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December 17, 2007
My Heroes.
So, I did this thing over at the SAG Foundation with the cast of Heroes this weekend.
Hee!
L-R:
Me: Having a total "dear diary" moment.
Noah: The most together, mature, brilliant person in the room. I love balanced kid-actors. They really should be more of a focus than the out-of-balance ones that get most of the press.
James: Of course, James and I have known each other forever, so it was really fun to catch up on all that's happened since we last saw each other (pre-Heroes).
Jack: I love this guy. He was great last time and this time too. Just so giving and wonderful and FUNNY.
Dana: She actually arrived before *I* did! Really sweet and happy to be playing someone older than 16 for the first time in her career.
Dania: Gorgeous. Like, stunningly, distractingly so. And so gracious and happy to be there. Lovely.
Sendhil: Sweet, quiet, enjoying the prep for arrival of his new baby (and taking a ribbing over the name choices he's considering).
Rachel: Fun SAG Foundation rep. Also having a good time. Always. ;)
Adrian: Wow. He's way hot. And political. I love that combination.
Masi: So nice and happy to be alive.
Milo: My new favorite person. Ever. Seriously, this guy is so "livin' it right" that I adore him that much more. Awesome.
David: Ah, you know I've tried to cast him three times now (and it almost took, one of those times). So, this was an especially fun meeting, filled with jokes and laughs and knuckle-touches. This guy is always on... and I love it!
Jesse: Rarely photographed and often under-appreciated Jesse of SAG Foundation. She and I have known each other for YEARS and she just rocks.
Not pictured:
Hayden: Wow. Talk about "head on straight." This girl is seriously smart, savvy, and a total pro. Great perspective and simply lovely.
Zach: Such a cutie! Like a little kid: wide-eyed and happy and filled with smiles. Love his storytelling too! Cute!
Not in attendance:
Greg: My fellow lefty-born-on-7/11 friend. He was awesome last time but woke up sick for this event. Boo!
Ali: We knew she wasn't coming prior to the day of, due to another professional commitment. Bummer. I'm a big fan.
Kristen: Another actor I've tried to cast before! She called in unavail the day of. We'll have to catch up later. ;)
The most-repeated word in this blog post is HAPPY for a reason. This cast really, really, really is filled with love and gratitude and joy for the process and their place in it. You meet some casts and can feel the undercurrent of "not good." Not with these folks! That's a happy set, and I think THAT--as much as the brilliant writing and commitment to genuinely fine storytelling--is the recipe for the phenomenal level of success this show is finding.
Posted by bonnie at December 17, 2007 11:18 PM
Comments
It's a small world.....Greg is my former roommate's cousin.
Posted by: Amy at December 18, 2007 12:09 PM
Neat!
Posted by: Bon at December 18, 2007 2:19 PM