Auditions 2: Electric Boogaloo

I called my manager this afternoon, to see if there was any news from my auditions.
“Hi, it’s Wil Wheaton for Chris,” I told the receptionist.
Chris immediately picked up the phone. “This is so weird. I just told Hank to put you on my list to call.”
Hearing this didn’t surprise me. Things like this happen all the time. If I could translate this amazing psychic ability that I have for phone calls into slot machines or dice, I could have myself a Rainman Suite.
I asked him if he’d heard anything about I, Robot
“Yes!” He told me, his normally calm and reassuring voice filled with excitement. “The casting director called me twice today, because he was so excited to give me feedback about you!”
My heart began to pound, and I felt my face flush.
“What did he say?”
“He said, ‘Wil was really, really, really, fucking incredible!’ He was very happy with what you did, and told me that he was very impressed.”
I let out a girlish squeal. “Really?!”
“Yes. He said that you were phenomenal, and he sent your tape this morning.”
Chris told me that we haven’t heard anything about the other audition, but I didn’t care. Getting feedback this quickly, and this positive, hardly ever happens. The director will look at the tapes of all the actors who read yesterday, and he will read notes that the casting director has prepared to go with each performance. If this casting director was so excited to tell my manager how happy he was, that he called twice, I am confident that he presented me to the director with similar confidence and praise.
A year ago, I wouldn’t have even had this audition, let alone a real chance at making it into the movie.

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167 thoughts on “Auditions 2: Electric Boogaloo”

  6. I believe this is the part where the director gets the tape and says, ‘Wil Wheaton… Didn’t he use to be an actor?’ 😉
    This is *great* news Wil. Now all they need is to cast Brent Steiner in one of the main human parts…

  7. Boo farking yah! Congratulations!
    Even if you don’t get the part (and you know, I get the feeling you’re at least a strong contender), it’s great that you’re getting a good response like this.
    I feel that this newfound blessing has come from your reprioritization of your priorities. By putting the biggest things first, you have stabilized and grounded yourself. I’m very confident that you will enjoy even more success as you continue your journey along your chosen path.
    God bless.

  10. Kudos to you regarding your audition and the *way* positive feedback, Wil. Break a leg and keep us posted (as if you wouldn’t). I’m anxious to see you acting…the last time I saw you was in that Outer Limits episode (which was splendid, btw). Looking forward to hearing how it all pans out.

  13. Wil,
    Waiting is hard but you have done it many times before and you will do it again. It is a great feeling when something like that goes your way. Its almost like being a kid again and waiting for your parents to say you can or can not go out to play. At least now you do not need a baby-sitter. Or do you?
    FG

  14. That’s cool, Wil. I hope it works out and you hit the big time again. Hollywood loves a comeback, (don’t take that wrong…I just mean it in the sense of the shallow, showbiz concept; we all know you are fine as is and don’t have to “comeback” from anything) especially for someone with talent and who projects a certain sort of sweet vulnerability, and that seems to fit you.

  17. Wil ~
    That’s great news!! Congrats all around. I’m sending major good mojo your way! It’ll come around I’m sure!
    Again, Congrats!
    Shelly, from the Mid West

  18. Sweet deal 🙂 Now if you get this part …will you go out and reread the books? One of my high school book reports was on those series of books. 😉

  19. When you are relaxed and focused, any goal(s) and anything is attainable and possible. 🙂 I am so happy for you Wil! MUAH!!! 😛

  20. Wil,
    I’m not a performer, but I have had that “Mine” feeling you talked about. Nothing beats that, but to have others recognize that is just icing on the cake. Congratulations!
    Mox
    P.S. I mentally add “Electric Boogaloo” to everything that ends in “2”, so it was pretty funny to see it as the entry title.

  22. Man, that rocks Wil. Positive feedback is….well…umm…positive!
    Best of luck to you! I’m sure most of us will be sending mojo your way!
    I also want to say I agree with what Aaron Potts said previously. You’re attitude about things has changed so much over that past year and some odd months that I’ve been coming here. You’re much more positive and that’s going to flow into your work. If you’re feeling positive with your life, you’re much more likely to receive positive results. (Did that just sound like a line from a self-help book, or is it just me? 😉 )

  25. Sounds wonderful! I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you that things continue on this positive path. Yay! Yay for Wil!

  26. About fucking time. Dont’cha think?
    Willy gets a great part!! (crossing fingers)
    WOOOOOO HOOO!

  27. BOOSH! That RAWKS! I’m sending continued mojo. Hope all is well with you and Anne and the boys.

  28. From the feelings you relayed about your experience at your recent audition and from the good news relayed to you I’m sure your job is in the bag. Congratulations and hope you have a blast with your new up and coming adventure.
    Cheers!
    Canada

  31. Oh, yes!
    * boyish squeal *
    Congrats Wil. Lets hope the gigs keep rolling.
    I still have fingers crossed for the other one.
    Take care, everybody.
    mojo mojo mojo … … …

  32. This is kind of embarassing, but I’m so happy for you I’ve got tears in my eyes.
    This calls for one of the best songs ever:
    Happy happy, joy joy
    Happy happy, joy
    Happy happy, joy joy
    Happy Happy, joy
    Happy happy happy happy happy happy joy!
    (So it’s not entirely accurate, but who cares?! It’s all about the spontaneous moment, maaaaan!”
    Alrighty, I’m getting carried away here.
    Happy!

  35. I’m glad things are looking good for you, Wil. If it doesn’t work out for you, go back to that Celebrity Lookalikes thingee and say, “Don’t you think I look like an older version of that kid on Star Trek?”

  36. Woo hoo!
    Great going Wil!
    I hope its another example of when you hear right away about a job, you’ve got it!
    Wish, wish, wish!

  37. So that’s where the missing heat in the east went to. It all got sucked into your performance.
    You can give it back now.
    I’m getting cold.

  41. f**k, yeah, wil!
    right on!
    congrats!
    can’t wait to see that movie! must be patient – but it will be tough: you’re a cool dude, and asimov was just incredible. can’t wait.
    eric
    fargo, nd

  43. Exxxxxcellent! Done in my best Mr Burns voice possible.
    Shall keep positive thoughts running around my head for you!

  44. I really hope you get the part, but as a reader of your blog, I know something bad could happen next. I hope the other shoe doesn’t drop, or something. I need to get some sleep, as it’s 7 am, or else I might think I’m typing up a hate mail to Bill O’reilly.
    Good luck.

  45. YAYNESS!!!!!
    GO WIL!!
    I’ve been to some auditions myself and god knows I totally know what you feel like right now.
    Most respect and even more wil-must-get-this-one-vibes!!!

  47. Sounds like you’re, “Getting Jiggy with it”.
    Damn, that Breakin II title will stay in my mind forever. Whomever thought of that was a damn, good, sneaky Marketer.
    Sort of like some other vague commercial that states, “Don’t get caught with your hair up.”
    Or “You and Betty Crocker can bake someone happy.” which always seemed to have a bit of a sadistic serial killer edge to it.
    Anyway, I hope you get the rule. Sounds like you’ve got some good Mogo. Asimov rocks!!!!!

  49. Yay for you, Wil! Getting that kind of feedback about a job you care about is always a buzz. Good luck and I hope you get the part!

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