Home Again
Anne and I are back from the AVON 3 Day.
Our feet are as sore as you'd think, Anne hyper-extended her knee, and I really messed up the arch ofmy right foot...but it was the most amazing experience I have ever had in my life. It was absolutely life-changing, and I can't wait to write all about it.
It will be several days before I can, though, because when I got home, I found out that I had been cast in a movie.
That's right.
Just when I decide that I'm not going to be an actor any more, I go and get cast in a movie.
As the lead.
=:o
I am number one on the call sheet, and everything!
I had my first day today, and I will work every day on the production, right up until my anniversary in November...so I fear that entries in the old WWDN Weblog will be shorter, more diary-like, some updates on the movie and stuff.
Right now, I am exhausted, and I have to go to sleep. More updated information about the film and the walk when I have some time.
Oh, I am going to be on Screen Savers on Wednesday. It should be a really funny segment, so check it out.
Unless you're not into funny tech stuff, and babes. In that case, you'd probably be better off watching Maisy.
Know what's weird? I had Chinese take out with the kids a few weeks ago, and my fortune said:
"All your hard work is about to pay off."
Crazy.
Comments
Fantastic effort, and congratulations!
Posted by: wilful | October 22, 2002 11:34 PM
Congrats, Wil!
Things have a way of coming to you when you no longer expect them... there's probably some eastern philosophy that says it better. Desire nothing, and all will be yours -- or some such thing. :)
Anyhow, way to go!
Posted by: mandy | October 22, 2002 11:35 PM
Wahoo!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Julienne | October 22, 2002 11:37 PM
Cool!! Wil is gonna be Darth Vader!! ... Oh, wait, the guy who played Anakin could still do it. Darn. But does Vader have a posse?
Posted by: Louis_Wu | October 22, 2002 11:52 PM
Hell yeah! Way to go Wil! I can't wait to see the movie :) Ciao.
Posted by: Anon | October 22, 2002 11:55 PM
Excellent!
Posted by: Kman | October 22, 2002 11:56 PM
do you want a foot massage now?
Posted by: parvati | October 23, 2002 12:00 AM
Congrats Wil!
could it be the new james bond movie?
that new scary film with all the people that
get killed?
that new "love story" with anna nichole?
I guess we will just have to wait and hear....
gee... that's funny. a few days ago
my horoscope said that some guy from far away
was going to give me a break in some new venture
and have me hired as his new "butler sidekick"
hmmmm.... what are the odd's?
it's a goocher!
soak those feet Wil, rest up. and win that oscar!
Posted by: wade art | October 23, 2002 12:01 AM
Yay Wil!
Posted by: missy | October 23, 2002 12:04 AM
Congratulations. You rock.
I saw Stand By Me dubbed into German the other night. Hilfe! Hilfe! Ich werde blind!
What was the final tally on the money raised? Last time I looked it was like 15 skillion dollars or something. Way to go!
Posted by: Nitz | October 23, 2002 12:05 AM
That's great news! About the movie, not the ouchies. I hope you and Anne both recover quickly.
I just KNEW you were not done being an actor. Just when we give up chasing something it comes to us! I can't wait to hear more about it.
Life is good!
Posted by: AngelGypsy | October 23, 2002 12:11 AM
I'm glad to hear about the movie! Can't wait to hear more about it! I'm sure it will be great.
Posted by: Jay | October 23, 2002 12:12 AM
Congratulations! That is very cool. After reading about all the "you were really good but...."s it is good to see you finally land a sizeable role. I've always enjoyed you as an actor (and for the last year or so as a writer). So it is great that we'll be seeing both sides in the movie and the book. You GO Wil Wheaton.
Posted by: Dal | October 23, 2002 12:14 AM
Wonderful news on both parts. Now go soak your feet, and go to bed.
Posted by: Dee | October 23, 2002 12:17 AM
Wonderful news on both parts. Now go soak your feet and go to bed.
Posted by: Dee | October 23, 2002 12:17 AM
Wow, way to go Wil! That's the way to raise money for cancer. Can't wait to hear about the filming of your movie. That's great that you're the lead. Don't forget to save up for the "money shots"...just kidding.
Hope it's not too cheesey & the plot is decent. Also hate those B-films made in Ontario, Canada or the other cheap flicks where they say, "Bloody Wanker a lot. Maybe it's a sequel to Stand by Me or it's The Curse: It's biteback time.
I'm still hoping it's the new Logan's Run movie, but that's just hopeful thinking on my part.
Dunno...guess I'll just have to wait and see. The world thanx you for raising money to fight Breast Cancer.
Posted by: RetroRandy | October 23, 2002 12:17 AM
MONEY!!!!!
Posted by: Fester | October 23, 2002 12:18 AM
Congratz, and hi from Vancouver, Canada :)
Posted by: mcfoo | October 23, 2002 12:21 AM
yay!!! fortune cookies dont tell the future - they are guesses at the most common events in people's lives - and you call yourself a geek? tee-hee! ;):P
-katy
Posted by: katy | October 23, 2002 12:22 AM
Congratulations, Wil!
...it wouldn't happen to be "Star Trek XI - Berman Makes Due," would it?
Posted by: Ian | October 23, 2002 12:26 AM
I've enjoyed your past work and I look forward to this new film. I also think you're a pretty great guy.
Posted by: Ash | October 23, 2002 12:31 AM
*metal fist*
*devil horns*
Wil's life is getting neat-o
Wil's life is getting neat-o
Not that a real punk would sing that ditty. But still. So, yeah, ROCK.
Posted by: KJB | October 23, 2002 12:42 AM
You gotta love self-fulfilling prophecies! There's something to be said for a good work ethic and positive attitudes......way to go wil and Anne!
Posted by: jeffroDOH | October 23, 2002 12:50 AM
A little aside...I occasionally do a search on the listings to see what is going to be showing with Wil in it. I kept seeing listings for a movie called Pie in the Sky, Finally caught it this past weekend. Cute movie, entertaining, but Wil is only in one scene and only has one or two lines. And I missed those because I was on the phone telling my sister the movie was on... :/
Posted by: AngelGypsy | October 23, 2002 12:54 AM
:-o
Posted by: Jandel | October 23, 2002 1:06 AM
Fantastic Wil! Great going.
I was so disapointed that I would not be able to see you in Star Trek X and now you have a lead role and everything.
Waiting with bated breath over here in the UK for the name of the film and release date.
Posted by: Peter | October 23, 2002 1:24 AM
Even though I am like the 400th person to tell you this, congrats Will, you deserve it.
Posted by: davidsmind | October 23, 2002 1:24 AM
Congratulations!
You seemed to walk to "the bright sight of life". dee dup, dee dup, dee dup, dee dup!
Posted by: mr.sphynx | October 23, 2002 1:26 AM
Congrats, Wil!! On the walk, and the role. I'm very happy for you, and can't wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: the_goddess | October 23, 2002 1:37 AM
Good luck Wil, lotta lurkers out here rooting for you. :)
Posted by: Jon | October 23, 2002 1:40 AM
Schweet! :D That is so darn cool! Oh, I'm so excited for you that I'm OD'ing on exclamation marks!! Wow!
Posted by: Shel | October 23, 2002 1:44 AM
Well done Wil!
But... what's the name of the film??
Posted by: Kouros | October 23, 2002 1:45 AM
(Hi, I'm relatively new to The Posse.)
Totally groovy. Congrats on landing the movie role, and thanks for doing the walk ~ my stepmom works in a mammogram clinic so I hear the latest stats and whatnot ~ scary stuff.
Looking forward to everything. :o) Take care.
Posted by: Reena | October 23, 2002 1:53 AM
i still think you should be a writer. lol
Posted by: h | October 23, 2002 2:11 AM
What movie???? When's it gonna be out??? Details Man!!
Posted by: amy | October 23, 2002 2:17 AM
Well done. Looks as though that infomercial didn't harm your prospects the way you thought it would...
Posted by: Tom | October 23, 2002 2:22 AM
Congrats, Wil! Now if onley all my hard work paid off....
Posted by: SpiderWebb | October 23, 2002 2:42 AM
Cool
Posted by: Phil | October 23, 2002 4:45 AM
Congratulations!!
Funny somebody mentioned Wil in a James Bond flick.. There's an interview with Pierce Brosnan at
http://www.thefacer.net/viewcomment.asp?FBID=139
where Wil is mentioned...
Posted by: mikachu | October 23, 2002 4:54 AM
Congrats Wil! My fortune said, "You love Chinese food." I think that means I'm screwed.
Posted by: Tim the Uber Cactus | October 23, 2002 5:05 AM
<sappymoment>
My favorite fortune was when I went out to Mongolian BBQ with my family. I tore open the cookie and ate it first (tradition is to not read the fortune until the cookie is gone so the fortune will come true). It read: "Stop searching forever, happiness is just next to you"
I've still got the fortune right over the picture of my wife and kids in my wallet ...
</sappymoment>
Posted by: tj | October 23, 2002 5:09 AM
WOOHOO!!!
This is so freaking fantastic, Wil!!!
*Does Happy Nekkid Otter Butt Dance*
I can't wait to hear all about your latest adventures!!!
Posted by: Stargazer | October 23, 2002 5:20 AM
Wil, the whole Mythos is cheering (well actually waving tentacles, screeching in unhuman voices, chittering, whispering in the darkness, piping at the center of chaos, generally having a antedeluvian cyclopian batrachian hella good time) for you.
Looks like the stars are right for you, Wil.
And, how was the ALASKA CRUISE, anyway?
Posted by: Nyarl | October 23, 2002 5:37 AM
You go, Wil! Now quit taunting us and tell us the title of the movie!
Posted by: Nancy | October 23, 2002 5:39 AM
Wil will become a superstar and get $20 million/movie, hope he does cool stuff with it.
Posted by: hunter | October 23, 2002 5:42 AM
Wheaties,
I don't believe any of your readers actually thought you would end your time as an actor. Even if you swore it off completely, people would always immortalize you for your film roles. I have to imagine that your perspective will change dramatically from the past few years, in the event your new film is a blockbuster.
It would be interesting to see your second book of memoirs, (which you should release first) that contains all of the "I was so young and naive when I wrote that" references to the first, which, of course, gets published later.
Thanks for doing your part.
Posted by: dwyerdawn | October 23, 2002 5:56 AM
Allright Wil! I'll go see that even if it's a porno. Hell, ESPECIALLY if it's a porno...
Posted by: keri | October 23, 2002 6:10 AM
Wow! Congrats! Can't wait to see it! And I'm really glad all your hard work and waiting payed off.
Posted by: T.W. Lewis | October 23, 2002 6:16 AM
That's fantastic! Can't wait for the details.
Posted by: obla-d | October 23, 2002 6:19 AM
Wil,
Here's a though for your acting career.
If you love something, set it free. If it does not return, it was never yours in the first place.
You recently set it free, and now it has returned.
Posted by: bregma | October 23, 2002 6:27 AM
Dude! Way to go.
Congrats on the new gig.
Let us know the details when you can.
Break a leg!
Peace,
Billman
Posted by: Billman | October 23, 2002 6:27 AM
Congratulations on getting the part Wil! That's so awesome!
I'm looking forward to tonight's House Call on TSS!
Posted by: Sue | October 23, 2002 6:32 AM
Congrats! I can't wait till it comes out! But I want details too!!!! :)
Posted by: Anneke | October 23, 2002 6:37 AM
Congrats Wil, that's great to hear. Good things come to those who wait :)
Posted by: RavenBlue | October 23, 2002 6:55 AM
Congratulations Wil!!
So, any chance we, your loyal web monkeys and army of conquest(tm) in training, can get a little bit of info about the movie? Just the name, or a basic gist of what the story is (Wil is the cooler-than-Bond star who stops a madman from taking over the world??) or even who else is in it?
If you're not allowed to disclose anything because of a studio agreement then i suppose we'll just have to go snoop on our own ;)
Posted by: Ryan_W | October 23, 2002 7:00 AM
Yeah, but do you still have the fattest one in three counties? :)
Posted by: Ellis | October 23, 2002 7:01 AM
Let me guess. You're in the new Sopranos movie??
Posted by: Rich | October 23, 2002 7:12 AM
Congrats on the Movie and a great website!
Posted by: Paul Rickelton | October 23, 2002 7:23 AM
yeehaaawwww!
that makes me sooooo HAPPY!! =o) let us know what movie and all ASAP!
...oh, and way to go with the walk!!=)
Posted by: suzy | October 23, 2002 7:25 AM
Wil, not gay porn again I hope?
Nuttin' but love!
Posted by: Buntz | October 23, 2002 7:27 AM
Wil
Good job on doing the good work this weekend. Congratulations from this new monkey on the new movie. Remember, even if you did stop acting, you could never stop being an actor!
Posted by: ChaosInOrder | October 23, 2002 7:36 AM
Wil,
Congratulations on the movie deal, also on the walk. Hope to hear more from you soon. Take care of yourself.
best to you and your family......
Matt......
Posted by: matt | October 23, 2002 7:48 AM
Great news, Wil! Congratulations, and we can't wait to hear all the details.
Posted by: Snark | October 23, 2002 7:49 AM
Congratulations Will! I wish you the best of luck on your new project! I can't wait to see it.
Posted by: Mike Jones | October 23, 2002 7:53 AM
Is it Grand Theft Auto: The Movie?
Congratumalations.
Posted by: David Grenier | October 23, 2002 8:03 AM
Hey -- pardon my stupidity, but can someone tell me how I watch "screen savers"? Is techtv only online or is it some cable channel that I don't have??
Thanks in advance!
Posted by: Jinkster | October 23, 2002 8:17 AM
it ain't over 'til it's over...and wil, it's only just beginning...congratulations!
Posted by: d. burr | October 23, 2002 8:27 AM
Go you! :D
Posted by: Clay | October 23, 2002 8:36 AM
Congratulations! I'm stoked for you, as I'm sure you can tell we all are. Me personally, I'm hoping you play more bad guys.
G
Posted by: Gabe | October 23, 2002 8:39 AM
Way to go Wil. All I can say is - it's about freakin' time Hollywood caught up to what we all already know - Wil ROCKS!
Posted by: Michelle | October 23, 2002 8:49 AM
Hey, I *like* the funny tech stuff and babes as much as the next Wheaton, but I have a 15-month old, so Maisy *has* to be on the TV when it comes on.
Posted by: The Slice | October 23, 2002 9:10 AM
CONGRATS.
Posted by: Dena | October 23, 2002 9:15 AM
Wow... and that bastard Berman cut you from Trek X! ;o). Congratulations Wil!
Posted by: Matt | October 23, 2002 9:17 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations. See, you just when you decide you were wrong, someone went and showed you that you were wrong about that, too!! Don't you know the rules about being married?!
You are a great actor. We would all be very happy to support you in whatever you do. Just tell us how to help!! Congrats Again!
Posted by: Angela | October 23, 2002 9:21 AM
GO WIL!
Congradulations on both of you successessesssess...(sp)
Posted by: Chris K | October 23, 2002 9:24 AM
...although I just thought of something...
Wil arrives at the film studio.
WIL: Hi, I'm here for the movie. I'm playing the lead.
COSTUMIER: Excellent, Mr Wheaton. You can try on your pencil outfit in a moment.
Posted by: Tom | October 23, 2002 9:29 AM
Wow, I'm glad to hear it.
Just started reading here recently on advice of friends. I think it's time that W.W. fans had something new!
Posted by: Scix | October 23, 2002 10:12 AM
it must have been the karma.
very happy for you! and me cause now I get to say - hey look at the head monkey in surround sound.
Posted by: jodilyn | October 23, 2002 10:20 AM
*laugh* Congratulations, Wil. That's fantastic. Aaah, ain't life grand? Never what you expect.
Posted by: catie | October 23, 2002 10:24 AM
I'm gonna sit right here and wait for the movie to be finished and released.
Posted by: Alejandra | October 23, 2002 10:41 AM
Congratulations Wil, that's so cool!
Kordith
Posted by: Kordith | October 23, 2002 10:59 AM
That's amazing. Best of luck to you!
When I went to my favourite Chinese restaurant last Friday, I got *four* fortunes in one cookie. They were all positive and meaningful. Let's hope they are indeed prophetic... :)
Posted by: sandra | October 23, 2002 11:03 AM
Can't wait to hear more about the movie! Congratualtions!!!!!
Posted by: TSLG | October 23, 2002 11:08 AM
That rules, Wil! Can't wait to see you on the big screen again.
Posted by: Stuffie | October 23, 2002 11:17 AM
This sounds like a Twilight Zone ep. An out of work actor (played by Mickey Rooney) discovers the eerie connection between the condition of his feet and his career.
Let's do a little experiment. Got a hammer? We'll start with your left little toe and wait for the results.
Posted by: Fred Fowler | October 23, 2002 12:09 PM
Congratulations! Sometimes the universe sneaks up on you with the cool stuff when you're least expecting it.
Looking forward to Screen Savers tonight. I think it's more than a little ironic that--in my area at least--it's on at the same time as Enterprise.
Posted by: Katya | October 23, 2002 12:13 PM
Congrats on the movie...this means I'm going to have to hire a sitter to go see it! :)
Posted by: Christine | October 23, 2002 12:21 PM
congrats, wil! that's truly great news! i'll be looking forward to it.. :-D
Posted by: annastazia | October 23, 2002 12:22 PM
Welcome home, Wil. You better not be joking about the movie like your Enterprise April Fools or I'll have to come kick your ass. :) Seriously, I'm really happy for you. Things in life usually happen when you stop trying so hard to make them happen. I hope that you continue your writing even when being a big star (TM) because you're so talented.
Thanks to you and Anne for your commitment to helping breast cancer research. You rawk!
Posted by: Ness | October 23, 2002 12:26 PM
I know everyone else has said this but, Congrats Wil. It's about time someone woke up and saw that you have talent. Wait to go on the walk too, to both you and Anne.
Posted by: angry penguin | October 23, 2002 12:32 PM
I'll be the millionth person to say this but who cares...
Congrats Wil! That's just fantastic!
The universe can work in a strange way sometimes...
Awesome work on the walk too!
Posted by: Eleanor | October 23, 2002 12:55 PM
Awww, I had chinese for lunch and my fortune only said "You will find love on Flag Day"......wait, there's something Awful familiar about this situation.... ;)
Posted by: Ryan_W | October 23, 2002 1:12 PM
YAY WIL'S BACK!
Posted by: Maureen | October 23, 2002 1:13 PM
Oh, wow, Wil, Congratulations! Let us know what movie as soon as you can! I'll be first in line opening day. :-)
Posted by: JoAnna | October 23, 2002 2:03 PM
go, wil.
holy shit. uhm. i've just now decided that i'm not gonna be a multi-billionaire and world dictator anymore.
*wait* *wait* *wait*
Posted by: drow | October 23, 2002 2:07 PM
Wil,
Glad you had a nice trip. Does the lack of constant film acting make you rusty? Anyway, good luck on your new film.
F.G.
Posted by: Fabian | October 23, 2002 2:12 PM
congrats....
I had a chinese fortune cookie last couple weeks ago too...know what it said?
nothing...no fortune at all...I got screwed
Posted by: ruebarb | October 23, 2002 2:40 PM
Double congratulations on the walk and the movie.
Let us know what the final tally for the walk turns out to be. I know there's money that comes in after they post the last total on your homepage.
Your "Twice in a Lifetime" episode was just on again the other day. You were pretty good in that role. I was thinking how nice it would be to see you act again and "boom!" you get a job.
Again, congratulations!
Posted by: loretta652 | October 23, 2002 3:40 PM
Just when I decide that I'm not going to be an actor any more, I go and get cast in a movie.
As the lead.
I'm proud to say I TOLD YOU SO!!!!
Posted by: Janis | October 23, 2002 3:48 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Roxy | October 23, 2002 4:13 PM
Loved the Screen Savers spot, and just so you know, OS X just gets better and better.....enjoy the new machine!
Posted by: spork | October 23, 2002 4:34 PM
Hey wil,
Just caught the segment on TSS. It looked like it was lots of fun to tape that segment. Congrats on the film part. I will be watching for it.
Richard j Smith
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Posted by: Richard j Smith | October 23, 2002 4:35 PM
go Team Jaguar!
Posted by: Courtney | October 23, 2002 4:47 PM
:O *gypsy does happy dance*
-Like the angry angry Beavers-
Dude very cool that you survived the walk, hope you recover soon- give my best to Anne- :)
The movie-- VERY COOL!!!! hope all goes well, many blessing upon you!!! can't wait to hear about it- but I guess I will have to- har har har!
;P
Posted by: Andie-Gypsy_girl | October 23, 2002 4:53 PM
This is waaaaaaay cool news! Congratulations. Can't wait to use the insider information on HSX. What ever happened with the John Doe audition?
Posted by: Topeka Lee | October 23, 2002 4:56 PM
Here's a flavor of congratulations you probably haven't seen yet: Congratulations on being disciplined enough to hold back the news until you knew it was really for real. I probably would have crowed about it a lot sooner and jinxed myself. :-)
Posted by: Pete | October 23, 2002 6:18 PM
I got a fortune cookie once that said "Your luck has completely changed today."
I got the same fortune again 10 years, two jobs, and one wife later.
Then I got a cookie that was empty.
Huh.
Posted by: Drakensykh | October 23, 2002 6:25 PM
Wil,
Get A/C for your house!! I just watched the screensavers housecall and poor Kevin Rose was dying!
Posted by: lawrence | October 23, 2002 7:27 PM
uncle Willie..He's so silly. :) Come on Wil Spread a little info our way about this moive gig you got. I 'm on pins and needles wanting to know!!!*ouch*
Posted by: Artisticspirit | October 23, 2002 7:49 PM
just adding my voice to the list Wil...
way to freakin GO man!!!!!!!
i'm really happy for you..
patience and persistance.
my old man said if you have 'em both, you can conquer anything..
and he was absolutely right...
way to go man....
cheers
tyson
Posted by: Tyson | October 23, 2002 8:07 PM
"Good things come to those who sit and wait"
BULL SHIT!!!
You worked hard, perservered (sic?) and it paid off. You earned this now run with it.
Congratulations
Bart
Posted by: Bart Manzella | October 23, 2002 8:50 PM
Hoody Hoo!! Rock on!!
Posted by: wildhare | October 23, 2002 9:28 PM
"All your hard work is about to pay off."
-in bed.
Posted by: vini | October 23, 2002 10:33 PM
Congratulations on your walk. My wife walked also (in fact, she believes you gave her a Cliff(sp?) bar at some point) and did very well. It's too bad about Palotta, hopefully Avon can put a successful walk together next year.
Good luck on your movie
-J
Posted by: Joel | October 24, 2002 5:53 AM
Good. I love it when your entries are diary like! Congrats on getting the lead part!
Posted by: James | October 24, 2002 6:13 AM
I don't know what to say that won't sound trite. I'll just be sincere:
I'm truly excited that you have been given this opportunity. Maybe some day I'll move beyond the Japanese television productions and get a shot like that. :)
-Kevin
Posted by: Renpiti | October 24, 2002 9:55 AM
hey - i did the 3-day, too. one of the crew members had said you were there, so i wandered on over to the site to see what you had to say about it. it was pretty cool, huh? well, congrats to you, anne (i assume your wife?), and me all for a job well done =)
Posted by: arifa | October 24, 2002 10:59 AM
OH YAH! I FUCKED YOU WHORE OF A WIFE TOO! SHE'S A SHITTY LAY TOO.
Posted by: Johnny | October 24, 2002 11:30 AM
As everyone else has said, Congrats ;)
Posted by: Curt Woodard | October 24, 2002 3:20 PM
Well, that's great news! I'm so glad you got cast.... as the lead!!!!!!!!!!!!!The only problem is, I also ate at a chinese resturaunt not to long ago and my fortune cookie said "don't turn around, deaths knocking on your backdoor".
Posted by: Stephanie | October 24, 2002 4:36 PM
Congratulations, Cowboy. I will be waiting for the movie to be released. Be sure to keep your fans informed.
Kay
PS Don't ask about the "Cowboy" thing. It is a habit now. I started calling my son that and now I call everyone "Cowboy".
Posted by: Kay | October 25, 2002 10:00 PM
plz sir send me this book in my home........ my home address ok
home nomber#4 and
street nomber#1 shah balewal ghorey shah road pakistan lahor
sir i am very thank full to you
Posted by: farrkh | January 8, 2003 11:05 PM