Michael Connelly discusses casting Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch
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- Опубліковано 11 лис 2020
- In this short clip, bestselling author Michael Connelly discusses casting Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch.
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I’m retired from 32 yrs as a cop and a friend just turned me onto Harry Bosch novels - they’re AWESOME. Then I found the TV show and binge-watched 7 hours straight - also awesome..!!! I’m gonna read all the novels and then watch all seasons of the show. Connelly is a great author!
I’m curious, what rings most true in Bosch and what maybe less realistic in your view.
I did the same. Now through 10 novels. They did a great job of screen playing the novels
Titus is the PEFECT Harry Bosch…..when I read the books now, I hear/picture Titus!
same for us!
He narrates the newer audio books
@@mechanic6682 really? On audible?
@@alexios9848 yup on audible titus narrates at least 8 of the Harry bosch books...fantastic stuff.
Before I saw season one I thought Titus Welliver was an odd choice. After the first episode I said this is Harry Bosch. Never had a second thought over what other actor could have played the part. Great actor, great part, great series. Can’t wait for the sequel series next year. Bosch lives on!
As I read the books I had pictured an older Josh Brolin as Harry! So when I watched the first episode it took a minute to adjust, I very quickly realized Titus Welliver was spot in casting! For me, he is forever Bosch!
I had no idea what Bosch was until I heard an interview with actor Jeffery Combs talking about how good the show was despite his initial skepticism as he was a fan of the novels. One month later I've binged the whole thing. I love the attention to detail and especially love how much they capture Hollywood, it's not "sunset boulevard" shot in Toronto; they shoot at the coffee shops I go to, the CVS near my house, bars I've frequented etc. It's a trip to see and so well done. Very glad I found this show and Welliver is fantastic.
I love Titus Welliver and i love story arc crime shows. I NEVER heard of Bosch or Michael Connelly before (Sorry Mr. Connelly). I saw the trailer, I saw Titus Welliver and watched the trailer because of him... and here we are. 6 or 7 years later, I've read half the books (still working on that) and I get goose bumps when i here "cant let go". Titus Welliver is Harry Bosch and the crew has put together a show that is an absolute master piece. One of my all time favorites. Thank you.
You gotta finish them he's so Bosch.
I was a HUGE fan of the books and was hesitant to watch the show. No actor could play Bosch in my mind. Now when I read the books, I think of Titus.
I was in a bookstore (chain) swapping suggestions with a fellow bookworm, who suggested Connelly. I've never looked back.
If you get a chance you HAVE to listen to the Harry Bosch audiobooks. Titus narrates some of the newer ones, but the narrator before him was really good as well. I can't think of his name but he plays the grandfather on the show "Blue Bloods".
@@ljayzee66 Thanks for the tip. I think the actors name is Len Carou, love him in blue bloods. up I can imagine him voicing and audiobook, think I'd like audiobook a read by him
I’ve read all of the Bosch novels and the spin-offs a couple of times. When I heard Amazon was coming out with the series I just knew I would be disappointed. The first episode I said, “That’s Harry Bosch.”
Absolutely! I’ve loved Harry Bosch from the novels for years and had a shadowy image of what he looked like. When I started to watch the series I didn’t think I’d like Titus Welliver. That lasted about 5 minutes. Just that voice alone is Harry Bosch. Now he needs to go back and re-narrate all the novels.
I never was as obsessed with a series until I watched Season 1 of Bosch. Titus Welliver's acting was essential. Thank you Micheal Connelly for your excellent writing.
Perfect casting. For decades I have had a picture of Harry in my mind and Titus Welliver is a near perfect match. Huge fan
Had time on my hands due to Covid and discovered all these wonderful books and stories by Michael Connelly. Brilliant stories and so well written and Titus Welliver is a perfect choice for Harry Bosch.
And what a genius move, to also pair the great Welliver with the also great Jamie Hector, as J. Edgar! They are wonderful together in Bosch!!
Having read all the Harry Bosch novels I have to say that Welliver has the character nailed. The show is superb and, in my view, ranks up alongside The Wire (I claim title to this nation's number one unabashed, hopelessly addicted Wirefreak). And Mr. Connelly, you have made me an avid reader. You have the know-how and the touch - please keep the books coming!
Thank god they waited for Titus!! No one else could play Harry Bosch. LOVE the series. So sad it's the final season. At least I can keep rewatching Harry/Titus again and again!👍👏💗🇨🇦
I just found this show on prime last week. Definitely my cup of tea...tremendous acting, screenwriting and direction.
Great interview...e.g. letting MC talk....fascinating story of an all time epic show....so thankful for all that created/made this epic happen!!
Appreciate the insights into the process for the selection of Mr. Welliver to play Harry Bosch. As an original fan of the novels I admit he wasn't admittedly what I pictured in my "mind's eye" but his talent and brooding quickly won me over. I am so thrilled to see Mr. Connelly able to bring this series to the screen and look forward to what's in store for the future.
I just finished the final season (glad they're doing a spin off). And after all these fantastic comments, I'm going to go binge S1 E1 again.
Could not love any crime flick after watching Bosch. The execution, details and Titus were amazing. No other show goes into those details. The calm demeanor of Bosch makes you want to be like him.
For those who don’t know, Titus is the narrator on the majority of the Bosch audiobooks.
What a great story!! A wonderful choice for all casted actors, but Titus as Harry Bosch is just amazing!!
…you Guyz made the right choice - but ABSOLUTELY! Harry Bosch is alive and well and catching the bad guyz!!
And then you went further
You found his daughter Maddie, his dog and lots of other ‘bits and pieces’ which have turned this show into a remarkable ‘real Life adventure’…
So, at the very least, you got it right.
And it is a fantastic journey of discovery with you all. Thus, thank you for your books, so extraordinarily and fascinatingly well researched written…the ‘music’ in it, all of which one can truly enjoy.
The most amazing Artists ‘from another world’.
Go for it Michael, Titus (and your Compadres!).
You are doing superbly. THANK YOU KINDLY!
The JOIE…!!
👊🔥🥂
I'm a translator and translated the second series, and was mesmerized. It's actually so good. So, now I am reading all of the Bosch series, just as someone here has commented. Yes, it is definitely Titus Welliver that I see in my internal cinema.
I found Michael Connelly and Harry Bosch in the library one day, maybe 12-15 years ago, and never looked back. Bought the book in almost new condition, (library prices), and have since added every edition since. I've seen Titus Welliver in "Gone Baby Gone" and "Deadwood", great actor, fits the character perfectly Imho. Looking forward to another season and "The Lincoln Lawyer". Also, born and raised in L.A., love that I can visualize the locations.
It was a smaller guest role, but he was great in “Life” starring Damien Lewis and Sarah Shahi.
Through dozens of the books, I never could get a handle on Harry. Physically, I visualized him as Connolly, but I didn't understand how he was so abrupt with people, and so many other aspects of his personality. That was so not my nature back then (a LOT has changed for me since 🥺 ) Looking at Welliver, I just didn't see him as the character.But after only two episodes of the series, Bosch completely coalesced under Titus' portrayal. He owns the guy!
I read all Bosch books. When I saw they were going to do TV series and Titus Welliver was playing Bosch, I said wow, that is how I envisioned Harry Bosch .Excellent casting all around.
I’m so impressed with what he’s done in Bosch, I want to go back and see all his earlier work.
Titus is an amazing actor. He is so perfect for Bosch . Love the show.
Just binge-watched season 7 and it was awesome but so sad to know that the bar Series has ended
I love Micheal Connelly books. Read all up and always grab a new one off the shelf. ALWAYS GOOD.
Love the show. Watching it a second time. Best show that people all love
You picked the right one and he did justice to the character
We agree 100%
Titus Welliver is the perfect Harry Bosch! I have read all of the Harry Bosch books and he embodies Harry Bosch perfectly. So sad Season 7 will be the last
It isn't though. It's evolving into a new series.
I read a few Bosch novels before the TV show. I can't imagine anyone else playing Bosch. Thay nailed it by casting Titus.
I started reading Mr. Connelly's books in about 2000 with Void Moon and then started to read his books in order starting with The Black Echo and over the years, about 25 of his 38 books. For whatever reason, in my mind I got the actor Charles Bronson to be the loner detective Harry Bosch (a little crush BTW). So any other actor would disappoint me. (Matthew McConaghey was good casting for The Lincoln Lawyer.) I enjoyed the first five seasons of Bosch but not the last two as much. I really enjoyed Lance Reddick and still feel bad he passed away too young. I'm in the category, if you fall in love with the book(s), the movies are never as satisfying. Mr. Connelly is certainly a talented writer and it's nice to see he's enjoying his success.
Brilliant and extremely versified, loved him in 'Deadwood', too under utilised in that series and he could not return for the 'Deadwood' movie due to filming 'Bosch'.
Brilliant, genius casting. Titus Welliver is the bomb. Edit: watching was insane he acted like I remember seeing it play as a film (in my head) as I read it at university.
Excellent books and excellent TV, been a pleasure through many years. Cheers to all involved in from the first word to the last credits.
I have a headache today Bec I binge watched Bosch for 4 st hours last night. Love the new season
I just love Bosch, and all the characters, especially Crate & Barrel. Harry is flawed like all of us, and sometimes he gets told off. I binge watched all of them, now I gotta wait for more. I hope Maddy is okay.
Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors. I have probably read most of his books. Titus was the perfect choice to play Bosch.
hard to imagine anyone else
Just finished season 7, incredible! And yes, Harry Bosch is Titus Welliver.
Exactly!
I just luv bosch titus willerver is the perfect guy to play bosch perfect 😊❤👍👍
He's the best!
I had read and liked the books. I didn't know the actor cast as Bosch and never got around to watching the series. Then I saw Welliver in an episode of Law & Order: SVU. I started binge watching "Bosch" within a few days.
Reading Michael Connelly's novels, I always pictured Mickey Rourke as a dead ringer for Bosch, but they got it right with Titus Welliver who conveys so well Bosch's singular and troubled personality...
Both are incredible actors, but seeing Titus as Bosch on screen sealed it for us.
Want to see more Bosch series on TV! Pretty please! I got my Dad hooked on the series, too, and he enjoyed it, as well. There’s talk of a spin off, but haven’t seen those yet in 2022….any info on that?
Love the show ❤
Cool story, Titus Welliver is a fantastic actor!
CANT LET GO !!!
Titus Welliver IS Bosch. I can't think of anyone else who could do it.
I envisioned Anthony Bourdain as Harry Bosch whenever I read the books
love this show
Titus is the Bosch!!! He was so perfect
Titus Welliver is Harry Bosch. Can't imagine anyone else doing Bosch better.
We agree 100%
Great story. Right place at the right time.
I first learned of Welliver when Amazon introduced Bosch, and thought he was a great Harry Bosch.
A year later I saw a much younger Welliver playing a doctor on NYPD Blue and was not captivated at all.
Welliver was born to play Bosch.
Great cast and Titus is the perfect Harry.
Harry and Maddie as PI’s what an opportunity.
Surely too good an opportunity to turn down? Fingers crossed for a series 8?
What a great story. I love these kinds of stories about how actors get cast in iconic roles, almost by accident. Ed Norton in Primal Fear is very similar, although Ed really, really had to work it.
I really wish Michael Connelly would Write and Direct a Harry Bosch Movie.
All about Harry's very complex life from beginning to now.
I’ll add to the chorus what a great show and perfectly cast-all characters.
Bosch is my favourite show on TV. In this time of Covid we need some good shows on TV to watch, to ward of depression etc. I would like you to consider releasing season 8 , so the Canadians in lockdown can have something to look forward to. It is the best show on TV.
Titus was the right guy to play Bosch. Have seen him in other shows which were not as good as this series.
i couldn't imagine any other actor pulling it off..Titus is Harry Bosch.
Loved every season...wish it would go on forever! Looking forward to the new imbd series with Harry!
Definitely a perfect choice!
What a great series and fantastic ending
Love Bosch great show. To bad it’s ending after it’s 7 th season
I just heard they’re going to “continue” the Bosch story with him becoming a private investigator. Maddy and Money Chandler will be in it as well. So excited!!
He is excellent BUT, I think you'd be the perfect Harry Bosch Michael!! When I read your books, honestly, I picture you.. 😀
Great pick and great show!! Too bad it is ending but when you drag shows out they do start to suck....
There are very few books to film or TV that do a superior job with casting or storylines, but the two that stand out to me as perfect lead casting are Sean Connery’s James Bond and Titus Welliver’s Harry Bosch.
Exactly how I feel!!!!!
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man I have been binge watching I finished season six yesterday sucks it is almost over
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Titus Welliver is Bosch 🔥
Before Titus, narrator Dick Hill was the perfect Bosch mixing cynicism, world weariness and purpose perfectly in the audio books. Titus of course is the definitive Bosch!
Best Cop show ever
This is how you make stories worth watching. You have a clear vision and you stay steadfast in getting what you need to realize that vision. It can be hard to stick by your guns, but failure to do so can result in a critically compromised result. It is hard for me to imagine anyone else as Harry Bosch. Titus Welliver gets Harry and clearly has the ability to become him. The show has a great supporting cast but the show would have been fatally flawed, IMO, if they had not found the right Harry. It is easy to allow a production to gain momentum and basically just go with the flow. It takes real courage to hold out for what you need and I commend them for doing that for Bosch. It is a show that easily stands out in a sea of mediocrity.
…just like that: ‘that’s Harry Bosch’
• perfect line and story to the story, the character,
this wonderful script of a bull terrier who cannot, WILL NOT let go, for the right reasons…GREAT STUFF⁉️
Connelly made a good pick for Bosch, for me the loss of Viet nam tunnel rat was a downer but adjusted. Glad you did not fall prey to stardom like lee child with the Reacher series using Tom Cruise who could not have been more wrong for that character.
Tell me about it! Jack Reacher is 65 and he was played by Tom Cruise! But he bought the rights to the books!
They had to do that due to age reasons!
@@MrPolicekarim I agree, but taking Reachers description in the novels, Tom cruise is an absurd reach, he’s too small and in no way is a reacher type.
O love this show
Season seven met expectations! I can see Bosch moving into the private sector for a new series. Titis owns Harry.
What a great actor to play Bosch
lol with the Lincoln Lawyer license plate in the corner.
What a great find the Bosch series was! Complex and engaging characters, relevant story lines, and satisfying outcomes. I have to disagree with others who think Tom Cruise was a bad fit for Jack reacher. He was a perfect fit. But Jack reacher is an unrealistic, shallow character. Cruise actually made him a little more interesting.
Boy did they find the right Harry Bosch!
We can't think of any other actor playing this role!
I didn't picture Harry Bosch as Tutus at all. Haven't seen Tutus in the role. Still picture Harry my way.
Watched last season of Bosch😢😔. Will start over again, hated to see it end. So we’ll done.
Being a long time fan of all the Bosch books, still do not agree with Mr Connelly's choice of Welliver to be Harry Bosch. The mental image I got from the books is no where close to Welliver and his mannerisms do not fit Bosch at all. I find the series hugely disappointing. However still love the books. As they say it is hard for any tv or film production to ever reach the scope of our own minds.
I need (as I often do) to go back and reread the series from book one. But I loved the Bosch Amazon series. Maybe it's because I'm a fan of Connelly's?
Are you looking forward to the Reacher series coming out?
I’ve listened to all of the Bosch books and Titus is Harry Bosch. Great pick. Unlike Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher - fail.
Agree! I’ve read both series. Tom Cruise was an epic fail as Jack Reacher! Titus, on the other hand, is Harry Bosch😊
I agree completely. Welliver is amazing...as if his core is made of stainless steel. Whereas Cruise just doesn't have it. The character in the books is huge, quiet and relentless. Cruise comes across as a little smart ass twerp.
Haven’t watched the Bosch show yet ( read most of the books and enjoyed immensely) .
Thought Cruise was a strange pick for Jack Reacher films - physically he’s the polar opposite of the Reacher character .
Watched the first Reacher film but it was hard to take Cruise seriously as Reacher .
@@grahammcfadyenhill9555 well said😊
The job finds you.
they couldn't have picked anyone else.
Love the series but I thought Bosch should have been more handsome.
Can't take the cigarettes
Wrong Bosch
You could not be more wrong! 🤨