A few days ago I uploaded images to the gallery of Mark’s indie film, Beyond The Mat, in total a poster and 16 stills were added. It’s going to be a spectacular movie – we can’t wait to see it and hope you’re anticipating too!
At Zoe Myers’ release party Mark discussed “The Making of Boo” with ClevverTV. Watch it below:
Want more Boo? In the video above Mark suggests that we the fans watch the Boo video and make sure that you leave a comment requesting that you want more! They left it so open to a continuation that I really want to see what else happens!
8 images were uploaded of Mark attending, Zoe Myers’ “Love Me Or Hate Me” Video Premiere Party. He looks great and I love the lighting in these photos. They’re up in the gallery!
Gallery Link:
- Public Appearances in 2009 > 11-12-09: Zoe Myers’ “Love Me Or Hate Me” Video Premiere Party
Watch Mark as Bo Sanders in the indie film, Beyond The Mat. Simply stellar – I can’t wait to go and see this!
And now… the continuation of the “Day of Days” Q&A – here we have Pt. 2. Mark get’s a question – pretty soon you all will get to hear him sing if you haven’t already via YouTube!
Soap Opera Source was also a media network invited to the “Day of Days” Fan Event and here’s their story with Mark! It wasn’t a lot – the bulk of it is Mark’s bio from NBC.com but here are his Questions & Answers which you definitely have to read.
What your take on Nathan’s relationship with both Melanie & Stephanie?
Well, when he was first introduced to Salem, he didn’t know quite what he wanted. He was keeping his options open. He was very nice about it. He wasn’t hooking up with either of them. It was going back and forth. And I think his actions are more reactions to the other two. Yeah, he cares for both of them, but if Melanie is not showing the interest that she is supposed to be showing, then it’s not bad if he goes on to talk to Stephanie.
When you first joined the show did you feel any pressure being the new, young Horton doctor?
Of course. Just knowing I’m joining a legacy of a show that’s been around for decades, and then taking on the name of somebody like Tom Horton who pretty much is Days of our Lives. Also just knowing I came on shortly after John & Marlena left and, its just like you have these fans who are so into these characters and they are taken away from them and then they are given this new guy that they don’t know or are invested in. There is a little pressure there that people won’t hate you.
Can you tell us about your audition? I hear it’s an interesting story.
It is an interesting story. Two years ago I actually played a different character on Days, I was a young Johnny DiMera at age 15 in a series of Sami’s flash forwards and I had played the role twice. Once one year, and then I came back and played it again. I had a scene that was like eight pages long and this was before I knew they did it all in one take and I go through those eight pages with the blocking and everything perfectly. And they were like, “This kid is pretty good, we should see if we can get him in a contract role.” And the role of Will, who was Bobby at the time, came up and I tested. We waited and the feedback was that they really liked me but they ended up casting Taylor [as Mia] who is much younger and the match up wouldn’t have worked. They went back and recasted and got Dylan Patton, who is doing a great job. Then the role of Nathan came around.
Mark Hapka has earned himself 3 2009 Soaphunks.net Award nominations in the following categories:
Here is the red carpet from the Day of Days event along with the Q&A Pt. 1!
We Love Soaps senior editor Damon L. Jacobs was on the set at Days Of Our Lives recently and had the chance to interview Mark, so make sure you read it when you get the chance; the topics range from Days to what he sees for himself in the future! I’ll just post some blurb highlights out of respect for the site and their hard work. To view it in its entirety click here.
We Love Soaps was on the set of DAYS OF OUR LIVES recently and had the chance to speak with several members of the cast including Mark Hapka (Nathan). In this interview Hapka discusses Nathan, what’s coming up next, and what he would like to see in the future.
We Love Soaps: How are you enjoying the show now?
Mark Hapka: I love it. I can’t complain. I’m a working actor who works daily with great people. We do charity events. We do these things. How can I say I’m not having a good time?
We Love Soaps: In what ways are you different from Nathan?
Mark Hapka: We’re very similar. I’d like to think I’m a good guy and make good choices. I’d like to think I’m as sweet and romantic as he is. But I have a temper. And sometimes some of the stuff he deals with I wouldn’t deal with as much in real life.
We Love Soaps: What would you like to see happen next for Nathan? Would you like to see him stand up to Melanie and force her to make a decision?
Mark Hapka: You’re going to start seeing some shifts in the next month and a half in his character. He’s still the good guy, he still means well. But he’s not going to get walked all over anymore.
We Love Soaps: In your future career, what would you like to see happen?
Mark Hapka: I’d like to tackle this industry from all angles. That’s why I like to do small videos on the side. I have a web series coming up.
Don’t you just love the guy, and we’ll definitely be here right along with you throughout your entire career.
Here’s another video from the Day of Days Fan Event, this time Mark & Shelley talked to Shine On-Media to discuss whether they’re anything like their characters (Shelley profiled Mark/Nathan and vice versa), they pull pranks, what they hope happens with their characters in the future, and Mark talks Boo!