Michael Seater - How Do You Play a Villain?

How do you play a villain? Here to answer that is Michael Seater, who has played the villainous James Gillies in 18 episodes of Murdoch Mysteries. Michael’s other credits include his lead role on Life with Derek as well as 18 to Life, Bomb Girls, Degrassi: The Next Generation (playing a young Jason Mewes) and The Wedding Planners.

Superfans Jason Mewes and Matt Goehring are diving into Murdoch Mysteries in a rewatch podcast that’s fresh, bold, and full of surprises. Each week, they unpack the cases, characters, inventions, and twists that make this series a global favourite, while going deeper with the show’s stars, key creatives, and their celebrity friends who love it too. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the world of Murdoch Mysteries, this podcast is both a way in and a way to go deeper.

Produced by Raza Gilani

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