On Saturday, 27 September 2025, Beyond Fest and the American Cinematheque hosted a heartfelt and elegant tribute to actor William Petersen at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The event celebrated his iconic roles in To Live and Die in L.A. and Manhunter, featuring screenings of both films followed by in-person Q&A sessions with Billy himself.…
Posts Tagged ‘Interview’
LA Times – William Petersen on making MANHUNTER and TO LIVE & DIE IN LA
- on September 27th, 2025
- in Billy News
The LA Times have shared a great interview with Billy prior to today’s Q&As as part of BEYOND FEST. You can read the entire story here: Beyond Fest celebrates William Petersen, who made two iconic ’80s crime classics in one year Beyond Fest will screen “To Live and Die in L.A.” and “Manhunter” on Saturday…
William Friedkin Remembered
- on August 14th, 2023
- in Billy News
We were saddened by the news of the passing of William Friedkin on August 9, 2023. Billy and William were great friends for nearly 40 years. Variety have shared a great interview with Billy, where he shares how he got the role of Richard Chance in TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA and what made…
‘CSI’ Comeback Wasn’t Easy For William Petersen & Jorja Fox
- on November 18th, 2021
- in Billy News
A short interview with both Billy and Jorja from Hollywood Outbreak The return of William Petersen and Jorja Fox to the new CSI show, CSI: Vegas, isn’t just a return to their old characters — it’s the first time either of them has taken a starring role on a television show since the original CSI’s…
William Petersen Interview with Bobbie Wygant
- on October 28th, 2020
- in Billy News
The legendary entertainment reporter, Bobbie Wygant interviewed Billy back in 1990 regarding Young Guns II. Watch the video below c/o the Bobbie Wygant Archive on YouTube. Thanks to everyone who sent us the link. We also have HD screencaps from the movie, that you download here
HALF HOUR: STEPPENWOLF PODCAST
- on May 21st, 2020
- in Billy News
Billy was interviewed for the latest HALF HOUR podcast from Steppenwolf. It’s a great interview, and we encourage all of you to have a listen. Click the link below to listen on the Steppenwolf website. It’s time for another episode of HALF HOUR featuring William Petersen, interviewed by Glenn Davis. Listen wherever you get your…
“It’s that moment when I made it personal.”
- on April 3rd, 2019
- in Billy News
As mentioned previously, a new book by Mark Larson will be coming out in August this year, ENSEMBLE: AN ORAL HISTORY OF CHICAGO THEATER. Mark has shared this really interesting clip of when he asked Billy how he got into the role of Jack Henry Abbot, from the play IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST.…
Billy News and Site Updates
- on March 13th, 2019
- in Billy News , WPAP Site Updates
Howdy folks, it’s been a while hasn’t it! Sorry about that, life admin was a bit out of control for a while, but we haven’t forgotten about you all. To start with, a small round up with some Billy updates. Back in September last year, Billy, Marg and David Berman were keen supporters of Katie…
News Round Up – Articles, Interviews & The Minutes
- on January 17th, 2018
- in Billy News , WPAP Site Updates
Happy New Year everyone. Below is a round up of William Petersen news for the last few weeks. Click on the links below to read the full articles. Some very sad news, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Billy’s co-star from TO LIVE & DIE IN LA, Darlanne Fluegel sadly passed away on December 15th, 2017.…
WILLIAM PETERSEN INTERVIEW – CHICAGO TRIBUNE NOV 2017
- on November 2nd, 2017
- in Billy News
Billy was recently interviewed by Chris Jones, the Chicago Tribune Theatre Critic about his upcoming play, THE MINUTES. So what’s this play about? “It’s about us. ‘Us’ being America. This is who we are. You decide. You decide who you want to be,” he says. On a more granular level? “It’s a city council meeting,”…
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