master of puppets

joseph quinn. 32. actor & lord of the rings nerd.

[kwistowee]

🔥🥵🔥 JOSEPH QUINN as JOHNNY STORM / HUMAN TORCH THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (2025)

[drewstcrky]

i'm with you on that one, man. zombies start climbing or running? i'm throwing myself out a window. hm, let's go with comic relief. we'll need lots of that if we're ever forced to fight for our lives. that's a worry for future joseph and drew though. how's your summer going so far, man? still knee deep on that Beatles movie?

[josephaquinn]

whoever came up with the idea that zombies can sprint at full speed clearly had a ridiculous death wish. i mean, what was wrong with the slow ones? at least those gave you a fighting chance. yeah, keep morale up. future joseph and drew can deal with all the life-or-death decisions, we'll just hope they know what they're doing. we get the odd break here and there, but i'm mostly confined to england at the moment. can't really wander too far from set. we're still plugging away at it, though, and i still have those little moments where i stop and think how is this my life. it's a pretty surreal feeling. what about you? i saw you've got a show coming out! how's that all feeling? excited? nervous?

[bpalvinfms]

not at all, it is all the credit you deserve. i won't hear otherwise. it is going to be so interesting to see him in a different role in the universe, but i am excited about it. it really changed cinema, he gave us so much and i will forever be thankful because i am a comic book nerd at heart. that must be insane! i love that for you, i cannot wait to see you shine up there.

[josephaquinn]

yeah, me too! i bet it's going to be so strange seeing him and not instinctively expect tony stark to be on the other side of that mask. i think that's just a testament to how iconic his iron man was. but if there's anyone who can make people completely forget those expectations and buy into a whole new character, it's him. thank you so much! i really hope we don't let you down, especially knowing you're a comic nerd. we've poured so much into this, and i can't wait for people to finally see it. although i have to laugh a little at the discourse surrounding the poster. apparently having too many men on one sheet of paper is now enough to spark a week-long debate. i'm quietly confident that once people actually sit down and watch it, those conversations will disappear pretty quickly.

[alycicdebncm]

That is beautifully put I want you to know this more than anything. There is a strange, quiet grief in any unanswered question, mostly because suspense forces you to keep the door open and guessing. You’re trapped in a perpetual negotiation with the maybes of it all and that’s a brutal and you can lose way too much sleep over it. Disappointment, for all its sharp edges, is at least more solid ground. It's at least a door closed not part way open. Finding people who will willingly grab a shovel and dig into any party of your mind is insanely rare It’s the ultimate green flag in anyone in my inner circle. Congrats on the inner circle badge. The world is full of people who want to keep conversations polite and talk more about themself than someone else. But the ones who will happily spend hours building a meticulously detailed convos actually listening are rare.I quite like that about us, too. There’s something brilliant about knowing that no matter how ridiculous the premise, we both got each other figuratively and literally in it. So, what is going to be completely inconsequential topic we're overanalyzing? I've got my shovel ready.

[josephaquinn]

that's exactly it. it's exhausting because your brain never gets permission to stop. it keeps wandering back to the same crossroads, convinced this time it'll find a different answer, even though the road hasn't changed. at least disappointment lets you put flowers on the grave and move on. and thank you for the promotion to the inner circle! i'll wear the badge with great pride. i think you're right, though. it's incredibly rare to find someone who's just as interested in exploring an idea as they are in expressing one. most conversations feel like waiting for your turn to speak. i like the fact that ours feel like we're both putting our two cents in. alright, i've got one that feels very on brand for us. do you think closure is actually something another person can give you, or is it just something we convince ourselves we need because it feels easier than accepting we'll never have all the answers? and does that mean closure was ours to give ourselves all along? or is that just something people say when they never got the conversation they were hoping for? i genuinely can't decide whether i find that comforting or depressing.

[kmtaehyvng]

it has. i would never forget you at all. tour and everything has been a lot. surprised i'm not exhausted from all this. that's good to hear. we were in spain for a bit with our shows which was a lot of fun. the fans there made it all worth it. i can imagine all the beautiful places you've been seeing though. makes me wanna see photos. tour has been going well! each show is a lot of fun even if it's a lot of work doing shows back to back sometimes. i'm enjoying myself a lot though.

[josephaquinn]

that's good to hear, i wouldn't forget you at all either! you always look like you're having the time of your life up there, even if i know doing shows back-to-back must take it out of you. now i'm sad we almost crossed paths, and that i didn't make it to one of you guys shows! it really is beautiful, especially around golden hour. i think you'd like them. but i'm really happy the tour's going so well. i hope you're making the most of every city and not just seeing the places where you're performing and your hotel room. i'd hate for all those beautiful places to become nothing more than a blur.

[dickinscnharris]

the dedication is almost admirable. they really do take the worst possible photo they could and its always so far away. they see the outfits, the wigs and all of it. what people don't realize is that it was the standard back in the day. so i don't think they are getting much from it? they really do and i know we're probably going to be responsible for introducing them to a new generation. though they are timeless. mate, why are you bringing that up? have you missed me basically having an anxiety attack every single day? so much pressure!

[josephaquinn]

you've got to understand where they're coming from. they're not getting these films for another two years... that's more than enough time to completely lose their minds. they already know exactly which gig we're filming on any given day, which honestly doesn't surprise me in the slightest, they know those four blokes' lives better than they know their own. i'm still wondering what theories they came up with after those photos of you and paul grabbing chips from a food truck. it's pretty amazing when you think about it. getting to play a tiny part in introducing them to people who might never have sat down and listened otherwise...that's mad! i told paul recently, if anyone can carry that weight, it's you. i'd still much rather be worrying about doing this justice than wondering what would've happened if i'd never had the chance at all.

[anyatcylorjcy]

Fortunately, you have a few too many ways to keep me happy and you use all of them to your advantage. Can't give away all of my secrets, I have to keep you guessing, but just know those perks will change your view on life. You're always so good to me. Don't stress yourself out too much, darling, I'm really not that much of a difficult guest to please. So long as the sheets are changed, I'm sure you'll pass the test. Do I make you nervous, Joseph? That's so cute. Thank you for asking, I'm excited to play guest in your home. Can't wait to see the way you actually live. Now I'm getting a real glimpse at the inner workings of your mind and that's particularly exciting for me. The more I know about you, the better. You're right, I plan on spending as much time with you as I can. It isn't often we have this kind of opportunity. Picking you up from work is the least I can do. Can't wait to see your face after a long day of being deprived of it, your smile always cheers me up. I'm your favourite girl? Well, that's certainly nice to hear, especially seeing as I'm kind of smitten with you too. It would have been rather devastating to know some other women was on your radar. I don't think I would ever recover. Let's see how this stay goes first. If we like it, maybe next time you can stay at my place.

[josephaquinn]

well, nothing better than having all these ways to make you happy! a happy anya means a happy joe. you enjoy keeping me in suspense, don't you? now i'm going to be imagining all the possibilities. "change my view on life" is a dangerous promise to make, love. don't lull me into a false sense of security by saying you're an easy guest. it doesn't matter 'cause i still worry whether i've folded the towels the right way, which i never cared about by the way. yes, you make me a little nervous, but only because i actually care what you think, in general but about me specifically. i love you getting to see my little corner of the world, though. it feels strangely personal letting someone into all those ordinary bits of your life. i can't tell you how much i'm looking forward to seeing you waiting for me after work. that little fact will be in my mind throughout the day, just so you know! you're so cute, yours has exactly the same effect on me. i feel my defenses going down when you smile at me. yes, favourite girl. i don't think that one's changing anytime soon. as for staying at your place next time… can't say i haven't already imagined that. if this visit goes half as well as i think it will, you might struggle to get rid of me afterwards.

[natalicdyer]

Now you're thinking like me. I'm so proud of you. It's true and hey, there would have definitely been a Nancy Wheeler. She was still a character... she just wouldn't have looked like me. Fortunately, I did show up and now I have you in my life. Funny how things work out so perfectly. I wouldn't change a single thing about it now. At the time, I was so tired of going to auditions and hearing nothing back, but it all worked out well in the end. I'm really happy for you. The moment we started working together, I knew big things were going to happen for you and look how far you've came. Well then, I'm officially a Quinn and don't worry, I'm fully committed to this family. No half measures around here. You're too kind. Can't quite believe I'm lucky enough to have someone like you as a brother. You're right. Tell me when you're free and I'll pack a bag for a couple days. It will be nice to see in you the flesh again.

[josephaquinn]

everything worked out exactly the way it was supposed to. i genuinely can't imagine anyone else being nancy, so i'm glad you never gave up because you weren't getting past the audition process. selfishly, it means i got one of the best friendships to come out of this whole mad experience! i'm really happy for you too, you know. not just because of everything you've achieved, but because you've stayed exactly the same person throughout it all, and that's much harder than people realise. don't make me emotional with all this quinn family business... you've absolutely been adopted at this point, there's no getting rid of us now. i hope you're ready, i know you've dated a british so you've been received by a british family already, but this is yet another family you have! we need to actually make it happen. the second i've got a few free days, i'm calling you, and you're packing that bag.

[sadlesink]

I think I underestimated just how hard the fans go for soccer. Admittedly, I don't know very much about the sport, but I think it's pretty cute how well it brings people together. There must be something pretty special about it to have it mean so much to so many. Can I ask something though? Why Sweet Caroline? I mean, sure, the song hits and I guess it's a really nice, feel good anthem, but am I an idiot for thinking an English team would want to sing an English song? Neil Diamond is American. Nice to know you're not a climb on the table kind of fan, but more of a loving the person you're with when your team score fan instead. Do you watch soccer outside of the World Cup or are you only watching every four years? I feel like I'm learning so much about you right now.

[josephaquinn]

that's the funny thing, we've all collectively accepted sweet caroline without really questioning why. i don't think anyone could give you a proper answer anymore. you're absolutely right that it's american, which makes it even stranger, but i suppose football fans have never been known for their logic. as long as it gets everyone belting out "so good, so good, so good," nobody seems to mind where it came from. i do watch football outside of the world cup too! not obsessively, but i keep up with it throughout the season. the world cup just has a completely different atmosphere, though. the whole country's watching the same match at the same time and that's got a bit of magic to it, right? if england ever win the whole thing while we're together, you can forget everything i've said about dignity because i'll probably be the one dragging you onto a table.

[joekcery]

You being serious? Has hell frozen over too? Come on, we're Joe squared. You know I only function on this earth because I know I have you at the end of it. Can't wait to see you in that shirt, but I know how busy you are. Don't panic too much. There's always facetime until we can be face to face. Do you even have to ask? Of course I miss you. The world might be working against us, but you are always on my mind.

[josephaquinn]

i know, i know… it probably caught you off guard for a second. don't get used to it, though, i've got a reputation to maintain. but i meant every word. i don't think i've ever doubted that we'd always find our way back to each other, no matter how ridiculous our schedules get. facetime's keeping me sane at the minute, but it's a poor substitute for actually being there and giving you a proper hug after a show. don't worry, that shirt is getting its moment eventually, and when it does, i'll be the loudest person in the room. now hurry up and let the universe give us a break because i'm getting tired of missing one of my favourite people.

[estcrsexposito]

i think you're selling yourself a bit short here ― i have a feeling you're more recognizable than you think. i mean, people still rave about your character in "stranger things", no ? but i do like your philosophy of letting the work speak for itself and then quietly slipping away. makes you mysterious and people dig that. you can't fake an american accent to go with the fake beard and oversized sunglasses ? that's slightly disappointing. as tempting as your anonymity guide sounds, i kind of don't want people to forget about me quick. also, staying home really isn't my kind of thing. maybe i should be the one dressing up in oversized sunglasses. i just need a cool equivalent to the fake beard.

[josephaquinn]

i don't know… maybe! i'll happily take that. i don't mind the mysterious label if it just means i get to wander around without causing too much of a fuss. i could probably commit to the look, but the second i opened my mouth it'd all fall apart. there aren't many british blokes walking around los angeles pretending to be someone else. i don't think anonymity really suits you anyway. maybe a baseball cap, sunglasses and a very convincing "no hablo español" is the closest you'll get.

[uchinagaas]

i can't lie, shows that allows me to shut off my brain and just enjoy are my favorite. but i do like to feel things. i guess i enjoy getting angry at my television too. that's way too true though. i saw a picture of the guy who plays homelander and i had to remember it's fiction, it's not real. it's very right, it's a great show. please watch it so i can proudly say i put you on.

[josephaquinn]

see, that's exactly my kind of recommendation. if a show can make you switch your brain off one minute and then have you arguing with the television the next, it's clearly doing something right. i've heard so many people say the same thing about antony starr, that he's so convincing as homelander that you almost forget he's just an actor, which is probably the biggest compliment you can pay someone playing a villain. alright, you've convinced me. i'm officially putting the boys on my watchlist. i'm ready to start screaming at my screen, though!

[limeporter]

yes bowie is my daughter. she is also the love of my life, the one i know who will never judge me even sometimes i think she should. its true when you have a child it's a real game changer and you also always think you cant get them sick, but truth is is they are always the one bringing what ever you have home and then you just end up in bed together. i hope so because this whole headache thing is not really in the cards right now.

[josephaquinn]

that sounds exactly like the sort of unconditional love everyone talks about when they become a parent. i had to laugh at the getting sick part because every parent i've spoken to says the same thing. you spend all your time trying to protect them, only for them to come home with this little cold and generously share it with you. i hope you're both keeping healthy now, though.

[anyatcylorjcy]

anyataylorjoy: my heart is so full this summer ☀️ ( @josephaquinn )

[dickinscnharris]

it's been nice seeing how excited people get every time one of us is spotted on set. we've barely shown anyone anything, and somehow everyone's already convinced they've worked the whole film out from one blurry photo. @josephaquinn

[josephaquinn]

it's honestly been hilarious to watch. they catch the most blurry photo from about half a mile away, zooms in until there are about twelve pixels left, and they've got the entire plot mapped out. sometimes they know because of the outfits we're wearing, but they can't know exactly what we're doing, right? we all got the same wig, it's hard to tell who's who, let alone know what's even gonna happen. guess the beatles still mean a lot to everyone, and that excitement definitely rubs off on us while we're making it. people keep asking me about the pressure of george harrison, but what about yours and paul's? lennon and mccartney, like now that's pressure!

[josephaquinn]

i'm gonna get serious here because i miss you terribly. i hate that i haven't been able to make it to a show yet, and wear my "i heart djo" shirt with the utmost pride. tell me you miss me just as much as i miss you. ( @joekcery )

[sadlesink]

You know, with the World Cup on, I had no clue how hard the English fans went whenever your guys team plays. I passed by a bar the other day and a group of men with the most pronounced English accents were standing on tables and singing passionately along to Sweet Caroline. Tell me, why have I never see you act that way before? Are you hiding your inner football hooligan from me, Joseph or does sports not really interest you? @josephaquinn

[josephaquinn]

i have to admit... that's one of the most english things you've ever described to me. the best part is that they could be complete strangers standing shoulder to shoulder but they look like they've known each other for years, that's what football and drinks do to us. it's actually quite lovely, in a slightly unhinged sort of way. i do enjoy football, but i'm definitely not the bloke climbing onto tables. i save my dramatic performances for work. that said, if england score a last-minute winner, i can't promise i won't be hugging whoever happens to be standing next to me. i'm not secretly a football hooligan... just an invested spectator who likes to keep a little more dignity intact than the average pub-goer. at least until sweet caroline comes on. then all bets are off.