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!
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
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Tonight’s episode, H2O + Orthophosphates + Mission City + Corrosion + Origins begins the show’s season (and series) finale, if CBS doesn’t reverse it’s decision and decide to give MacGyver a 6th season, Fans of the show have an impressive campaign going on and are hoping it will cause the network to reconsider their decision.
Read the latest and sign the petition here on the new website: SaveMacGyver.com
If you’re a MacGyver fan patiently waiting for Phoenix Foundation owner Russ Taylor (Henry Ian Cusick) to have some romance on the CBS crime drama, the wait is over. On the January 22 quarantine-themed episode, a COVID-related shacking up results in a deeper relationship for Russ and his long-distance occasional fling, Sofia Walker (Camilla Arfwedson).
Check out the exclusive clip from the episode above and, below, our chat with Cusick, who talks Russ’s dynamic with Sofia, shooting an intimate sword fight with COVID safety restrictions, and whether fans from Lost(where Cusick played heroic Desmond Hume) still reach out to him.
It’s about time Russ had some love in his life.
Henry Ian Cusick: Yes! Russ is getting a romance! Camilla is lovely to work with. She brings something else to the show [as Sofia] in that she’s not all that she seems.
I do prefer the action stuff and running around, and the romance kind of takes you away from all that, but — the stuff that I’ve shot with Camilla will intertwine action and romance. Of course with Russ, it’s not just going to be romance. There’s always going to be humor in there because he can be so, what’s the word? Buffoonish?
Do you think viewers will look at Russ differently now that he’s involved with someone?
You did get a taste of it last season in a flashback episode with a girl he went to see, and Russ has dropped lines that he’s been married more than once. But he’s certainly the older character in the show so, is this his last hope at a full fledged, proper settling down romance? I don’t know. I doubt it, but I’m thinking that he thinks that, so that could be interesting.
Apparently there’s a sword fighting that happens while Russ and Sofia are in lockdown that has a seductive element to it?
That sword fight was interesting. Because of COVID, it just takes up a lot more time [to shoot]. You’re testing and cleaning and resetting and everything just takes a lot of time with filming. They wrote it and the director said, “We’re going to cut it because it’s just going to take up too much.” We kind of fought for it and I’m so glad that that sword fight was back in. It just makes it a little bit more sexy, and Camilla’s character is aristocratic so it brings that element to it.
What draws Russ to Sophia?
They’ve been longtime friends and have been having these long-distance flings. So they meet up and hook up for a couple of days and that’s all the relationship was. Now with the quarantine episode, it’s more about, “Well, we’ve been together for a month now and we get on really well. How far are we going to take it?” Also in that episode, I get to play a musical instrument, which is great.
The drums, so that’s quite fun.
Your former Lost co-star, Jorge Garcia, is guesting in the episode that airs on February. Do you still hear from Lost fans?
Oh, for sure. I have some Lost fans that came with me to The 100 and then came with me to MacGyver. Coming to The 100 was an easy switch from Lost because they’re similar shows, but MacGyver is a big jump, so I’m very grateful, But, especially now during COVID, MacGyver is such a fun show to watch.
MacGyver, Fridays 8/7c, CBS.
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DURING COVID-19’S FIRST STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, AS MAC, BOZER AND RILEY QUARANTINE TOGETHER, THEY TRY TO STOP A CRIME IN PROGRESS AT THEIR NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, JAN. 22
“Quarantine + N95 + Landline + Telescope + Social Distance” – During COVID-19’s first stay-at-home order, as Mac, Bozer and Riley quarantine together, they try to stop a crime in progress at their neighbor’s house. Also, Russ’ romantic fling takes on a longer and more complicated turn when they quarantine together, on MACGYVER, Friday, Jan. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
GUEST CAST: Dan Lauria (Lenny) Marie Thomas (Mallory Krengel) Camilla Arfwedson (Sofia Walker) Benjamin Keepers (Shane Steckler) Victor Turner (James Krengel) Nadia Lorencz (Robber/Cleaner #6) Sam Hargrave (Tall Robber/Cleaner #12)
WRITTEN BY: Stephanie Hicks and Andrew Karlsruher DIRECTED BY: Andrew Ahn
It’s another Friday which means another night of new MacGyver!
“Using a cryptic postcard as their only clue, Mac and the team must solve a fallen friend’s final case and bring him justice, on MACGYVER”
Tonight’s episode is titled, “Jack + Kinematics + Safe Cracker + MgKNO3 + GTO”. With Jack’s name in there, fans are expecting some type of news of and possibly closure for Jack Dalton who was played by George Eads, and who left the show after season 3.
There’s been promo photos and preview video clips, some of which are posted below.
Tomorrow night’s episode titled, “Eclipse + USMC-1856707 + Step Potential + Chain Lock + Ma”, will have Russ Taylor being kidnapped it appears by Codex villain, Roman, played by guest star Zach McGowan.
This is a surprise to fans, as his character was presumed killed last season along with Mac’s Aunt Gwen (Jeri Ryan) in a bomb blast.
It looks to be intense and painful for Russ and fans are hoping Team Phoenix will get to his rescue in time!
WHEN TAYLOR’S FORMER PROTÉGÉ IS KILLED WHILE PREVENTING A BIO-WEAPON FROM FALLING INTO THE WRONG HANDS, MAC AND THE TEAM MUST FIND THE WEAPON SO DESI CAN PULL OFF THE ULTIMATE HEIST BEFORE IT’S SOLD TO A TERRORIST CELL, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Two preview clips below with Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor from tonight’s episode, from Spoiler TV!
Preview screencaps:
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
We love them all especially that bold & bodacious, smooth & saucy Brit! Tune in tonight 8/7c on CBS!
Dont miss them back in action! MacGyver stars Lucas Till as Angus MacGyver, Tristin Mays as Riley Davis, Justin Hires as Wilt Bozer, Meredith Eaton as Matilda (Matty) Webber, Levy Tran as Desi Nguyen and Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor
Tonight’s episode is titled “Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” and guest stars Jean Brassard and Jessie T. Usher
Preview clip with Lucas Till, Jessie T. Usher and Henry Ian Cusick
Preview 2 with Lucas Till, Jessie T. Usher, Henry Ian Cusick and Jean Brassard
MacGyver airs Fridays at 8/7C PM on CBS
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Cast and crew went back into production on Nov. 11 after an almost 8 month hiatus due to the Covid virus. Everyone is happy to be back at work!
Ian posted some pics from the set as they settled back in to their roles…….and as can be seen, staying safe and taking the precautionary covid measures.
Ian and co star Lucas Till were sporting much longer locks before their haircuts!
Press ReleaseMAC AND THE TEAM INFILTRATE A GLAMOROUS HOTEL USED AS AN INTERNATIONAL HIDEOUT FOR CRIMINALS TO FIND A WOMAN WITH VITAL INFORMATION ON CODEX, ON THE FIFTH SEASON PREMIERE OF “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, DEC. 4
“Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” – Mac and the team infiltrate a glamorous hotel used as an international hideout for criminals to find a woman with vital information on Codex. However, their target has a new secret identity, including a completely new face, on the fifth season premiere of MACGYVER, Friday, Dec. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
GUEST CAST: Jessie T. Usher (Vincent) Jean Brassard (Egor) Annabelle Acosta (Paula) Enzo D’Agata (Luis) Vannessa Vasquez (Jane/Fake Paula) Juan Pablo Gamboa (Gustavo Salazar) Eugenie Bondurant (Susie) Brittany Pena (Doorwoman)
WRITTEN BY: Stephanie Hicks DIRECTED BY: Avi Youabian SOURCE:CBS
A few more preview caps for the season 5 premiere on Dec. 4
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