A new preview trailer and a few new photos of Ian as Avery, in the upcoming Deadly Trails, Big Sky season 3.
Reba McEntire and Jensen Ackles joined the cast as regulars for this new season…..
We’re getting closer to premiere date…..don’t miss it on September 21, at 10 pm on ABC!
Streaming the next day on Hulu too!
ABC also released two group photos of the campers which included Ian, on the Big Sky Twitter
John Fusco‘s The Wind and The Reckoning is getting closer and closer to coming to the screen!
The true life story of the Leper War on Kaua’i is depicted in this chilling and moving film.
Synoposis:
“The Wind and the Reckoning reveals the real-life story of a Native Hawaiian ranching family that defies the newly established provisional government and faces down American mercenaries rather than have their freedoms callously ripped away. For the first time in a feature film, the Battle of Kalalau unfolds through the eyes of the islands’ indigenous people as they take a stand against oppression.“
Produced and directed by David L. Cunningham, with a multi talented cast consisting of Jason Scott Lee, John Schaech, Lance Kerwin, Lindsay Watson, Ron Yuan, Matt Corboy, Alex Farnham, Sisa Grey, Nick Masciangelo and Henry Ian Cusick.
Follow news for the film and it’s release here at their website and sign up for email updates as well:
They filmed the movie during the height of Covid and in this BTS feature video, the film makers, cast and crew, discuss how it was working together during the pandemic and how it all affected them, considering the similarities of the story they were telling to what they were experiencing in real life.
Above: Video clip with Henry Ian Cusick as Captain McCabe and John Schaech as Marshall Hitchcock
Below: 2nd Video clip with Henry Ian Cusick (video has no sound) but the visuals are nice!
BTS Photos:
ABC released it’s trailer for Big Sky’s season 3 premiering Sept. 21 and gave us a first look at Ian’s recurring character, Avery.
Narrated by Reba McIntyre who also joined the cast as Sunny Barnes, leads an camping expedition and by her narrative, it sounds like the campers may be in for more than they signed up for!
Jensen Ackles has also joined on as regular as Sheriff Beau Arlen.
Be sure to tune in Sept. 21, 10 PM!
“With The Release of the “Deadly” New Trailer, Reba McEntire Teases “Big Sky” Season 3″
Henry Ian Cusick has been one of five new cast members to reoccur in ‘Big Sky’ on ABC, for it’s third season!
News broke on several entertainment sites, read latest information below!
Ian will portray “Avery, a well-meaning, successful tech entrepreneur who books himself and his stepdaughter Emily on Barnes’ camping trip.”
TV Insider:
‘Big Sky’ Season 3: Henry Ian Cusick, Luke Mitchell & More to Recur, J. Anthony Pena Promoted
MattCarter.com
Big Sky season 3 spoilers: Henry Ian Cusick, more cast!
“We were already feeling pretty excited to see Big Sky season 3 on ABC down the road. Now, we’ve got yet another reason to be!
According to a new report coming in from Deadline, former Lost and MacGyver star Henry Ian Cusick is poised to recur this season alongside Blindspot alum Luke Mitchell, Seth Gabel, Anirudh Pisharody, and Madalyn Horcher.”
TVLine.com:
“Big Sky 3: Macgyver, Blindspot Alums Among 5 New Cast Additions”
“Big Sky country is about to get a little less spacious: The ABC drama has added five actors to its cast for the upcoming Season 3, according to our sister site Deadline .
The five additions, all in recurring roles, center on Reba McEntire’s newly introduced backwoods outfitter Sunny Brick and an ill-fated wilderness trip she leads. Henry Ian Cusick (MacGyver, The 100) will play tech executive Avery, who books himself and his stepdaughter Emily on Sunny’s excursion. Luke Mitchell (Blindspot, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), meanwhile, will play Sunny’s son Cormac, who helps lead his mom’s outdoors trips.
Anirudh Pisharody (9-1-1) and Madalyn Horcher (Doom Patrol) will play Luke and Paige, a young couple from New York who join Sunny’s trip to celebrate his birthday. Finally, Seth Gabel (Salem, Fringe) will play Walter, a recluse who lives in the Montana wilderness and has “an unpredictable nature.” (Uh-oh.)”
Big Sky, Season 3 Premiere, Wednesday, September 21, 10/9c, ABC
Ian took an exciting and fun new turn with his latest television project, voice acting in the role of Peet The Sock Man for
The animated series, coming to TV midseason in December of 2022, is based on the much loved book series of the same name.
The WingFeather Saga by Andrew Peterson is “a four book fantasy adventure series for young people, described as The Princess Bride meets The Lord of the Rings.”
The story is coming to life, thanks to 8,000 + Angel investors who helped to raise five million dollars. Angel Studios is partnering with the WingFeather Saga team to distribute the multi-season series which will premiere this winter.
For information on Ian’s character Peet, you can read his bio here: Peet The Sock Man .
He sounds like a very interesting character indeed and Ian’s fans are excited to see and hear him in this unique and different role.
Below are video clips with the creative team behind the series, including author/executive producer Andrew Peterson, and executive producer and show runner, J.Chris Wall, discussing their casting of Ian for the role.
LOST fans will find them particularly interesting and enjoyable, as it is revealed that Ian’s character of Desmond was an inspiration to Mr. Pearson as he was writing Peet! We think hearing Ian as Peet (there’s a peek of him at work in the 2nd clip)) will bring a pleasant surprise to LOST fans as well!
Stay tuned!!
*UPDATED* The time is almost here!
Schedules for Ian’s photo ops and his panel have been added below! See you next week in Mississippi!
Pleased to announce Ian will be appearing next month at Mississippi Comic Con in Jackson, Mississippi.
He’ll be appearing both days on June 25th and 26th, 2022.
Come out and meet him! We look forward to seeing you there. Find more information and purchase tickets at the convention’s link above.
Schedule for Ian’s photo ops below:
Ian will also be doing a Q&A panel on Saturday at 11 am.
On April 7, 2022 HIFF hosted a private screening for The Wind and The Reckoning, for cast, crew and special guests,
at @ConsolidatedHI Kahala Theatre.
Photos below:
Photo credits: Madi Grace , Stuart Featheran and Nick Masciangelo from Instagram.
*The Wind and The Reckoning is the true Hawaiian story of Ko’alau and Pi’ilani who are forced to flee after the government tries to separate their family during a Leprosy outbreak.*
*As an outbreak of leprosy engulfs 19th-century colonial Hawai’i, a small group of infected Native Hawaiians resist government-mandated exile, taking a courageous stand against the provisional government in a story inspired by real-life events.*
Henry Ian Cusick as McCabe
The Wind and the Reckoning will have it’s official release later this year.
Recently Ian posted on his Instagram story, a selfie photo from the Phuket International Airport with the comment:
“Anything I shouldn’t miss?”
That left fans everywhere, wondering if he was there for a holiday or work?
Actually he was there for both!
Ian was shooting a new indie film while in Phuket, Thailand…followed by a visit to Bangkok with his lovely wife Annie, before returning home to Hawaii.
Information released so far on the film, is it’s title – ‘1 Million Followers’ and per Ian, he plays “a Russian villian.”
Producer Rachel Morgan was asked about the film too and her reply was: “All I can say for now is it’s a social media based thriller that takes place primarily in Phuket.” The film is directed by Harvey Lowry.
Some of the cast also includes Patrick Atchison, Constanza Palavecino, Shelley Q, and Jade Ma.
Filming took place in February and March and with it now concluded, and in post production we await further news!
Several BTS photos were posted by cast and crew on their instagram accounts during filming. We’re sharing a few down below….
Follow Ian on Instagram here: Henry Ian Cusick Official Instagram
When you order a Cameo from Ian, you not only will enjoy your own personal video message from him…you’ll also be helping the people of Ukraine who have suffered greatly during the invasion of their country by Russia.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost their lives and who have had to flee from their homes in this war.
Happening online this Sunday, March 13, 2022……. the second Kabby Con!
The 100 fans were thrilled to learn they will have another opportunity to interact and enjoy several online activities with one of the show’s favorite couples……Henry Ian Cusick who portrayed Marcus Kane and Paige Turco who portrayed Abby Griffin.
Join both Ian and Paige this Sunday online for fun chats, panels and meeting rooms.
Find below, their times and events (Times shown are in EST – Eastern Standard Time)
Tickets for all of their events can be purchased here: Dream It At Home Con 18
Ian’s first in person fan convention appearance in 2 years and it’s happening next month in November, in Liverpool, England! Come meet him November 13 and 14, 2021!!
From the convention’s facebook:
COMIC CON LIVERPOOL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT – HENRY IAN CUSICK
Henry Ian Cusick is a Peruvian-Scottish actor of television, film, and theatre and a television director.
He is best known for his role as Desmond Hume in the ABC television series Lost, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He also starred as Jesus in The Gospel of John, the ABC political thriller series Scandal, as Stephen Finch, as Marcus Kane in The CW science fiction series The 100, as Dr. Jonas Lear in The Passage on Fox and as Russell “Russ” Taylor in the CBS action drama MacGyver.
To get tickets to meet Henry Ian Cusick please go to www.comicconventionliverpool.co.uk
Have fun all you fans who are going! We look forward to seeing your photos with him!
Together again for the fans….Henry Ian Cusick and Paige Turco! Don’t miss them this Sunday at the Dream It At Home Virtual Con 15. Examples of Ian’s event options, and the Kabby event options, captured below. We anticipate a calendar of times soon.
Ian has been announced for Dream It At Home Con 15, the virtual fan convention hosted by Event Brite. Ian will appear on Sunday, Sept 19, 2021…
This will mark his third appearance with the convention. He will be doing live 1-1 video chats as well as 3-1 video chats.
In addition, he’ll have a live group meeting room and will record videos too for fans wanting those.
Lots of options for fans to choose!
If you haven’t participated in the past, we encourage you to come and join in on the excitement and the fun with Ian!
Tickets may be purchased here: Dream It At Home/Henry Ian Cusick Scroll down to view and purchase the options for him.
Find Dream It Conventions on Twitter: DreamIt/Twitter
We are pleased to announce that Ian was elected to be a representative in SAG-AFTRA, the main actors’ union.
Ian ran as part of MembershipFirst – “an organized community of SAG-AFTRA members and leaders who’ve come together to protect the rights and interests of every member in every category of our union.” Ian will represent Hawaii as a National Board Member, a Local Board Member, and a Convention Delegate.
Congratulations, Ian…this is exciting news, and we know you will represent Hawaii and be a great support to your fellow union members.
Our thanks to Chuck Slavin on FB for the posts below.
One of Ian’s biggest supporters, Tatiana who’s on Twitter @Tat_Yatanis……treated Ian and fans to her latest compilation video of his most recent TV character, Russ Taylor from MacGyver!
Tatiana’s videos are some of the best when it comes to fan made videos…….it’s commonly said she uses her “Tat Magic” to always bring an entertaining video viewing experience for fans everywhere. Whether its her magic or more what we believe is, her amazing videography skills, one thing is certain. It’s always a pleasure watching them!
In this one, she captures so much of Russ’s sense of humor and unique charm, which made him a fan favorite rather quickly when Ian joined the cast for the show’s 4th and 5th seasons.
While CBS announced plans not to renew MacGyver for a 6th season, disappointing the show’s fans worldwide, we’re so grateful CBS gave Ian the opportunity to bring Russ to the screen and in a character that both he and viewers enjoyed so much.
Here’s to Russ Taylor and here’s to Tatiana’s video showing us some of his most best and entertaining moments. Enjoy!
Thank you Tatiana!! XX
RUSS TAYLOR by Tatiana
Enjoy this look behind the scenes of Awaken, to meet the musicians who bring the phenomenal music to the film!
Thank you to Director Bob Degus for this opportunity to watch and learn how the music part of the film came to be….
Celebrating the Music of the film Awaken
and the musicians.
(in alphabetical order
David Daniel Brown
Diana Carr
Bogdan Djukic
Shireen Jarrahian
Ram Dass Khalsa
Gaiea Sanskrit
Adrienne Shamszad
Awaken is an intense, cautionary cinematic fable, deeply relevant to our times. The film takes a brutal, unflinching look at mankind stripped bare of the thin veneer of social convention. It is a daring, bold, often painful journey into the darkness of our primal, carnal selves, ultimately asking the audience to answer the question “what will it take for us all to awaken?”
GABRIELLE ANWAR
HENRY IAN CUSICK
DAVE BAEZ
Directed by BOB DEGUS
Written by MICHELE McGUIRE
Produced by MICHELE McGUIRE, ALEXANDRA ANGELIQUE LEEPER, JON SILBERG, BOB DEGUS Executive Producer JEFF KNIPP
Director of Photography NATHAN WILSON
Edited by BOB DEGUS and LOGAN BREIT
Music Producer RAM DASS KHALSA
Songs by DIANA CARR, GAIEA SANSKRIT, ADRIENNE SHAMSZAD
Music by DAVID DANIEL BROWN, BOGDAN DJUKIC, SHIREEN JARRAHIAN, and RAM DASS KHALSA
Light Language ABIGAIL STELLAR SHEKINAH
Production Designer JEFF KNIPP
Costume Designer ALYCIA BELLE
A film by BOB DEGUS AWAKEN
The on going #SaveMacGyver campaign has announced it’s very first MacGyver Virtual Convention, “for the fans, by the fans” and Ian is the show’s first actor who has committed to appear!
Joining Ian will be his MacGyver co-star Tristin Mays (Riley Davis), 5th season showrunner Monica Macer and the 5th season writing team.
In addition, Creator, Executive Producer and Writer Lee David Zlotoff and Costume Designer Sarah Downer will appear. MacGyver Technical Consultant Rhett Allain, and Sam, Mike, and Jeff from the Making Fun of MacGyver podcast are the latest guest announcements too. We’ll update the guest list as more guests are announced!
The virtual con will take place on August 28 and 29, 2021 and fans are encouraged to submit questions for Ian and with a fast approaching deadline of July 27, 2021 6PM CST, it’s advisable to do it asap!
Submitting a question does not guarantee an answer but not submitting one, guarantees no answer.
The MacGyverCon website is up and running and all info can be found on it, along with ticket information too. MacGyverCon.com
#SaveMacGyver twitter account here : SaveMacGyver/Twitter
Ian will be appearing at his second virtual con, at Dream It At Home Con 13 this coming Saturday on July 17! Come join in the fun and meet him for the first time, or enjoy chatting with him again.
This time with Ian there will be 1 panel, 2 meeting rooms, and a trivia contest between Ian and the fans. In addition, there are 1:1 conversations 3:1 conversations, and you can get a video message from him too. So plenty of options to choose from!
From the Awaken Facebook page comes news of the new trailer for Awaken, the full length indie film by Bob Degus and starring Henry Ian Cusick, Gabrielle Anwar and Dave Baez.
“BIG NEWS!!! We have officially finished Awaken!! Thank you so much to all of our supporters for your patience as we’ve been working away on the various post production aspects of this beautiful film! Please take a look at our new trailer!! We’d greatly appreciate it, if you feel inspired to share our page with your friends, as we move into the distribution phase…”
The film now moves to it’s distribution phase and we all hope for that to happen very soon! Stay tuned!
Ian teased on IG yesterday if he was doing his last ever ADR for MacGyver.
For all seen purposes, it seems likely it is.
If it is, we will say good bye to his character Russ Taylor with sadness and a thank you! Thank you to the writers and to Ian for bringing us a character, fans received with open hearts and big welcomes….and sadness because it truly feels like we just met him!
What else lies beneath his surface we may never know but we feel there was much more to see and tell about this wonderful character. He was a departure in many ways from Ian’s previous roles and it was so wonderful to watch him week after week!
Ian has a gift for lightheartedness and comical lines and MacGyver and Russ allowed him to show that side of his acting ability. In addition, Russ could be quite serious too and he lead Team Phoenix with direction and authority. We will truly miss him!
We wish all of the talented MacGyver cast……Lucas Till, Tristin Mays, Justin Hires, Meredith Eaton and Levy Tran, the very best in their future acting endeavors. We feel sure we will be seeing them all in other roles and projects! Our very best wishes to them all!
Thank you to CBS, MacGyver and Team Phoenix for providing us with quality entertainment week after week!
As a couple of Ian’s other characters would say……….’see you in another life’…….and ‘may we meet again!’
And as we’ll hear Russ say tonight………’here’s to the next chapter.’
We certainly hope so Russ, we certainly hope so!
Press on the MacGyver series finale:
From ShowBiz CheatSheet:
“MacGyver Series Finale: What To Expect From The Last Ever Episode (Plus How To Watch)”
From TV Line:
“MacGyver Series Finale Sneak Peek: The Team Goes All In For Casino Sting”
*Last but certainly not least, a huge THANK YOU to the MacGyver fans! For your dedication, your love, your support and your tenacity to never give up on the show! A stronger and more dedicated fandom has never been seen and should we all get the outcome of #SaveMacGyver we are hoping for…..or we don’t……just know your efforts and the campaign didn’t go unnoticed and will forever be appreciated!!* SaveMacGyver.com