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For Twilight fans, Peter Facinelli will forever be known as Carlisle Cullen, the benevolent doctor and head of the Cullen family. From 2008 to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 in 2012, he was one of the most unique vampires to ever take the screen, completely conquering his thirst for human blood and proving himself as driven primarily by his compassion for his family and his patients alike. However, while the actor was making the five-film saga, he was also busy in a very different medical role on the small screen. Showtime counted him among the staff of All Saints’ Hospital in the Emmy-winning dark comedy-drama, Nurse Jackie.

In the Edie Falco-starring hit, Facinelli was the “Golden Boy” Dr. Fitch Cooper, a petulant, deeply competitive, and nervous emergency room doctor who still managed to be a likable presence despite his flaws. Compared to Carlisle, however, he showed a completely different side to what a physician could be on-screen. Before a post-con screening of the original Twilight at Big Lick Comic-Con over the weekend in Roanoke, Virginia, Collider’s Maggie Lovitt held a Q&A session with Facinelli and Kellan Lutz in the Historic Grandin Theater, where the subject of the unhinged Nurse Jackie and, specifically, how the former juggled his roles as the two doctors and whether a return as Fitch could be in order, came up. Despite being locked into both roles at the same time and constantly swapping between them, he emphasized there were never any moments of Fitch slipping into Carlisle or vice versa, thanks to the very different, yet uniquely enjoyable experiences both brought.

“So fun… I did a show called Nurse Jackie, and that character’s also a doctor. If you haven’t seen it, he’s like, socially awkward, and he has weird Tourette’s, physical Tourette’s that I won’t get into. And he’s kind of like a 13-year-old boy in a grown man’s body, so he’s very funny to watch. So, I just happened to always be filming both at the same time every year, because that’s when the schedules went, so I would go and shoot like two weeks in Vancouver doing Twilight, and then they’d let me out to go do Nurse Jackie for a week or two. And I’d be flying back and forth, and people would be like ‘Don’t you get the characters mixed up or the lines?’ and I’d say no, because they’re so different. So for me, as an actor, it’s the best time of my life, because I have these two great jobs where I’m playing these two opposite doctors, and one is in a critically acclaimed show and one is like in a franchise that’s doing really well. So, every time I was on an airplane — I felt like I lived on American Airlines because I was just always on an airplane.”

Peter Facinelli Says ‘Nurse Jackie’ and ‘Twilight’ Show Doctors Are More Than Their Jobs

Stepping into the shoes of two doctors who were worlds apart in so many ways at the same time satisfied Facinelli as an actor. Funnily enough, Carlisle, despite being an immortal creature of the night, proved to be the more picturesque image of a good medical professional fighting to save lives and treating his job with the utmost care when compared to Fitch, who wasn’t always the most thorough. Yet, both satisfied vastly different needs in their respective stories and became fan favorites in their own ways. Each also got plenty of runway to evolve, with Fitch sticking around at All Saints’ for parts of all seven seasons of Nurse Jackie through 2015.

Facinelli believes that, in taking on both Twilight and Nurse Jackie together, he demonstrated that on-screen doctors can’t be stereotyped. While he knows many fans have an assumption of what characters in these professions should be in their heads, he says actors and writers need to focus on the person first, and not their line of work. Doctors can be renegades, like House, compassionate goofballs, like Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H, or complete messes like The Simpsons‘ cheery Dr. Nick Riviera, and so much more that their job doesn’t necessarily define.

“But, like, as an actor, to have two fantastic jobs and have together doctors who could be completely different and so fun to shoot. And it shows you that people often think that doctors are a certain way, and so they’re like ‘Oh, you play a lot of doctor roles, you must be this type of person,’ but it’s not the occupation you play. It’s the person in the occupation you play. So, like, a fireman can be a lot of different people, a police officer could be completely… so a lot of times, early on, if you’re a young actor, you’re like ‘Oh, doctors act like this, lawyers act like this, plumbers act like this!’ It’s not, it’s just their job to do, so you find the person and the character within the occupation.”

Facinelli Would Gladly Return for a ‘Nurse Jackie’ Reboot

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Finally, Lovitt asked in a follow-up about what Facinelli knew about the Nurse Jackie reboot. News broke back in 2023 that the medical dramedy and fellow Showtime darling Weeds were being eyed for reboots that would bring back both Falco as Jackie Payton and Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin. Despite changing hands to Prime Video and seemingly gaining momentum, however, Falco revealed last year that nothing concrete was in place and, so far, Nurse Jackie was just talk. A story idea following Jackie’s attempts to stay on the straight and narrow after losing her nursing license, with Liz Flahive and Abe Sylvia writing, was said to be in place, though, and Falco hasn’t been willing to give up on the possibility that something could eventually happen.

“I heard something about it!” Facinelli confirmed before assuring that he’d be all-in if he was ever asked to come back. “No one ever reached out to me, so maybe they’re doing it without me. [Laughs] No, I don’t think they ever did it, but I would love to again revisit the part, too.” He sees any chance to get to reprise a long-time role as sacred, because, once it’s over, he knows all too well the sting of saying goodbye to a character for good. That may be the one thing both Fitch and Carlisle have in common — both were huge parts of his life that left him with a sense of loss when they were over.

“The sad part is, you play these roles, then, when the job is over, that character kind of dies. I honestly go through a period, I don’t know if you do, but there’s like a three-to-four-day, sometimes longer period where you kind of feel sad because this person that you’re playing no longer exists. And you can see them and watch them on a screen, but they’re no longer part of you, and they don’t belong to you; they belong to an audience. So it’s just, when you’re finished with a character, you definitely feel a sense of loss. Yeah, so being able to revisit that is always incredible. I mean, I did Nurse Jackie for seven years, and I was able to revisit that character over and over, and it would grow with me, and same with Twilight. It was a five-six-year period where we got to all come together all the time.”

Nurse Jackie is currently streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned here at Collider for more from Big Lick Comic-Con.

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Liz Brixius

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Paul Feig, Steve Buscemi, Craig Zisk, Miguel Arteta, Scott Ellis, Adam Bernstein, Alan Taylor, Allen Coulter, Michael Lehmann

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Liz Brixius, Rick Cleveland

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A post-apocalyptic sci-fi series, when done right, should hook you in, leave you with lingering questions, mounting curiosity, and a sense of unease that keeps you glued to its fictional dystopia. If there’s any show that has nailed that hard, it is Apple TV‘s Silo. With its success, the appetite for similarly high-concept, thought-provoking sci-fi has only grown. Fortunately, stories built around rigid hierarchies and claustrophobic futures are nothing new to film. One Chris Evans–led sci-fi blockbuster that hits many of the same thematic notes has recently resurfaced on streaming and is rapidly climbing the charts as a free-to-watch hit.

Silo follows Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson), an engineer living among the remnants of humanity inside a vast underground bunker after an apocalyptic catastrophe. The silo hides secrets beneath its rigid rules, and Juliette’s search for answers uncovers a mystery that threatens to unravel a carefully constructed lie about the world beyond its walls. Season 2 ends on a massive cliffhanger, with an uprising brewing inside the silo as newly uncovered truths ignite growing unrest. Silo mirrors Chris Evans’ post-apocalyptic film Snowpiercer (2013) in its strict class divide and ambitious high-concept world-building.

Instead of an underground bunker, the scheming in Snowpiercer unfolds aboard a massive train that endlessly circles the globe, powered by a sacred perpetual-motion engine. The film imagines the aftermath of a catastrophic attempt to reverse global warming that instead plunges Earth into a devastating ice age, wiping out most life on the planet. The last surviving humans are confined to the Snowpiercer, where a brutal class system takes hold. The poorest passengers are crammed into the filthy rear cars while the elite live in comfort and excess at the front. As resentment festers, a rebellion led by Evans’ Curtis Everett breaks out. Directed by Bong Joon Ho, the film also stars Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Octavia Spencer, and Ed Harris.

‘Snowpiercer’ Was a Commercial and Critical Hit

Snowpiercer was a South Korean co-production and, with a reported $40 million budget, ranks among the most expensive films ever produced in the country. The gamble paid off handsomely. The film became an international hit, shattering multiple box office records in South Korea, including the highest opening figure for a Korean film and the fastest to reach four million admissions. It ultimately grossed more than $86 million worldwide, though its U.S. box office stalled at just $4 million, due to a post-production dispute between director Joon Ho and distributor Harvey Weinstein.

Snowpiercer was also a critical success, earning a 94% rating and a consensus that praised it as “an audaciously ambitious action spectacular for filmgoers numb to effects-driven blockbusters.” More than a decade after its release, the film continues to draw audiences, ranking among the most popular titles on streaming. It’s currently available to watch for free on Pluto TV, where, at the time of writing, it sits as the fifth most popular title among U.S. viewers. The film also spawned a four-season television adaptation of the same name, which has likewise been enjoying a recent surge on the streaming charts.

You can watch Snowpiercer for free on Pluto TV, while the Snowpiercer TV series is available to stream in the US on Starz, AMC+, and on Netflix internationally.

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July 11, 2014

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126 Minutes

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Bong Joon-ho

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Bong Joon Ho, Jacques Lob, Benjamin Legrand, Jean-Marc Rochette

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Horror is a genre that never goes out of style. From the original Universal Classic Monsters, to Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic filmography, to the massively successful The Conjuring: The Last Rites, there will always be films that terrify. However, among the endless canon of horror greats, there is one film that holds a very unique record. Night of the Living Dead may be something of a small film, but it is undoubtedly a classic. The film has not only gone on to influence countless other zombie movies, but has a deep, social meaning. And, thanks to an interesting loophole, it has also appeared in other movies more than any other film in history.

‘Night of the Living Dead’ Is One of the Most Influential Horror Films Ever Made

Released in 1968, Night of the Living Dead found great success, despite its modest status. Per Forbes, the picture made $30,000,000 against its small $114,000 budget. The film was also a critical success, and found relevancy, becoming an allegory for race, thanks to the lead character, Ben, being brought to life by African-American actor, Duane Jones. Ben was a rarity at the time, as the film avoided the use of stereotypes common for its era, and presented the character as intelligent and resourceful. Director George Romero is often credited for creating the idea of the modern zombie, with his influence still felt across the genre today, via The Walking Dead and other popular properties. But influence is not the only way the entertainment industry has continued to honor the picture.

‘Night of the Living Dead’ Has Appeared in a Record Number of Other Films

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Night of the Living Dead has remained a cornerstone film, not only for its success, or its larger franchise but because of its various appearances in other pictures. According to the Guinness World Records, pieces and sections of Night of the Living Dead have appeared in 129 movies, as of January 2024. Among the most notable, clips of the picture have been featured in Halloween II, Christaine F., Fade to Black, Proof, and Stir of Echoes. However, these appearances weren’t necessarily due to the affection of various filmmakers.

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As explained by York University, the movie’s original distributor, the Walter Reade Organization, failed to properly register the picture’s copyright. The movie was originally going to be called Night of the Flesh Eaters, but the Reade Organization decided to change the name to avoid confusion with 1964’s The Flesh Eaters. During the name change process, the distributor failed to add the copyright indicator to the new title, which, according to the US Copyright Act of 1909, was a necessity. Thanks to the failure, the picture accidentally entered the Public Domain. This mistake allowed other filmmakers to feature clips of Night of the Living Dead without having to pay its creators. While this negligent accident may not be profitable, it does allow the horror classic’s legacy to live on. It continues to not only appear in various other films and documentaries, but decades after its release, Night of the Living Dead remains one of the most influential and important pieces of horror ever created.

‘Night of the Living Dead’ Has Influenced Generations of Horror

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Night of the Living Dead has done more than just appear in several films over the years; it’s influenced many and is even credited with birthing the existence of a few as well. The film, of course, had follow-up films such as Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead, and a high-profile 1990 remake, to name a few. But besides its own franchise and spin-off, some of the most beloved horror flicks ever made do indeed owe their existence to the picture. According to BuzzFeed, 1981’s The Evil Dead was heavily influenced by Romero’s classic. The Kandarian Demon and the Deadites closely resemble the ghouls of Night of the Living Dead. The publication also notes the tonal similarities between the movies. Both Night of the Living Dead and The Evil Dead mix horror and comedy throughout. The Evil Dead’s director, Sam Raimi, would famously go on to make this a popular trope in many of his films, something born from Romero’s own approach.

Lord of the Rings and King Kong legend Peter Jackson was also inspired by Romero’s seminal film as well. Early in his career, Jackson directed Dead Alive. The entry is one of the zombie genre’s bloodiest films — not to mention most comical. It also contains many similarities to Night of the Living Dead, including the design of its zombies and horror elements. Perhaps the most famous example though is 2002’s Cabin Fever. Eli Roth directly credited Romero’s film for inspiring the picture and borrowed some iconic story elements to create the movie. Despite being a low-budget production, the film was incredibly successful and reinvented the zombie genre, with effects that are still being felt today. In addition to its social relevance, the picture’s Guinness World Record status may be something of a mistake, but that has helped keep the movie in the minds of horror fans everywhere.

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October 4, 1968

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George A. Romero, John A. Russo

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Authorities are widening their search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, after revealing law enforcement is investigating new leads.

“Many of you observed an active presence at the Guthrie residences over the weekend. That activity will continue tonight and into tomorrow as part of the ongoing investigative process, including the expansion of the search and follow-up on new leads,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department announced via social media on Monday, February 9. . “This is all part of the investigative process, as the search for Nancy expands and new leads come in.”

Details of the “new leads” were not publicly released “to preserve the integrity of this criminal investigation.”

The authorities also stated that the FBI will handle “all aspects related to any ransom note(s) or communications involving the Guthrie family.”

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Savannah Guthrie has shared a new video statement pleading for missing mom Nancy Guthrie’s safe return less than four hours before the latest ransom deadline. “I just wanted to come on and share some thoughts as we enter into another week of this nightmare,” Savannah, 54, said in a video shared via Instagram on Monday, […]

If anyone has additional information about Nancy’s whereabouts they are encouraged to contact law enforcement through the tip lines 1-800-CALL-FBI, the PCSD non-emergency line at 520-351-4900 or 88-CRIME.

NewsNation reporter Brian Entin shared an additional statement issued by the FBI in relation to the ongoing criminal investigation on Monday via X.

“The FBI is not aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers, nor have we identified a suspect or person of interest in this case at this time,” the statement read.

Earlier this month, Nancy was reported missing in Tucson, Arizona, by her family after she was last seen the previous evening. A friend of Nancy’s noticed that she did not attend that Sunday’s church service and alerted one of Nancy’s children, who checked on her home before contacting the police. (In addition to Savannah, Nancy shares daughter Annie and son Camron with late husband Charles Guthrie.)

Law enforcement officials believe that Nancy was taken from her home, as the elderly woman has mobility issues that would have made it difficult for her to leave on her own. Nancy also takes daily medications and missing a dose could be fatal.

Tucson ABC affiliate KGUN9 reported that multiple alleged ransom letters were sent to various media outlets amid Nancy’s disappearance. One note demanded $6 million in bitcoin in exchange for her safe return, while a man named Derrick Callella was arrested for sending a fake ransom note to the Guthrie family.

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The FBI has reportedly reviewed a ransom note sent to a local news station amid the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie‘s mom, Nancy Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News on Tuesday, February 3, that investigators have analyzed the alleged note, which was received by an unspecified station in Arizona one day prior. “It’s […]

Amid the alleged ransom notes, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared in a Friday, February 6, statement that “the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie.” Nanos added the message was being “inspected” by investigators for “its authenticity.”

Earlier on Monday, Savannah, 54, shared a video ahead of an alleged ransom note’s 5 p.m. MST deadline. The Today host thanked her followers for their prayers and asked for their help in bringing her mom home.

“We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly around the clock, trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don’t know where, and we need your help,” Savannah said in the clip. “So, I’m coming on just to ask you, not just for your prayers, but no matter where you are, even if you’re far from Tucson, if you see anything, you hear anything, if there’s anything at all that seems strange to you, that you report to law enforcement.”

X-Men ‘97 shattered sky-high expectations two years ago when it debuted to immaculate reviews on its way to becoming the highest-rated Marvel project in history, despite not being set in the MCU. With scores of 99% from critics and 91% from audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, it’s safe to say that X-Men ‘97 was a hit. This justified Marvel’s decision to greenlight the show for a Season 2 before the Season 1 premiere, and there’s such high demand for more mutants that the studio is already working on Season 3 before the premiere of Season 2.

One aspect of X-Men ‘97 that fans appreciated in particular was the romance. The relationships made the show feel more mature than some other Marvel properties that ran from romance rather than embracing it. While Rogue and Magneto’s relationship stole the spotlight, most fans agree that Rogue’s relationship with Gambit was the show’s beating heart, at least until Gambit’s tragic passing.

Collider’s Maggie Lovitt recently moderated a panel at Big Lick Comic-Con in Roanoke, VA, for Rogue actor Lenore Zann, who brought out Larry Houston, who produces X-Men ‘97. A fan in attendance asked Zann about Rogue’s relationship with Gambit, and Houston also chimed in with an interesting fact that many X-Men fans may not be aware of:

“We invented that relationship to try and create some character drama and interesting subject matter to make the show interesting, and it eventually became so interesting that it migrated back to the comic books as a relationship that the fans enjoyed. But, it was something we created for entertainment for you guys in the cartoon show, the same with the love triangle between Scott, Jean, and Wolverine. That was not in the [comic] books either.”

Houston also recalled a conversation with a former X-Men live-action movie director who told him he had “never read one X-Men comic,” but that he “saw the TV show and that’s how the relationship migrated into the movies and then migrated back to the comic books. It’s all created for entertainment for the fans, and it became canon by accident.” Rogue and Gambit’s relationship is far from the only thing that a movie or show writer had an idea for that was later adapted to a comic book.

What Do We Know About the Next Two Seasons of ‘X-Men ’97′?

Plot details about X-Men ‘97 Season 2 are being kept under wraps, but after the Season 1 ending saw the team left scattered in chaos across time and space, the stakes are sure to be on the rise. The show is expected to premiere sometime this summer, likely in June or July, barring any further delays. The wait between Seasons 2 and 3 is also expected to be smaller than the wait between Seasons 1 and 2. This show can operate more smoothly under the continued leadership of new writer and showrunner Matthew Chauncy after parting ways with Beau DeMayo.

Stay tuned to Collider for more updates from Big Lick Comic Con and coverage of X-Men ‘97 Seasons 2 and 3, and catch up on the first season on Disney+.

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March 20, 2024

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Jake Castorena

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