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Auction: Visit the Set of ‘Billions” and Have Lunch with the Creators – Dec 11, 2017

Auction: Visit the Set of ‘Billions’ and Have Lunch with the Creators

by Gingersnap – damian-lewis.com – December 11, 2017

Source: IfOnly & Showtime

Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the critically-acclaimed Showtime television series as you visit the set of Billions.

IfOnly has arranged for members to get an early sneak peek of the highly-anticipated upcoming season. IfOnly is a marketplace for incredible experiences backed by American Express, Sotheby’s, Conde Nast, Khosla Ventures, NEA and other top tier investment partners. They deliver unique experiences and gifts in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles across many categories, such as, food, sports, music and local activities.

The third season of Billions will bring even more power struggles and suspenseful episodes, as the audience continues following the high-stakes antics of U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (played by Paul Giamatti) and billionaire hedge-funder Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (played by Damian Lewis).

Proceeds will benefit the ACLU of Southern California. Extraordinary experiences for a good cause!

Details:

  • Set visit for 2 people in New York
  • Meet & Greet and photo opporuntiy with co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien
  • On-set 1 hour lunch with the co-creators
  • January/February 2018 timeframe
  • Background check required
  • Travel accommodations not included

Please visit IfOnly’s auction website and start your bidding! Who knows, when you visit the set you might bump into a familiar face. WORTH IT!

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‘Billions’ Makes the Best TV Box Set List for Christmas – Dec 8, 2017

‘Billions’ Makes the Best TV Box Set List for Christmas

by James Jackson – The Times – December 8, 2017

Billions gets four out of five stars and is hand picked for one of the best television box sets of the year on the “Gift Guide: The Best TV Box Sets for Christmas.”  Only five made the list. Billions joins the likes of Blue Planet II, Dissent & Disruption: The Complete Alan Clarke at the BBC, The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, and Victoria Series 1 and 2.

The Times writes, “For the alpha male in your life, this US drama (shown in Britain on Sky Atlantic) is a high-wire gift: it’s a high-finance romp that he will find wildly addictive; just hope that it doesn’t encourage his worse instincts. Depicting the strategic, but hate-fueled game of chess between a crooked billionaire hedge-fund boss played by Damian Lewis and the District Attorney on his case played by Paul Giamatti, it looks sleekly wonderful, leads you in unexpected directions and has much pumped-up macho dialogue. It’s great, power-mad fun.”

£8.99 season one and £19.99 season two

Read the rest of the original article at The Times

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‘Billions’ Bad Boys Be Brilliant – Dec 7, 2017

Billions Bad Boys Be Brilliant

by Gingersnap – damian-lewis.com – December 7, 2017

Rob Morrow, who plays Adam DeGiulio, a counselor and senior adviser to the US Attorney General on Billions, tweeted this photo of himself, David Costabile, who plays Wags, and Damian who plays Bobby Axelrod. What is #TeamChuck and #TeamAxe doing together? Find out on Billions season 3 coming soon in 2018!

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‘Billions’ of Recognition at the Critics Choice Nominations – Dec 6, 2017

Billions of Recognition at the Critics Choice Nominations 

by Gingersnap – damian-lewis.com – December 6, 2017

Source: Showtime

It seems every project Damian touches or is a part of turns to gold…or should I say, billions?  Whether he’s receiving recognition for his work individually or collectively, he sure can pick them! And while we love when he’s in the spotlight receiving the recognition he deserves, we also know he is proud of his fellow colleagues who he gets to work with 6 months out of the year on the set of Billions.

Today two of his Billions co-stars were nominated by the Critics Choice Awards – Paul Giamatti for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal as U.S. District Attorney Chuck Rhoades – and Asia Kate Dillon for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for their portrayal as Taylor Mason, the whip-smart hedge fund intern of Damian’s ‘Bobby Axelrod’ on the show.

Source: Showtime

Asia spoke of their work with Damian on Billions back in June of this year at the Split Screens Festival. How does it feel to work with Damian Lewis? Fan Fun with Damian Lewis writes:

“I was not rattled. He is so generous and considerate and kind and compassionate and down to earth.”

Asia says Damian has the ability to totally engage with you but then when they say “roll” he just snaps into it, feeling and reacting truthfully to the moment in the imaginary circumstances of the world. Having a partner as generous as Damian makes the experience extraordinary, they say, because they can only be as good as their screen partner allows them to be.

“Because Damian has such an ability to listen and react truthfully in the moment, I’m able to be totally absorbed in that world and that is a great joy.”

So it comes as no surprise Asia is nominated for Best Supporting Actor when they work with the likes of Damian Lewis!

Back in June Damian tweeted support of his co-worker Asia:

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Holiday Shopping Guide: Cyber Monday and Beyond – Nov 27, 2017

Holiday Shopping Guide: Cyber Monday and Beyond

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | November 27, 2017

Source: Getty Images

Are you looking for that perfect gift for the quintessential Damian Lewis fan? Or perhaps a little gift for yourself? Even though today is Cyber Monday, who needs an excuse to shop for all things Damian related?  Why not shop year round?  You’ve come to the right place! Here is your one-stop resource shopping guide for our favorite ginger actor.  Happy shopping!

Merchandise Shoppe

Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2017

Showtime Store (25% off code at checkout: CYBER)

DVDs/Blu-Ray

Books

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Damian Films Scene With Kelly AuCoin on the Set of ‘Billions’ – Nov 22, 2017

Behind the Scenes With Damian and Kelly AuCoin

by Andrew Bullock for MailOnline | DailyMail | November 22, 2017

NEWS ALERT:   What do we have here? It’s Dollar Bill and Axe together again! Our favorite actor was seen filming yet another scene in New York City while on the set of Showtime’s hit series Billions, alongside Kelly AuCoin who plays Dollar Bill Stearn.

Source: DailyMail

On Monday he was seen shooting scenes with on-screen wife Malin Akerman on the streets of New York City.

But Damian Lewis swapped Malin for co-star Kelly AuCoin on Tuesday – and found himself unsure where to look as Kelly dropped his slacks in front of him.  In what looked to be a comic scene in the American drama series, Kelly stood before Damian in just a pair of checked boxer shorts, on the street, in full view of anyone passing by. The scene appeared to feature some sort of tiff between Bobby and Kelly’s character Dollar, resulting in the awkward trouser drop.

The pair were seen shooting the scene outside of a parking garage, as Damian’s character Bobby Axelrod got into a navy Porsche at the end and drove away.

Source: DailyMail

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Damian Spotted Filming ‘Billions’ Season 3 in New York City – November 20, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Axelrod on the Set of Billions

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | November 20, 2017

Source: DailyMail

NEWS ALERT:   Our favorite actor was caught on camera! Damian was seen filming in New York City on the set of Showtime’s hit series Billions, along with Malin Akerman who plays his television wife Lara Axelrod.

As Billions fans know, we saw these two at the end of last season grappling with a strained marriage due to Axe’s business decisions and personal choices.

To research the current filming timeline a bit, showrunner and co-creator Brian Koppelman shared a photo on Instagram of the first table read of Billions season three back on August 30.

On September 4, Page Six reported Billions cast and crew celebrated a season three kick-off event with a high-end whiskey tasting at Mario Batali’s Del Posto restaurant.  And on September 28 it was reported Damian filmed an intense confrontation with Maggie Siff, who plays Wendy Rhoades, the in-house performance coach at Axe Capital.

Source: DailyMail

All seemed quiet in October. Then, on November 14, Koppelman tweeted they were almost halfway through shooting season three. Billions continues to shoot the highly anticipated third season with reports of a 2018 release.

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Secondary news source: DailyMail

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He’s Found His Calling: Damian Lewis Films Intense Confrontation with Maggie Siff for Series Three of Billions – Sept 28, 2017

He’s Found His Calling: Damian Lewis Films Intense Confrontation with Maggie Siff for Series Three of Billions Before Quickly Checking His Phone During Break

by Jabeen Waheed for MailOnline – DailyMail – September 28, 2017

He has won critical acclaim for his role as the ambitious hedge-fund king Bobby Axelrod on Sky Atlantic’s Billions.

And Damian Lewis proved that filming for series 3 of the hit show was well underway, as he shot scenes with Maggie Siff in New York.

Resuming: Damian Lewis, 46, proved that filming for series 3 of Billions was well underway, as he shot scenes with Maggie Siff, 43, in New York on Wednesday – Source: GC Images

The 46-year-old British actor looked handsome in a casual ensemble as he filmed an intense conversation with the American beauty, 43, before he checked his phone during a quick break.

Damian looked suave in his navy button down shirt and skinny black wash jeans as he embarked on the shoot in the Big Apple.

Catching up: Damian was spotted checking his phone during a quick break – Source: GC Images

He was joined by Maggie, who looked chic in an all-black ensemble, as they filmed an explosive confrontation.

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Billions at Split Screens TV Festival at IFC Center NYC – June 12, 2017

Billions at Split Screens TV Festival

by Damianista – Fan Fun with Damian Lewis – June 12, 2017

It is a pleasure to see, in this golden age of television, new TV-focused festivals are popping up around us every year. IFC Center in New York recently launched its Split Screens Festival celebrating the art of television  with a program curated by Matt Zoller Seitz, the editor-in-chief at rogerebert.com as well as critic for New York Magazine and vulture.com. The long-week festival had appearances by stars, producers, directors and show runners of several popular TV shows, including Billions!

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Billions Season 2 Dining Guide – June 2, 2017

Billions Season 2 Dining Guide

by Damianista – Fan Fun With Damian Lewis – June 2, 2017

Source: Showtime

The New York City dining scene, from its special occasion restaurants to yummy hole-in-the-walls, to city institutions and cozy neighborhood joints, make a memorable appearance in Billions season two.

And a big thanks goes out to Brian Koppelman, Billions producer and showrunner, for kindly answering a few of our restaurant related questions on Twitter.

Our dining guide describes each restaurant, denotes which episode it appeared, a picture of the scene, a link to the restaurant’s website, as well as its Yelp review when available.  Bon Appetite!

Source: Showtime

Episode 1: Risk Management

The one with Chuck kicking off the competition for the newly vacated Head of Crim 

Battery Gardens:  Restaurant/bar/beer garden serving American-Continental fare with a view of Statue of Liberty.

1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004 Yelp Review

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Billions Location Guide Season 2: New York City and Beyond – May 22, 2017

Billions Location Guide Season 2: New York City and Beyond

by Damianista – Fan Fun With Damian Lewis – May 22, 2017

Billions has a distinct way of showcasing New York as a character on the show.  From its landmarks and city parks to its distinct neighborhoods, the city that never sleeps appears as a cast member.  Billions is taking over New York, the BIG film studio that it is, and shooting all over the place, from Manhattan and Queens to Brooklyn and The Bronx, and from Long Island to the northern suburbs. So this Billions Season 2 Location Guide is a loving tribute to our most favorite place on earth and a heartfelt thank you to the Billions show creators for giving us a love letter to the city. Let’s start the tour.

Source: Showtime

Episode 1: Risk Management- Yonkers Raceway 

The first time we see Axe in Season two is at a staple of his youth: Yonkers Raceway.

It turns out it all started here for Axe with betting on harness racing followed by a seat at 4 WTC to trade stocks.

And the rest is history.

 

Source: Showtime

 

 

 

Episode 1: Risk Management – 400 Madison Avenue 

At Wendy’s new office where Axe visits her to say he needs her back at Axe Capital and she shows him the finger.

 

 

 

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Damian Lewis Chats with Gold Derby About Billions Season 2 – May 14, 2017

Damian Lewis Chats with Gold Derby About Billions Season 2

Zach LawsChris Beachum – May 15, 2017

“We knew that the second season was going to show consequences of their actions,” reveals Damian Lewis during our recent webcam chat (watch the exclusive video above) about the sophomore year of his show “Billions.” The Emmy winner stars in this Showtime series as Bobby Axelrod, a hedge-fund king whose dirty dealings catch the attention of U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti). The first season, Lewis believes, “essentially was watching these men, these alpha males, in their natural habitats,” but, “perhaps without too much cost.” This time around, however, “there would be moral repercussions.”

One of the things that makes the show so exciting, Lewis divulges, is that, “we can dovetail our fiction in and out of what’s going on around us.” He relates this to the recent election of billionaire Donald Trump, who, “brings into sharp focus the way in which the mega-rich live.” The London native adds, “what’s extraordinary about your current President is it seems as though he’s continuing to try to live his life while running the free world as he lived it before, but he’s finding I think that that’s quite difficult.”

Read the rest of the original article at Gold Derby