WILLIAM SADLER ONLINE


Welcome to WILLIAM SADLER ONLINE @ williamsadler.org a website dedicated to American actor William Sadler. Best known for his various roles in differing projects, William has played everything from an anarchist military man in DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER to a fireman seeking gold in TRESPASS, to a convict in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, a soldier for God in TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT, and a member of a secret organization inside The Federation in DEEP SPACE NINE. But his most 'infamous' role has been as the Grim Reaper/Death in BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY, AND BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. William has many other film credits to his name including THE MIST, THE HOT SPOT, RUSH, THE GREEN MILE, KINSEY and many more. William has also become a staple in episodic television including as Sheriff Jim Valenti in the CW's ROSWELL and in HOMELAND, POWER, BERLIN STATION, THE COMEY RULE and lends his voice to the Comedy channel's OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT. William also has an extensive career on the stage in such productions as JULIUS CAESAR, 24 HOUR PLAYS, EXIT THE KING and many more. This site is dedicated to giving you the most up-to-date information on William's career. Do not expect candids to be posted as this site supports William's wishes for privacy. To read what will or won't be posted, feel free to read this site's Candids policy.

Tag: The Shawshank Redemption

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Bill Talks To Chuck Shute

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Bill recently sat down for a video chat with interviewer Chuck Shute. Here Bill answers questions about his storied career and talks about his various projects both old and new. He also discussed his various pre-acting jobs such as working for his sister in scraping lobster boats in Boston, his stage work, and he confirmed he’s completed work on SALEM’S LOT where he plays the part of Kurt Barlow. Bill also stated he’s done his best work on the film A STAGE OF TWILIGHT a film he just completed with Karen Allen that is due to start making the film festival circuit. Thanks to Chuck who has given me permission to post the interview here. Thank you Chuck. So kind.

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Bill Voices David Drayton in “The Mist” 1984 Audio Drama

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Bill’s association with Stephen King didn’t start in 1994’s THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION as the hapless Heywood. It started in 1984 where he voiced the part of David Drayton, played by Thomas Jane in the Frank Darabont directed film. This audio recording is quite good though I have to say the woman voicing the part of Mrs. Carmody can’t hold a candle to the inspired and dedicated performance of Marica Gay Hardin in the film. Bill would go on to star in three other films based on a King penned book. Those are THE GREEN MILE as Klaus Detterick, THE MIST as Jim Grondin, and currently he’s filming a big screen version of SALEM’S LOT. His role is as yet unknown. The featured image is from the 4k black and white version of the film.

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“The Shawshank Redemption” 4K Ultra Has Arrived

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As stated in my previous post here, Bill’s film THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION has arrived. More information about what is available on this release:

The Shawshank Redemption Arrives on 4K Ultra HD

Synopsis

This inspiring drama tells the story of Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a prominent banker unjustly convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment at Maine’s Shawshank Prison. He is befriended by longtime convict Red (Freeman) who’s been in long enough to know the ropes and helps him cope with the frightening realities of prison life. As the two men grow closer, so does the sense of hope that can truly set them free.
Bonus Features

  • Commentary by Frank Darabont (4K/Blu-ray)
  • Hope Springs Eternal: A Look Back at The Shawshank Redemption
  • Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature
  • The SharkTank Redemption
      Storyboards

    • Bogs Takes a Fall
    • New Fish Arrive
    • Photo Galleries
    • DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Frank Darabont
    • CAST: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, and James Whitmore

    SOURCE: SOLZY AT THE MOVIES

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“The Shawshank Redemption” Gets The 4K Ultra Treatment

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According to many sources Bill’s film THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is getting the 4K Ultra treatment. So far there’s no word on extras included in the two-disk set. There is an audio commentary on it with director Frank Darabont. I love commentaries. The box art is included and features Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, and Morgan Freeman as Red. The film also stars Bob Gunton, Clancy Brown, Mark Rolston, Gil Bellows, and James Whitmore. Box art included below. The release is coming out on September 14, 2021.


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Touring “The Shawshank Redemption” Filming Locations

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A Youtube videoer named BGSU33 made a video of all the locations used in Bill’s film THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. It’s an amazing bit of work showing how filmmaking is done via the various locations used in film and television. Please have a view and consider checking out his channel. Enjoy.

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