…and gone-and we’re still here! Well, I am anyways 🙂 Of course, I didn’t put stock in this theory. IMO, it wouldn’t have mattered if I did. If it did come true, it would’ve happened whether I’d want it to or not right? It makes me wonder what the rationale will be to explain why this didn’t happen (besides the fact that it didn’t work-obviously)…
Tonight’s filming with “The Dollmaker” was at the campfire again and, for the most part, tonight marked the end of almost all the outdoor shots. There were still a few close ups needed but the main shots were all done. In addition, I was given a surprise when I arrived. Jason told me that a guy who was suppose to play one of the roles (“Roy”) didn’t show up and-since I’m never seen without the mask on, would I like to play the role. I said sure! What’s interesting is not only do I get some lines to speak in the movie, but at one point “Horace Merkins” (played by me) attacks the group at the campfire, killing many of the people there-including “Roy.” So basically, I get to kill myself 🙂 It should be interesting. Pics are up at the WWJ PAGE ON FACEBOOK.
-Me & Mu-Shaka Benson headed out to this training class early in the morning and arrived just before the class was starting. We were told that taking this class didn’t mean that all of a sudden we’d become proficient in using real weapons in real combat situations. But when acting we would look authentic in the roles we were playing that utilized them.If you’re playing a SWAT member or a soldier, there’s a way they have been trained to use their weapons and you can see that when they are in action. This was the 1st of these types of classes and I believe with the success of this one that there will be more on the way. It’s always good to learn more about what can make what you do better and both Paul Martin & Tom Gerace , the instructor’s here, did a great job with their teachings. Kudos also to The War Store, Inc -a great place as well as being the largest retail store of airsoft weapons in Upstate NY. I had a great time, met some great people and learned a lot.
-All pics here taken at and by The War Store, Inc. Check out their page to see a whole lot more 🙂
FIREARM HANDLING CLASS FOR ACTORS EVENT ON FACEBOOK
THE WAR STORE,INC ON FACEBOOK
-Back at the November shoot with Star Trek:Phase II I did an interview with Mark Pyle for GenreTainment (along w/ Brian Tubbs). This interview is divided into 4 parts. The 1st is with John Kelly (Dr. McCoy), then Charles Root Jr. (Mr. Scott), then me & Brian (at the time doing our Klingon roles) and then with Producer James Cawley. Click on the link below to listen to the interview via the Blog Talk Network.
GENRETAINMENT INTERVIEW WITH STAR TREK:PHASE II
STAR TREK:PHASE II ON FACEBOOK
STAR TREK:PHASE II WEBSITE
-I was asked earlier this week by Terry Little if I wanted to be in a music video he was producing-the song is “Tarot Cards” by Devon Poke Magnus AKA “Pokerface.” He was even willing to wait if I wasn’t available this day but I was and it was local-plus I’ve worked w/ Terry before and he’s a great guy so I jumped in. I’d be playing 2 roles-one of a fortune teller that Pokerface is visiting and a “demon” that Pokerface encounters. The 1st part of the shoot took place at The Mystic Side Gift & Book Store in N. Syracuse, NY. I wasn’t wearing contacts for this so it was a tad hairy shuffling cards and stuff but I got thru fine. It was a trip being here-I didn’t even know the store existed. The owner, Bonnie, was very easy going & helpful as well. Shooting went by pretty quick here. Interesting to note, I got to wear some stuff I’d worn in previous CAROLINE BLUE music videos for this 🙂
-Next location was out in East Syracuse. Shooting started with Pokerface basically beating up Casey Hunter for stealing his Ho-Ho’s (HA!) 🙂 No, but it was related to the video’s concept. Then I come in via Demon mode. I wanted to make sure I didn’t look too similar to another demon role I’m currently filming and I think there are enough differences to separate the 2. I was handling weapons and I forgot how sticky one’s hands can get when coated with fake blood. I got to use my “cats eyes” contacts this time so that was different. They tend not to center very well, but that would work in this concept. Shooting again was quite quick-good thing cause daylight was starting to disappear halfway thru.
-I had fun and the guys were great and very easy going. Terry will be having screen shots from his camera soon and I’ll add them here when they are up-as well as links to the video when it’s done. Thanks guys for the opportunity to work with you all! Pics are up at the WWJ PAGE ON FACEBOOK.
-Another day filming on “The Dollmaker” has ended. 🙂 This one continued with the boat motif but also included 2 other cast members-Marisa Connelly & Sammy Zimnock. It was cold this night and we had a campfire going for the whole time. I felt sorry for the girls cause they had to wear shorts (the filming started in the spring) while I had 2-3 layers of clothing on. One step closer to being done 🙂
WAYNE W. JOHNSON 