All New Interview For The Start of Season 3

[mandyblue]

I thourght we can put all the interviews in one place so we can see them all I hope you all agree.

Got this interview from Five O Undercover website from USA Today



Scott Caan, left, and Alex O¡¯Loughlin return for a third season on ¡®Hawaii Five-0¡ä on Monday facing new challenges but relying on the same personal chemistry.

Over the first two seasons, the lead characters, played by Alex O¡¯Loughlin and Scott Caan respectively, have developed a strong friendship firmly based in disagreement. The frequent ones that take place while driving have become known as ¡°carguments.¡±

¡°In the first season, I feel we sort of ran on getting to know each other as characters. You have a lot more to argue about when you¡¯re trying to decide whether you like somebody or not,¡± says Caan, as O¡¯Loughlin laughs. ¡°Now, the arguments have turned more into brothers that argue, which is great, too, as long as there¡¯s something to disagree on.¡±

¡°And if there¡¯s not, we¡¯ll often create things,¡± says O¡¯Loughlin, in a dual interview with Caan during a visit to the mainland. ¡°I think we¡¯ve done that a fair bit, where the scene seems too sort of smooth and we¡¯ll choose a part of dialogue (and make it) more argumentative than it¡¯s actually written.¡±

They will have to stow their disputes as Season 3 (Monday, 10 ET/PT) opens with the characters far-flung and in crisis. McGarrett, in Japan, must get reacquainted with his mother, Doris, who he thought died 20 years earlier; Danny will grapple with the possibility of being separated from his young daughter, Grace (Teilor Grubbs), if she and his ex-wife move away from Hawaii; and Chin Ho (Daniel Dae Kim) faces the possibility of losing his wife, Malia (Reiko Aylesworth), or his cousin, Kono (Grace Park) ¡ª or both.Five-0 averaged 12 million viewers in Season 2.

¡°There¡¯s going to be emotional fallout from the decisions that (they) make, like McGarrett reconnecting with his mother. What¡¯s that relationship going to be like with somebody who abandoned you for 20 years?¡± executive producer Peter Lenkov says. ¡°And Chin¡¯s decision to go to Malia¡¯s side and leave Kono hanging, all that is going to have to play out.¡±

Bad cop Frank Delano (William Baldwin) will be back, Lenkov says, and don¡¯t count out McGarrett¡¯s nemesis Wo Fat (Mark Dacascos), even though he¡¯s behind bars.

Christine Lahti will play McGarrett¡¯s mother. ¡°She¡¯s a fantastic actor and I¡¯m glad to work with her,¡± O¡¯Loughlin says. ¡°She brings a new dynamic to the show.

McGarrett also will have a girlfriend, Catherine (Michelle Borth, who has appeared in earlier episodes), but he¡¯s reluctant to admit it, O¡¯Loughlin says. ¡°He¡¯s got issues, man. And the funny thing is the person who stirs him up most about those issues is Danny Williams, who isn¡¯t exactly the relationship guru.¡±

O¡¯Loughlin, who missed an episode of Season 2 to undergo supervised treatment after taking prescription pain medication for a shoulder injury, says he¡¯s fully recovered. ¡°I got hurt a number of times on the show, and I took a break, and it was the best thing for my physical recovery,¡± he says. ¡°A lot of people were talking about it because they didn¡¯t have anything else to talk about. Everything¡¯s good now.¡±

The friendship of O¡¯Loughlin and Caan, born a day apart in 1976, is key to making the on-camera ¡°bromance¡± work, Lenkov says.

Caan says he and O¡¯Loughlin have a lot in common, including surfing, jiu jitsu and ¡°a nicotine addiction,¡± and that the buddy element of Five-0 works because they are friends. ¡°It¡¯s hard to go against what really exists,¡± he says. ¡°If you have a rapport with somebody, that¡¯s going to come out.¡±

[gbird]

Thanks mandyblue thats a nice interview.

[cookiejar]

I'm looking forward to Danny giving Steve a hard time about his relationship with Cath especially after Steve gave Danny a hard time about asking Gabby to go out with him and having Gabby meet Grace.

[sunnyirish08]

ha!!! actually never thought about danny having that conversation with steve!! oh this season is gonna be soo much fun

[nycgal]

Awesome interview with AOL!

'Hawaii Five-0': Alex O'Loughlin primed for great things on and off the screen
By Chuck Barney
Contra Costa Timesmercurynews.com
Posted: 09/18/2012 03:14:21 PM PDT
September 18, 2012 10:32 PM GMTUpdated: 09/18/2012 03:32:42 PM PDT

When TV viewers last visited the tropical shores of "Hawaii Five-0," a shocked Steve McGarrett was coming face-to-face with his mother, a woman presumed dead for 20 years.

Now, as Season 3 of the turbo-charged crime series gets set to launch (10 p.m. Sept. 24, CBS), Emmy winner Christine Lahti has come aboard to play Doris McGarrett in a recurring role. But don't expect a joyous family reunion. These two have issues.

On the other hand, O'Loughlin's personal life appears to be substantially brighter. The Aussie actor says he's "doing great" following a brief rehab stint earlier this year for prescription pain medication -- a problem stemming from a shoulder injury sustained while filming the show. Moreover, he and girlfriend, model Malia Jones, are expecting their first child together in a few weeks (He has a teen son, Saxon, from a previous relationship).

An amiable O'Loughlin, looking tan and fit, took time recently to field some questions during a break from production on the Honolulu sound stages of "Hawaii Five-0."

Q: So give us the lay of the land. Where do McGarrett and his mother stand when the season launches?

A: Oh my God, it's a pretty epic revelation that he has to process. The minute he starts to let himself feel the love and the emotion that comes from missing his mom for all those years, it's kind of squashed by mistrust and resentment. Essentially, all the turmoil in McGarrett's life, including the murder of his father, is directly attributable to the decisions she's made. It bring some more wrinkles to his already wrinkled personality.

Q: Do you love playing that?

A: Yeah, man, that's the stuff. Anyone can do the cops-and-robbers stuff -- "Put the gun down!" But this is the emotional tapestry that makes McGarrett who he is -- the stuff that we've been weaving over the past few years.

Q: "Hawaii Five-0" thrives on action, beautiful scenery and crime cases. Do you think your show has a healthy amount of that "character stuff"?

A: Yeah, if you look at our show compared to other procedurals on TV, we get to do a lot of that. Much of what we do is driven by arcing storylines that go over multiple episodes. ... And I stipulated that coming in when I met with producers. I didn't want to do the same things that other cop shows are doing on TV and neither did they. (Executive producer) Peter Lenkov is constantly coming up with new and exciting storylines.

Q: What's it like working with Christine Lahti?

A: Oh, man, she's more decorated than Patton. It's really marvelous to work with her and she's playing the role pitch-perfect, I think. ... It's really great for all four (main castmembers) to work with new people. Of course, we always try to keep things fresh, but it's kind of like doing a play with the same people all the time. Christine and the other guest actors we have bring new flavors, a new flair and a new rhythm. We're six episodes in (production) and I feel like this is our best season so far. It really feels silky smooth.

Q: How are you different from Steve McGarrett?

A: Well, I tend to move like him and look like him. And I can take a beating fairly well. (Laughs). But I'm much more sensitive than him. Some of the things he's been through would have driven me to tears. ... There's a darkness that follows him that I don't understand and I probably don't want to.

Q: One of the great things that differentiates your version of "Hawaii Five-0" from the original is the playful banter between your character and Danny Williams (Scott Caan). How did that chemistry develop?

A: It's been there from the very beginning. We had to do a live feed (screen test) for network executives back in LA. We were basically just reading off a script and it was there. We get each other's energy and we have a similar sense of humor. It's like a good marriage.

Q: Do you ever hear from old-school locals in Hawaii telling you that your McGarrett, or your show, isn't enough like the original?

A: Not so much anymore, but in the beginning I had some of that. I was in a store in the (North Shore town) Haleiwa and this little woman who was about 4-foot-2 came up to me. She got right up in my face and said, "Hey, haole, we don't say 'Bro' here. We say, 'Brah!' You got that?" Man, I thought she was going to lay me out. I just said, "Yes, ma'am" and moved on.

Q: Living here can be a little different. Was it an easy transition?

A: No, not at first. When I got here to shoot the pilot, they put me up in the Hilton Hawaiian Village (near Waikiki). I'm not a totally shy guy, but I'm a little agoraphobic. I'm not a big fan of crowds. That place was teeming with people and it really freaked me out. I thought: "So this is what Hawaii is?"

When I came back to shoot the series, I was actually dreading it. But then I got my own place and settled in. I started meeeting people and finding my favorite watering holes and I discovered the real Hawaii. ... The people here are kind of like what you find back home in Australia. They're very friendly. There's a similar kind of ease to them.

Q: Have you taken up any of the local activities, say surfing? And what about the food?

A: I've always been a pretty strong swimmer, but when it came to surfing I was kind of a laughing stock in Australia. Now I have a vast collection of surfboards. I'm still not very good, but I'm improving. As for the food, I've tried most of the local delicacies. I'm still working on poi, but just can't get into it. I love Kona coffee, though. It's the best.

Q: So it sounds like you're pretty immersed.

A: Absolutely. I have a house here. I'm having a little Hawaiian baby in about 4-5 weeks. I've been blessed by the kahunas here and was given a Hawaiian name. And my 15-year-old goes to school here. I feel blessed to be part of these islands and part of this culture. This is home now.

Q: With a baby on the way, do you feel like you need to be a little more careful with yourself? Like back off some dangerous stunt work?

A: Of course, when you become a parent, you try to be a little more sensible and a little less stupid. And even before, I was trying to exercise a certain sensibility just for my own self-preservation -- especially after I got injured. I've always felt a little guilty about turning down stunt work, but less so now. It's just the right thing to do. I'm not in my 20s anymore.

Q: A lot of fans of this show dig it when you shed your shirt and reveal that sculpted bod. Can you give us a feel for what your workouts entail?

A: I've always been pretty athletic. I run and bike a lot, do some occasional weight work. But for the past six months or so, my main thing has been jiu-jitsu. I love it so much and feel like I get a really good workout from it. I do it at least three times a week.

Q: You probably know nothing about this, but last spring, our publications put together a "TV Crush Tournament," where we had readers vote for their dreamiest prime-time stars. You won the male side of the tourney with ease.

A: Really? That's awesome. Wow, I feel humbled and validated. (Laughs). Who was my competition?

Q: Just about anyone you can think of. All the top stars. It came down between you and Jensen Ackles of "Supernatural."

A: Wow. Pretty cool.

Q: Seriously, though, your fan base is incredibly passionate. How does that make you feel?

A: I'm continually amazed at the amount of support my fans show me. I recently wrote a blog post trying to express my appreciation. ... I'm actually surprised (by the support) sometimes because I don't feel like I'm a very good celebrity. I don't have a Twitter account. I barely manage my Facebook page and I don't get to my e-mail often enough.

Then I watch my own work and I'm not a fan of it. I don't see it. (Laughs). ... Frankly, I probably wouldn't have this job without the fans.

[scottiedog]

Humble answers. Wonderful interview.

Question: Has any fan made a baby quilt for the new O'loughlin yet? That would be a nice gift for them both and the baby.

[debraluv50]

Wow... 4-5 weeks and the baby will be here!

[cookiejar]

Sept 18, 2012 19:19:44 GMT -5 debraluv50 said:

Wow... 4-5 weeks and the baby will be here!

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. We only found out about it a little while ago. I'm surprised they were able to keep in a secret for so long.

[sunnyirish08]

4-5 weeks? wow, kept that one quiet. so end of october then. awwww

after that interview i love him even more *blush*

[gbird]

Thanks nygcal another lovely Alex interview .

[mandyblue]

Thankyou nygcal for another lovely interview. I just love it sounds like Alex is very happy being in Hawaii. Like everyone else would love a photo of alex and the new baby hope they have a girl but we won't as he is very private person.

[irishfan]

That's a lovely interview with Alex
Thanks for posting it nycgal!
Like sunnyirish said, I can't help loving him more now after reading it

Fiona

[nycgal]

Here's more from Chuck Barney's blog post (He's the guy from the Contra Costa TimesMercuryNews.com) talking about his recent visit to the set of H50.

A "Hawaii Five-0" Fan Comes Full Circle
By Chuck Barney

As a young teen, I spent large chunks of my summers staying with relatives on Oahu. And though I logged my share of time on the beach and in the ocean, what I really captivated me was "Hawaii Five-0."

I looked up to Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord). I loved the action. I dug the theme song! ­ And I spent long hours trying to track down where the show was filming, so I could hang out on the set, watch the production process and mingle with the crew. Looking back, those days were the seeds of would grow into a career devoted to writing about the television industry.

So it was truly a thrill to sort of come full circle recently when I visited the set of the new "Five-0" to interview Alex O'Loughlin and the rest of the cast. I've already posted my interview with O'Loughlin. What follows are a few random observations, quotes and spoilers:

"The Five-0" set in downtown Honolulu has a loose family feel to it. Some of the actors bring their dogs to work and they let them roam around freely. At one point, I spotted a buffed-up crew member romping through the parking lot with the diminuative Scott Caan on his back holding on for dear life.

"Of that 'family feel', Daniel Dae Kim said, "It's not like Los Angeles, where there are 25 productions going on at the same time and everyone goes their separate ways and sprawls out. We're all on the same island. We'll see each other at the grocerey store. And we'll all hang out and have barbecues together."

When we last saw Dae Kim's character, Chin Ho, he was forced to decide between saving his wife (Reiko Aylesworth) or his cousin Kono (Grace Park). Um, since Grace was on the set that day (and is featured in publicity material), we'll let you figure out what happened. This isn't the first time Aylesworth has played the doomed wife (Remember "24" ??). "She definitely deserves better," Dae Kim said.

In the Season 3 opener, Chin goes to a very dark place. (We won't say) and apparently he'll reside there for a while. "You'll see his character subtlly affected by what he's gone through and there are some physical manisfestations, as well," Dae Kim said. "It does linger for a while."

Grace Park's character, Kono, is supposed to be a former pro surfer, but Park has yet to try the sport. "I bought a board, but I've never gone out. There's not even any wax on it," she says, smiling. Park attributes her hesitancy to a scary experience while shooting the show's pilot. The scenes that show Kono calmly emerging from the ocean with a board under her arm were shot on a particularly treacherous day at Waimea Bay, with waves that routinely slammed her into the shore. "It was really freaky," she says. " It left me super traumatized."

Scott Caan, on the other hand, does share a key trait with his character Danny Williams: He's not all that comfortable in Hawaii. "I don't like it when I'm away from L.A. for too long," he says. "People don't understand that. They say, 'Really'? But this is paradise." It ain't my paradise. I'm from L.A. My family is in L.A. My friends are in L.A. ¡­ I'm not where I want to live, but I have a job at a time when a lot of people don't. So am I complaining? No. Am I content? (Bleep) no."

You get the feeling from talking to the actors that working on a crime procedural is not their idea of acting bliss and that they cherish the few times "Five-0" ventures into emotional character terrain. They all referred to this at times, with Grace being the most open about it. Though she didn't come right out and say it, you get the idea that she may not have signed on for the show had she known the show was going to be so procedurally oriented. "I'm more cable. Character. I'm down with that," she says. "If I had watched the show when I was younger. Or if I had watched more (current) television and was aware that CBS was the king of procedurals,­ I didn't know."

Other quick observances:

- Christine Lahti, who plays Doris McGarrett this season, may be 62, but she's still way hot.

- Alex O'Loughlin seems like a genuinely nice guy and class act. When I told him my sister (a huge 'Five-0' fan) just had a birthday, he gave her a shout-out on my voice recorder and signed a photo for her.

- When I and a few other journalists arrived on the set, the first things we all wanted to do was have our photos taken in McGarrett's office and play around on what scripts call the "Surface Table" the thing that looks like a giant iPad, where the 5-0 team pulls up photos and maps. Alas, it was nothing more than a plate of dark glass mounted on four wooden legs.

- As a newspaper guy, the set visit had a bittersweet feel to it. The stages are housed, after all, in the former headquarters of the Honolulu Advetiser, which was melded with the Star-Bulletin in a merger that led to downsizing and layoffs. I was told by now-Star-Advertiser reporter Mike Gordon that the stage holding McGarrett's house used to hold a big press and big rolls of newsprint.

[cookiejar]

Two things jumped out at me when I read that article:
1. That H50 has only ventured into the character driven parts a little - I disagree - I think it is a pretty good balance between procedural and character driven parts. Some episodes lean one way or the other but overall I don't think of the writer's statement is true.
2. That Grace Park would not have signed on if she knew how procedural the show would be. I wonder how accurate that statement is. I know we have heard she misses her family in Canada but I didn't think she was unhappy with the show. I don't want her to leave because she is a good balance for the guys. Maybe they will focus on more character driven episodes this season especially her relationship with Adam.

[biochemgeek]

H5O is definitely quite good at character, for a CBS procedural, but maybe doesn't have as much as Grace would like.

The way the article read to me, particularly Scott and Grace's comments, gave the impression that if the show manages to go 10 seasons, it will likely do so without them for the long haul.

Only time will tell.