The Latest Casting Notices From The World Of Reality Television

You can always count on some good laughs while reading the postings on various casting websites.  It's always amazing to see what "types" producers are searching for in the giant talent pool of Hollywood.

Here are my (latest) favorite casting notices from the Reality TV world:

***Amateur porn stars wanted - Must be cute; at least 18 years of age; open to anything; daddy issues to be worked out on camera; tryouts required

***Seeking extremely good looking people (18-30 hotties) with skills to start a new way of life in a remote location

***Underground experimental haunted house looking for monsters for scary TV show

***Looking for open minded Asian amateur models to promote international news broadcasts between shows

***Psychic Drivers wanted for reality show

***Looking for funny little people willing to get drunk on camera

***Looking for former NFL players ready to become cheerleaders for their old team

***Seeking male 21-32 willing to get owl/wolf/bunny tattoos and show to random strangers for cash

***Female 55-82 who knows how to ride a motorcycle on one wheel down the freeway at night

***Seeking single musical females to sing for a panel of European investors and a possible overseas romantic interlude

***Love to jog?  Love the thrill of the hunt?  Want to be hunted while jogging?

***Can't keep a relationship going because you love your pet more than your mate?

If you fit any of the above descriptions, please seek professional help and then get ready to be a "star" on a Reality TV show!!!

My favorite star not on reality television.

More Fun With Pictures

I received some great feedback from my post about Zach's recent morning full of interviews.  You seem to enjoy "behind the scenes" photos so let's jump around and look at a couple of recent days on set.

Wardrobe for a day on the baseball field as well as in the locker room - Go  Bulldogs!

Chatting with the ladies while waiting to go on set.

The Artist doesn't discriminate when it comes to age and the ladies.

Rehearsal time on a different day.  It looks like he's reading a treasure map.

"Guys, listen to me.  There's treasure hidden in the park!"

Scene blocking or auditions for a teen version of "West Side Story"?

Chilling in the locker room at a local high school between scenes.

Training at the high school with the stunt coordinator for the film.

Waiting to execute the stunt while watching his fellow cast members.

Quiet on the set right before the call for "Action".

Zach's canine costar (Ben) facing the wrong way to start the scene (which describes any scene with Ben).

Finally, here's three shots of Zach and his buddy/costar Lucas...The first photo is Zach getting ready to bully Lucas (only on film...they're pals in real life).

A side view of their bike chase action scene.

The two friends having fun between takes with Harlan The Dog.

I was excited about the movie before they started filming.  I'm even more excited after watching the work Zach and Lucas have put into their performances.  Two very talented young men!

My Favorite Talented Young Actor

A Day Of Interviews In Pictures

It's been a crazy week so I haven't had time to compose a "real post".  I have taken the time to eat my weight in fruit snacks at the craft services table!

The Artist had a full morning of press duties this past Monday.  He started the day with an appearance on Fox 2 News In The Morning where he was interviewed by the talented Randi Naughton.

"I know you have questions prepared Randi but here's how I envision the interview."

"I am interested in every word out of your mouth."

"I'm on the TV!!!"

After the Fox 2 interview, Zach and I headed off to KTRS to do a joint interview with McGraw Milhaven and Kelly Jackson.  McGraw is the mayor in the Marshall movie so it was fun to be on his show.

It was time to head back to Fox 2 after the radio interview.  Zach was on Fox 2's 11am newscast and Channel 11's noon newscast.  Both interviews were with the same reporter, the super nice Elliot Weiler.

"Hmmm....What charming Hollywood anecdote should I share with my fans?"

"I'm just a humble actor trying to share Marshall's story."

"OMG!  It's screaming fangirls!  Run!!!!"

"You are correct.  I am witty and charming."

"So we all agreed I'm perfect for the role..."

And in case you think being a big shot fancy Hollywood actor has gone to his head, just keep this image in mind.

His favorite daily activity on set.

The IMDb page of a constantly sleeping teen actor

Week One Is (Not Quite) In The Books

Hello again from St. Louis!

Production continues around the St. Louis area for the feature film, "Marshall The Miracle Dog".  Zach has one of the lead roles in the movie and has been on set most of the week.

We arrived in town a little over a week ago and The Artist has been having the time of his life.  In no particular order:

*He got to catch up with Shannon Elizabeth since they worked together on another "dog movie" two years ago.

*He has his own dressing room/place to call his own on set.

*Zach has been hanging out with his grade school/middle school pals.

*Lots of free food/snacks on the set.

*The Artist got to do an action scene on a bike with no injuries at the end of the scene!

The entrance to his dressing room.  Always knock before entering!

It's just like being in the truck on the drive to St. Louis.

Awake and waiting to be called to set.

The cast and crew is a mixture of Hollywood vets and St. Louis locals.  It's fun getting to know the STL folks.  For many of them, this is their first time working on a feature film.  It will be interesting to see who make this a career and who decides the "movie set life" is not for them.

We shot in Illinois this week.  It worked out well for me because basecamp for the crew was at a local college.  I made friends with the security guards and they gave me access to a classroom so I could spread out and work on some social media projects.  I could have used Zach's dressing room but it was nice to have a giant room all to myself.

It's also been nice to have some fantastic food on the set.  The first day was BBQ pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw piled on top of the pork (the only way to eat it!).  The second day featured vegan choices as well as chicken and pasta. 

Craft services has included fruit, cereal, cupcakes, crackers, granola bars and pizza (as you can see above).

The absolute highlight of Zach's week was a scene where he raced across town on a bike. The bike ride involved Zach and one of his fellow teen actors.  While it sounds simple, the production had a stunt coordinator on set to make sure no one got hurt as the boys roared down the street.

They're off!

It all ended okay but there was a certain amount of danger involved in the scene.

The shooting schedule today involves filming a scene with over 200 extras.  It should be hot, humid and fun.

I wonder what we're having for lunch?

The IMDb page of a future action star.