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  • ‘One Fast Move’ Exclusive Interview: Eric Dane

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    Premiering globally on Prime Video beginning August 8th is the new sports movie ‘One Fast Movie’, which was written and directed by Kelly Blatz (‘Loren & Rose’).

    The new movie stars KJ Apa (‘Riverdale’), Eric Dane (‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’), Maia Reficco (‘Pretty Little Liars’) and Edward James Olmos (‘Blade Runner’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’).

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    Eric Dane in 'One Fast Move'.
    Eric Dane in ‘One Fast Move’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime. © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Dane about his work on ‘One Fast Movie,’ his first reaction to the screenplay, his love for motorcycles and shooting those sequences, working with KJ Apa and Edward James Olmos, their characters relationships, and collaborating with writer and director Kelly Blatz.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Dane, KJ Apa, Edward James Olmos and director Kelly Blatz.

    Eric Dane stars in 'One Fast Move'.
    Eric Dane stars in ‘One Fast Move’.

    Moviefone: To begin with, can you talk about your first reaction to the screenplay and why you wanted to play this character?

    Eric Dane: I thought the story tracked well. I loved the world that the story took place in, and the writing was good. Now, playing a father in a father and son story with these dynamics is I think interesting for any actor. I think anybody would’ve jumped at this. There’s a lot of meat on the bone.

    MF: Are you a motorcycle guy? What was it like shooting the motorcycle sequences and what kind of training did you do?

    ED: I didn’t need to do any. I am a motorcycle guy. That said, what they asked us to do wasn’t that demanding. The insurance company’s not letting us race around a track, nor could I do that. We had highly skilled professionals for that, who did a fantastic job. But yeah, I did all the riding I needed to do.

    Eric Dane and KJ Apa in 'One Fast Move'.
    (L to R) Eric Dane and KJ Apa in ‘One Fast Move’. Photo Credit: Frank Masi/Prime Video. © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    MF: Can you talk about Wes and Dean’s father and son relationship and what they are both hoping to get out of their unlikely partnership?

    ED: Wes and Dean, I think what they’re trying to get out of it is I believe Dean would probably like to have some of that, not that guilt because I don’t think he even acknowledges it, but I think he would like to have that wound healed a little bit. Maybe alleviate some of that guilt for walking out on his mother and him. I think what Wes wants is a mentor. It doesn’t have to be his father, but he wants a mentor, he wants a father figure in his life. Biological or not, he wants a father figure in his life to offer him some guidance.

    MF: What was it like working on that relationship with KJ Apa?

    ED: I love KJ. KJ was super fun to work with. We became fast friends. We still are very close. I think it helped with some of the work, that we did have such a profoundly close relationship quickly, and we did a lot of work off camera to make sure that the dynamics were as accurate as we could possibly make them.

    Edward James Olmos in 'One Fast Move'.
    Edward James Olmos in ‘One Fast Move’.

    MF: Speaking of father and son relationships, Dean also has that dynamic with Abel. Can you talk about that and working with the great Edward James Olmos?

    ED: Well, essentially you have three generations of misfits. You have Wes, you have Dean, and you have Abel, who is a father figure to me, just like I end up being a father figure to my actual biological son, Wes. But working with Edward James Olmos is like, he’s a master craftsman who has turned in some of the great performances in our lifetimes. So, it’s always fun to work with people who are that good. You always want to feel like you’re punching above your weight, right? But it’s also like there’s moments when you’re like, “Wow, that’s Edward James Olmos.” You’re acting with the guy, and at the same time you’re like, “I know that dude. I’ve seen that dude.” You know what I’m saying?

    MF: Finally, what was it like collaborating with Kelly Blatz on set as a director?

    ED: He was brilliant. He knew exactly what he wanted, and he also knew when to stay away from the actors and when to intervene. He has unbelievable instincts, and I can’t wait to work with him again.

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    What is the plot of ‘One Fast Move’?

    ‘One Fast Move’ is an action-adventure thrill ride about a young man (KJ Apa) down on his luck who seeks out his estranged father (Eric Dane) to help him pursue his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer. With the help of his small-town love interest (Maia Reficco) and a motorcycle shop owner (Edward James Olmos) who moonlights as his mentor, he begins to break down the walls that his father’s absence had built up.

    Who is in the cast of ‘One Fast Move’?

    • KJ Apa as Wes Neal
    • Eric Dane as Dean Miller
    • Maia Reficco as Camila
    • Edward James Olmos as Abel
    KJ Apa in 'One Fast Move'.
    KJ Apa in ‘One Fast Move’. Photo Credit: Frank Masi/Prime Video. © Amazon Content Services LLC.

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  • ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ Cast Interviews

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    Premiering on HBO Max July 28th is the new spinoff series ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,’ which is part of the ‘Pretty Little Liars’ franchise.

    The series follows the lives of a group of teenage girls who begin receiving terror from a mysterious assailant named “A”, holding them responsible for something tragic that happened in the past.

    ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ stars Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, Bailee Madison, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Alex Aiono, Mallory Bechtel, and Eric Johnson.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Bailee Madison and Chandler Kinney about their work on ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,’ their characters, and their season one arcs.

    Bailee Madison, and Chandler Kinney in HBO MAX's 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.'
    (L to R) Bailee Madison, and Chandler Kinney in HBO MAX’s ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.’ Photograph by Barbara Nitke/HBO Max.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, Malia Pyles, Zaria, Mallory Bechtel, and creators Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring.

    Moviefone: To begin with, Bailee can you talk about the differences between ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ and the original series, and how this show fits into the overall ‘Pretty Little Liars’ universe?

    Bailee Madison: I think we all know it’s no secret that you can never recreate what’s already been so beloved and cherished. By no means are we trying to do that. I was one of the biggest fans and watched ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ and they definitely raised the bar and set the foundation that we were able to take and carry on through our show.

    Our show is a lot darker. We experience and dive into the world of slasher and horror. Then also, what does it mean to actually face the horrors of real life and what that can mean as a human. The things that you might go through, adversities, and whatever that looks like.

    So, I think anyone who loved the original, A is here and is more ruthless and cutthroat than ever. Then you’re also kind of diving into what this generation looks like, the things that we struggle with, the things that we deal with, and the voices that are unheard being heard finally. My hope is there’s something for everyone, and that the OG fans, which we are, and we’re satisfied, will also enjoy.

    Bailee Madison, and Chandler Kinney in HBO MAX's 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.'
    (L to R) Bailee Madison, and Chandler Kinney in HBO MAX’s ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.’ Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max.

    MF: Chandler, can you describe your character, Tabby and what her family life is like?

    Chandler Kinney: Tabby is a huge cinephile. I think everyone knows she has a film reference for literally everything and it’s the way that she views the world. Film also becomes a bit of a coping mechanism for her to begin to process some of the things that she’s experienced and has gone through in her life.

    So, this journey for her over the course of the season is really one of her learning to trust and confide in others. That starts with Imogen and with the other liars. It’s a beautiful story of friendship for her. With her home life, her and her mom are close and have an objectively decent relationship, but it’s a bit rocky.

    There’s a push and pull rollercoaster dynamic. I think she senses that her mom is not being fully open and honest with her about who she is and some of the things from her past. So, that creates a sort of wedge in their relationship that is directly challenged, I would say, in this season.

    MF: Finally, without giving anything away, Bailee can you talk about Imogen’s journey through this season?

    BM: What I love so much about our show is it literally drops you into the world of Millwood, and these girls, without a lot of context, which I think is a really new concept to start off a show and I’m really excited about that.

    When we meet Imogen, she’s 16 years old, and she is about six months pregnant. She is also in the middle of dealing with a very tragic time in her life. Imogen feels very isolated, alone, and kind of out of control of her body, her mind and herself.

    Then, to top it all off, we have A, who’s just trying to mess with everything in her life. What does it look like when you discover lies about things in your life, and how do you heal from things that are stripped away from you?

    Malia Pyles, Zaria, Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, Alex Aiono in HBO Max's 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.'
    (L to R) Malia Pyles, Zaria, Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, Alex Aiono in HBO Max’s ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.’ Photograph by Barbara Nitke/HBO Max.