This episode of MacGyver, titled “SOS + Hazmat + Ultrasound + Frequency + Malihini” was shot in Feb. 2020 before the Covid break and marks the reunion of Ian and his LOST co-star, Jorge Garcia. (Hurley Reyes).
Fans first learned of it when the episode was in production and have eagerly been waiting a full year to see it!
Tonight their wait will be over!
Jorge will reprise his role from Hawaii 5-0, as Jerry Ortega and will help assist Team Phoenix with an issue relating to terrorist group Codex, which MacGyver fans recently learned in a previous episode, still exists.
Several press articles have appeared, along with some preview sneak peek clips, over the past week for the epiosde, including
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BTS photos from Ian and Jorge last year during filming:
Tune in Friday night at 8/7C on CBS.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
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MACGYVER Season 5 Episode 7 Photos Golden Lancehead + Venom + Pole Vault + Blood + Baggage – –
The secret experimental cancer treatment Mac’s developing with a friend is discovered when culprits ransack their lab, kidnap Mac’s partner and plan to use the research to create a powerful new nerve agent, on MACGYVER, Friday, Feb. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Promo Caps From CBS
MacGyver stars:
Lucas Till – Angus MacGyver
Meredith Eaton – Matty Webber
Henry Ian Cusick – Russ Taylor
Tristin Mays – Riley Davis
Levy Tran – Desi Nguyen
Justin Hires – Wilt Bozer
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If you’re a MacGyver fan patiently waiting for Phoenix Foundation owner Russ Taylor (Henry Ian Cusick) to have some romance on the CBS crime drama, the wait is over. On the January 22 quarantine-themed episode, a COVID-related shacking up results in a deeper relationship for Russ and his long-distance occasional fling, Sofia Walker (Camilla Arfwedson).
Check out the exclusive clip from the episode above and, below, our chat with Cusick, who talks Russ’s dynamic with Sofia, shooting an intimate sword fight with COVID safety restrictions, and whether fans from Lost(where Cusick played heroic Desmond Hume) still reach out to him.
It’s about time Russ had some love in his life.
Henry Ian Cusick: Yes! Russ is getting a romance! Camilla is lovely to work with. She brings something else to the show [as Sofia] in that she’s not all that she seems.
I do prefer the action stuff and running around, and the romance kind of takes you away from all that, but — the stuff that I’ve shot with Camilla will intertwine action and romance. Of course with Russ, it’s not just going to be romance. There’s always going to be humor in there because he can be so, what’s the word? Buffoonish?
Do you think viewers will look at Russ differently now that he’s involved with someone?
You did get a taste of it last season in a flashback episode with a girl he went to see, and Russ has dropped lines that he’s been married more than once. But he’s certainly the older character in the show so, is this his last hope at a full fledged, proper settling down romance? I don’t know. I doubt it, but I’m thinking that he thinks that, so that could be interesting.
Apparently there’s a sword fighting that happens while Russ and Sofia are in lockdown that has a seductive element to it?
That sword fight was interesting. Because of COVID, it just takes up a lot more time [to shoot]. You’re testing and cleaning and resetting and everything just takes a lot of time with filming. They wrote it and the director said, “We’re going to cut it because it’s just going to take up too much.” We kind of fought for it and I’m so glad that that sword fight was back in. It just makes it a little bit more sexy, and Camilla’s character is aristocratic so it brings that element to it.
What draws Russ to Sophia?
They’ve been longtime friends and have been having these long-distance flings. So they meet up and hook up for a couple of days and that’s all the relationship was. Now with the quarantine episode, it’s more about, “Well, we’ve been together for a month now and we get on really well. How far are we going to take it?” Also in that episode, I get to play a musical instrument, which is great.
The drums, so that’s quite fun.
Your former Lost co-star, Jorge Garcia, is guesting in the episode that airs on February. Do you still hear from Lost fans?
Oh, for sure. I have some Lost fans that came with me to The 100 and then came with me to MacGyver. Coming to The 100 was an easy switch from Lost because they’re similar shows, but MacGyver is a big jump, so I’m very grateful, But, especially now during COVID, MacGyver is such a fun show to watch.
MacGyver, Fridays 8/7c, CBS.
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DURING COVID-19’S FIRST STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, AS MAC, BOZER AND RILEY QUARANTINE TOGETHER, THEY TRY TO STOP A CRIME IN PROGRESS AT THEIR NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, JAN. 22
“Quarantine + N95 + Landline + Telescope + Social Distance” – During COVID-19’s first stay-at-home order, as Mac, Bozer and Riley quarantine together, they try to stop a crime in progress at their neighbor’s house. Also, Russ’ romantic fling takes on a longer and more complicated turn when they quarantine together, on MACGYVER, Friday, Jan. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
GUEST CAST: Dan Lauria (Lenny) Marie Thomas (Mallory Krengel) Camilla Arfwedson (Sofia Walker) Benjamin Keepers (Shane Steckler) Victor Turner (James Krengel) Nadia Lorencz (Robber/Cleaner #6) Sam Hargrave (Tall Robber/Cleaner #12)
WRITTEN BY: Stephanie Hicks and Andrew Karlsruher DIRECTED BY: Andrew Ahn
It’s another Friday which means another night of new MacGyver!
“Using a cryptic postcard as their only clue, Mac and the team must solve a fallen friend’s final case and bring him justice, on MACGYVER”
Tonight’s episode is titled, “Jack + Kinematics + Safe Cracker + MgKNO3 + GTO”. With Jack’s name in there, fans are expecting some type of news of and possibly closure for Jack Dalton who was played by George Eads, and who left the show after season 3.
There’s been promo photos and preview video clips, some of which are posted below.
After a 2 week break for the Christmas and New Year holidays, MacGyver returns tonight with a brand new episode, “Banh Bao + Sterno + Drill + Burner + Mason” .
The episode was written by Justin Lisson and Sophia Lopez and directed by Peter Weller.
Synopsis:
Mac’s meeting with Desi’s parents goes sideways when her brother finds himself in trouble and desperately needs their help.
Also, Russ and Matty must ask an old nemesis for assistance when their new recruitment candidate is kidnapped.
Friday, Jan. 8 8/7C on CBS.
A total of 3 sneak peek videos released by CBS, were shared in a press release by SpoilerTV……. below is the 2nd one which includes Ian as Russ Taylor.
Full press release here at SpoilerTV/MacGyver5.04 including all 3 sneak peek videos and promo photos too.
MacGyver Regular Cast:
Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
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Ian announced on his Twitter and his IG yesterday that he has joined the Cameo family and fans couldn’t be happier!
In addition to fans being able to purchase his Cameo videos for themselves or as a gift for someone else, all proceeds he makes from the videos will be donated to food banks in Atlanta, where he shoots MacGyver and in Hawaii where he lives when not working.
Anyone who knows Ian, knows he has a huge generous heart and here’s another wonderful opportunity where it shows!
So if you’re looking for something special to buy for an HIC fan you know…..or you just want to treat yourself, consider a Cameo video from Ian today.
You’ll receive something very special all the while helping those in need too.
Tomorrow night’s episode titled, “Eclipse + USMC-1856707 + Step Potential + Chain Lock + Ma”, will have Russ Taylor being kidnapped it appears by Codex villain, Roman, played by guest star Zach McGowan.
This is a surprise to fans, as his character was presumed killed last season along with Mac’s Aunt Gwen (Jeri Ryan) in a bomb blast.
It looks to be intense and painful for Russ and fans are hoping Team Phoenix will get to his rescue in time!
WHEN TAYLOR’S FORMER PROTÉGÉ IS KILLED WHILE PREVENTING A BIO-WEAPON FROM FALLING INTO THE WRONG HANDS, MAC AND THE TEAM MUST FIND THE WEAPON SO DESI CAN PULL OFF THE ULTIMATE HEIST BEFORE IT’S SOLD TO A TERRORIST CELL, ON “MACGYVER,” FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Two preview clips below with Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor from tonight’s episode, from Spoiler TV!
Preview screencaps:
REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus “Mac” MacGyver) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Meredith Eaton (Matty Weber) Levy Tran (Desi Nguyen) Henry Ian Cusick (Russ Taylor)
We love them all especially that bold & bodacious, smooth & saucy Brit! Tune in tonight 8/7c on CBS!
Dont miss them back in action! MacGyver stars Lucas Till as Angus MacGyver, Tristin Mays as Riley Davis, Justin Hires as Wilt Bozer, Meredith Eaton as Matilda (Matty) Webber, Levy Tran as Desi Nguyen and Henry Ian Cusick as Russ Taylor
Tonight’s episode is titled “Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” and guest stars Jean Brassard and Jessie T. Usher
Preview clip with Lucas Till, Jessie T. Usher and Henry Ian Cusick
Preview 2 with Lucas Till, Jessie T. Usher, Henry Ian Cusick and Jean Brassard
MacGyver airs Fridays at 8/7C PM on CBS
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