Eric Aronson<\/strong><\/a>, ANY DAY NOW stars Paul Guilfoyle, Taylor Gray, Alexandra Templer, Thomas Kee, and Armando Rivera, ANY DAY NOW is based on a true-ish art heist of Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on March 18th 1990, and the thieves who walked away with hundreds of millions of dollars\u2019 worth of art \u2013 the single largest unsolved property theft in the world.<\/p>\nIn the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, 13 works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Two men posing as policemen responded to a disturbance call at the museum and were admitted to the premises by security guards who were on duty at the time.\u00a0 Over the next 81 minutes (the runtime of this film), the thieves bound the guards and stole 13 priceless works of art by renowned artists such as Vermeer, Manet, Rembrandt, and Degas, among others.\u00a0 The theft remains unsolved and the Museum\u2019s commitment to resolving the crime has never diminished since its occurrence. The Museum, the FBI, and the US Attorney’s office are still seeking viable leads that could result in safe return of the art.\u00a0\u00a0The Museum is offering a $10 million dollar reward for information leading directly to the safe return of the stolen works. A separate reward of $100,000 is being offered for the return of the Napoleonic eagle finial.<\/p>\n
PAUL GUILFOYLE can do no wrong, in my opinion.\u00a0 No matter what the role, he embraces it and infuses believability and authenticity at every turn.\u00a0 Best known for his role as Captain Jim Brass on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation<\/em> and throughout the CSI franchise, Paul’s film credits include powerful and unforgettable performances in\u00a0L.A. Confidential, Air Force One<\/em>, and Spotlight<\/em>, as well as Ransom,<\/em> and Striptease,<\/em> while his TV roles range from Miami Vice<\/em> to Star Trek: Discovery’s Guardian of Forever <\/em>and beyond. But over the past 50 years of a stellar career, PAUL GUILFOYLE has not had the opportunity to be the lead and do the heavy lifting of carrying a film, developing nuance and depth within the character and the story.\u00a0 That is, until now with ANY DAY NOW.<\/p>\nPaul’s character of Marty Lyons in ANY DAY NOW is not only an intriguing character but is the kind of role an actor can dive into.\u00a0 And dive in is exactly what PAUL GUILFOYLE does.\u00a0 A Boston boy himself, and with a strong connection to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, it’s as if ANY DAY NOW was custom-made for him.\u00a0 As we started discussing the film and the character, Paul highlighted the challenge and creative environment under director Eric Aaronson.\u00a0 And thanks to his personal connection to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, he draws parallels to his character Marty Lyons.<\/p>\n
To understand Marty Lyons, Paul drew from his Boston roots and personal connection to the Museum.\u00a0 To “get inside” Marty, he researched samurai blades extensively and approached the character as an existential figure who lives entirely in the moment. Guilfoyle saw Marty as a bold, authentic character who offers an alternative to a mundane life, even if that means being a thief.\u00a0 Appreciating the opportunity to develop a more complex character in ANY DAY NOW, he explains that in many of his previous roles, particularly in TV shows like CSI<\/em>, characters are often quickly written with less depth. With this film, he had the chance to explore Marty’s existential nature, bringing out layers of humanity and nuance that aren’t always possible in more constrained roles.\u00a0 His deep dive into the art world and Boston’s cultural landscape helped him bring nuance and depth to Marty, portraying him as knowledgeable about art and possessing a rebellious spirit against authority.<\/p>\nFor Paul, who grew up in Boston, having Eric Aaronson, who also grew up in Boston, as writer\/director and treating the city as a key character in the film was crucial to telling this story. According to Paul, Eric captured the authentic look of 1990s Boston by shooting in working-class neighborhoods like Medford, showcasing the gritty and real side of the city, and noted that Aaronson has a distinct love for Boston and views it through an artist’s eye, bringing a unique and genuine portrayal of the city that goes beyond typical Hollywood representations. This approach adds depth and authenticity to the film’s setting, making Boston feel like a living, breathing character in the story.<\/p>\n
No stranger to working with a diverse range of directors over the past 50 years of his career and having worked on everything from big-budget blockbusters like Air Force One <\/em>to lo budget\/no budget\/micro budget indies, Paul is keen to note there are several challenges of low-budget filmmaking, including limited time and resources.\u00a0 According to Paul, director Eric Aaronson helped create a supportive environment through his disciplined writing and open, flexible directing style. Despite quick decision-making and limited rehearsal time, the crew developed a sense of trust and “buoyancy” that allowed them to work efficiently.\u00a0 Aaronson wasn’t rigid or anxious, which enabled the cast to collaborate organically. Paul noted that his experience as a Boston actor gave him a leadership role on set, helping to unite the team. The collaborative approach and mutual respect allowed them to overcome the constraints of independent filmmaking and create a film they were proud of.<\/p>\nFamiliar with the Museum and the real heist, Guilfoyle knows the uniqueness and value of the stolen pieces, specifically highlighting the “Storm on the Sea of Galilee” by Rembrandt as an extremely rare seascape. He mentioned works by Rembrandt and Manet that were incredibly precious, noting they were “holy cow” level artworks. The pieces were so valuable that, to Paul, the $10 million reward seems small compared to their actual worth. The uniqueness of these art pieces was part of what made the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist so intriguing, with the art remaining missing for decades, which added to the mystique of the theft.<\/p>\n
Going beyond discussion on ANY DAY NOW,\u00a0Paul discusses the business model of making movies where it’s cheapest and the potential for tax relief in California to attract film production. Very cognizant of the state of the industry right now, Guilfoyle suggests that California needs to react and provide tax relief to compete with other locations like Finland (where he just finished filming), where films are currently being made due to lower production costs.\u00a0 He hopes California will recognize the importance of supporting the film industry and offer incentives to bring productions back to the state as many crew members are struggling as productions move to cheaper locations, and tax relief could help revitalize the local film industry.<\/p>\n
Getting a “sneak peek” at what’s next for PAUL GUILFOYLE, he enthusiastically talks about The Trip<\/em>, which he describes “as a Hollywood movie shot in Finland”, featuring Jason Segel, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis. Despite the cold and dark conditions, he found working in Finland delightful and praised the experienced crew and beautiful scenery. He notes the film will likely be presented as taking place in Upstate New York, though it was actually filmed in Finland. Guilfoyle sees this as part of the current trend of making movies wherever it’s cheapest, again highlighting the challenges facing the film industry. The movie is currently in the editing phase and will be coming out soon.\u00a0 And while Paul doesn’t definitively commit to an upcoming stage performance, he has a great love for theatre and mentions recently returning from London, where he saw many great plays.\u00a0 Being on stage is a goal he enjoys, and since he’s no longer working primarily to earn a living, he is open to theatrical opportunities.<\/p>\nLong on my dream interview bucket list, PAUL GUILFOYLE is beyond engaging, thoughtful, intelligent, and kind, bringing his decades of industry experience and life experience to the fore in his approach to the industry, specific roles, and ANY DAY NOW.\u00a0 This just touches on everything we discussed in this exclusive interview.<\/p>\n
So get ready for more as Paul also talks about authenticity, including playing the harmonica, singing karaoke, and more!<\/p>\n
TAKE A LISTEN. . .<\/strong><\/h2>\nby debbie elias, exclusive I\\interview 03\/13\/2025<\/p>\n
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