I’ve become one of Azazel Jacobs biggest fans.
First of all, he’s got a great movie called Terri, about an overweight teen (Jacob Wysocki) who lives with his uncle (Creed Bratton). Having pretty much given up on anything involving a social life, Terri soon forms a surprising friendship with his high school vice-principal (John C. Reilly).
And second, when I talked to him at SXSW, each question he answered was extremely honest and heartfelt. I could have talked with him for hours.
This is Azazel’s 4th film – his 3rd, Momma’s Man, was a Sundance hit – and it’s a touching, extremely funny piece of work.
Azazel talked to me the casting process, what he thinks kills actors when auditioning and if he ever met a kid like Terri growing up.
For the full interview, click the audio link above or download from iTunes
What’s it...
First of all, he’s got a great movie called Terri, about an overweight teen (Jacob Wysocki) who lives with his uncle (Creed Bratton). Having pretty much given up on anything involving a social life, Terri soon forms a surprising friendship with his high school vice-principal (John C. Reilly).
And second, when I talked to him at SXSW, each question he answered was extremely honest and heartfelt. I could have talked with him for hours.
This is Azazel’s 4th film – his 3rd, Momma’s Man, was a Sundance hit – and it’s a touching, extremely funny piece of work.
Azazel talked to me the casting process, what he thinks kills actors when auditioning and if he ever met a kid like Terri growing up.
For the full interview, click the audio link above or download from iTunes
What’s it...
- 3/29/2011
- by Lance@dailyactor.com (Lance Carter)
- DailyActorMedia
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.Constant pouting, spastic crying spells, and the occasional desire to croon to “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter. If you're under 20 and suffering from these symptoms, you may be experiencing a midteen crisis: the heartbreaking realization that you've hit puberty and still aren't starring in your own Disney show. You may feel like you've been hit by a speeding double-decker bus, but you're really just moping on the couch surrounded by empty chocolate wrappers. I know this because I've been there. I had my first catastrophe at 14 years old: An agent came to my high school production of “Once on This Island” and requested an appointment with me. Hopeful that this was my big break into the industry, I walked into the agent's office, enthusiastically performed a song from “Wicked,” did my best reading of the sides provided, and didn't get signed. She explained that...
- 7/4/2010
- backstage.com
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