I need to interrupt our regularly scheduled poker story for a moment, because at 2:30 this afternoon, I have an actual on-camera audition, for a very popular TV show.
I’m quite excited, because the material totally doesn’t suck, I can put this character on pretty easily, and when I was pitched to the casting director, she reportedly said, “Oh wow! What a great idea! Send him in!”
So if you could spare a little bit-o-mojo around 2:30 Pacific today, I’d be most grateful.
In fact, to show my gratitude, I offer a link to the official Mount St. Helens Live Volcano Cam, which we should all be watching because there have been lots of earthquake swarms in the last 24 hours, and it looks like she’s waking up.
Updated @ 5:06PM — Just got back, and I am happy to report that I had a really good time! It was the first on-camera audition I’ve had in AGES, but all the nerves and crap that used to get in my way never materialized. I had prepared my sides well, and knew my character all the way down in my bones, so even though I had to wait for almost an hour, I passed the time happily, playing Downtown Hold’Em on my cellphone. (I made it to the fourth tournament before I went all-in with a Jack-high flush and lost to a King-high flush.)
I was very happy with my performance in both scenes . . . and I marked something interesting as I left: the character I read for was a little nervous and scattered, trying very hard not to get caught after he did a Very Bad Thing™, and I had to very carefully and consciously shift gears once the camera rolled. When I left, I thought to myself, “Aw, man, I was nervous and scattered,” until I realized that that was precisely the way I was supposed to be. So they’ll either think that I nailed this character, or they’ll think I was too scattered and nervous . . . but either way, I’m glad I went in.
Thank you so much to everyone who sent mojo and stuff. It made me smile more than once while I was there, just knowing that at least thirty people (the comment count when I left) were thinking of me.
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Wil,
I’m glad that your performance went well. I did not read your entry until today so no Mojo was sent but that just leaves more for the next time.
Could you be performing for the new Fox Pilot Starring Barenaked Ladies? I found this on AP this morning.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=487&e=5&u=/ap/barenaked_ladies
Chris B from NC
That is fucking awesome! Hope the mojo helped! It’d be awesome to see Big-Willie on TV again. Speaking of which, with The Screensavers in LA…when can we get you on there again?!
I missed your call for mojo yesterday but I hope you get the job. My fingers are crossed for you.
Like other folks I just saw your posting this morning, but not to worry. I bundled a bunch of the late mojo from Melissa, Marcus, griff and a whole lot of other folks. Then I sent it all back to 2:20 PST by realigning the phase conveters blah blah blah [insert tech]… so you got a lot more mojo than you realized, which is no doubt why you did so well. Much congrats on a great audition.
It *almost* made it worth waiting an extra day for the rest of the Vegas story…
I’ve been “lurking” off and on for a while now, and figured this is as good a time as any to make my debut. Sorry I missed the mojo-fest. Being in Florida sucks right now. At least I’ve got power, but no cable and therefor no ‘net. Seeing you on TV again would be great! **pick Wil** **pick Wil**
Do we even get a hint on the show? Is this rumor of Celeb. Poker Showdown true? When’s it going to be on?
Hadn’t thought of Alias…that would kick ass. Glad to hear it went well.
Congrats on the audition going so well! I saw a few people hoping the part is for Alias, and I’ve gotta say I agree. I’m addicted to that show, and it would be awesome to see you on it. Keep us posted!
are you feeling the Toronto Mojo? I can’t Wait to see on the tube again! Your episode of Twice in a Lifetime reran last week. I don’t know how you feel about that, but I thoroughly enjoy it every time I see it and I don’t normally watch that show. is it Las Vegas? that would be fun, or North Shore, opposite Shannon Doherty? I would die! well, whatever. it’s yours!
Wil,
You are a talented actor, so I hope you get the part. It would be great to see you on the Boob Tube again. If not, then someone who can see real talent will be waiting around the corner for a bigger and better part for you.
A little off the subject, but in that one episode of TNG of the first season where Wil Reiker (with the help of “Q”) turns Wesley into an adult, wouldn’t it be great if they could remaster it and have you play the older Crusher now? That would be cool.
Mr. Val
Can’t wait to see you on TV again!!! It’s been way too long!
So do you have any idea as to when they’ll let you know?? I’m dying to find out how they decide!!!
Hey, I bet you had a whole lot more mojo than 30 people going your way. There’s a lot of us that just read, not post, unless there’s something specific to say.
Just assume there’s thousands of us sending you good mojo EVERY day, and I bet you wouldn’t be far wrong.
😉
Hi Wil,
First, I really enjoy reading your blog.
Second, I’m glad your audition went well, glad you had a good time, and glad you were appropriately scattered! I hope you get the part if that is what you want. It’d be good to see you on TV again.
Best,
Sharon
ww,
I’m *always* sending you my excess mojo! Pass on any leftover mo’ to someone else who can use it.
I always keep an eye out for you at Commerce…
dv 😉
Tonight the link to Mount St. Helens shows static only. Hope the camera is not covered with ash.
Freeman
Awwight!
Best of luck to ya. Can ye reveal the show it was for yet? or at least what type? (im to lazy to read the rest of the…115 replies yet. still got the rest of the Vegas thing.
Once again, good luck!
I really would like to see you on Law and Order… that would ROCK!
I sent you all the mojo I could and I’m still sending it. I really hope you get the part, it would rock seeing you on TV more often. Oh, PLEASE talk about Super Monkey Hyperforce Team Go! No one else can tell me about it. When is it on, what channel? Help my Wil Wheaton, you’re my only hope.
P.S. Did the limpid green bit come from a British comedy called “Keeping Up Appearances”?
Darn, just got back from vacation so i mist this mojo festing 🙂 Sinds i am from Holland, could someone explain to me what mojo means ? Wikipedia only gave me more question… Anyway, lots of this mojo-thing, even it’s a bit late.
Anyone near Mt. St Helen, prayers for you and also this mojo-thing. I hope and pray that there wont be any more huricanes waiting.
Warm greatings from Holland,
Leon
First post here….a little late for mojo, but I sincerely hope you get the job, Wil. It will be refreshing to see you on TV again.
ps – love your blog…I really get a feel for who you are and I love it! Kudos!
*crosses fingers and toes so we see Wil on tv again*
lime and limpid green
a second scene
the fight between the blue
you once knew
floating down the sound resounds
around the icy waters underground
jupiter and sature, oberon, miranda and titania
neptune, titan, stars can frighten