"Standing Still" mit James

James van der Beek dreht gerade seinen neuen Film. "Standing Still" ist eine Independent Komödie, James spielt an der Seite von Amy Smart, Mena Suvari und Colin Hanks einen berühmten trinkenden Schauspieler, der Jahre nach dem College-Abschluß anläßlich einer Hochzeit seine alten Freunde wiedertrifft. Die Dreharbeiten finden momentan in Los Angeles und Las Vegas statt.

Roger Avary, Regisseur von "Die Regeln des Spiels", bekam nun die Gelegenheit, eine kleine Rolle in James neuem Film "Standing Still" zu spielen. Auf seiner Homepage Avary.com berichtet er nun von seinem Drehtag und postete einige Fotos von James.

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I have a far greater depth of respect for Quentin as an actor. I received a call from James Van Der Beek, asking me if I'd play an alcoholic, peyote taking, film director planning an epic metaphysical Western in his latest film. ("Standig Still" - Sandra) I would need to begin shooting the next day. For some reason I said yes, and that night proceeded to have a complete anxiety attack. I once swore I'd never act -- but the truth is, every director should do it once, if not just to get a greater appreciation for the craft. What I didn't count on is me turning into a total ham. It was impossible not to. I took sunglasses from Marco Brambilla, sweater shirts from Marc Forester, and the color orange from Marcus Nispel -- suddenly Franklin Brauner, the most self absorbed director on the planet, was born. One thing is for sure: I'm not an actor, and it's unlikely I'll ever do it again -- I'll leave that in Quentin's capable hands. But this experience, which isn't over (I still have a pool party to shoot tonight, as well as some scenes in Vegas), has given me a much deeper sympathy for what actors do -- and make look so easy. I'll tell you straight up, it's not. It's a highly specialized talent. Here's some pictures Franklin took during yesterdays shoot:

Quellen: Avary.com, JVDB Online