A very exciting weekend as we had the first casting session for the Flirty pilot. After much begging I was allowed to sit at the back of the room. My eyes were the size of saucers with excitement, which did ruin the super cool ‘I do this every day’ vibe that I was trying to fake. I learned a lot from the day:
1) A surprising number of actors do NO prep work. I thought acting was super competitive and everyone had to rehearse endlessly - what the hell else do “resting” actors do with their time? My ego was severely wounded when no one had a clue about Flirty. Am I the only person who Googles stuff?
2) Good actors can make the most ordinary lines seem brilliant - sadly the inverse also applies. Important note to self - must do more work on script as most people read it like a funeral eulogy.
3) Male actors should really shave. I don’t care how good the head shot, face fuzz ruins all credibility.
After a very lonnggggggggggg day and more cups of tea than a PG Tips monkey we managed to cast most of the roles - except Flirty! Looks like I might be playing myself after all.
PS - we are still looking for a location, so if anyone has a large, modern, posh house in a nice suburb of Dublin and doesn’t mind a camera crew for a couple of days - please let me know.
Assuming you are very drunk, in a dark room and squinting - a lot. Email me on Irishflirtysomething at hotmail.com
August 10th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Oh wow! How exciting Flirty. Can’t wait to hear more!
August 10th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Have ye thought about a rural location? I have a wee cottage up in the mountains? It’s not exactly posh [or modern] [or large], but the camera crew are welcome.
August 10th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Farmleigh is free
August 11th, 2008 at 12:36 am
I can offer you a large croft up in the Scottish Highlands for a few days.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:16 am
Ooh! I’ll play the part of Flirty! Though I suppose my Californian accent wouldn’t lend credibility. Oh well. (Wish I had a lovely, large home to lend, either here or in Dublin!)
August 11th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Deb - am sure I am setting myself up for a large fall but it is good fun.
GD - will keep in mind, amazed you didn’t comment on the beard line!
Amy - a little bigger than planned.
Never - tight budget, can’t afford the transport costs!
A&V - I wish the same thing!
August 11th, 2008 at 10:10 am
So, is Nicole Kidman busy?
August 11th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Nicole Kidman has just had a baby so she’s probably very busy. Julianne Moore might fit the bill, but is she the right age for the part?
August 11th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
sounds very exciting!! good luck!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Congrats Flirty! Thats wonderful, wow- it all sounds so interesting and impressive from a lay womens terms!!
Hope the major and main star casting goes well
August 12th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Dervla Kirwin would be a good choice Flirty! She can do great things with her eyes. She can act too which is a bonus. Good Luck.
August 12th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I can offer you a very small room in a very small apartment where the entire cast and crew will have to whisper all day in case we disturb my landlady.
Not what you’re looking for? I can also build you a custom-made set in a studio but it will cost you a million quid.
Congrats on all this exciting news.
August 13th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Hey, lay off the face fuzz bashing
August 13th, 2008 at 10:32 am
How exciting. I can offer an ancient cottage in the middle of nowhere!!
August 13th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Great news… Now I do want more ‘Trouble’/Garda Nick updates though…!
August 13th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Don’t forget Dr McRide! A bit of medical drama never goes astray, and when it involves self-medication it’s even more interesting.