We were on location in Pasadena at what was once a hospital. Thanks to Seth, a new acting friend, below is a photo of The Ancient One trying to look like a doctor on the set during a break in the shooting.
I also met a number of "on-the-set" friends with whom I have worked over the past year or two. For the day, we were a mixture of doctors, nurses, paramedics, policemen, patients, hospital employees, security guards and even a priest (who, alas, was never used due to apparent script changes). There were 40+ of us who arrived for the 8:30 a.m. call and they started releasing people at about noon. At the end of the day (evening), there were just 3 of us left and we were officially wrapped and 9:42 p.m.
Most of my "work" for the day involved walking up and down a hallway outside a hospital room (with a large window to the hall) while the action went on inside the room. I always marvel at how many camera angles are used for each scene and it can (and was) a long, tedious process. But it was great to be on a set again. And it isn't often that I get to be a doctor for the day (but at far lower pay).
6 comments:
Leon, Great to see you're continuing to get work! I think that's awesome! One of the great perks of acting is you get to be so many different people! I haven't had anything since Much Ado, but I'm working on it.
Thanks Rex. I know you will be back up there with gusto!
Awesome, Dad, we love that show. Doesn't sound like you got to meet Courtney Cox-Arquette, though. That would have been an added bonus!
Saw her. Walked behind her (at a short interval). But extras do not initiate conversation with the principals. Occasionally, the actors do chat with the extras but not often.
That is a good post Leon and such an awesome opportunity to act again, great stuff.
You make a fine looking Doctor if you don't mind me saying so. :)
It was a lot of fun Eric, although I am not sure that I would classify "extra" work as acting. I do enjoy seeing how the filming process works and the incredible attention to detail on the set or location. I have learned a lot.
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