Me as a ditzy redneck
What started as a way to get some hands-on experience on the set of Todd Tinkham’s upcoming film “Southland of the Heart” ended up becoming a role in the movie instead. Talk about an interesting challenge. Especially considering I’m not an “outdoorsy” person by any stretch of Dr. Parnassus’ imaginarium.
One day involved more physical activity than I’ve had to perform in the past few years with enough running to make the guys in Chariots of Fire jealous. But I’m not complaining about it. It’s been a real eye-opener taking the director’s hat off for “Southland” and I think it’s helped me to appreciate actors more by switching roles Freaky Friday-style. Plus, I even got to act in one scene with my girlfriend, Alena Koch. Best job ever!!
If you want to check out my Forrest Gump running skills, you can see a revised clip of the scene from the film at the link below. Out of shape is as out of shape does:
Southland Of The Heart… Opening chase scene, revised. from Tinkham Town on Vimeo.