08/20/06

A Marathon Runner - What?

Got up late. Damn, I hate that. This morning, it’s only Keith and I on set (for the actors, anyway. No break at all for the crew). Today, I get to run. And run. And run. And run.

I’m really not built for running.

However, I also get to shoot at things today, and that’s pretty exciting. Let's call it aggression therapy, shall we? (-;

Oh yes, and the big stunt of the film…

…………….

OK, the day is over now and here’s the reality of it:

Handling guns? Scary as hell. And we won’t even talk about the time I managed to release the clip after firing. Yep, just watched it drop to the ground…which everyone found very amusing. And actually pointing a gun at someone while pulling the trigger? Whoa, talk about a reality check. Even knowing it was loaded with blanks, it was a frightening situation (for the person in front of the gun as well, I imagine. Two words: Brandon Lee). Luckily, we had our stuntmen back again, keeping everything cool.


Wolfgang and Nikko (gun specialist), making me feel just a little bit safer...

And the running? Still hate it. This will never change. Ever. Damn, my ankles hurt.


Pop quiz: How do you get Shannon to run? Shoot an arrow at her. (Yeah, Sebastian won't let me ride a horse, but shooting arrows at me? No problem.)

But the stunt was awesome! Heck, seeing Wolfgang in a shower cap and a wig was enough to make it worth the trip. Heh!


You should see the wig. Ha!




This is what Keith does...


...and this is Wolfgang's version. Three times and not one scratch on him. Whoa.


I, of course, get the easy part. It looks kinda cool, though, yeah?

And then we were off to another location, a really cool old worn down military medical building where, upon leaving, we found we were locked in at the gate. But, it seems our AD is adept at picking combination locks, so within a few moments we were out. (A very convenient skill, Manuel!)


Oops.

I am exhausted. I will be sleeping very, very well tonight.