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.
Comments
That is most excellent.
Wil Wheaton and Issac Asimov together at least. A hushed awe befalls the world of geekdom.
Posted by: Sean Kirby | January 17, 2003 9:18 PM
Thats wondeful news - best of luck to you! Hopefully we can all share in the "girlish squeals".
Posted by: JonathanD | January 17, 2003 9:19 PM
You rock will.. Youll get it, im sure. I can feel it. Now wheres my photo??
Posted by: Godzilla | January 17, 2003 9:21 PM
w00t!! That's awesome!
Posted by: Darzog | January 17, 2003 9:21 PM
Heh.
Your photo went out in today's mail, Godzilla. :)
Posted by: wil | January 17, 2003 9:24 PM
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...
Posted by: Wyatt Draggoo | January 17, 2003 9:25 PM
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.
Posted by: Aaron Potts | January 17, 2003 9:25 PM
W00t!! Go Sire HMIC!
Congratulations Wil!
;D
Posted by: Moonie | January 17, 2003 9:25 PM
congrats dude
Posted by: james | January 17, 2003 9:29 PM
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.
Posted by: the brett | January 17, 2003 9:31 PM
woo hoo
you rock wil! :D
Posted by: kittee | January 17, 2003 9:34 PM
Groooovyyyy babbbbyyyyy!
Posted by: SteveZ | January 17, 2003 9:34 PM
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
Posted by: Fabian | January 17, 2003 9:36 PM
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.
Posted by: Topeka Lee | January 17, 2003 9:38 PM
Dude, you rock!
Best of luck getting the part. Who needs those assholes from G4 anyway?
Posted by: AntiFreeze | January 17, 2003 9:40 PM
Congratulations Wil! Keep us posted. We are rooting for you!
Have a great weekend!
~Janece
Posted by: Janece | January 17, 2003 9:43 PM
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
Posted by: Shelly | January 17, 2003 9:44 PM
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. ;)
Posted by: artisticspirit | January 17, 2003 9:45 PM
When you are relaxed and focused, any goal(s) and anything is attainable and possible. :) I am so happy for you Wil! MUAH!!! :P
Posted by: mcfoo | January 17, 2003 9:49 PM
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.
Posted by: Mox | January 17, 2003 9:49 PM
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay for Wil!!!!!!!!
*girlish squeal*
Posted by: Danielle | January 17, 2003 9:51 PM
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? ;) )
Posted by: Nayir | January 17, 2003 9:51 PM
Congratulations Wil. Best of luck. It would be awesome if you got to be in the movie.
Posted by: Deejay | January 17, 2003 10:01 PM
that " WIL" do pig...that " WIL " do.
"BEST *MOJO* WISHES"!
Posted by: redrhinox | January 17, 2003 10:06 PM
Sounds wonderful! I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you that things continue on this positive path. Yay! Yay for Wil!
Posted by: Rhiannonhero | January 17, 2003 10:11 PM
About fucking time. Dont'cha think?
Willy gets a great part!! (crossing fingers)
WOOOOOO HOOO!
Posted by: robert | January 17, 2003 10:30 PM
BOOSH! That RAWKS! I'm sending continued mojo. Hope all is well with you and Anne and the boys.
Posted by: AngelGypsy | January 17, 2003 10:34 PM
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
Posted by: Vancouverisland | January 17, 2003 10:45 PM
Rock on Wil!
I look forward to hearing more positive stuff.
What ever happened with that infomercial thing?
-Jeffery
Posted by: Jeffery Borchert | January 17, 2003 10:50 PM
You seem like a good person, and I wish you the best. I think you would do a fine job in the role.
Posted by: wKen | January 17, 2003 10:52 PM
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 ... ... ...
Posted by: Drakensykh | January 17, 2003 10:57 PM
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!
Posted by: Reena | January 17, 2003 11:11 PM
On behalf of the Casting Directors panel of the Hollywood film fest and the BEST coffee shop of ANY hotel on Hollywood Blvd(at the Roosevelt), I want to say "Say Hello to Hollywood!"-The Billy Joel sequel...
But speaking for myself...
http://us.greet1.yimg.com/img.greetings.yahoo.com/g/img/hc/gluck.gif
AGAIN...
Posted by: Susan H | January 17, 2003 11:12 PM
let me speak for...um...me... when i say...kick ass!
Posted by: dmh | January 17, 2003 11:27 PM
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?"
Posted by: Lady in Red | January 17, 2003 11:31 PM
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!
Posted by: JTBWRITER | January 17, 2003 11:35 PM
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.
Posted by: Fred Fowler | January 18, 2003 12:05 AM
Oh man... will smith is on this joint.
http://us.imdb.com/Credits?0343818
Posted by: sdsa | January 18, 2003 12:16 AM
Wil, you da man! Yay! Go, celebrate!
Posted by: Ivy | January 18, 2003 12:30 AM
GO WIL!
And when you start hobnobbing with the likes of Will Smith, don't abandon us, 'kay?
:)
Posted by: glovefox | January 18, 2003 12:42 AM
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
Posted by: eky | January 18, 2003 1:40 AM
w00t!!
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by: ionicus | January 18, 2003 2:03 AM
Exxxxxcellent! Done in my best Mr Burns voice possible.
Shall keep positive thoughts running around my head for you!
Posted by: Manda | January 18, 2003 2:18 AM
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.
Posted by: mikesum32 | January 18, 2003 3:58 AM
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!!!
Posted by: Hamischa | January 18, 2003 4:01 AM
That's great! Keep your hopes high!
Posted by: Nadia | January 18, 2003 4:04 AM
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!!!!!
Posted by: RetroRandy | January 18, 2003 4:14 AM
ok...I'm up way too late I mean role not rule.
Posted by: RetroRandy | January 18, 2003 4:17 AM
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!
Posted by: Shannon | January 18, 2003 4:26 AM
you're gonna be in a classic!...what can be said...but, well done!
Posted by: d.burr | January 18, 2003 4:30 AM
Will Smith?! They are STILL giving him movie leads after MIB II? Actually, he was good in the Ali thing. My biggest dread about Will Smith in I, Robot is that they'll let him record another one of his (c)rap songs to tack onto the sound track.
Posted by: Brian | January 18, 2003 4:56 AM
Wil smith! That was the Empire article that I couldn't find.
It all becomes clear. As clear as it can on a staurday morning.
Mojo has been sent although US Customs may put it in a field and blow it up first.
If they do this I will send MORE and MOOOOORE.
Nothing will stop you this time! The part is YOURS!!!
Mwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahacoughahahacoughcough.....ahem....
Posted by: EnglishBen | January 18, 2003 5:00 AM
Congratulations Wil!
You’re starting the new year with the right foot :)
Keep that positive attitude and the auditions going, sooner or later Hollywood will take notice of you.
Posted by: cg | January 18, 2003 5:09 AM
WOOHOO!
Good luck Wil! Glad to hear its already looking good!
Posted by: LadySprite | January 18, 2003 5:30 AM
wow Im still trying to wrap my brain around them actually doing the I, Robot movie... Congrats Wil I hope everything goes this well for you in the future, we're all rooting for you here in Jackson
Have Fun!
Posted by: Jessica | January 18, 2003 5:34 AM
Watch out for the floor beneath you, Wil.
But keeping my fingers crossed
Posted by: buntz | January 18, 2003 5:34 AM
Sorry, keeping them crossed that you get it, not that the floor drops out.
Posted by: buntz | January 18, 2003 5:35 AM
Congratulations!
Your brazilian fans are cheering for you!
Posted by: Ana | January 18, 2003 5:44 AM
Good Luck Wil, I can't wait to see you in a movie again. Actually, I can't wait to see you in anything new again, it has been far too long for me.
Keeping fingers crossed Wil gets the movie,
Eppy
Posted by: Eppy | January 18, 2003 5:56 AM
That's awesome man, hope you get the part. :)
Posted by: RavenBlue | January 18, 2003 6:32 AM
Good luck!
Posted by: Sue | January 18, 2003 6:42 AM
Congrats!!
Posted by: shauna | January 18, 2003 6:59 AM
YAY!!!
This is some seriously fucking cool news, Wil!!
*Happy Nekkid Otter Butt Dance* :D
*Get that Part MoJo!!!*
Posted by: Stargazer | January 18, 2003 7:28 AM
Good things DO happen to good people. You WILL get the part! I'm sending positive energy, mojo, chi, whatever you call it...
Posted by: Mykul | January 18, 2003 7:38 AM
Girlish squeal... heh, that made me laugh out loud. I wish we could all have more of those moments that maks us let out a girlish squeal.
But... :::slaps Wil::: now I'm going to have this SONG going through my head all day... It's probably not even the right one, but I'm stuck with 'we're gonna rock on through Electric Avenue... and you can take me higher..."
Cripes, I probably even have the lyrics wrong.
Getting old sucks.
:::boyish snort:::
Posted by: Thumper | January 18, 2003 8:07 AM
Wow. Mucho Mojo for ya Wil.
Posted by: angry penguin | January 18, 2003 8:10 AM
Yes!
Posted by: shrike | January 18, 2003 8:21 AM
w00t!
Congratulations! Will be hoping and sending the "bag the gig, baby" mojo for ya! :)
Posted by: Gwalchmai | January 18, 2003 8:28 AM
That's GREAT, Wil! You know, I had always wanted to be a child actor, but by the time I moved anywhere where I could do something, I was too old. Well, at least I was an extra in a Sally Field movie.
Posted by: Brad Kimberly | January 18, 2003 8:36 AM
Oh, did you ask Brent Spiner for advice on playing an android?
Posted by: Brad Kimberly | January 18, 2003 8:37 AM
Just proves what we all know...Dude, you fucking RAWK!!!
Posted by: Amber | January 18, 2003 9:03 AM
::::: movie mojo... movie mojo ::::::
Posted by: RubberBandit | January 18, 2003 9:34 AM
I've called the director Wil. Your getting the part.
Drax
Posted by: Drax | January 18, 2003 9:38 AM
Awesome Wil!
Get's cut out Nemesis (and it flops)....and on the road to getting I, Robot (blockbuster?).
Posted by: Pyrofenix | January 18, 2003 9:41 AM
You know Wil like others have said if you don't get the part we are still all so proud of you just like you should be of yourself. I think that part of this feeling and perhaps even the praise from the casting director is all based on attitude. Like you have said before you were so wrapped up in getting the part, counting on it as if it were everything. Now you are back into it for the fun quality, your attitude is more relaxed, at ease, and I think that comes through in your audition. Perhaps I am way off key, but it is a thought. I know things have gone better for me when my outlook has been more laid back and relaxed.
Posted by: Marie | January 18, 2003 9:58 AM
Good for you!
Posted by: amy | January 18, 2003 10:13 AM
Damn good for you, Wil, best of luck :)
Posted by: PhoenixFlare | January 18, 2003 10:16 AM
*girlish squeal*
I am so excited for you my face is splitting with an enormous smile!
*Does the dance of geekish joy* Go Willy... go Willy... go go, go Willy!
Posted by: Jarryd | January 18, 2003 10:20 AM
Great stuff, Wil.
What's a bit wierd to me about this is the feeling like I'm excited about a friend of mine who just got some good news. The writing you share on your site, the *you* you share on here, is really honest and that makes it inspiring. As a positive side-effect, I feel a little bit like I know you, and connection like that always makes me feel good, no matter who the other person is.
I remember a job interview I had once (actually a series of 5 interviews, the last three of which included no less than 3 lawyers each) where I just reached a place inside where I *knew* they were hiring a person, not a set of credentials. All the bullshit fell away at that point and I spoke with calm and honesty. It was a pretty cool experience, and totally unlike anything else I'd done to that point. I did get the job, but honestly, the payoff was in the process, not the result.
Congratulations, sincerely.
-Pat
Posted by: pat | January 18, 2003 10:23 AM
Good things come in 3's
I bet you get more good news soon :D
Congrats, you deserve this.
Posted by: NephraTari | January 18, 2003 10:29 AM
"A year ago, I wouldn't have even had this audition, let alone a real chance at making it into the movie."
Why not?
Posted by: SpaceCadet | January 18, 2003 10:35 AM
Congrats!!
Posted by: Michelle | January 18, 2003 10:48 AM
Wil,
Here's some SpaceWriter Audition Mojo comin' at ya!
w00t!
Posted by: SpaceWriter | January 18, 2003 10:50 AM
You will get it man, I know it. `8r)
That is great!
Posted by: Gonzo Granzeau | January 18, 2003 10:50 AM
Wil, you were "really, really, really fucking incredible" 15 years ago, and that's something you don't lose over time. It's like riding a bike. What does change is perspective, and that it shaped by the exogenous forces, the dick producers, the idiotic fans, all those negative forces that attempt to erode the morale of an actor. Your ability never waned, it was just beset by adversity borne out of the ignorance of others. It appears the tides are turning in your favor. Turn this spark into a flame. Go get 'em, Wil!
Posted by: Brian Benway | January 18, 2003 10:52 AM
That is f**kin' awesome!! Only wishing for the very best...
Take care,
Posted by: Mark from TX | January 18, 2003 10:53 AM
( Cue: My first girlish squeal of the day). There you go. Good news after only 24 hours? Hell yes!
Posted by: Annie | January 18, 2003 11:00 AM
Congradu-fucking-lations Wil! I sure you hope get this--you REALLY deserve it!!
Posted by: BennyBot | January 18, 2003 11:02 AM
Way to go, Wil!!! Maybe you're on a roll!
:)
Scott
Posted by: Scott T | January 18, 2003 11:12 AM
WHOO!
Posted by: Angie | January 18, 2003 11:16 AM
BONANZA! good work.
Posted by: Paul | January 18, 2003 11:36 AM
That is awsome Will I am a new reader of your site but have been completly consumed by it. I think that it is odd that I feel such a connection to you throught your site. Everyday I go to your site and check to see what has happened. But anyway what I am trying to say is that I wish you the best of luck and I am happy for you.
Peace
Posted by: Josh Faulkner | January 18, 2003 11:49 AM
Good for you!!
Posted by: Angelwwolf | January 18, 2003 11:51 AM
Hi Wil,
Sending over lots of good thoughts for you...
I'm curious if you can pinpoint what is different from one year ago that makes this audition possible today? I think that Aaron and others who have already posted are probably right on... but I'm wondering if you think it might be something else, too...
-Jocelyn
Posted by: jozjozjoz | January 18, 2003 11:58 AM
YAY!
I can see it now: A battle of the Wil(l)'s... who can attract more female fans? ;)
Hehe.
But seriously, that's awesome. As an aspiring author, I have enormous respect for Asimov. It must be amazing to have the possiblity of making one of his works come alive for millions more people...
Posted by: Karina | January 18, 2003 12:16 PM
More mojo coming your way from the other side of town. No one deserves it more than you. Just don't forget us monkeys when you are on the "A" list again. :)
Posted by: Vanessa | January 18, 2003 12:20 PM
Quick, somebody grab all of Jimmy Kimmel's cousins and keep them from auditioning!
Posted by: Queen Bitch of the Universe | January 18, 2003 12:55 PM
"girlish squeal"..indeed!
ITS THE MONKEY MOJO"..I'm telling YOU!!!
MOJO MOJO MOJO.................
Posted by: bluecat-redblanket | January 18, 2003 1:02 PM
Wil,
I am so glad you have a great shot at getting the part. **Doing the happy send mojo your way dance**
As always Wil, best to you and your family...
Rock N ROLLLLLLLLL
Ozzman.
www.ozzyhead.com
Posted by: The Ozzman | January 18, 2003 1:26 PM
-Everytime Wesley saves the ship he squeals like a girl.
-Would you rather he didn't save the ship?
-Its a toss-up.
In all seriousness. If you had asked me last year if I thought Wil-farking-Wheaton would become a household name and a consistantly working actor; I'd have laughed uproariously. Snowball in hell would've popped to mind, but now I'm think'in - He's good, he's smart, he works hard. Why not?
Posted by: Donna | January 18, 2003 1:28 PM
Hooray! Glad to hear that your audition went super well... cheers, Wil!
Posted by: Jessie | January 18, 2003 1:37 PM
SWEET FANCY MOSES!!!
when i read yesterday about the audition for I ROBOT, all i could think of was, 'man...wil wheaton in this movie would be SOOO awesome'...and now i read that it's one step closer to reality...
all i can say now is that i'm really pulling for you to be in this...
i've long been a fan of yours, and i think that your involvement in this flick, frankly, is what would make it for me...
cheers man...and tons of mojo...
ty
Posted by: Tyson | January 18, 2003 1:57 PM
What he said was chopper sick em.... but what i heard was chopper sick balls! LOL sorry i know this has nothing to do with the thread but Stand by Me is on and That part alwasy cracks me up soooo bad!
Posted by: Steve Z | January 18, 2003 2:03 PM
*happy dance*
I love days like these.
Posted by: belinda | January 18, 2003 2:07 PM
Wil,
What song will be going through your head if you get to work with Will Smith?
FG
Posted by: Fabian | January 18, 2003 2:27 PM
Wow! Congratulations! And best of luck/break a leg in getting the director's approval!
Posted by: David Clark | January 18, 2003 2:56 PM
YAY!
I'm very happy for you. :)
*huggles*
Posted by: IcyNymph | January 18, 2003 3:29 PM
Wil, where can we send emails to your manager so that he can forward them to the casting people showing how much the geeks on the internet want to see you in this and other parts?
Posted by: Greg | January 18, 2003 4:42 PM
Hmm...I'm starting to visit this site more and more often...you write cool. Haha. Anyways, good news with "I, Robot" auditions! Isn't Will Smith supposed to be in this movie too?
Posted by: Jared | January 18, 2003 5:11 PM
Go Wil!!!!!!
Posted by: Andy | January 18, 2003 5:16 PM
Congrats!! Can you describe for us the difference between your two takes at the audition? Did you really act like a robot? Or a human? Were you more like Data from your favorite show, or the Terminator? We'd love to hear your details.
Posted by: Chris | January 18, 2003 5:26 PM
Who cares?!
Posted by: grosh | January 18, 2003 5:32 PM
Awesome news!
Posted by: Ness | January 18, 2003 5:41 PM
Someday you'll find it, the acting connection:
The Lovers, the dreamers and Wil
Posted by: buntz | January 18, 2003 5:52 PM
Best of luck! :)
"girlish squeal" *snicker*
Posted by: TBonz | January 18, 2003 5:53 PM
Congrats;
Even better...
That all that praise was not followed by the word
"BUT..."
You will have to get a signed by the cast poster for eBay!
Posted by: Keith in Montana | January 18, 2003 6:17 PM
Dude, I am sending you all the mojo I have. I loved reading I, Robot, and can honestly see you in it.
Posted by: Randy Rathbun | January 18, 2003 6:20 PM
"Posted by Vancouverisland at January 17, 2003 10:45 PM"
Ooh. Ah. Okay. Sounds like me, types like me, thinks like me. So I'll say: What (s)he said.
In the same accent.
Posted by: bjog | January 18, 2003 6:48 PM
***Asimov rocks but it'll be better with WIL! mojo***
Posted by: Ms1d | January 18, 2003 8:06 PM
O.O Dude. That is so freaking awesome!!!!!!!!
Like I need to tell you that, though. I really hope you get this part, Wil. You deserve it and I've been wanting to see you on the big screen again for a long time.
*Wil getting great roles mojo*
Posted by: Jenny Finster | January 18, 2003 8:14 PM
Sending you the MOJO!
MrPilot
Posted by: MrPilot | January 18, 2003 8:59 PM
I can picture you in the part as Daniel, I believe. I will have to dig out my copy....hmmm., or was it the other robot? You will still do a credible job....Congratulations!
Posted by: Steve | January 18, 2003 9:01 PM
Since someone has already posted Ren and Stempys Happy Joy song, I thought that the ultimate display of dorkish celebration would be in order-
Larry and Balki's Dance of Joy! Doing it just for you!!
Rock on, Wil!
Katie in TN
Posted by: Katie | January 18, 2003 9:49 PM
Hey Katie...Wadda ya tryan ta du?
*JINK's* Unka Wilie by mentioning 2 act-toors who aint even around no moore?
heh,heh,heh...
I got to admit I did snicker @ the rememberance
of "Perfect Strangers".
By da way,use age is showin ;0)
Posted by: redrhinox | January 18, 2003 10:02 PM
Good luck! I really hope you get this. It sounds like it could be an interesting movie.
Posted by: Dave | January 18, 2003 10:24 PM
HELLA!!! Hella, hella, hella great, Wil!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | January 18, 2003 11:09 PM
The satellite links are all recalibrated, and my newly developed "anti-fscking" ray is focused on Hollywood. This should scramble the neurons of that one other guy who always gets the part when it comes down to you and one other guy. This time, that other guy will instead be hired to host a show called "Celebrity Lookalikes Caught on Tape."
Posted by: Dude | January 18, 2003 11:42 PM
Congratulations, Wil!
Brie
Posted by: brieanna | January 19, 2003 12:45 AM
My boyfriend squeels like a little girl when he sees mice in his trunk...or anywhere else. Then there is his tough mouse kicking girlfriend! At this restaurant I used to work at they had a mouse lose inside the lobby and I was guarding the door to the Dining Room in case the mouse ran towards it, as they tried to lure it outside. Well the owners were so scared of it and they had it to one side of the door and they moved the table it was under and it ran out into view towards the other side of the door....so I booted the sucker right out the door. YAY for me..Saved the day!
Posted by: Fallulah | January 19, 2003 1:18 AM
And congrats on the successful interview!
Posted by: fallulah | January 19, 2003 1:19 AM
Great Wil!
I sincerely hope that you'll be picked for the part. You deserve it.
Posted by: Nic T | January 19, 2003 4:36 AM
That's fantastic! Congratulations, you deserved it.
Posted by: Queenie | January 19, 2003 5:36 AM
That's great, Wil! Back on the horse!
Posted by: Pariah | January 19, 2003 6:00 AM
I think it was Harlan Ellison who said that people have a maximum of three unusual, but innate, talents; one of his was to be able to find a good restaurant for ribs anywhere he he traveled. Yours is anticipating people's phone calls. May all the calls be as promising as this one was!
Posted by: Erin | January 19, 2003 7:59 AM
Well, I'm definitely glad that I've read the first four "Robot" novels this past year (_I, Robot_, _The Caves of Steel_, _The Naked Sun_ and _The Robots of Dawn_) and I'm very much looking forward to this movie version. I'm assuming that we're jumping straight into _Caves of Steel_, since I've heard that Will Smith is playing R. Daneel Olivaw...
Mojo coming right atcha!
On a separate note...our movie theatre, DeMarco Cinemas, in Vineland, NJ, may finally be getting some of that mojo that was sent our way...
We've just picked up "St:Nemesis" this weekend (so I finally saw it). I'll reserve my judgement until I see the stuff that got cut out (like your scenes) on the DVD. As it is, this wasn't really good TNG. I thought that the set-up/exposition was way too fast/coincidence filled. I didn't like that there wasn't even mention of Lore when they found B4, etc.
...on top of it, most of the crew, with the possible exception of Gates, looked like HELL! Michael Dorn looked a bit puffy, Jonathan Frakes could have packed his entire wardrobe in those bags under his eyes, and Marina Sirtis looked desperately in need of a Botox treatment...
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However, I haven't seen THAT many people coming in on an opening weekend of a film in a while (and it was deadly cold outside yesterday...it was under 20 degrees most of the day and had sunk to under 10 degrees after darkness fell). So, there may be SOME good to come out of this movie afterall.
Posted by: Bryan Irrera | January 19, 2003 8:57 AM
HEY WHEATON! I bought one of those friggin X3D's from your damn infomercial, and when I got it, it wouldn't work! The company wont return it and now I'm stuck with this piece of shit that cost 10 "easay payments" of $9.95. I bought it for my kids birthday and he was so upset when it wouldn't work. Our family can't afford things like this, and we just wanted to make his birthday special. THANKS A LOT.
Posted by: JakeD2 | January 19, 2003 9:17 AM
GOOD JOBBY WIL!!!!!!
Posted by: Ericka | January 19, 2003 9:32 AM
Awesome! There's no feeling quite like the one you get when you get kudos for a job well done. I haven't gotten it often and not for a long time, but remembering the few occassions makes me feel good. I hope you get the job!
Oh, speaking of jobs.. I was typing away at my computer when I heard your voice on TV talking about a video game or something. It was some kind of commercial. I turned to look just before my father flipped the channel. My mother was like "Hey! That was Wil Wheaton!" My dad didn't quite get the change-it-back tone in her voice and continued flipping til he got to something about marine life or something. It was cool to see you in a commercial though. You have a very soothing pleasant voice in commercials. You could do bedtime stories for children. heh. And I don't mean that in a bad way.
Anyways, have fun and best of luck!
ps. Since you like video games, any chance you could give Everquest a try? They are just adding a 5th expansion pack called Legacy of Ykesha in which you can play Frogloks. If you get on The Tribuanl Server I can power level you with my lvl 54 cleric. :-)
Posted by: Su | January 19, 2003 9:43 AM
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Posted by: DivaKitty | January 19, 2003 10:03 AM
uh oh obviously i am a dork, and not in the good "knows computer stuff" way...
Post was meant to say,
**MOJO**
**MOJO**
**MOJO**
(i guess that'll teach me not to preview, EH?)
Posted by: DivaKitty | January 19, 2003 10:05 AM
i thought you might like this article:
http://www.observer.co.uk/magazine/story/0,11913,877565,00.html
that marina surtis is a bit strict though!
Posted by: si | January 19, 2003 11:01 AM
:Callback Mojo:
G'luck, Wil. Sounds like it might a fun role for you.
Posted by: Roy | January 19, 2003 11:22 AM
Hey Wil,
I really hope you land this one. I love Alex Proyas' work, so it would be really cool for you to be in this movie.
Wil Wheaton doing an Alex Proyas film.
Cool.
Good luck, man!
Posted by: Eldon | January 19, 2003 11:25 AM
Right on, the WWDN MOJO is working! lets keep it goin. Don't stop the MOJO yet!
Posted by: terry | January 19, 2003 11:35 AM
Congrats, Wil!! Much good luck to you in getting the part!
Posted by: Chewie | January 19, 2003 11:51 AM
I'm excited about this. "I Robot" is one of my favorite books, and I was psyched about the movie even before I knew you were up for a role.
Are you reading for Robbie?
Posted by: RoxyElliot | January 19, 2003 11:59 AM
dude.. i would soo camp outside the box office if you make this role. ive read the book by asimov and ellison's script. even though they wont be using it. hope you make it!!
Posted by: meinard | January 19, 2003 12:19 PM
i'm so happy for you wil! for the happy audition-thus-far process and really just because you said 'electric bugaloo'. i remember people actually cheering... yes cheering... when that came up at the end of breakin.
Posted by: christy | January 19, 2003 1:19 PM
I'm happy for you! Good luck! We're all pulling for you!
Posted by: Day | January 19, 2003 1:33 PM
Good luck, man.
Posted by: Joe Szilagyi | January 19, 2003 2:54 PM
Wil, sending you southern-fried mojo with extra cheese on top!!!
Posted by: Samantha | January 19, 2003 3:49 PM
that is so great Wil! good luck!
Posted by: nikki | January 19, 2003 8:20 PM
Man, go away for the weekend and become response number 152. Congrats on the good news. I can't believe how excited I am for you and I've only seen you at conventions. But because you've let us see so much of yourself on this site, I know more about you than I do about a lot of other people.
How can I wait until 2004?
Posted by: loretta652 | January 20, 2003 12:58 AM
Am sure you'll get the part, well done
Posted by: Higgi | January 20, 2003 5:40 AM
That sounds so great and here's hoping you get the part! Some friends and I were so excited to hear they were working on this movie, we became even more interested after reading that you were auditioning.
Posted by: Bruce | January 20, 2003 8:40 AM
Congratulations Will...I was a fan of your work on TNG and have only tonight have found your blog...
and I find I have become a fan of yours all over again.
Best of luck to you and I send positive energy to your for success in all endeavors
Posted by: Serenity | January 20, 2003 4:20 PM
*belated happy awesome audition dance for Wil!*
*blush* I'm such a geek...
But I'm happy for the dude! :D
Posted by: Krissbeth | January 21, 2003 12:00 AM
Woo-hoo! Way to go, Wil!
Posted by: novella | January 21, 2003 9:46 AM
Well, I don't visit the site all that much, but after reading about your audition, Wil, I think I might just have to make more stops here. Congratulations, and hope everything goes well.
Best regards,
pepper
Hopefully you'll see more posts from me. I enjoyed the Emilio/Coppola story fully.
Posted by: pepper | January 22, 2003 8:31 AM
I'm sad. Please pay attention to me.
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Posted by: WILL | January 24, 2003 9:27 PM
Will you are my role model and i watch ever movie you are in... i even loved fresh prince as a little kid. Thinking about it now i should have played Nicky i would have been perfect for that role, well i do look up to yuou as an actor and i want to acomplish my dream by filming a movie with you so hopefully that does happen because it will be a great experience for me!
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