. In fact, your listeners should call in if they can guess the two initials that the show is. That's great. And now when they are assigned CD by, I don't know, Celine Dion, how's that? Really? You can make that happen? Absolutely not. But if you know what the two letters are, call in anyway, just to talk to them. Let's say that. You get to talk to William Morris if you know what the two initials are. That's your pride. You get to talk to me. And, yeah, we can make easy. The first initial spells the name was the first letter, the name Edward. And the second one is the first letter, the name I know, Rochelle. How's that? Nice. I like that. So you just came on the show and the final season, you played Andrew Wade on the show. That's right, yeah. How did that role come about? How did that... It's the final 15th season, and they were bringing in some new characters, one of which was Angela Bassett, who's playing Dr. Banfield, the head of the hospital. And the producers also thought they wanted to sort of maybe put some youth in, try and get some of that Grey's Anatomy audience. And they bought in these three interns, one of which is my character, Dr. Andrew Wade. I came about, I mean, there were some roles that were, you know, notified about around town. It was pretty cool that you were introducing new characters. There was a little bit of competition for them, and I feel really lucky to have gotten it and been a part of this final season. Absolutely. I mean, PR has a huge spotlight. Yeah, I mean, it's showing. I actually didn't realize how big it wasn't until I got on the show. But, I mean, it's ER. It's like this iconic series that's been on the air for, like, what, 15 years? And I know, like, when I was growing up in England, it was the American show. And I think back in its day, it was getting more than 30, 40 million viewers per episode, which is insane, if you think about it. I mean, that's more than American Idol. Yeah, it is. Definitely. And now you're part of that classic. You'll go down in history. For some reason or another, we'll see exactly what, though. Now, how did you get into acting? I got to acting, I got a while ago. I did it when I was a teenager. I never did it because I saw it as a career, or I thought, you know, one day I'm going to go off and be an actor. It was really just because it was something I loved. And, you know, I played soccer after school in rugby, and I also went to acting class, which is something I really enjoyed doing. And then when I was young, I got to join the Royal Shakespeare Company, and I played some of the young roles with them, learned a lot. And then, just before I was about to start university, I met this agent in Britain, and he was like, "Listen, just put your plans and hold it so that we can do for you." And literally two weeks later, I landed the lead in this NBC pilot called "Young Arthur." I did that through that, got representation of states, and I guess the rest is history, right? The rest is history. That's right. You did doggy plans, the indie-filled doggy plans. Yeah, it just came out. In fact, I think it's still playing in a few cities. So, if you're listening and look it up, you're going to see it's pretty cool. I have it. Oh, yeah, I've never seen it. I do. I did. I did. Oh, Winky, do you like it? I do like it. I mean, I'm easy to please. I'm easy to please. Well, doggy punches this extreme thriller. It's pretty graphic. It's pretty early in the day to talk about what a donkey punches is exactly, but if you want to Google it up, be warned. It's pretty offensive. But my character, I perform this donkey punch, and at least to the death of this poor, naked girl. And the rest is me and the other characters of being with the aftermath and trying to survive, really. I am a fan of horror films, so nothing is too gory for me when, as far as thrillers go. I mean, I pretty much watch people playing by the throat and hung up and lynching. I mean, if nothing, nothing is too gory for my taste anymore. Good. Well, then donkey punches, finds you. I mean, it's actually amazing, the sort of stuff that the cinema gets away with. No, I'm like in the censorship or anything, but you go and see hostile, you go and see sore, or donkey punch. And the setups are so extreme. It's pretty crazy. Absolutely. Especially when compared to like what you can get away with in terms of sex, which is very little, or nudity. And, you know, it's very difficult to sort of, you know, be naked or see you need to see in film without the rating jumping up. It's like, and it's also like you've got kids' lives, you've got kids' lives, you've got these things, these pasty things. And how do I know that stuff? Trust me, I know that stuff. And you get stuck to this season since it's hard, but, you know, if they're able to get away with it, by doing that stuff, the power to you guys. And I tried to get this color on before, let's see if I can get this color on now. Pennsylvania color. Hi. Hi, how are you? This is backup. I just wanted to name a huge fan of Julian. Hey Rebecca, how are you good to speak to you? Oh my gosh, I'm so excited. Rebecca, we're about to show you in Pennsylvania. I'm in Pittsburgh. You know, I was just in Pittsburgh a couple of months ago. Yeah, filming sorority room. That is right, that is correct. You never start to get extra brownie points. I came to watch you guys film a little bit. Oh, we can, right, good for you. Yeah, I was the best. I was wondering, do you have like a fan mail address? I have, if all fan mail, if you want to send it, can be sent through my manager who's address. I have no idea, I should know this. Otherwise, you can go onto Facebook and look me up on Facebook. There's a site there that you can write on and draw on and do all sorts of funny things. Rebecca, Rebecca, I have it. So if you can, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to spot, you can spot the email here on the website at buzzworthyradio.net. I'll be able to send it to you if you like. Okay, thank you so much. That just made my day. That's your prize. That's your prize now, because we had a contest. And if you can name the two letters of the show that Julian stars, then you get something from him like a signed t-shirt or something. Yeah, exactly. Yes, and you were the first winner of the day. He also, in fact, so Rebecca, give you address to the station and I'll get an answer and send to you. Oh my gosh, thank you. It's cool, my pleasure. Great speaking to Rebecca. Thank you so much. Bye-bye. Bye. See, look, we actually have turned this into a competition now on the radio. This is great. Right, that's right. I'll just take a little. If you can name the movie that I did that was produced and directed by Jim Wilson, then you get a super big prize. And I have to think about what that is. It will be bigger and better than a signed CD by Celine Dion. I don't know why I keep mentioning her name. I don't even like her, but there you go. She won't even like her and you're saved. You know, it's because a friend just said that we should all go to Vegas. And for some reason, I associate Vegas now to Celine Dion. I have no idea why. Hey, she's playing there. Does she play piano? No, she doesn't. Well, she thinks she sings. She sings. She sings. And I'm sure she plays piano. She's multi-talented. I would have said someone better, like, rather thick or something. Okay, kids. I have no idea where this area code is, so forgive me. But I thought this was Michigan, but if it's not, then correct me. Is this Michigan 808? 808, you're on the line. I heard them. I heard them say something and I hung up. I believe it was I hate Celine Dion, sir. There you go. There you go. We have another Pennsylvania caller from Pittsburgh. Let's bring them on. The other 412, you're on the line right now. How are you? Hello, you're on the air. Hello? Hi. Hello. Hi, you're on the air with Julian Morris. How are you? Hi, good. How are you? Good. What's your name? Two. Which one? (Laughter) Yes, well. Hi. You're on the air. Oh, hi. How are you? I'm good. I've been great in yourself. Good. Do you have any questions for Julian Morris? Is this the movie directed by James? Yeah. They're trying to get the answer. They're trying to get the answer for the question. Oh, okay. Where do we go? You're right. Absolutely. My first one. (Laughter) Give you a dress sensation. You'll also be getting something very cool in the mail. Oh, thank you so much. (Laughter) Let's look us up at buswoodyradio.net. Just send us an email and we'll get the information out to you. So, definitely. All right. Thanks so much. Thank you. You know, I've still ruined the idea of people calling us to ask questions now. They're just calling us to win something. I'm very sorry. Now they're just going to call in and try to win prizes from you. Yeah. And you realize that this is going to keep on going throughout the day after I put down the phone and then you're going to like stop answering the questions. (Laughter) You know what's going to happen? When you hang out the phone and then I continue on later on and check my email. (Laughter) I just put emails in my inbox saying that they were the one that answered the question. (Laughter) You were right. You have to say you're right. That's funny. Oh gosh. What are you going to do? We're going to have to get loads of those fairground prizes that we can manufacture cheaply and lots of non-killing prizes. We're going to be much, much better than that. Be better than a fruitcake. Let's put that away. It'll be better than a fruitcake. Yeah. Absolutely. And since they did announce that movie, I have to ask, what was it like being on the set working in time for us? I mean, that's huge in itself. Oh, it's crazy. He was, I don't know, he's got so much sort of myth around him. He's like, "You're super stoked, but he's probably one of the biggest, he's probably the biggest actor today." And so, you know, when I was about to meet him I was a little bit nervous and didn't know quite what to expect. And honestly, he is the most approachable, sincere, genuine guy you can hope to meet. He's super enthusiastic about what he does, real passionate about the work and the movie and getting things right. But at the same time, you know, you have any questions? You've got too many talk. I mean, for an example, this one day we were shooting, it was taking a while to set up the explosives. We were filming the scene where this tank blows up just next to us and it took them about 45 minutes to set up the explosives. And we were just sort of sitting there in the sun, gorgeous California desert, and he just got speaking to me, talking to me about working with Kubrick and Newman and then sort of giving me advice about the business. And in particular, how to audition. And he's given this terrific advice and how to audition. I suddenly realized that he probably hasn't had to do so in about, what, 20, 25 years? Yeah. But nonetheless, it was great advice and he's a real nice guy. He didn't jump on any couches or anything while he was on Saturday. No, he's, you know what, he's actually a really ordinary guy when he comes down to it. He's a, yeah, I know you kind of expect something like that, but he's totally committed to the work and enthusiastic about what's happening on the set and getting it right. But he's a real sincere, genuine guy. Do you have any inspirations or like, did you have any inspirations for you wanting to become an actor? Was there someone that you look up to in the acting field or anybody in particular? It didn't have to be in acting. But was there somebody that you saw that just basically made you go, I want to do this for the rest of my life? I mean, when I was really young, it was actually the first play I ever saw, my dad sent me to see Twelfth Night. And it was at the Royal Shakespeare Company, which was cool because I got to work from later. But it was at Twelfth Night and there's a scene where one of the characters, Malvolio, has to wear this ridiculous thing. And, you know, after play, I didn't understand what they were saying. It was all Shakespeare's. For a little bit too young to understand it. But this scene happened and this actor, I don't know what he did, but I was in hysterics. I was like, on the floor, I could not stop laughing. And this actor's name, Stairs Barrett, was brilliant. And that he could have that effect, not just on me, but like a lot of people in the audience was wild. I remember thinking, "Wow, that's pretty crazy." The great thing is that we actually got to work with one another on that pilot I mentioned, Young Arthur. So I got to tell him what a balance that he sort of inspired me with acting. You know, nowadays, all the time I'm inspired by great performances, you know, Mickey Rourke just saw Russell. He was terrific in that. Anthony Hopkins, I always think his great kick-land-ship is brilliant. Robert Downey Jr., almost everything he does is sparkles. But, you know, great acting is great to watch when a really good actor. And I really hope that, you know, one day I can sort of achieve that level of greatness of those people I mentioned. That they are, you know, they play characters that could be completely different from you, completely different to the actors. And yet you get them. You understand the emotions that they're feeling. You understand where they're coming from. And you sort of experience what they're experiencing vicariously. And it's thrilling. I don't know if you do this, but you play like a racing game on an Xbox or something. And yet you find your whole body moving as the car is turning the corner. I do that all the time. And I can, like, great acting should be like that. You should feel it. It might be tough to like moving. They'll have a physical reaction, see the performance, if it's really that good. Right into it. Just get right into it. Yeah, for sure. And it's like you said too, that if you're a great actor, you know it's a great actor when you want to watch them before. And it's a good point that you said it because let's take it to another level. Let's say that the writing is horrible. But let's just give that for example. The writing is bad, but you have an actor who can basically do that. Make the scene believable and you feel what he's feeling even if the writing is awful, then you know that that's good. Yeah, absolutely. Seeing much that when a bad actor makes a great material awful. But yeah, I mean, it's awesome. I think filmmaking films, they're just terrific. I've always loved them. I've always loved going to the cinema and getting immersed in a great film. So it's terrific to be part of it. Is there any particular genre you prefer performing in? Right now. I mean, I've done quite a few horrors now and bloody flashes in the last couple of years. So I'm actually dying to do a really sweet, romantic comedy just because it would give me a break from having to run away from the knife. But aside from that, you know what, it's obviously it's a great character, whether it's in a comedy or a horror or a great drama. But you know, I actually would not mind doing a romantic comedy right now. You got to have timing for those kinds of things, too, don't you think? Like, you have to... I wish I had none, so I probably have no hope whatsoever. I mean, I, you know, I mean, from my experience, it's like you got to have the perfect timing when you do a comedy. And I hear Tommy is harder. Yeah, I would certainly say it is. I mean, I just filmed this episode of the TV show Privilege, which is on the CW Network, and it's very comedic. And this one scene I had was, I guess you could call it comedy. It was the first time I'd ever done film comedy, and it was a challenge, but I loved doing it. So it's a season finale, so if you want to check out Privilege, season finale a minute. It's going to be on in two weeks, I believe, from what... Is it? Oh, do you know more than I do, wicked? I'm supposed to know a little bit about... You should. You know, you get a prize, Tina. You get a prize. You know what my prize is? My prize is interviewing other people on this show. Great, aside from me, anyone but me. That's, that's the prize. No, that prize continues on until, like, when I get fired. Yeah, yeah, and your email box is totally full with people saying, "It was me, and it's E.R." That's right. That's right. So what about theater? That's another genre, too. What about theater, too? Theater, I love, you know, I saw it out doing theater. I haven't done it for a while. I would like to get back into it. I know, I have to be honest and say, I know that most actors say that they prefer theater. I really like the medium of film. I like the fact that, you know, a camera could be super close on your face, and all you have to do is exhale one single breath, and that can mean and, and, and say so many things to the audience. Whereas in theater, you know, you have to, you always have to be aware that the people in the back row can see what you're doing and hear what you're doing. And so I find it far more challenged to be nuanced, or at least I think that there's, there's more you can do in film in terms of portraying your character. You know, I'm sure that great actors can do all those things in theater, but I should do more of it. Right. I, I figured you'd prefer like theater more, or anybody prefer theater a little bit, because there's, there's a rush there that you get when you're doing theater than you could with a, with film. There is a rush, but you know, at the same time, I think it's kind of dangerous. I think, I mean, I hate going to theater and, and seeing actors play to that rush. Instead of playing like, and this is some really pretentious, but playing to the truth of the character and, and in a truthful portrayal of the character, they'll be playing to get that immediate reaction from the audience, whether it's a laugh or, or an applause or whatever it may be. So I think often as an actor, you're spoiled on theater because the audiences are right there, and the danger in that is that you play to, to get that immediate and perhaps superficial reaction. Right, exactly. And it's like, if you forget your mind, forget it. Now, but now it's really a true testament to your acting skills to bounce back to that. If you don't know your line, now you got to improvise something that exactly, exactly, you know, you don't even get that many retakes in film. You get, maybe like, what is it now? Like, maybe like a couple or some? Not even a lot. It depends on what you're doing on, on the other, they like you to get it in, in one, two, a bit other directors or what have you. I mean, I once did this thing and it wasn't even acting. It was me on a horse. And we did 20 takes of me riding this horse. And I still to this day do not know why. I guess the horse was acting me. Was that scary riding a horse? Have you ever ridden a horse before? I've never. The fact that when we were training for it, I was put on this horse. And for those of you who don't, who haven't ridden a horse to get it to move, at least this is what I was told, you have to, you know, squeeze it with your ankles. And I was doing that and the horse was standing still. It's a fun day to give it like a little bit of a gentle kick and it went off like a firework. And I can say from experience, the color of fear is brown. Oh, that just put it into my head that I think I'm going to have to forget. That is scary. So if all you listeners enjoy the late lunch right now, but yeah, I love animals and the horse, you know, we got on after a while. It was cool. And like you said, if you're like drinking something and you just did a spit take, make sure you get the paper towels and wash your screen off. Yeah, do. Well, listen, I can't believe the time to survive, but it was great having you on here and doing our very first prize worthy show. I love it. Yeah, so this was good. Do you like broke the prize worthy show to carry? I'm very happy to have done so. And yeah, and if you just give Rebecca details to my manager, something that will last time you sent out that. Absolutely. And it's been my pleasure. And before you leave, it's one of our, one of our nice little things we like to do here is a promo from you show. It can be, this is Julia Mars, you're listening to Buzzworthy Radio, you can improvise that line in any way, shape, or form, but it has to be, it has to have your name and Buzzworthy Radio's name in the tag. So. You ready? I am. My name is Julia Mars, and you're spending way too much time listening to Buzzworthy Radio. I like that. Oh, wait a minute, that's bad. Let's see, now you're making this kind of like beat list, you're going to get out and get a light. Are you kidding? I've been on the show now for 20 minutes? No. You just think that Buzzworthy Radio and keep on listening. How's that? All right. I like that first one, no, but I. Listen, thank you so much for coming on the show. We'll make sure you guys check him out. Julie Morris on gr every Thursday night at 10 PM each time on NBC. And make sure you guys check out Donkey Punch. And if you haven't seen about three yet, make sure you check that out. Thank you so much, guys. Thanks for listening. Absolutely. Come back any time, all right? I'd love to take care. Bye. Bye. And that's our show for you guys. Rebecca, if you're out there listening right now, make sure you send in your information to me. Just go to the website at www.buzzworthyradio.net and we'll make sure that everything gets situated and you get the prize that's coming to you from Julie Morris. Now, for those of you wanting to know what is coming up next, I believe you may be back on Friday. Just double check the schedule. We'll be supposed to have on Beth's chamber than from the guiding light. The place where all the Beth reigns. So you're going to be making our second appearance on the show. And I would love to talk to her about what's it like having Grant Alexander back in the fold. So make sure you guys just check the schedule here at buzzworthyradio.net. I'm your host, Navell Jayle, coming at you from this past half hour here at blog.radio.com. Making sure you guys get the latest buzz with the buzzworthy radio. And for all of you guys, what is it that you like most about the show? What is it that you hate the most about the show? Send us your feedback at Natalie@buzzworthyradio.net. I'd love to have your feedback. Love the fan. Love you guys. We'll see you guys later on. Start fresh this new year with Hueb Savings at Big R. 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