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Q: I’m really enjoying “The Boys” on Amazon Prime. Is Jack Quaid, who plays Hughie Campbell, related to Dennis Quaid or his brother, Randy? Also, where have I seen the actor who plays Billy Butcher? He looks familiar. – C.B.
A: Jack Quaid is the son of actor Dennis Quaid and actress Meg Ryan. Randy Quaid is his uncle. He’s been acting in TV and films for the past decade. His first role was playing Marvel in “The Hunger Games” and its sequel “Catching Fire.” After multiple guest-starring television roles, he landed a regular voiceover gig in the animated series “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” He also was cast in the latest chapter of the “Scream” movies.
Jack Quaid (Depositphotos)
New Zealander Karl Urban plays Billy Butcher in “The Boys.” His first role was on a soap opera in his native country called “Shortland Street,” and he later appeared on several episodes of the hit syndicated series “Xena: Warrior Princess.” His biggest break came in 2002 as Éomer in two of “The Lord of the Rings” blockbuster films, and from there, his career has been on a continuous upper trajectory. You probably recognize his handsome mug from the Fox sci-fi/crime series “Almost Human,” costarring Michael Ealy and Minka Kelly.
“The Boys” has been a hit on Amazon and has already been picked up for a fourth season, which should be ready to stream in mid- to late 2023.
Q: We have been huge fans of “Heartland” on Netflix, having just finished watching season 14. We were shocked that Ty is no longer on the show. Why did the actor leave? – E.S.
A: “Heartland” is based on the series of books by Lauren Brooke and set in the foothills of the Rockies in beautiful Alberta, Canada, starring Amber Marshall and, until recently, Graham Wardle. According to entertainment site Looper, actor Graham Wardle’s exit from the long-running show was of his own choosing. He apparently approached the show’s creator, Murray Shostak, two years ago, saying he wanted to focus on his non-acting endeavors, including his faith-based podcast “Time Has Come.” So far, he hasn’t returned to television, but I wouldn’t rule it out entirely.
Q: Whatever happened to Andy Garcia? I first saw him in “The Untouchables” years ago, but I haven’t come across him since. – R.E.
A: Andy Garcia first gained attention back in 1987 when he played George Stone, a special agent on Eliot Ness’ (Kevin Costner) investigative team in “The Untouchables.” His career continued to soar in the ’90s with starring roles in movies like “Internal Affairs,” opposite Richard Gere, and “The Godfather Part III,” which earned him an Oscar nomination.
He later co-starred in films like “Ocean’s Eleven” and its sequels, and most recently, he played the father in the third version of the classic film “Father of the Bride.” (Previous patriarchs were Spencer Tracy in 1950 and Steve Martin in 1991.) It’s a role he can certainly relate to, as two of his own daughters got married this summer.
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