Fans of Rookie Blue can also catch cast member Gregory Smith as a psychopathic thug in Hobo with a Shotgun, an homage to B-movie, exploitation flicks.  The blatantly over the top feature centers on a train hopping hobo (Rutger Hauer) who eliminates a plethora of criminals in a sleazy, run-down town.

Click on the media bar below to hear director Jason Eisener recount how Gregory Smith landed the role of Slick in Hobo with a Shotgun.

“I saw this potential of this sort of cult phenomenon that’s kind of happened now,” said the actor.  “And everybody thought I was crazy.  And now that it’s actually happened, I feel a little vindicated because it was a big risk but it turned out great.  Peter Travers (Rolling Stone critic) gave it this incredible review.  People love the movie.  I’m really hoping the producers of Rookie Blue don’t see it!  But I’m very proud of it.”

Smith, who also starred in the beloved TV series Everwood, was not exactly the perfect choice to play a vulgar, woman hating murderer, and he explains how he got into character while shooting in the streets of Halifax.  Click on the media bar to hear Smith (Rookie Blue co-star Missy Peregrym can also be heard). 

Rookie Blue airs Thursday night (ABC, 10 pm et/pt).  Hobo with a Shotgun is now out on Blu-ray and DVD, and special features include deleted scenes, audio commentary with Jason Eisener and Rutger Hauer, an alternate ending, and video blogs.