DAMNED casting

[Roderick Usher]

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[ShankS]

Ah thats superb http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/2696/thumbsup0bw.gif you must be feeling pretty great the way things are moving along.

[Roderick Usher]

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[Vodstok]

Nice... One of the best characters from my favorite movie. I wonder if he will get to live longer in this one....


Probably wont get bathed in acid though, im betting :)

[Roderick Usher]

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[alkytrio666]

Badass! How big is the budget?

[Roderick Usher]

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[Roderick Usher]

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[ThrillerWriter666]

This sounds so exciting! My goal is to some day have one of my books optioned for a movie. I don't think I could write the screenplay, though. Very different writing.

[Roderick Usher]

Yeah, I'm afraid of the novel form. I'm rather addicted to the streamlined and structured nature of the screenplay. I find the restrictions liberating.

The novel is so stylistically wide open that I can never find my voice.

but songwriting or poetry, those are my favorites.

[Elvis_Christ]

Had a crush on her since Pump up the Volume


She's fucking amazing actress... leaves the majority that are "rated" totally in the dust for me, strong preformance in everything I've seen (weather the flick is my kinda deal or not).

[Vodstok]

Yeah, I'm afraid of the novel form. I'm rather addicted to the streamlined and structured nature of the screenplay. I find the restrictions liberating.

The novel is so stylistically wide open that I can never find my voice.

but songwriting or poetry, those are my favorites.

So far i find the whole thing very intimidating. I have a really good feel for the flow and structure of a short story, and so far the novel thing is pretty comfortable too (although a little overwhelming in scope)...


I want to write movies more than anything, but the feel of it terrifies me. I have a certain degree of self-doubt that doesnt exist in the less structured formats. When i think about it, it is bizarre, too. I am a programmer, which is a VERY structured writing style, but it is well within my comfort zone.

[bwind22]

This is excellent news Rod! Keep the ball rolling!

And since you are in re-writes anyways, I highly suggest throwing in some nude scenes for Samantha Mathis. ;)

[Roderick Usher]

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[Vodstok]

sorry to disappoint, but there is no nudity in DAMNED - it just doesn't fit. At least not female nudity.

There is a great deal of blood, though... and a little genital-torture:eek:

Hey, then it will probably be an easy sell to get my wife to see it with me, nudity usually pulls her right out of the movie.

I just hope "genital torture" doesnt cause any inspiration...

[Roderick Usher]

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[neverending]

Very cool news! I hope everything goes well!

[bwind22]

Genital torture? I hope that's just a reference to someone getting blueballed.

[Roderick Usher]

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[Shadow]

You have my interest. lol All the best.

[bwind22]

See? Now you aren't just interested, you're already a little scared:)

More like reluctant. ;)

[stygianwitch]

Hope all goes well with this Rod, sounds like everything's finally starting to pan out for you, i hope so :cool:

Good luck :)

[BlackSunProductions]

Genital torture hmmm? Are we talking a Bondage/S&M porn genital torture or Nine Inch Nails' Happiness in Slavery video genital torture or James Bond, lazer slowly cutting up towards the crotch genital torture? :D If you don't want to ruin anything for us I'll understand and congrats on this success as well.

[Roderick Usher]

HA! I wouldn't want to ruin it for anyone.

Good news is the line producer is flying to Mirrouri tomorrow to set up the production office - which means we are officially in preproduction and will be filming in 6 weeks! It has been a long haul getting to this point. We were originally slated to start principle photography last June.:eek:

Oh well, indie film is a tricky thing.

Might have to his little miss Haunted up for a blessing.

[Shadow]

WOOP excellent. Well done all the best.

[Roderick Usher]

We have a start date - Cameras roll (tenative, as always) March 12!!!!!

[stygianwitch]

Will we get to see some 'on the set' footage as the filming progresses? Would be cool :cool:

[Roderick Usher]

Not during filming.

Expect the imdb info and an official webite in April.

[stygianwitch]

OK, but take a few snapshots for us to look at once the film's ready for release ;)

[Master]

Where is it filming? Is there any way that I can get an audition?

[Roderick Usher]

It's filming in Missouri and sorry, but we are already cast. Check out the list on the first page of this thread.

[Master]

I saw it. Congratulations by the way. I've done a bit of acting work and have had tons of training, so I was just throwing it out there...

[Roderick Usher]

Very cool. Where are you located? We might be casting another project over the summer.

[Master]

Very cool. Where are you located? We might be casting another project over the summer.


I'm right outside of Philadelphia. The market here tends to be pretty slow. Up until this point I've only done a few industrials, student films, and shitty extra work but I am very good at it and I will succeed as soon as I decide to get my ass in gear!

[Roderick Usher]

I'm right outside of Philadelphia. The market here tends to be pretty slow. Up until this point I've only done a few industrials, student films, and shitty extra work but I am very good at it and I will succeed as soon as I decide to get my ass in gear!

Yeah I used to be an actor, even made a living at it for a while. If you're serious you'll have to get your ass to NYC or LA. Sounds cliche, but cliches exist because there's a certain truth to them.

I tried to do it from D.C. but it just doesn't work. NYC is a short train ride from Philly.:)

[Master]

Yeah I used to be an actor, even made a living at it for a while. If you're serious you'll have to get your ass to NYC or LA. Sounds cliche, but cliches exist because there's a certain truth to them.

I tried to do it from D.C. but it just doesn't work. NYC is a short train ride from Philly.:)

New York City is close enough. Unfortunately, I hate the place. I wouldn't be keen to jumping into the Los Angeles thing until I have had tons of experience. I'm working on it slowly but surely...

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

It's too bad they couldn't have gotten it to work-out with Nick Cannon. Tom who? That's all I'm sayin' ;)

Nikon's dual sex appeal would have put the asses in the seats. Well it would have got the dvds rented from blockbuster.

[Roderick Usher]

Nick Cannon? Not really right for the role and was never even close to a consideration. Our lead, Abraham, is a religious zealot living as far from society as possible, and Tom Budge is going to be brilliant in the role.

Our Australian members probably know Tom Budge from films like CANDY, LAST TRAIN TO FREO and THE PROPOSITION

He is an incredible actor who will soon be a household name. I couldn't be more excited to have him in our film. He's waaay better than several other "name actors" who were vying for the part.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Nick Cannon? Not really right for the role and was never even close to a consideration. Our lead, Abraham, is a religious zealot living as far from society as possible, and Tom Budge is going to be brilliant in the role.

Our Australian members probably know Tom Budge from films like CANDY, LAST TRAIN TO FREO and THE PROPOSITION

He is an incredible actor who will soon be a household name. I couldn't be more excited to have him in our film. He's waaay better than several other "name actors" who were vying for the part.

haha I guess I was misinformed. :) I agree that he's a good actor and a much better choice than nick who's "thing" is really comedy. Even if you don't find him funny, that's what he's best at. (which means he really shouldn't be doing serious movies... or rapping hehe)

[Roderick Usher]

We just cleared another hurdle!!!

The script has a rather odd scene (go figure) in which our antagonist bonds with the son of our protagonist over a Darth Vader action figure. The studio and producers loved the scene but swore we'd never get the rights .

We got the letter from Lucasfilm today granting rights. It's a sign that things are going our way!

[Burning in Hell]

I'll be looking forward to seeing this! Good luck with the whole project!!

[Roderick Usher]

Just got a look at the concept art for the cabin.

I'm geeking out!

[Vodstok]

Just got a look at the concept art for the cabin.

I'm geeking out!

Have I ever mentioned I envy you?
I need to start blanketting the short story market with manuscripts...

with any luck, i will have plenty of time in the near future.

[Roderick Usher]

you dont think it's a too little small, and well, cute ?

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/envygrrl/abbey/pooh.jpg

dude, that's supposed to be confidential!

But just look at how that girl's smiling...you know she's got murder on her mind.:eek:

[Vodstok]

I really do think it is negligent for Osh-Kosh-B'Gosh to put hidden holsters in thier clothes...

Lily was packing a 9 and a switchblade the other day. Godamn kids....

[Roderick Usher]

The Director is in Kansas City and we are in full-on preproduction. The director is going mental over microscopic script changes, so we're constantly emailing pages back and forth, but I've seen some more concept sketches and they're pretty cool.

Gonna have a movie soon!!!!

[Roderick Usher]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/RoderickUsher_2006/ATTIC.jpg

this is the production sketch for the attic (it's a cabin in the woods tale) in which our protagonists find a rather chilling surprise

It'll be dressed with flowing gauze and embroidered tapestries to add depth, but this is the general idea. So cool to see images that have (until know) existed solely in our heads.

[bwind22]

That's awesome! Is there any estimation for a DAMNED release date yet? 1 year out? 2? Any idea?


One thing I was wondering though... What are alll the letters written on the walls for?

[Roderick Usher]

That's awesome! Is there any estimation for a DAMNED release date yet? 1 year out? 2? Any idea?


One thing I was wondering though... What are alll the letters written on the walls for?

You'll just have to wait to see what the letters on the wall are:)

That's putting the cart a bit ahead of the horse. We still need to shoot. And I recently got word that I will have a role in the film - so you'll see me on screen (for a blip)

[bwind22]

sweet.


You wrote yourself into a love scene didn't ya.

[Roderick Usher]

sweet.


You wrote yourself into a love scene didn't ya.

No, but once the director told me he wanted me to play the small role, I went back into the script and gave myself another line:D

[Roderick Usher]

So, we're in the heart of pre-production, rewriting like mad to make sure everything is absolutely perfect fbefore cameras roll and the director calls me. He tells me we finally nailed out make-up effects artist...

Robert Kurtzman
http://imdb.com/name/nm0476071/

The K of KNB

Evil Dead II, Night of the Creeps, Predator, Pulp Fiction, and dozens of your favorite movies!!!!!!

Life is good and getting better every fucking day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bwind22]

Wow, he's got an impressive resume a mile long! Nice score there!