How To Appreciate Advertising...Without Really Trying

I had hopes at the beginning of the week that I might be Australia's next "Glenn".  (If you've ever been to the movies at a mainstream cinema in Sydney, chances are you know who I mean.)

When I got home from errand-running on Monday, I had a number of messages on the phone from a casting firm with whom I'd signed up a few months ago.  They'd just put my name forward for a television commercial, and the directors were interested in auditioning me.  Oooh!  When I called to get more info and asked for tips on what they were looking for, I was told they were seeking men, aged 25-38 (oh, flattered!), quirky in appearance, and with an indie movie look.  Hmm, okay.  They emailed me the script, and upon reading it, I quickly realized the directors were basically looking for guys who could play dorks and losers. 

"Well," I said, winking at myself in the mirror, "I can do that!"  My character actor days go wayyyy back.  A critic didn't once call me the Barney Fife of the stage for nothing!

So I went to the audition, sauntering through the Professional Entrance of Fox Studios like the world's shortest Hugh Jackman.  Then I saw the line-up. 

Anyway, I did okay.  I even made the call-backs.  No further calls yet, however.  At least it was a little something to tickle my thespian pickle again.  I met some nice people, too.  Apparently, I should get a bona fide agent to really score some work, be it in commercials or other.  The mind ponders.

Speaking of ads, have a look at the following.  It's definitely worth a giggle, and the serious message might even have an impact on you.  As a cyclist, it's particularly meaningful to me.

 

(Click the pic to open a new window and watch.)

Comments

[Victor]

Oh, you are much cuter looking than Glenn.