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INT: A kitchen with a computer desk in the corner, late in the day.
A cell phone sitting on a computer desk rings. A woman answers the phone… disappointment furrows her brow.
So, we finally heard back from our cast member who was in the auto accident. And it wasn’t good… He will not be physically able to play the role. And I can’t imagine anyone else in the role. Which hit the next domino, and we are going to lose another cast member. So the worst has actually happened.
And while I can’t do anything about this, I can’t help but feel profoundly sorry. The Russians have a word for this: Nichevo, which translates into “it can’t be helped.” , which is pretty fascinating if you think about it. A culture with a history so frought with misfortune, that they have a single word to express the idea of “You’re fucked. Get over it….”
The upshot, we planned ahead, and we have picked replacements already. Now all they have to do is go through the script, and be ready to roll when everyone else is. No pressure guys!
So we proceed to a full table read, just so I can see how everybody gels as a group and as subgroups, and get everybody fit for their wardrobe. I also want to give as much direction as possible here, so they know what I’m expecting, and we can save shooting time.
And thanks to Karen’s fabulous brain for pointing out something to me. If we start and everything is green and sunshiny, and as we progress the trees start to turn, it makes their journey seem even longer, and it leads nicely into part 3. I’d kiss her brain if her skull wouldn’t get in the way.
That phone call was so very difficult for me to make. I knew I needed to let you guys know I was in theaccident, and the extent of my injuries asap, but it didn’t make it any easier. I apologise for that setback. I was really looking forward to the part of John. As an update: I am now at my own place. I’m moving around better and even able to do some (SOME) walking without using the walker. I won’t find anything else more definite until the 27th, when I go back to the neurologist. I’ll keep you posted, and hopefully I can sill be in this movie. I just couldn’t risk doing anymore damage to myself (not that I could actually do any of the activities required of me). We rode past the impact site on the way here, and all I can say is that I am extremely lucky I was not more seriously injured. Holy Shit! I hate to see my car. I had no idea that I hit the ditch so hard.
Impact site still looks fresh.
Anyway, that’s my update for you. I look forward to working with you sometime soon, either with this project or another.
Christian
Holy Shit… I didn’t realize anyone was actually reading this yet!
That phone call was difficult to get.
So the car is totalled I assume?
Glad to hear you’re back home and starting to get around again. You take it easy and don’t rush it. Hope it’s all good news from the nuerologist on the 27th. We have something else we are working on in the rare instance of down time we have…
I have not seen the car yet. A buddy of mine wants to go with me. He has the resources to make it road worthy, even if the frame’s bent. He said they tow driver’s idea of totalled is different from his. We’re supposed to go look at it Sunday. I’m not looking forward to it. Just seeing the crash site was scary enough.
Like I told Karen, I had not looked forward to a project that much for a long long time. And I’ve been talking it up all the time. Still do. Regardless of what happens, I will at least buy a copy of the DVD to support it. I’m surprized that I have progressed as well as I have.
Well, keep me posted on the Fall and I will let you guys know what I find out at the next dr visit.
Christian