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May the best man win,” or is there an ulterior motive? He spent his childhood days in Dublin with his two siblings.Matt was later moved back to the US to attend high school. LAURIA: I think we all knew, going into it, that it was going to take everything we could possibly muster. Kingdom airs Wednesday nights. Amy: He has quite a temper and lost so much, do you think there’s going to be some light for him at some point? There will definitely be many more layers of the relationship between Ryan and his dad that emerge and even new pressures and new demands on an already heavy spot for him. Having been a part of one of the best sports show on TV, with Friday Night Lights, did you have any initial hesitation before even reading this, or do you try to see how similar or different something is before making that judgment? Matt Lauria is currently starring in a new David Cromer-directed play, Really Really. And then if it wasn’t for Jay kicking his bum knee, he wouldn’t have lost. Amy: Speaking of Ryan needing to win, after seeing the episode, was the fight planned all long? Matt: I think Luke served his four years and then re-up for another four. If it bothers me, it’s hopefully something that resonates and it’s not something that’s just kind of tied up in a bow and fit for home consumption, ya know? Our show doesn’t seem formulaic. He is an actor and writer, known for Kingdom (2014), Friday Night Lights (2006) and Parenthood (2010). Lastly, I love to write. He makes all the characters so real and people I think, myself included, get so hooked into the hearts in the characters and wanting to see them succeed and wanting to stand with them through all their trails and disappointments. Is Ryan really as okay with Alvey and Lisa being together as he tells them he is? (WARNING: which includes spoilers of last night’s episode), ATX Television Festival Recap: A first timer’s experience, The Wonder Years: “Whose Woods Are These”, Riverdale 2x14 "Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Hills Have Eyes" Recap. … I agree with you—it opens the door for other things. We all want to do additional seasons, but because it was such hard work, and every department put so much into it, when we finished, there was a feeling of accomplishment, reward and satisfaction that came with that. And then, what happens when you’ve sat in jail for four years, and you have the best of intentions of what you will do and who you will be after getting out of jail, and how you’ll make all things different and all things right, along with that comes obstacles you can’t anticipate, and it tests your metal. Matt: I don’t know about that. Make no mistake, the storylines were there and the scripts were beautiful, and detailed and they were there. Kingdom airs Wednesday nights. Matthew "Matt" Lauria (born June 22, 1984) is an American actor and musician. You know what? I think what we’ll see towards the end of season two (A) is some characters beginning to seem like they are getting some footing, and in Season 2B, that drops away. I didn’t know what to expect from my character, and when I read the scripts, I thought, “Holy shit, I did not see that coming!” It was exciting. Another commonality between the two shows is Matt Lauria, who played Luke Cafferty in seasons four and five of “FNL,” and whose troubled new character, Ryan Wheeler, is … It was such a concerted effort on my manager and my agent’s behalf, and my own, to really seek out opportunities that would challenge me in new ways. The kind of confidence it must instill in you to know, physically, what you hold, but then to keep thinking of him as a monster and a killer, you just don’t get it. Matt Lauria At this point in your career, what are you most looking forward to? 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Matt: I probably would have been really arrogantly hitting on Tyra, maybe a little drunk, you know when Luke is not (at) his best moments and would have been hitting on Tyra at a party and cause some havoc. And hopefully that girl is Becky. “We were fully immersed in this program,” he recalls. They initially associated me with what they’d seen before of my work, and there’s a wholesomeness and earnestness about a lot of the characters that I’ve done, and they thought that Nate, the Nick Jonas role, would be an interesting fit. All of the roles are complicated, but I wanted something that was more of a departure from some of the stuff I’d done. Does he really consider Alvey the alpha now, or is it just a tactic? Are you satisfied with the journey that your character takes this season, or are you even more anxious to see where things go next? MATT LAURIA: I feel as though I’ve been very fortunate in my career, which is not all that long, so far. ... Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Oprah interview was … I think he emerged from prison thinking he had all these expectations of rebuilding this life and doing it all over again and doing it all right and making good on his errors and making amends. Byron Balasco Interview: 'Kingdom' creator talks about the MMA show's Netflix debut. It’s just been never easy whether it’s the Keith stuff, the murder, or whether it’s the Lisa stuff and ultimately Lisa losing her child, or whether it’s struggling just to get a good decent paycheck for fighting. Matt: I didn’t know Ryan lost the fight until I read the script. Parenthood Mae Whitman Matt Lauria "Together" - H 2012 The former "Friday Night Lights" star talks with THR about the importance of his character on … So that’s exciting. Matt Lauria, Actor: Kingdom. I think Derek would be the most immaculate, kind of a sleazy promoter. I mean you’re friends with somebody, it’s a little awkward at first making out with them and having sex with them on screen, because you’re buddies. The character was so deep and complicated and dynamic, and the writing was brilliant. Matt joined the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in the drama conservatory and received his formal acting training. Amy: Are you allowed any improv on this show like you were in Friday Night Lights? Amy: Alicia Witt (from Friday Night Lights) was on your show, what was it like to see a familiar face? Lauria, who also played Luke Cafferty on Friday Night Lights , spoke to us about the show’s upcoming reunion tailgate this Friday, June 10 as part of the ATX Festival based in Austin, Texas. But I think he’s been very dismayed by the fact that he hasn’t been able to click into a group really. Matt Lauria. Kingdom airs on Wednesday nights on the Audience Network on DirecTV. I feel fortunate that, by default, I’ve been able to bounce around. Derek Phillips. I would have loved to do scenes with Louanne (Stephens) and I would have loved to have gotten into a fight with VooDoo Tatum. Christina Radish is a Senior Reporter at Collider. Matt: No, we love each other and we’re such big fans of one another… Look, anything that elicits some emotional response for me personally as an actor, if losing the fight in the storyline elicits a sad or angry or disappointed emotion for me, Matt, that’s a good thing. That would have been awesome. I think Street would have come to her rescue and thrown me out of the party. That was the healthy challenge that we all had to live up to. I was a huge fan of Friday Night Lights before I ever had the privilege of being on the show, but it had so little to do with football and so much to do with these beloved characters in this small, strange Texas town. That would have been special. I didn’t think that it was going to be as exhausting as it was ‘cause I like being athletic and I enjoy physical activity, but it really required a lot. That’s a gift. LAURIA: Well, that is just delicious for an actor to try to tackle. I knew it was a show that required a lot of risk-taking, and that’s very appetizing for an actor. It was it was explained to us from the very beginning that that was how we were supposed to work and that’s the way the show went. It’s a tough call because it really comes down to the character and the writing. When I acknowledged our relationship – they just kind of melted. She is also a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association. So, what it mostly came down to was that it was a lot to take on. If you’re not intimidated or maybe a little weary of taking on a role, then it may not be challenging enough and it may not be worth doing. If you’re, let’s say sitting outside of the cage, like I was cornering her (Alicia Mendez) in one of the fights and they just can’t write what the guys would say out of the cage cause on the day, let’s say you have four lines of ‘That’s right, Alicia! And what was your reaction to Ryan losing? I get lost in the different worlds of books. Amy: You were kind of introduced late into the series, was there anyone in the earlier seasons you would have liked to worked and have a scene with? I think what hooks people is Jason Katims’, the creators and show runners’, unparalleled gift for infusing heart, such beautiful hearts into the storylines and all the characters. It’s been 10 years, why do you think the show continues to gain more fans since then and how does that make you feel? I don’t think our boss would tell us (before hand). So I think it drives Ryan into a very uncomfortable place, especially as a superstar. That was a gem. This past weekend, the festival brought in for the first time Audience Network’s Kingdom and screened last night’s episode in advance for the fans to enjoy. If so much of your belief in yourself comes from being a champion and being able to beat people, and helps to define your confidence in yourself, is taken away from you, you’re left in a strange, deflated place that’s so opposite. LAURIA: Yeah, and that’s an awesome question. He is best known for his roles as Luke Cafferty on the NBC/DirecTV drama Friday Night Lights, Ryan York on the NBC family drama Parenthood, and starred as Ryan Wheeler on the Audience drama Kingdom. Having worked at Collider for over a decade (since 2009), her primary focus is on film and television interviews with talent both in front of and behind the camera. There were things with the characters that I just didn’t see coming, and I would love to play this role for years. There was some improv with me and Derek in the backyard when we were fender bending. It hasn’t been easy and nothing has felt safe yet. Matt Lauria and his wife Michelle Armstrong attended the Kingdom’s screening on 25 May 2016 in Los Angeles, California. This is a character who clearly was on one path in his life, and then got detoured a bit, and now he has to rediscover himself and what he wants to do with his life. Some many, look all of them. I haven’t been on a given project for five or six years yet, or even four years, because what so many actors are chasing after is an opportunity to evolve and dive into roles that present unique challenges and give you an opportunity to dig your teeth into something unknown, and therefore risky and exciting. There is a ton of improv. But outside his comforts, push him into a place of pretty hot, emotional extremes. by DirecTV. Like Tyra? Amy: Is there anybody from the show (Friday Night Lights) you want to see on Kingdom? You’ve gotta have great writing and great character development, and then you have really great materials to work from. I can see that happening. I watch A LOT of tv shows and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love Alicia and she’s great. Former MMA legend and gym owner Alvey Kulina (Frank Grillo) is so focused on turning his youngest son, Nate (Nick Jonas), into the prized fighter that his oldest son, Jay (Jonathan Tucker), was too unfocused and unpredictable to become. 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To hear Lauria talk about it, Dr. Phillips Center was almost like a boot camp, one that he came to love. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Obviously, this is a very big and emotional episode with Ryan’s return. Here's What's New to Netflix in April 2021, Matt Lauria Talks KINGDOM, Fighting for His Role, His Character's Duality, The Show's Exhausting Physical Element, and More, More Although Matt Lauria has never admitted to being gay, the media always considers the likelihood of one day reporting on the other. Not too long ago, someone at a Tijuana Flats restaurant asked me when I introduced myself if I was related to or knew Matt Lauria. So, to see someone who is that extraordinary of an athlete, and who isn’t just a pro that keeps getting fights and doing decently well, but who was a champion at the top of his game, is one in at least a couple thousand or more. This role presented those types of scary challenges in spades, and that was such a big part of the draw. That makes for a lot of internal and external conflict. I felt like we really achieved something together. The stakes are so high, across the board. That, particularly, is the little psychological dilemma that gave me such fascination and curiosity about Ryan. Kingdom star Matt Lauria recently spoke with The TV Junkies about where Ryan is mentally and what his injury could mean for the fight with Jay. Does it ever feel like you’re playing a dual role, discovering who he was before, as well as who he is now? Matt Lauria has never made any public statement about this, so all rumors about if Matt Lauria is gay remain completely unfounded and unproven. He made his television debut on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock in 2007. He’s just so good at that kind of reel-y deal-y kind of character. That was an amazing experience that taught me all the things that it had to teach me that I needed to move on to the next thing. As CBS’ revival of “CSI” is nearing a series pickup, three actors have been added to the cast. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Lauria played the loveable country farmer and football star, Luke Cafferty on Friday Night Lights for the last two seasons. A few years later, Lauria got the role of Ryan Wheeler, a MMA Champion who’s getting ready to defend his title against Jay Kulina (Jonathan Tucker) on Kingdom. He just keeps walking this very treacherous path. In this business, you’re not always afforded that opportunity, early on. I never had any scenes with Jason Street. I never had any scenes with Tyra. Matt: There was tons of improv. Is he really like, “Yeah, I screwed up. All of them are thrown really sharp, fast curve balls that just sends them spiraling. Byron Balasco has done such a tremendous job with these characters. The character were so well-drawn and three-dimensional. Is he still in the army? That’s not just with the physical stuff, that’s with the acting, too. How well are your best intentions going to stand up to these challenges and obstacles? Matt Lauria from Friday Night Lights did Dawson Leery, and there’s a point where, ... Our thanks to Bitter — err, Adam Mallinger for taking the time to do this interview! It was a little awkward. (Laughs) It was really sweet. Exclusive Interview with Matt Lauria June 16, 2016 June 19, 2016 Amy ATX TV Festival has made a name for its self by bringing show creators, writers, and actors together in Austin, TX to talk about their shows and premiere new episodes. But, it really comes down to character. There’s some good stuff. The thing I’m most excited about now is taking on roles that depict really layered, deeply psychological characters. Amy: Moving on to Friday Night Lights. Hopefully after his last four years of the military, he got married, had a couple of kids, and works at a local high school as a coach. All of that was very unofficial, preliminary, way ahead of the game conversations. They all have twists and turns. Matt Lauria, Miss Bala Premiere, January 30 2019 → 1 notes, posted 2 years ago. Push forward!’ Then you say your one line and you’re sitting there watching the fight happening and it just falls flats. You keep asking these questions of, how sincere is he when he seems accepting of Lisa and Alvey being together? During ATX TV Festival weekend, I had the opportunity to interview Lauria about Kingdom (WARNING: which includes spoilers of last night’s episode) and Friday Night Lights, and if those two shows would collide. Matt Lauria has a title to defend. Matt: Well, I didn’t really see much of her face.