Where in the World is Topher Grace?!? What Killed His Career? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-01-2011, 11:49 AM

During his run on That 70's show, Topher became a big star. So much so, he eventually decided to leave the FOX sitcom and make movies. What has happened since that time?!?

It seems all of the cast has moved on to other projects, except Topher Grace. Why is that? Mila Kunis is becoming a movie star, Ashton has 'Two & A Half Men,' Laura Prepon has the NBC comedy "Are you there Vodka?," Wilmer has 'Awake' a midseason drama, & Danny Masterson was just cast on a TBS comedy pilot. Even Debra Jo Rupp & Kurtwood Smith have been very busy...

Marvo301 · 10-01-2011, 01:11 PM

I think Topher's mistake was in leaving "That 70's Show" before the end of it's run. First of all based on relatively few movie roles I think he over estimated his status as a movie actor. Secondly by leaving "That 70's Show" for a movie career he sent out the message (whether it's true or not) that he was no longer interested in being on television.

Brian Damage · 10-01-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I think Topher's mistake was in leaving "That 70's Show" before the end of it's run. First of all based on relatively few movie roles I think he over estimated his status as a movie actor. Secondly by leaving "That 70's Show" for a movie career he sent out the message (whether it's true or not) that he was no longer interested in being on television.

Excellent post Marv, now he is nowhere to be found! Which, in all honesty, is such a shame...

ryan423 · 10-01-2011, 02:14 PM

He needs to get himself a sitcom over at CBS or ABC. He's very likeable, but I don't think he's a big enough star for movies.

Brian Damage · 10-01-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan423

He needs to get himself a sitcom over at CBS or ABC. He's very likeable, but I don't think he's a big enough star for movies.

agreed!

Skywalker · 10-01-2011, 04:15 PM

He's making a movie with Robert DeNiro, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams and several other big name actors. It's due in theaters sometime next year.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1931435/

ryan423 · 10-01-2011, 04:36 PM

Oh, and I forgot... he's got a movie with Richard Gere coming out this year that looks real good! - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646980/

Brian Damage · 10-01-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan423

Oh, and I forgot... he's got a movie with Richard Gere coming out this year that looks real good! - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646980/

Something tells me that movie is going straight to DVD.

loaferman · 08-22-2012, 11:12 AM

Ironic that Ashton is now the highest paid actor on TV, while Topher has pretty much vanished. Ashton is way over-paid but I guess the show makes huge money. I see both actors as talented yet pretty limited and they need to play against type more.

Mrgman · 08-22-2012, 02:01 PM

I actually liked his movie take me home tonight

Joe Jett · 10-14-2012, 09:05 AM

I always thought Topher was the best actor on the show. He can convincingly play a good guy or a bad guy. I'm sure his time will come.

80sTrivia · 10-14-2012, 09:19 AM

I like Topher, and I hope he can make a comeback, either on television or in the movies...

Coffeecup · 10-14-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by loaferman

Ironic that Ashton is now the highest paid actor on TV, while Topher has pretty much vanished. Ashton is way over-paid but I guess the show makes huge money.

Is anyone underpaid in show business? I'd like to know the lowest wage stars. Other than ? stage actors tell me others.

10-01-2011, 11:49 AM	#1
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loaferman Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 23, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 642	Ironic that Ashton is now the highest paid actor on TV, while Topher has pretty much vanished. Ashton is way over-paid but I guess the show makes huge money. I see both actors as talented yet pretty limited and they need to play against type more.
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10-01-2011, 02:14 PM	#4
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	He needs to get himself a sitcom over at CBS or ABC. He's very likeable, but I don't think he's a big enough star for movies.

10-01-2011, 04:15 PM	#6
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	He's making a movie with Robert DeNiro, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams and several other big name actors. It's due in theaters sometime next year. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1931435/

10-01-2011, 04:36 PM	#7
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	Oh, and I forgot... he's got a movie with Richard Gere coming out this year that looks real good! - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646980/

08-22-2012, 02:01 PM	#10
Mrgman Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 12, 2005 Posts: 658	I actually liked his movie take me home tonight

10-14-2012, 09:05 AM	#11
Joe Jett Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 14, 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7	I always thought Topher was the best actor on the show. He can convincingly play a good guy or a bad guy. I'm sure his time will come.