During a recent interview with ComicBook.com, What We Do in the Shadows star Kayvan Novak, who plays Nandor on the show, explained how the massive scene came together. They think they know better. What We Do in the Shadows (TV series) "Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires" He’s very sweet. Vind hoogwaardige nieuwsfoto's in een hoge resolutie op Getty Images Kayvan Novak attends the "What We Do in the Shadows" Premiere 2019 SXSW Conference and Festivals at the Paramount Theater on March 08, 2019 in Austin, Texas. NOVAK: Yeah, there’s definitely a journey that they go through in the series. Oh, my god, he’d want him back. Check out the new What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Featurette starring Kayvan Novak! It’s like you’re there, watching this happen. They always want to be surprised. Is there anybody that picks on Nandor, or that he’s afraid of? Ultimately, Guillermo is devoted to Nandor. That’s the thing with vampires. There were a couple of times where I left my long johns on, for an indoor scene in a room with candles everywhere, which suddenly would get really hot, but I was thankful for the long leather boots, on those cold Toronto winter evenings, at three in the morning. I always see the stunt doubles doing it gracefully, and you’re like, “Wow, that’s how I wanna do it.” And then, you get up there and you’re like, “Ow, my crotch hurts!” Those are some of the funnest bits, flying through the air, silently on a wire. KAYVAN NOVAK: I guess the pilot was a good taste of how much fun it could be. CR: Pari Dukovic/FX. Do you think Nandor would miss Guillermo, if he just decided that enough was enough? Matt was a little afraid of heights, but then he was fine. A two-for-one to start this second season off. What’s it been like to work with Doug Jones, as vampire leader Baron Afanas, on this show? What’s it like to be in and surrounded by all of that? 23 November 1978 I made that choice, early on, and no one told me to change it, so that was good. 10 years?! Having appeared in the critically acclaimed movie Prevenge (2018), Kayvan Novak's most recent film appearance was in The Day Shall Come (2019) and Men in Black: International (2019); the latter featured Chris Hemsworth I think people like seeing characters with superpowers. I guess it’s up to how patient Guillermo is. WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS -- Pictured: Kayvan Novak as Nandor. I’d never met Matt [Berry], but was a fan of his. NOVAK: Yeah, totally. Actor It’s totally casual. NOVAK: Every day is a surprise, but a nice one. Birthdate He wants to be a vampire, so he’ll do anything for me. That was one of the things that was so good about the film. I was just worried about them staying in because it was one of those home fang kits. They all know better than everyone else. And then, you’re suspended in the air and you’ve gotta act, as well. It’s difficult for Guillermo because he wants to be a vampire, but he’s dealing with an idiot. I don’t know what’s been left on the cutting room floor, but I remember doing lots of long takes of stuff. What We Do in the Shadows’ Star Kayvan Novak on the Immersive World of the FX Series By Christina Radish Mar 27, 2019 Plus, how he came up with that accent. It’s not like a special effect in a sci-fi film on IMAX cameras. (If you didn’t see it, it would be hard for me to explain.) He must know that, but he’s greedy. What We Do in the Shadows, based on the feature film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, returns for its second season, documenting the nightly exploits of vampire roommates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), Laszlo (Matt Berry), and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) as they navigate the modern world of Staten Island with the help of their human familiar, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén). Do the costumes ever get challenging to wear, especially when you’re out in the world in a long cape? We’re gonna come up with new things, and you can improvise lines. What We Do In The Shadows cast. It’s very immediate. Based on Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's film of the same name He is the de facto head of the vampire household, and despite his reputation as a conqueror, he’s actually a bit of a softy. How do you think Nandor views the relationship with Guillermo vs. how Guillermo views it? That’s a crazy amount of time. It’s just been the most enjoyable thing that I’ve ever done. PUBLISHED Vind hoogwaardige nieuwsfoto's in een hoge resolutie op Getty Images The attention to detail is incredible, and the art direction is incredible. You’re walking into a room that leads into another room that leads to a staircase, where you can walk upstairs, and that leads to bedrooms and taxidermy and chandeliers, and all sorts of things. NOVAK: It’s as it was in the audition, yeah. 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NOVAK: It’s totally immersive because you’re not just walking onto a set that’s built in the corner of a room. NOVAK: I auditioned in London, and it was just a scene. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images What We Do in the Shadows is an American mockumentary comedy horror television series created by Jemaine Clement that premiered March 27, 2019, on FX.The second television series in the franchise based on the 2014 film of the same name written by Clement and Taika Waititi, the series follows four vampire roommates in Staten Island, and stars Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, … Important COVID-19 messages from Wellington Paranormal, "'What We Do in the Shadows' Pilot From Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi Set at FX" - The Hollywood Reporter, "âWhat We Do In The Shadowsâ TV Series Reboot From Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi Gets FX Pilot Order, Sets Cast" - Deadline, https://whatwedointheshadows.fandom.com/wiki/Kayvan_Novak?oldid=3356. Latest medium What We Do in the Shadows follows four vampires who’ve “lived” together for hundreds of years. Every time he meets another familiar, they’re like, “How long have you been this guy’s familiar? NOVAK: I knew Natasia. Let us know what you think in the comments below. First medium It’s a dream. It’s got that fantasy element, and capturing it in a mockumentary style makes it even more real. At the same time, energy vampire Colin (Mark Proksch), Nandor’s familiar, aka servant/protector, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), and Nadja’s new friend Jenna (Beanie Feldstein) are underappreciated by this trio who have been tasked with total and complete domination of the New World. You don’t feel that cool, when there’s a cross wind blowing you around. Kayvan Novak (born 23 November 1978) is an English actor, voice artist and comedian. There’s a clear dynamic between all of the characters that is really clear for the audience to buy into, and understand and enjoy. When you’re playing a character who’s been around for 500 years, how does he feel about things? NOVAK: He’s not that nostalgic, I don't think. Since 2019, Novak stars in the mockumentary comedy horror What We Do in the Shadows alongside Matt Berry and Natasia Demetriou. This show has some incredible sets. I only knew Mark [Proksch] from the pilot, but he was hilarious. He’s really living in the past. What We Do in the Shadows TV series pilot ordered: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry and Natasia Demetriou join cast. NandorNandor's ghost What We Do in the Shadows Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. You should be a fucking vampire by now, man.” I think everyone can relate. Executive producer Paul Simms teased that Nandor will be the focus of Season 3, as the series will see the ancient vampire looking for love.. RELATED: What We Do in the Shadows S3 Will Send the Vampires on a Road Trip The mockumentary series was created by Jemaine Clement, who … We were like three stories up. If Guillermo rejected Nandor, Nandor would suddenly be like, “Oh, my god, no! He’s a suffering familiar. It’s the most immersive show that I’ve ever worked on because you’re in those costumes, on these incredible sets, or you’re outside, in the middle of the night because you’re a vampire and you can’t be exposed to sunlight and you’re just living it. I’d never worked with him before, either. It’s not something that an American would necessarily know about me, but I enjoy trying to make other people laugh. Kayvan Novak They always like to keep things fresh. Are you somebody who’s done much comedy before this, or have you had to adjust? NOVAK: Comedy has been my whole career, really. Kayvan Novak of "What We Do In The Shadows" poses for a portrait in the Pizza Hut Lounge at 2019 Comic-Con International: San Diego on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California. Nandor has been alive for 500 years, and he’s going to be here for 500 more, so 10 years doesn’t mean anything to him. Collider: Did you have any idea how much fun this show would be, when you signed on to play this character, and how much you would get to play with it? Kayvan Novak attends the "What We Do in the Shadows" Premiere during the 2019 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Paramount Theatre on March 8, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Will viewers learn more about why these two ended up together? He’s in prosthetic for four hours, and then he’s on set. Guillermo puts up with Nandor’s shit, all the time. NOVAK: Yeah, totally. Catch the … Kayvan Novak is best known for his role in Fonejacker Credit: ... His role in the second season of What We Do in the Shadows requires lot of stunt … It was fine. Kayvan Novak was born on November 23, 1978 in London, England. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. If you fail, it just gets cut out, so it’s fine. It’s incredibly detailed. 70: Sundance Reviews, Golden Globes Reaction, GameStop Movie Madness, 'WandaVision': Randall Park on Being an Audience Surrogate and That Sleight-of-Hand Moment, ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Review: A Searing Portrait of a Uniquely American Power Struggle, ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Ending Is Emblematic of the Film’s Biggest Problem. NOVAK: Nandor is just like, “Guillermo’s my bitch. NOVAK: Yeah. On the breakdown, it said, “You don’t have to wear fangs, but if you want to wear fangs, then wear fangs.” So, I went out and bought some fangs, I did my hair like Fernando does his hair in the show, and I wore a white shirt with the top button done up. Nandor gaslights Guillermo quite a bit, to keep him sweet. NOVAK: I didn’t meeting them until I got the part, so it wasn’t until I did the pilot that I actually go to meet them. You just hang on a wire, feeling completely powerless, and you kind of are, but you’re pretending to be flying in the air. Because there are always crazy things happening, it leads to some really funny and fun moments. I’d worked with her before. It’s the closest that you’ll get to the feeling of flying really because it’s so quiet. Kayvan Novak, Actor: Four Lions. They used that element, in just doing the dishes or vacuuming. He portrays Nandor in the TV series What We Do in the Shadows.[1][2]. Based on the feature film of the same name, from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, the 10-episode FX comedy series What We Do in the Shadows offers a documentary-style look into the lives of four vampires who share a residence in Staten Island, New York. What We Do in the Shadows A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of three vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years. Are there times where it gets really technical because of some of the things you do? I can relate because I’ve done so much prosthetic work, myself, just not in Hollywood movies, but in my own prank shows, where you’re in the make-up chair for four hours, and then you’re basically in a prosthetic sock for 12 hours. It wasn’t too bad. What We Do In The Shadows originated from the brilliant minds of "Flight of the Concord" co-creator & star Jemaine Clement and Oscar-winning writer, director, actor, and all-around pure cinnamon roll Taika Waititi as a mockumentary about centuries-old vampires living in modern-day New Zealand. You’re dressed in a cape, so you’re like Superman with fangs. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, actor Kayvan Novak talked about why this is the most enjoyable job he’s ever had, having been a big fan of the original film, his audition experience, the incredible costumes and sets, working with this cast, the Nandor-Guillermo dynamic, and how technical the wire work is. So, you had a sense of what the tone and humor was meant to be then. NOVAK: Yeah. Keep it natural, and we’ll throw ideas at you.” It was a constant evolution, doing it. He’s such a lovely guy. Have there been times that you would just keep going with scenes, and then it all actually ended up getting used? À New York, Nandor, combattant de l'Empire ottoman, Laszlo, le Britannique, Nadja, la séductrice et Guillermo, le serviteur, sont des vampires qui vivent en colocation depuis des siècles. It’s a good place to be. External links What did they have you do, when you were in the room with them? And I love working with Harvey [Guillén]. Kayvan Novak of FX's 'What We Do In The Shadows' poses for a portrait during the 2019 Winter TCA Getty Images Portrait Studio at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on February 4, 2019 in Pasadena,... Vind hoogwaardige nieuwsfoto's in een hoge resolutie op Getty Images They’re his world. Their fashion sense hasn’t really evolved. I love the film, so being able to audition for the TV version was super exciting. From writer Jemaine Clement and director Taika Waititi, watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for What We Do In The Shadows. The Canadian stand-ins were pretty awesome. She is a theme park fanatic, which has lead to covering various land and ride openings, and a huge music fan, for which she judges life by the time before Pearl Jam and the time after. Then, to do it for 11 weeks straight, it was really enjoyable. What was it like to work with this cast and explore these crazy relationships? NOVAK: I really enjoyed wearing my costumes. After an unexpected visit from their dark lord and leader, they're reminded of what they were initially tasked with upon their arrival in Staten Island over a hundred years ago … Guillermo has been Nandor’s familiar for 10 years. That’s what’s exciting about working with them. What was the audition process like? NOVAK: They all pick on Nandor a little bit because he’s the leader. You’ve gotta play, when you come to the set. Character(s) And then, to suddenly be thrown in a room with Taika [Waititi] and Jemaine [Clement] was intimidating because I’d never worked with them before and I didn’t know how they work. I wasn’t. Was the voice that you decided to do what we hear now, or has it evolved a bit? To put your faith and trust into people that are just so talented, and to be surrounded by so many hilarious people, is good. Kayvan Novak as Nandor from "What We Do In The Shadows" Photo courtesy of FX. Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, and Natasia Demetriou in What We Do in the Shadows (2019) Did you spend a lot of time working with the fangs, before you did the audition? They know what they’re doing, but it does take time to set up. It’s fun to pretend that you’re flying. 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. Howard Henley catches up with the stars of FX's 'What We Do In The Shadows,' Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Mark Proksch, and Harvey Guillen! NOVAK: Of course! Vind hoogwaardige nieuwsfoto's in een hoge resolutie op Getty Images Occupation Laszlo and Nadija don’t listen to a damn thing that Nandor says, but he says it anyway. Kayvan Novak attends the "What We Do in the Shadows" Premiere 2019 SXSW Conference and Festivals at the Paramount Theater at Stateside Theater on March 08, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Every picture on the wall is like a 14th century oil painting, but it’s got Natasia [Demetriou]’s face in it. If they do any more of this, they should do a VR tour of the set because it’s incredible. I didn’t know how they made a film that was so funny. 'Happily' Trailer: Joel McHale & Kerry Bishé Are a Married Couple With Dangerously Jealous Friends in This Dark Rom-Com, What We Do in the Shadows’ Star Kayvan Novak on the Immersive World of the FX Series, More NOVAK: Yeah, I was a big fan of the film. He is an actor and writer, known for Four Lions (2010), Fonejacker (2007) and Facejacker (2010). NOVAK: He’s just very patient. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Kayvan Novak (Persian: کیوان نواک ; born 23 November 1978) [citation needed] is a British actor, voice actor, and comedian. It was all right. What We Do in the Shadows airs on Wednesday nights on FX, starting on March 27th. This March, THEY AWAKEN. So, to be a part of that process was very exciting. What We Do In the Shadows has been renewed for a third season, though few details have been revealed. He’s like, “Listen to me!,” and no one listens to him. What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series 2019– ) Kayvan Novak as Nandor Had you been familiar with the movie, when this TV series came up? He is best known for co-creating and starring in the comedy series Fonejacker from 2006 to 2008 with a one-off in 2012 (for which he won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy (Programme or Series) in 2008). She is also a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association. They’re never like, “This is what’s funny, so do it like that.” They’re eager to be surprised. NOVAK: No, only on the day, actually. He’s amazing. NOVAK: I don’t know yet because I haven’t seen it all. It’s weird, how he sees the world, because he’s very much about the vampires living together. They just ignore him, and for good reason. What are the biggest production challenges on a show like this? NOVAK: The wire stuff is technical. Who knew that Nador's luscious locks is actually Kayvan Novak's real … It’s like he was just transported from 500 years ago to now, especially with the clothes. I’ll treat him like shit sometimes, but I’ll always make it up to him because it’s not personal.” It’s a dysfunctional relationship. Vind hoogwaardige nieuwsfoto's in een hoge resolutie op Getty Images If they’d fallen out, I would have had to have been like, “Oh, I’m not really a vampire.” I just read the script in the voice that I was gonna do. Two shows in and we’ve met a zombie, a necromancer, several ghosts, and one Babadook. He’s just trying to figure out the now. He portrays Nandor in the TV series What We Do in the Shadows. The self-appointed leader of the group, Nandor the Relentless (Kayvan Novak), who lives by the ways of the Old World and dresses as though he’s still living in another century, is not taken seriously by his roommates Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), who think that they know better. Did you get actual scenes for your audition? Please, don’t do that to me!” They love each other and need each other. We’re almost certain to see Kayvan Novak (Nandor the Relentless), Matt Berry (Laszlo Cravensworth), Natasia Demetriou (Nadja), Mark … We all had a really good bond. Two back-to-back episodes to get us off on the right foot. Christina Radish is a Senior Reporter at Collider. What We Do in the Shadows (TV series) "Pilot" Kayvan Novak (born 23 November 1978) is an English actor, voice artist and comedian. It’s escapism, at its finest. Has there been anything particularly surprising about making this series and playing this character? It’s playtime. Premieres 3/27. It was very much, “This is the script, but don’t worry about the script. The pace of work on a film set, when you’re in prosthetics, is different to if you’re doing a prank. He’d be crawling on his hands and knees, and would do anything to get him back. It was probably the most enjoyable job that I’ve ever done. "Nandor the Relentless," played by Kayvan Novak, is a fierce Ottoman warrior and a caller of house meetings. Actor Kayvan Novak of 'What We Do in the Shadows' is photographed for Los Angeles Times at Comic-Con International on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California.
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