Hollywood always takes a political beating. However, after this experience, I have a profound respect for the art of film making. I had the opportunity to be cast as an extra (background person) in "The Crazies". While acting relies on incredible talent (the foreground people), what I found thoroughly amazing is the basic success attributes required (patience, determination, creativity, vision, teamwork and commitment) for a project to succeed.
The set had roughly 150 staff and cast members. Each element, from a lowly extra, wardrobe, make up, lighting and sound, special effects and who knows what all the elements are, are co-dependent on each other fullfilling their objective. When all the elements are combined the finished product can be quite unique. There are so many "little" things that if done right produce a massive result.
My experience was amazing. These people are all tremendously professional and completely courteous. Amazing, simply amazing. I've got a ton of photos from the set. Check back in February and we'll put it out there. Until then, stay tuned.
"The Crazies" remake, directed by Breck Eisner, will update the storyline of the original. The original George A. Romero movie was released in 1972. It told the story of a government plane carrying a biological warfare virus and crashing near the small Pennsylvania town of Evans City. The virus finds its way into the town’s drinking water, turning everyone who comes in contact... Read More
A Bunch of Crazies on stand by
