Ian mcshane thought hed seen it all, then along came. He has starred in everything from lovejoy to pirates of the caribbean and here. Classical thespian mcshane reads them with just the right amount of. Locked behind bars for three years, shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return. Needless to say that it is a very popular series with millions of followers worldwide. American gods season 1 official trailer starring ian. It is an unforgettable, confessional, warts and all novel of the author and his friends riotous adventures in paris during the depression.
What i liked when i picked up this book, i didnt really know what it was about i assumed american gods was just a title, but as it turns out this book is brimming with gods and awesome stories about how they came to america and what has happened since. Wednesday is responsible for recruiting gods to help fight his war. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I first read it about 10 years ago and found it to be one of the bestwritten and most original novels i had experienced at the time. Ian mcshane is an awardwinning english actor and voice artist best known for his appearances in the bbcs lovejoy and hbos deadwood. American gods is a top original series, which a product of the fremantle media of north america and it stars ricky whittle, emily browning, ian mcshane and pablo schreiber. American gods great river regional library overdrive. Wednesday, one of the series main characters and the man who effectively kickstarts the story. I became a highfunctioning alcoholic and drug taker. Listen to american gods audiobook streaming online free.
American gods mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. Ian mcshane celebrity profile check out the latest ian mcshane photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. American gods north central regional library overdrive. He has appeared elsewhere on television and in over thirty films. Produced by fremantle usa and distributed by lionsgate television, the first season premiered on april 30, 2017. As with the other tropic it is a landmark masterpiece that was also banned on grounds of obscenity in the us. Enjoy the series for what it is, but it is a poor imitation of the book, and it is telling that neil gaiman has only an executive producing credit and no other involvement. Tropic of capricorn is the sequel to tropic of cancer but stands alone as a fascinating account of millers early life in 1920s new york.
Locked behind bars for three years, shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to eagle point, indiana. Plus, learn more about the early career of ian mcshane mr. He is the son of scottish footballer harry mcshanefather and irene mcshanemother. Cire trudon makes luxuriously scented candles, and writes bonkers descriptions for them. I would always remember my lines, and always be on time, but some of the films i was in then i have no recollection of having done them. American gods is an american fantasy drama television series based on neil gaimans novel of the same name and developed by bryan fuller and michael green for the premium cable network starz. I would always remember my lines, and always be on time, but some of the films i was in then i. Ian mcshane biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Ian mcshane on american gods and the deadwood movie. I cannot wait to see more of him in season 2 or, be still my heart, an anansi boys spinoff. This new recording, featuring a full cast, is actually very good. I liked some thingsian mcshane was the embodiment of the gruff, sly wednesdaybut.
Wednesdays bodyguard, shadow moon finds himself in the center of a world where gods exist and magic. Released from prison, left adrift by the tragic death of his wife, and suddenly hired as mr. American gods audiobooks listen to the full series. American gods fairfax county public library overdrive. Apr 26, 2017 imagine ian mcshane s signature growl as he purrs these words, explaining exactly why he signed on to american gods, the new starz series premiering april 30. Ian mcshane thought hed seen it all, then along came american gods. Ian david mcshane born 29 september 1942 is an english actor and voice actor. I read american gods when it first came out and was amazed by what neil gaiman had done. American gods ian mcshane interview hollywood reporter.
The tenth anniversary edition a full cast production publishers summary. Mar 15, 2017 released from prison, left adrift by the tragic death of his wife, and suddenly hired as mr. Ian mcshane reflects on long days filming american gods. He meets shadow on an airplane after shadows release from prison and hires him on as a bodyguard. The book is full of fantasy, gods and mythology, with twists and turns abound. Ian mcshane has 88 books on goodreads, and is currently reading freakonomics. Full cast production audiobook written by neil gaiman. Praised by empire as something very special, the s. Wednesday is a crafty and endlessly charismatic conman full of perverse wisdom, curious magic, and grand plans to unite the old gods in a battle for power against the new gods. Jun 09, 2017 actor ian mcshane discusses his work in starzs bold new series american gods, as well as that proposed deadwood movie. That s what makes it all the sweeter video i love my job, always have, actor tells thewrap. Ian mcshane dramatically reads candle descriptions gq. Now a starz original series produced by fremantlemedia north america starring ricky whittle, ian mcshane, emily browning, and pablo schreiber.
Tropic of cancer is regarded as a masterpiece, with time magazine rating it as one of the 100 most important novels of the 20th century. Ricky whittle, ian mcshane, emily browning, pablo schreiber, peter stormare, gillian anderson, bryan fuller, michael green. American gods university of california berkeley overdrive. Ian mcshane audiobooks audiobook narrator download. A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything by steven d.
Ive been a gaiman fan since his work on sandman and understood that the core of his stories is almost always myth and storytelling. Dive deeper into american gods the cast of american gods chat with kevin smith on imdb live at ny comic con about the shows success and how the series will continue to veer creatively from neil gaimans source material. Bestselling author neil gaiman bends genres while reaching audiences of all ages. His works for adults include american gods, neverwhere, anansi boys, and the ocean at the end of the lanevoted. Ian and his wife gwen split their time between california and london. Ian mcshane narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. He is known for his television performances, particularly the title role in the bbc series lovejoy 19861994 and as al swearengen on the hbo series deadwood 20042006 and its 2019 film continuation, the original series garnering him the golden globe award for best actor in a television series drama and a. Its too bad american gods is a series and not a movie because personally i happen to think that ian mcshane playing an elderly and wily version of odin is one of the best portrayals out there, not to take anything from anthony hopkins. American gods, the debut novel, offers several narrator options for listeners, from a full cast that brings the unique characters roaring to life to the singular audie awardwinning narrator george guidall, who expertly ties the complicated plot together.
With the release of the tenth anniversary edition i thought it was about time to read it again. Add to the brilliant story the equally brilliant cast of characters and you get total bingeworthy perfection. Ian mcshane was born on 29 september 1942, in blackburn, lancashire, england, uk. Narrators of successive installments include the author, neil gaiman, along with. American gods, the extraordinary, highly acclaimed epic audiobook from storytelling genius and international bestseller neil gaiman, comes vividly to life this may in the hottest major tv show of 2017. May 04, 2017 bestselling author neil gaiman bends genres while reaching audiences of all ages. Ian mcshane is perfectly cast as mr wednesday and has a great time, similarly ricky whittle is totally convincing as shadow.