![]() ![]() He played Sam Axe on the USA Network series Burn Notice (2007–2013) and reprised his role as Ash on the Starz series Ash vs. (1993–1994) and Jack of All Trades (2000), and a recurring role as Autolycus, King of Thieves in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–1999). On television, Campbell had leading roles in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. He has also starred in many low-budget cult films such as Crimewave (1985), Maniac Cop (1988), Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). He is best known for his role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead horror franchise, beginning with the short film Within the Woods (1978). But in his press call, Campbell admitted that it made for a more authentic film.Bruce Lorne Campbell (born June 22, 1958) is an American actor and filmmaker. That’s a far cry from Miami, where the series films. The Colombia shoot was “challenging.” The shoot took place at an elevation of 8,600 feet, with nighttime temperatures around 48 degrees - and some locations went as high as 11,000 feet, Campbell told Zap2it. ![]() … Sam knows a lot of guys, but his little run-in with the CIA might actually cause him a few glitches in the future.”Ĥ. That might not be a good thing for Sam Axe. In a recent press call for the movie, Campbell quipped that if fans of the show miss the movie,”it will be “just like Lost – you’ll be lost.” “ Matt Nix has made it clear that because of this prequel, an event that took place five years ago, Sam Axe had a bit of a run-in with the CIA,” Campbell said, as reported by ScreenRant.” Ironically, Michael Westen is now getting back in with the CIA, five years later. The movie ties in to the overall story line of the TV series. Red Arrow to Back Comedy Pilots at New York TV Festivalģ. While filming the prequel, Campbell called him “Mr. Donovan” because he’s at the top of the call sheet, while Campbell is No. He knows all their little tricks.” Campbell also revealed that he calls the actor “Mr. He’s got multiple techniques to do that, because he’s an actor. He knows if you’re fumbling through something. “He’s great with getting a performance, because he knows if you’re dogging it. I supported it and ran it up the flagpole and got him elected,” Campbell told Zap2it. “We thought he did a good job, the whole crew, so when this opportunity came up to make this movie, he had expressed an interest in it. In fact, Donovan - who plays former CIA operative Michael Westen - has already directed one episode of the series. Campbell says it wasn’t awkward having his co-star suddenly become his director. The movie was directed by Burn Notice star Jeffrey Donovan. He gets sent on a mission to Colombia to advise a local military platoon but soon realizes he might be, in fact, working with the enemy.Ģ. The movie centers on Campbell’s character - the womanizing, liquor-loving ex-spy Sam Axe - when he was still Lieutenant Commander Axe. The prequel is set five years in the past. ![]() The spotlight is on Burn Notice co-star Bruce Campbell in USA Network’s prequel Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, which debuts Sunday night. ![]()
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