Arizona Action

I recently watched a film called “The Last Lullaby” and ever since I’ve watched it I can’t get it off of my mind. It was an amazing film in all categories. The mains actors in this film noir psycho-thriller are Tom Sizeman and Sasha Alexander and it was directed by the very talented and visionary Jeffrey Goodman. I don’t want to give away any information, but the story bounces between a hitman, his target and their interaction between each other as stories unveil themselves around them. The subtle acting between Tom and Sasha kept me on the edge of my chair the entire time. They’re sooo unbelievably talented at acting it was refreshing to watch. The story line was ‘messed’ up, but it’s my style of writing; a mix between Tarantino and the Coen brothers with its own twist. The locations used in this film were also spot on. Whoever did the scouting for this film deserves two thumbs up.

The world works in a mysterious way. Let me explain. I heard this film via a recommendation of my friend/director Travis Mills. He’s an encyclopedia with films and I trust his judgment. Watched it, was blown away. Then the very next day, I’m looking at film breakdowns and I see an audition for an upcoming hitwoman psycho-thriller. My heart skipped a beat because I have been so pumped about this whole genre and felt it was serendipitous. I sent in my headshot and resume for consideration and within hours receive contact to come in the next day for an audition.

I receive the sides and prepared. I don’t like to go into details about auditions ahead of time in case I don’t receive a call back, but I felt so excited about this one that I feel it’s acceptable to break my rule. I met up with the director, the producer and the DP in a quaint studio in the heart of Phoenix where I was warmly greeted. There I went in with my A-game about the character (which, like many characters has aspects of myself in them) and performed to my fullest. Everyone was very positive and very kind, which is a great environment to audition in. It would be a real treat to be able to earn this role because it would yet again challenge me in a new way and…well….it’s just a lot of fun to have an action/murder/spy/thriller role. I’m lovin’ the projects happening in Arizona. We are living in fortuitous times.