I don't think my scenes are 'big' enough to be considered spoilers, but just in case, if you haven't seen the film yet and don't want to know anything about it, don't read on.
Again due to the non-disclosure agreement, I had to wait all this time to talk about what happened. So, today I am writing about filming of Die Hard 5 on August 6 of last year. The scene was near the end of the movie, when John McClane (Bruce Willis) and his son are arriving in New York from Moscow. I play one of the five CIA agents waiting near the vehicles to escort them to Langley. When the scene wrapped (it was a long day, starting at 9:30 a.m.; I didn't arrive back home until 10 p.m.), I also got to drive one of the vehicles around the airport while they filmed it, though they told us they weren't sure that scene would be used or not.
The best part for me, though, was getting to work with the actress who played McClane's daughter, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. I've thought she was awesome ever since seeing her as the lead actress in
Scott Pilgrim vs the World. She has been in a number of other movies I've seen, such as the new version of
The Thing, Death Proof by Quentin Tarantino, and
Final Destination 3.
If you see the movie, most of the CIA guys are in combat gear with automatic rifles. I'm the one in the dark suit. Hopefully I can find a way to do some screen captures and post them.
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*Gasp! Wow!!! I didn't know you were doing this! Must be so exciting for you! Not jealous...much :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, and yes it was fun. I worked three scenes for them, though the one where I was a New York police detective didn't make it. Doing this movie is what led me to a better part in the Swedish film I mentioned a couple posts ago, since an assistant director met me on this one and then asked me to do that one! It doesn't come out until December, though.
ReplyDeleteNow I have two scenes to watch for! Glad you posted the photo of you from the shoot. That will help.
ReplyDeleteAlex, I just wonder whether we'll be blurry in the background or clear!
ReplyDeleteThe guys are in the dark suits are always the most important guys right? You look very intimidating.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I just tell people that I was the leader of this group of CIA agents! It makes sense to me!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh--so cool! Were they just looking for Americans abroad or at government employes who'd know how to carry themselves, or do you actually have acting aspirations? My son was an extra once, but nothing nearly so visible (he was part of an auditorium of school kids)
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Oh I can't wait to see you in the movie. You're famous, my friend. And handsome too (just in case you were insecure and didn't think you belonged with the Hollywood crowd). You totally do.
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That is so awesome and Winstead is an up-and-coming actor. Thanks for sharing Ted! BTW
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Well, congratulation! This is something to be really proud of. Hope you get to have more roles and maybe become a big star in the future.
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