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| Episode 1x08: Corkscrew (via SpoilerTV) |
(Spoiler Alert: To avoid spoilers, I won't post any pictures that are too revealing, but you will get spoilered by reading this post or by clicking on the links provided!)
So this is Christmas...
As I mentioned last time, we don't see much current material anymore from the main cast. Lucas Till posted some pictures of MacGyver doing bad, bad things like stealing money and holding guns. He also shared some new stills and BtS-pictures of Episode 7. Justin Hires posted a nice picture of the male trio.
We also got a throwback to Episode 2 (Metal Saw): SkyDroneCinema just posted a video today of Jack and MacGyver chasing "Julio".
It looks like they're filming a Christmas Episode at the moment. First, Executive Producer Peter Lenkov posted paperclip art snow flakes on November 8. The next day, he shared a picture of Christmas Stockings. Looks like Jack has been a naughty boy!
Lucas Till was also seen on set wearing a pretty warm coat. So far no skis, (fake) snow or hockey sticks, though. I tend to forget that MacGyver is not filming in Vancouver anymore. (It's also Original MacGyver's fault that I used to think it snows regularly in California *ahem*.)
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| via Peter Lenkov |
FlyWorx did some more drone work at the end of October. Cornell Willis, "cartier_vision2", Shannon Helliker and James Grabowski posted several location pictures. Crew and Extras are still very careful not to post any spoilers, though.
Stand-In Mikey Leo granted us a look at the "second team" while Extra Aimee Carrero assures us she's acting "totally normally" in her scene.
Brian Durkin (who wrote Episode 6) shared visualizations and early drawings of an old school bomb defusal technique called "tape and line". According to his statements on Twitter, he had many conversations with real bomb defusal technicians while doing research for the script.
Premieres of Episodes 6 and 7
I assumed ratings would rise some more for the Halloween Episode, but I'm not up to date with sport events (especially not sporty events abroad) and didn't take into account that the world series would have an effect. So, it's no surprise that ratings for Episode 6 (Wrench, 7.27 million) have been lower than expected (which is a shame because I actually think this episode was the best so far). Nonetheless: The Hashtag #MacGyver has been trending again - as it has for every episode premiere this season.
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| Episode 1x07: Can Opener (via Raul Colon) |
The script writers were live tweeting on November 4 for Episode 7 - this time together with the writers on Hawaii Five-0 who celebrated the release of Episode 150.
Episode 7 (Can Opener, 7.59 million) got better ratings and the numbers might rise again for Episode 8: I assume that many people will tune in for the return of Murdoc - maybe even people that have abandoned the show after the pilot or the first few episodes.
Stills and Press Releases
SpoilerTV provided us with official stills and press releases for Episode 8 (Corkscrew) and 9 (Chisel). Episode 9 will be directed by Brad Tanenbaum (CSI: Las Vegas) who shared a picture of himself on set on October 29. Episode 10 is called "Pliers" and directed by Lee Rose.
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| Episode 1x09: Chisel (via SpoilerTV) |
Sneak Peeks and Previews
We got several sneak and previews for Episode 7; e.g. by Yahoo or by ET Online. Stunt Extra Raul Colon shared a few BtS-pictures of his Laundry-Room-Fight with MacGyver.
Entertainment Weekly brought an exclusive clip of Episode 8, where Bozer meets Murdoc. It fits the short video clip that Peter Lenkov posted a few days earlier with Team MacGyver all dressed up for a mission in an Art Gallery.
Interviews and Articles
CBS Watch! Magazine revealed on October 28 that there will be a feature article including a photoshoot with Lucas Till and George Eads in January.
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| via Watch! Magazine |
On November 2, Peter Lenkov shared an article by TVGuide for Episode 7. TVLine did an interview with David Dastmalchian about his take on Murdoc.
TVInsider spoke with Lucas Till and George Eads. Lucas revealed that he hasn't reached out to Richard Dean Anderson yet and that he's a little afraid of what RDA would have to say about the show and his take on the iconic character.
The NY Post did interviews with Lucas and Peter Lenkov. Lenkov revealed that the show will see "a major change" early next year at the Phoenix Foundation: "Fans will probably figure it out because a lot of Easter eggs have been planted."
Cast, Crew and Character News
Central Casting Georgia has made several casting calls; e.g. for middle school students, for motorized scooters or for Asian men and women with military and gun training experience.
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| via Arnold Hernandez |
It seems like Arnold Hernandez met the guy who is responsible for the paper clip art. Hernandez put Lee Folds to the test and got a paperclip guitar in return. That's pretty awesome and I really hope we will get some BtS-material or an article about these little props some day.
We already know that both Murdoc and Nikki (Tracy Spiridakos) will show up on Episode 8. On November 4, Justin Hires confirmed our suspicions that he will join Team MacGyver. According to a tweet by Vinnie Jones, he also might come back to "kick some asses". Looks like someone still holds a grudge.
Yeah it's not a surprise to American sports fans that MacGyver got smoked by the World Series especially with the lovable loser Chicago Cubs poised to win their first title in 108 years. Looking forward to Murdoc's debut tonight!
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