Jonathan Aris at the "Elementary" convention

[dieastra]

Surely you all have seen the little Sherlock Mini episode that aired before the third season came to the TV? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwntNANJCOE

And with that little movie and subsequent episodes, Anderson suddenly became the darling of the fandom. He said at the convention that he yet has get used to this, as before everyone hated him.

Here is my picture with him. After the first one was taken I noticed that I had blinked and asked the photographer and he checked and said: "You did indeed" and took another one. And Jonathan added: "Good for you!", meaning that I could stand there longer with him ;)

I also asked him at the autograph session whether he minded my hug, as pretty much everyone else just stood there with their hands at their sides. Guess I am too much used to pictures with John Barrowman... but Jon said it was fine.



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Comments

[fueschgast]

I'm envying you so for your convention adventures!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Next time I am taking you with me!

[fueschgast]

Yessss. Though if Andrew Scott is there, better take a crowbar with you. Because if I manage to get my arms around him, someone will have to pry me off him again. Myyyy precioussss.

[jackwabbit.livejournal.com]

That's fantastic! I'm glad he's getting some fan love!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

It was really nice to see all those people lining up wanting to ask him questions! With newbies to the con stage, it often can be uncomfortable when there is nobody at the microphone. And some very good questions as well. I did a few notes and intend to do a write-up yet.

[jackwabbit.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to it!

And I (now) always have a few random questions I keep in reserve at cons for situations where there might be no one at the microphone. I hate that for the guests and the fans.

One for Stargate peeps: if you could zat anyone, who would it be and why?

In general: if you were a Muppet, which one would you be and why?

More: If you could play any role? Dream job other than acting? Favorite guest star? Do you have a favorite film/book/play?

Etc. I've used them a few times.

Of course, if the guest is Christopher Judge, the questions are totally different! *grin*

[owensheart.livejournal.com]

Lovely pic.

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[colej55.livejournal.com]

I love seeing you having so much fun!!! Great photo, too!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Great fun indeed!

[tardisjournal.livejournal.com]

Anderson! That's cool he was there. His character did such a turnabout in Season Three, no wonder he's a little overwhelmed with the fan reaction! I love that you have your arms wrapped around him. Glad he was OK with that!

I like him better with the beard. He's so much more interesting that way. I read somewhere that he had the beard in the initial, unaired pilot, but test audiences just assumed he was the villain because apparently beard=villain in many people's minds. So he shaved it when they made the "real" pilot.

I guess now that Anderson is really letting his freak, fanboy, and conspiracy-theorist flag fly, a beard is acceptable! LOL.

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Darn, I wrote down some notes from his panel and now can't find the book they are in! I remember him saying that when he got asked for this con and saw that Benedict also was coming, he immediately agreed as he thought it can only be good. Before, he did not exactly know what to expect. He knew Benedict and Martin and also Moffat long before they made Sherlock, so again he said yes immediately when he got asked for the series, as he thought it can only be good. Of course he put it much more eloquent ;)

I really did like him, he seems like a nice guy. And I agree, the beard suits him. One question was about his action figure and he said it should come with a removable beard LOL

And yes, the story you wrote is also one he told in the panel. I don't understand those people though. It's a bit shallow to expect someone is the bad guy just because of the beard.