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23/10/2021 08:58 am
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Is James Marsters The Best Actor in Nerdy TV?





Throughout modern history, actors who can embody the essence of an iconic character so completely that fans forget that there is a person behind that character have become the gold standard of nerdy fandoms everywhere. Of the special few who can do it more than once, none have elicited such simultaneous fanboy wrath and…excitement…as James Marsters!

James has made a career out of playing the irresistible villain who is everyone’s type thanks to iconic roles like Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Captain John Hart on Torchwood. In fact, he has done such a fantastic job at crafting this bad boy persona that it seems perfectly natural to find out that he’s also the lead singer in a rock band called Ghost of the Robot. With so much “cool energy” hanging around him, it may then be something of a shock to know that his career almost went in a very different direction. After studying at Juilliard, James began his acting career on stage in 1987 performing in The Tempest, Teechers, & Shaw’s Misalliance. It wasn’t until 1992 that he made is TV debut in Northern Exposure as a bellboy & later as a minister. From there, he found himself typecast as forgettable, nerdy characters that would make one or two appearances before ultimately exiting stage left, never to be seen again. This balance of stage acting & less-than memorable TV guest spots continued for several years until one fateful September day in 1997 when he sauntered into living rooms across America as the now infamous vampire bad boy, Spike.

His charisma was so undeniably alluring that he inadvertently turned a small villain-of-the-week guest role into a genre defining character that spanned seven years, two shows, 120 episodes, two video games, & two hit comic book series. For most actors, this would be a fantastic career that could sustain them for years, but not James. He continued to push is creative aspirations to new heights. In 2003, James brought his love of music to the forefront with the freshman album for Ghost of the Robot: Mad Brilliant. Then, to the surprise of many anime fans, he appeared in the 2009 live action Dagon Ball Z adaptation, Dragonball Evolution, as Lord Piccolo. While the movie ended up being a theatrical failure, it acted as a foot in the door to the world of anime, which he later used to re-enter the Dragon Ball franchise as the now fan-favorite villain Zamasu in Dragon Ball Super.

With a career spanning theatrical performances, multiple hit TV shows, box office disasters, anime voice acting, & world-touring rock musician (with some video game voice acting & audiobooks sprinkled in for good measure), James Marsters is anything but predictable as a creative talent. Over the years, he has developed a devoted fan base that has continued to follow him on every twist & turn he can throw at them. So, when we had the opportunity to speak with him during his appearance at Fan Expo Dallas, we absolutely jumped at the invitation. Now, join us on today’s edition of Dallas Geek as we interview the incredible James Marsters!


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23/10/2021 08:24 am
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Fan Expo Canada Interview: ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s James Marsters Talks His Favorite Roles and His Music Career

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Nowadays, the term "vampire" may conjure up images of Robert Pattinson in Twilight, Kate Beckinsale in Underworld, or even the four Nosferatu-like roommates on What We Do in the Shadows. But back in the late '90s and early 2000s, the undead were primarily associated with one show — Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And although Buffy's main star was Sarah Michelle Gellar, it was James Marsters' Spike that really gave the show its — ahem — bite. Of course, Marsters would go on to play Spike on the Buffy spinoff, Angel, as well as taking on recurring roles on such series as Smallville, Dragon Ball Super and Torchwood, to name a few. However, it's Spike that remains his most memorable character. And with Marsters making an appearance at Fan Expo Canada this weekend, you can bet he'll have a story or two to share about this fan-favorite villain.

I caught up with James Marsters ahead of his appearance at Fan Expo Canada: Limited Edition to chat about the fandom, his time on Buffy, and much more. The following is an edited version of that conversation.

First of all, what's it like being back doing conventions again, after the pandemic put everything on hiatus? And what have you missed the most about interacting with the fans?

Marsters: It is absolutely fabulous to be back. I was nervous about it, because of COVID. But I talked to my ex-wife, who is a nurse, and she said, "If you follow protocol stringently, if you get the right mask and wash your hands consistently, you'll be fine." And so I decided, "Let's go out." Being locked down, it was okay to be in my house — I'm a gamer, so it gave me an excuse to game all day. But I really missed being with people live. I missed the community. I think we all did. There's just something that feeds me when I'm around other human beings — getting along with them, finding a connection there. So I'm just drinking it in right now.

Of course, you're best known for your role as Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. What did you enjoy most about playing that character, and what was the most memorable moment you had making the show?

Marsters: [There were] so many memorable moments. I was in heaven between the word "action" and the word "cut." Because that's when, first of all, I got to go to work and start playing. But also, I just got to interact with the writing, which I think is some of the best that I've ever seen on television. I didn't write a word, so I'm not bragging. But I came from theatre, and you can tell when you start saying the words of an author — you taste them, and you can how good [the author] is. It's a weird thing. And tasting the words of Buffy, I was like, "This stuff is amazing! You can do so much with these words." So I was in heaven the whole time. And I'm just grateful that I knew how lucky I was at the time. I had been acting long enough to know that this was a singular experience, so I was able to give myself completely to it and not hold back in any way.

But some things that stand out. There was one scene were Spike has a gem on that makes him able to go out into the sunlight, and he tracks down Buffy and they start fighting. And the one gag had [Buffy stunt double Sophia Crawford] jumping down on [me], and I grab her mid-air, twist her around and slam her down onto a glass tabletop, and the glass shatters. It's a really cool shot, and they wanted me to do that. So we did the first take and we got a great shot. Then they said we need another take. So we did it again, and the thought went through my mind that this is the one where I'm going to hurt somebody. But it went great — again. And I hugged Sophia and we walked away, and then my knees buckled realizing that I got through that one without hurting a good friend.

You've also played recurring roles on shows like Smallville, Torchwood, Runaways and Hawaii Five-0. I assume Spike is your favorite of all your roles, but what is your second favorite role?

Marsters: Probably Captain John on Torchwood. I mean, they're all really fun. Zamasu was amazing on Dragon Ball Super. But Torchwood is a show on the BBC by Russell T. Davies who re-did and reawakened Doctor Who. Buffy is a subversive show that's fighting back against the lie that women can't fight back, or can't be leaders or can't be heroes. And Torchwood is pushing against the lie that LGBT people can't be heroes. And the lead on that show is fully bisexual, and he is a total hero and he saves everybody, and I got to play his boyfriend. I got to kiss him on camera and then beat his ass. [laughs] So that was amazing.

You also have your own band, Ghost of the Robot, and you're performing an acoustic show on stage at Fan Expo this year. Can you talk more about that and how you got into music?

Marsters: I've been playing in bars since I was 13 years old, but I was only playing James Taylor. And when I decided to be a professional actor, I stopped playing publicly. But then I met a really talented teenager named Charlie De Mars, and formed Ghost of the Robot with him. And we started making really good music. I was very lucky to be with much better musicians than I am. We got together in 2001, we've toured Europe many times, we've toured the States, Canada and Australia as well. And over the years, I've just gotten a little bit better every year.

At this point, I'm told I am a good, functioning rhythm guitarist on a professional level. And if anyone is interested in coming out to see the music, it's good because you get to learn more about me. When I play Spike, that's someone else's words, and I'm speaking someone else's story. But when I sing my songs, that's really a window into who I actually am. It sometimes makes me nervous, to let people see that much of me. But it's also glorious to be that vulnerable in front of an audience.

Last but not least, do you have a message for all your fans who are coming to Fan Expo to see you?

Marsters: Yes, please come to the convention! If you've been sick of being at home, come to a place where everyone's beautiful, everyone's safe, and you can be whatever you wanna be. That sounds like heaven to me. And if I get to heaven and it's not like that, I may wanna come back.

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16/10/2021 10:16 am
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Wizard World celebrates the best in pop culture from movies to comics, gaming and more.  The 23rd annual event kicks off today in Rosemont. Actor and musician, James Marsters is one of the celebs you can expect to run into there.

October 15 – 17

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center – Rosemont, IL

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09/10/2021 09:42 am
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Exclusive Interview: Buffy Star James Marsters Talks Sarah Michelle Gellar and Explains How Spike Would Thrive During The Pandemic

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Exclusive Interview: Buffy Star James Marsters Talks Sarah Michelle Gellar and Explains How Spike Would Thrive During The Pandemic

Perhaps one of James Marsters most famous and memorable characters, Spike, became an unstoppable force in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He was originally supposed to be in five to ten episodes, serving as a metaphor for your everyday teenage issues. However, Spike lasted until the end of the series.

One On One With James Marsters

If you are a fan of the series, then you know how tense things would get on set with Joss Whedon. Marsters recently revealed that Joss pinned him against a wall once, furious at the success of the Spike character. The actor holds no grudge against the director, stating that he would’ve killed his character immediately if it conflicted with the show’s long-term goals.

Exclusive Interview: Buffy Star James Marsters Talks Sarah Michelle Gellar and Explains How Spike Would Thrive During The Pandemic - The Illuminerdi

We sat down with James Marsters during the FAN EXPO Dallas 2021 for a one-on-one interview. The idea of older series taking place during today’s culture is a subject that will pop up in my head from time to time. We couldn’t help but ask a few questions related to the series that became a massive success. Check out the interview below:

When asked if the show would’ve had the same success today, considering that performances on and off the screen are under much closer scrutiny, Marsters answered:

“Very much, very much so. Doing FAN EXPOs and conventions, many of the fans are fourteen, thirteen, twelve and they’re just discovering Buffy. They’re over the moon about it. I’m not sure if there was a lot that was “cancellable” about the show. Some might disagree with me about that. There may be a few exceptions”

Although Spike was an integral part of the series, it’s no surprise to anyone that Sarah Michelle Gellar was the star of the show. I decided to touch on the subject and ask James how his time on set was with the actress:

“Thank God for Sarah Gellar! If it had been anyone else in that role, I’m not sure that we could’ve lasted seven years”.

Then James Marsters revealed some incredible details about Gellar’s background:

“She had come from daytime drama and got an Emmy for it. She was used to acting for content that was for an hour every day. We get tired in television because we have to make an hour for every week. When you do it for every day, you get proficient on a level that I still don’t have… we filmed twelve to twenty hours a day…on Buffy that was a minimum day”.

Exclusive Interview: Buffy Star James Marsters Talks Sarah Michelle Gellar and Explains How Spike Would Thrive During The Pandemic - The Illuminerdi

Staying in the subject of the current times, James Marsters answered a question that some die-hard Buffy fans have probably asked themselves once or twice: “How would Spike react to the pandemic?”

James paused, smiled, stroked his chin a few times, and responded:

“I think he’d love it. Because there would be all these people walking alone at night, not wanting to be with other people… he would just be like “lunch!” (laughs).”

James proceeded to relive the character for a bit, brushing off his accent, and giving us a little glimpse of Spike during COVID-19. Then Marsters concluded:

“It wouldn’t affect him. He’s dead already (laughs).”

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What are your favorite Spike moments on Buffy the Vampire Slayer? What are your favorite James Marsters’ moments or roles? Let us know is the comments! Don’t forget to like all our social media pages! Until next time.


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07/05/2021 08:00 am
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Everything Zen - Episode 6




Welcome to the jungle! Our May 2021 podcast focuses on Zenescope's adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic, The Jungle Book. Creator M.L. Miller walks through the origin story of Mowgli and her friends.

James Marsters, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dragonball, Runaways, and more, drops by to discuss his early connections to the stage, the evolution of Spike, comic book convention highlights, The Ghost of the Robot and his music pursuits, and lots more. Plus, the Zenescope Calendar of events, Mother's Day Fun Facts, and Jungle Book giveaways!

Length: 60 Minutes.

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Hosts: Mark Sells, Ralph Tedesco
Zenescope: Chris Samson, Amber Curtis, M.L. Miller
Special Guest: James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dragonball, Runaways)

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02/05/2018 12:09 am
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The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle — colloquially known as MoPOP — launched an extensive new exhibit, “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes,” late last month. The two-level show hosts some of the rarest comics in the world alongside some of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s coolest costumes. The grand opening was attended by a number of special guests including G. Willow Wilson (co-creator of Kamal Khan/Ms. Marve), Ann Nocenti (co-creator of Longshot), filmmaker Kevin Smith and genre TV vet James Marsters.

Whether you’re a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville, DC and Marvel’s animated fare, the Metal Hurlant Chronicles series, or the recent live action adaptation of Runaways, you likely love to hate Marsters. Taking on villainous roles such as Spike, Piccolo, Brainiac, Lex Luthor, Korvac and, most recently, Marvel’s Runaways‘ Victor Stein, he spent a good portion of his career playing the intelligent, ruthless type.

CBR sat down with the geek icon at MoPOP’s opening event and ask him a few questions. While he may be good at portraying bad, Marsters is amiable and funny in person, and answered whatever was thrown at him with true candor.

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The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle — colloquially known as MoPOP — launched an extensive new exhibit, “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes,” late last month. The two-level show hosts some of the rarest comics in the world alongside some of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s coolest costumes. The grand opening was attended by a number of special guests including G. Willow Wilson (co-creator of Kamal Khan/Ms. Marve), Ann Nocenti (co-creator of Longshot), filmmaker Kevin Smith and genre TV vet James Marsters.

Whether you’re a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville, DC and Marvel’s animated fare, the Metal Hurlant Chronicles series, or the recent live action adaptation of Runaways, you likely love to hate Marsters. Taking on villainous roles such as Spike, Piccolo, Brainiac, Lex Luthor, Korvac and, most recently, Marvel’s Runaways‘ Victor Stein, he spent a good portion of his career playing the intelligent, ruthless type.

CBR sat down with the geek icon at MoPOP’s opening event and ask him a few questions. While he may be good at portraying bad, Marsters is amiable and funny in person, and answered whatever was thrown at him with true candor.

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