When in Rome

(originally from June 2, 2008)

I was booked on the movie "When in Rome" for a Rush call on Monday b/c they (production) thought that getting tourists would be cheaper.

The only thing they didn't count on is that once the "tourists" have their fun, they move on and leave set. There is no way they will stay there for 10 hours in the sweltering sun! So at 1pm on Monday I was called to literally "RUN" and drop everything just to get to Columbus Circle for this scene. I got there, and ended up sitting with a couple of my fellow extras in the shade, and they never even used us. Amazing!

My friend Robyn Wohl was there and we ended up staying just sitting down outside in the little cafe area in the park with this man from Argentina named Luis and this other Woman. We sat there all day in the shade. We were NEVER even used! What a joke.

The only thing that bothered me about this was the fact that they were shooting this at Columbus Circle where another productions (Adam Sandlers) were filming "Don't Mess with the Zohan" and that was a nightmare shoot!

The only other terrible factor was seeing the "Uni-Tooth" there with that flaming red-haired awful Christain Rock singer, Louise. Perfect the couple. Both are old and can barely sing. The best part was that I had his crappy CD in my bag. So I stepped on it to crush the plastic case and left it opn his chair, where he was sure to see it.

If anything this year, at least I have learned that being alone and the company of good friends and good conversation, is worth a hell of a lot than some bullshit artist claiming he is a Rockstar and is in Love with you. What a joke. I am SO over that, though it still angers me.

Anyways, the rest of the day went smoothly and we wrapped around 6pm.

The following link is from set that day:

http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc165/Canada_Anne/When_in_Rome_June_2_08/?albumview=slideshow