A few weeks ago I campaigned hard for a principal role audition in the upcoming Tom Cruise-Cameron Diaz flick currently called the “Untitled Wichita Project“, and I actually got it. In fact, I got to audition for two roles, both of which were airline ticket agent types. It is currently filming in Worcester, MA, and I feel confident in stating I have not been cast as an airline ticket agent in any capacity, despite my adorableness. (I haven’t heard from anyone, you see.)
The two auditions consisted of varied reads:
Role One Read one line three times. Smile. Look cute. Be a prop.
Role Two Read four pages. Be interesting. Be curious. Be obvious-and-yet-not-so.
I found Role One difficult. There was not enough information for my taste. I like detail. I like expository data. I wallow in TMI. But since when has my preference governed an audition experience? I’ve been a prop before: I once played … Read more »
Yesterday I attended a cattle call for a new Warner Bros. feature project called “The Town“. This will be an adaptation of the dark, heist-romance novel Prince of Thieves written by Chuck Hogan. Apparently Ben Affleck is slated to rewrite, star in and direct the film.
Pleasantly, the audition was well-run! Sometimes these massive calls that screen everyone from all ends of the earth can result in manifest mayhem. But, there were many assistants on hand, many more in attendance and an efficient queue system. I filled out the requisite paperwork, picked up the sheet with dialogue and stepped over to the photo location for a quick pic. Then, I took a moment to review the lines before stepping into another queue. After waiting only a few minutes, I arrived at a table, handed over my headshot, resume and paperwork to the fellow seated across from me, and waited for instruction. He asked me … Read more »
So, it seems “the Facebook movie” based upon Ben Mezrich’s book Accidental Billionaires is picking up pre-production steam and key decision-making is underway. You may recall I recently reached out to Mr. Mezrich, asking for his consideration for a part in any potential Accidental Billionaires film product. He was kind enough to respond. Even if not with the desired “Sure. I’ll be glad to see what I can do” comment, I was flattered Mr. Mezrich took the time to tweet.
Despite this very minor setback, I’m still holding out hope that someone from Columbia pictures (now a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment) will read my blog, check out my website or visit my Facebook page and realize that I would be an excellent choice to call in for an audition and cast in a part. (C’mon guys! I would be great!)
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