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January 26, 2002

Chile and Lime Chips

This week has been the busiest week I've had in months. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, at all. I like to be extremely busy. Matter of fact, I go absolutely nuts when I don't have anything to do...so nuts that I make work for myself...like WWDN, for example. :)

I had 2 really big auditions this week, and I major deadline at work. I talked with my boss, and she said that I still can't talk about G4 at all...but I can say that I'm doing some really cool work there, that I'm already very proud of, and I can't wait until you all can see it.

Many people have this complete misconception about actors. They think that actors just have their agents call someone up, and then that actor is magically placed into a role, or into a movie. The way things really do happen is quite different. It sort of breaks down like this: After a role is created, the writer, and producer usually sit down, and talk about "types", like "we want a Paul Rubens type" or "we need a brooding, mysterious, handsome man for this role". They then think of all their friends and relations who don't come close to any of these "types", and try to make that square peg fit a round hole. Then they hire a casting director, and the casting director goes through his or her list of actors who he or she likes to work with, and the casting director brings those people in for auditions.

Sometimes, managers and agents hear about roles, and they submit their clients to the casting director, but, more often then not, the casting director doesn't want to hear from an agent or manager, because the casting director would like to work with the people they already know.

This trend can benefit actors, because there are lots of casting directors who have good relationships with agents, and they'll call those agents up, asking for a type to fill a role, and the agent can then tell the CD that he has a client who fits the type, etcetera, etcetera. This works out great for relatively unknown actors, but if you're sort of known, like I am, it can hurt me.

There's also this thing about not being wrong. The entire entertainment industry is extremely insecure, because everyone knows that they're playing to a very fickle public, who can be in love with someone one week, and hate them the next (see "Mariah Carey"). So casting people get it in their minds that they "know" a person, and they don't like to be wrong about that. They're not adverse to "discovering" someone, but they are (sadly, understandably) reluctant to take a chance on someone, because, more often than not, the casting person gets burned.

So this process goes on for a few weeks, and, ultimately, it's weeded down to me and one other guy, and they hire Jimmy Kimmel's cousin.

Kidding.

Here's why I tell you all of this: I recently added management to my team. I was really reluctant to do this, because I've had managers before, and they've never really managed to make any major difference in my career, as far as getting auditions or work goes. Basically, I haven't been able to find a manager who works as hard as I do for me, and who cares about my career as much as I do.

Until now, that is.

One brief thing about managers, that you have to know, so this makes sense: Managers really should be an extra set of hands for an actor. They should be able to make calls when the agent isn't able to get to somone, or is being told "no" by a casting person.

I think I'm a pretty good actor, and I know that I'm very dedicated to my craft. But that's really not enough these days. For example, it really helps to be related to Jimmy Kimmel, or have a nice rack. As I've said before, many months ago, there has been this misconception within Hollywood that I was still 14, or still on Star Trek, or whatever. Casting people knew me as a strong dramatic actor, but not as a comedic one. They knew me as a child, but not as an adult. Basically, they knew me as Wesley or Gordie, and that was it.

This is where a good manager comes in.

My agents, who are simply amazing, awesome, hard-working bad asses, have struggled mightily the last year or so to convince casting people that I wasn't that kid anymore, and to just give me a chance to change their mind, and the casting people were always saying "no". Until two weeks ago, that was the end of it...but this time, things were really different, thanks to my new additions to my team.

My agent submitted me for a role in a very big MOW, that will end up being what they call "an event". That's just slightly bigger than "a very special" episode, I'm told. The casting director calls back, gives my agent a few reasons why she won't see me, and that's that. But this time, my agent calls my manger, explains the situation, and my manager gets on the phone to the casting director, does his thing, and I have an audition three days later, because the casting director decided to trust my manager and take a chance on me.

I have a final producers and network call back on Thursday for this role. I think there's 3, maybe 4 of us left, out of the entire entertainment industry, within our type, going on this call back. How cool is that?! I went from "no way" to producers and network call back. I've been doing the happy dance all week.

Then, this morning, I got a call from one of my managers (there's 3 of them, and they all work together. I'm sure this is terribly interesting to everyone. But it's my damn website, so get off my back.). She had called a very important casting director at a major studio, and talked him into seeing me. He had told my agent that I was a great dramatic actor, but that he didn't know about me for comedy. So my manager talks to him, gets him to give me a chance to change his mind, and he relents. I go into the audition, and I did a really good job with the material. As a bonus, I really liked the guy, and he really liked me (we know some of the same comedy people, it turns out). My manger was calling me after she'd gotten off the phone with him, where he raved about me, about how funny and nice I was, and told her that he was bringing me back to producers for his show.

I think it's just awesome that these casting directors gave me the chance to show them what I can do, and I'm so thrilled that I brought my "A" game, and didn't let them down.

I'm really excited about all of this...I think my years of suffering as the constant runner-up are going to come to an end, and pay off, finally.

Besides, Kimmel can only have so many cousins, right? :)

Posted by wil at January 26, 2002 01:09 AM

Comments

I think your website must be helping your career... not just getting you into the right mindset, creatively... but also publicity!

I personally think this site rocks and therefore would totally watch something that I wouldn't normally watch just to see if you're funny or whatever.

The last time I came here was a few months ago and it looks like things are going good... Good luck. Or... uh... maybe I'm not suposed to say that so... "Break a leg" or whatever

Posted by: Mandy at January 26, 2002 01:37 AM

AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! *pout* I thought I was going to be the first comment and then I get here & Mandy has posted! grrrrr.... :P

OK... anyway, I'm glad to read that you've got all these auditions, Wil! I hope everything works out for the best... good luck, Mr. Wheaton. :)

Posted by: Laurie at January 26, 2002 01:41 AM

Who's Gordie?

Posted by: Plume at January 26, 2002 01:42 AM

"Who's Gordie?"

Gordie LaChance... Wil's character in Stand By Me! :)

Oh.. and we're not supposed to say good luck, are we? Umm... how about best of luck? Is that OK?

Posted by: Laurie at January 26, 2002 01:48 AM

Wow, I went to post my meaningless comment on the last entry, and came back to boredly read it, and suddenly here's a new entry. Cool! And it actually IS terribly interesting, I say non-sarcastically. I like reading all your blogs, but I especially enjoy the ones about your career and "the biz." Between your site here and the stories I hear from my professional actor friend Zach, I'm learning enough about Hollywood to write a book or something. Thanks! I'm glad things are working out for you, and I hope you'll remember WWDN and its inhabitants when some other guy is writing in his online journal about being second choice for roles YOU ended up with. Good night!

Posted by: tammy at January 26, 2002 01:50 AM

Hey, that's cool that your working for G4. I've been reading about the upcoming network in PSM magazine (A mag. all about PS2), and it sounds awesome! I've been waiting for an all-videogame channel for a LONG time. Good luck there, dude. Of course, my crappy cable company prob. won't carry it. Time to switch to satellite!

Lenny

Posted by: Lenny at January 26, 2002 01:51 AM

sounds messed up what you have to go through to get a gig, wil. good luck dude.

Posted by: persona non grata at January 26, 2002 01:59 AM

Hi Wil -- do you actually receive the comments that are posted here? Some entries have 50 or more, and...wow, that would certainly fill up your inbox in a hurry. (((grin)))

Anyway, what to say that differs from your other fans? I've been an admirer of your work since seeing STAND BY ME when I was a kid, and discovering this website has been a wonderful experience! I am now a daily visitor. Not many celebrities would go to such lengths to demonstrate not only an appreciation for their fans, but also underline the notion that you are a "regular guy."

Take the best of care. Warm wishes to you and your family.

Posted by: Lisa J. at January 26, 2002 02:12 AM

Hey,
Look, I get to post in the top ten! I think that's cool. (ok, really it's just convenient timing or whatever) Anyway, Wil, Congrats on your audition and I LOVE the site. This is my first time posting, so hopefully I'm not making an ass of myself. I don't think I am, am I? :-)
Right, well hope things continue to go well and I offer a big hello to all of the rest of us WWDN monkeys.
Goodnite, all.

Posted by: Jess Lat at January 26, 2002 02:15 AM

I just have one question.

What's a MOW?

Is it like a lawnMOWer, or like MOW, Larry, and Curly, or like MOWtown, or like a CIA MOW, or like MOWing the carpet, or what?

I'm dying here, aren't I?

Posted by: Jun at January 26, 2002 02:16 AM

I found this vaguely amusing:

“Casting people knew me as a strong dramatic actor, but not as a comedic one.”

Doesn't it always seem like the funny guys in the industry are going insane because they can't get anyone to take them seriously in dramatic roles? :)

We gotta get you hooked up with someone that knows how to write full-spectrum characters, and stories; ever thought about gettin' in good with Joss Whedon? His stuff rocks, he's ambitious as all heck and he seems to know how to take of his actors. :)

Posted by: Neph at January 26, 2002 02:17 AM

Jun, took me a moment, but I came up with 'Movie of the Week'... could still be very wrong, but that's my guess, and I'm stickin' to it.

Posted by: Azlynn at January 26, 2002 02:18 AM

"took me a moment, but I came up with 'Movie of the Week'... could still be very wrong, but that's my guess, and I'm stickin' to it."

I was thinking the same thing.

*sidetrip* I don't really watch movies of the week but with Wil in it, I'll certainly be excited to see it!

Posted by: Laurie at January 26, 2002 02:26 AM

Not to mention that almost every casting director has no understanding of "subtle comedy."

Don't get me started. Don't EVEN get me started.

Posted by: Joel at January 26, 2002 02:30 AM

I'm confused. I thought the casting people from the project sent out the "type" they needed to the agents. Then the AGENTS looked through their roster of clients and sent out to the auditions who they thought would fit the part. Isn't the whole point of an agent to secure auditions? You make it sound as if an agent is irrelevent to getting auditions.

Posted by: J. R. at January 26, 2002 02:33 AM

Congrats Wil. In bocca al lupo(opera geek thing).

I miss Spudnuts.

Posted by: Artemitis at January 26, 2002 02:33 AM

I'm a yutz. I should double check prior entry comments before I go around saying I miss someone. Yay for Spudnuts :) A void in my life has been filled! Now, if I can just develop a decent sexlife...

Posted by: Artemitis at January 26, 2002 02:41 AM

Note to Artemitis:

If you're a chick, then you need not look further than Dr. Jun. The good doctor's technique is refined by thousands of hours of examining a certain type of videos, and he fears going to nude beaches lest he be violently attacked by jealous stallions.

If you're a guy, then I really don't wanna hear about your sex life.

Posted by: Jun at January 26, 2002 02:50 AM

Oh yeah, that goes for all the chicks here, not only Artemitis.

Posted by: Jun at January 26, 2002 02:51 AM

Glad things look to be working out for you, Wil.

"She had called a very important casting director at a major studio, and talked him into seeing me." HAhahaha 'important', 'major', how much like Hollywood wank does that sound!?(Not that I've ever seen the place, or have any basis for my opinion) I mean, I take what you said to be true, as I don't take you for a liar... But you know, if it were somone else that said that line, me for example, I'd say "You're so fulla shit, pacman, what really happened?" and i'd reply to me with something like "I spent 4 hours on the toilet contimplating my belly button, then I cried myself to sleep".

I have no idea where I was going with this. So I wont.

Posted by: pacman at January 26, 2002 03:39 AM

Hi Wil! Never posted here before so, erm, here goes... Thought you were great in TNG and Stand By Me - I mean, Wesley pretty much knew more than Data! Hope you audition goes well - knock 'em dead. But not literally of course. That might end up with an expensive and unnecessary law suit. Maybe I'll leave the comedy to you... All the best anyway!

Posted by: eddy at January 26, 2002 04:32 AM

I'd say break a leg, but have to be sure that Jimmy Kimmel doesn't have any Italian cousins that would do that for you... *g*

Posted by: Fredbo at January 26, 2002 04:34 AM

Wil thats great that your manager has helped your career out! I hope everything works out for you with the MOW, I look forward to seeing you in it. I'm a daily visitor to your website, and think you've done a great job with it. Keep writing to us, your loyal net fans, lol (if your busy schedule permits you to, that is.) :)

~Kristie

Posted by: Kristie at January 26, 2002 05:51 AM

I've never posted here before, but I just wanted to say yay for you Wil! :)

Posted by: Anne at January 26, 2002 05:57 AM

Cool for you Wil. Now I just have to figure out how to get you to drag your cabaret act to Watson, MN. I've been trying desperately to class-up the local arts and entertainment scene. So far I've gotten 4 coffeehouse shows produced, but that's geting a bit cramped. What we need is star power!

I voted for WWDN over at Bloggies. Break a leg!

I'm still wondering why they named a game network after a turbo Mac. Maybe they're just finally bowing to the superiority of my machine...heh.

Posted by: Gette at January 26, 2002 06:12 AM

Ok, this has nothing to do with anything, but it's 8:15am in January, in Minnesota, for chrissake, and a kid just rollerbladed by my house in his shirtsleeves. I think I just heard one of the seven seals cracking open. God does not like it when Minnesotans golf in November, or skate off the ice in January. We will be punished...

Posted by: Gette at January 26, 2002 06:16 AM

Hey, congrats Wil! I'm glad to hear you're doing the happy dance. You deserve it, man.

I'm happy too. I live in nowheresville, IN and, get this, it's going to be over 50 degrees today! It's still JANUARY!! 50 degrees is top-down weather...don't you think?

Posted by: Turtles11 at January 26, 2002 06:19 AM

"I'm sure this is terribly interesting to everyone. But it's my damn website, so get off my back."

Just to agree with Tammy....I reckon most of us who come here regularly find it most interesting.
Speaking for myself, I'm not in the entertainment industry, and have no aspirations to be, but I find the "behind the scenes" comments and stories absolutely fascinating.

Keep 'em coming :)

Posted by: Tony at January 26, 2002 06:19 AM

Hmmm, Wil, it seems as your career picks up, so do the number of vistitors to your humble little web home. We seem to have a lot of "first-time" posters here lately. That has to be a good sign; a ready-made audience for what ever show/movie/play/performace you're in.

Just tell your manager(s) to mention us next time, OK? Teach them the mantra: "Wil has a posse... Wil has a posse"

(Get your minds out of the gutter, you lot, I said posse...)

Posted by: ghost at January 26, 2002 06:22 AM

Oh, by the way, Happy Australia Day to my fellow Aussies, wherever you may be. I know it's over for most of us, but the wonders of the internet mean we get to celebrate it for as long as it's the 26th anywhere in the world *grin*

Posted by: ghost at January 26, 2002 06:24 AM

Actually, what this all shows is the original show biz adage (which most of us feel happens in the working world outside of Hollyweird as well Wil!): "It ain't who ya know, it's who ya bl*w!"

Obviously, if a casting person is only going to look at "one group" of actors that "they" like then that is all we are ever going to see on teevee/movies.... it is great that you've chosen a proactive caring and professional manager to assist you with your career as it looks th ese days as if you need as many people rowing the boat as possible in Hollyweird.

But in another sense this also explains why when you watch some shows-movies-whatnot you see some of the SAME people over and over (whether they are truly "right" for the roles or not!).... which again proves why it is so hard for so many talented actors to become "working actors" when the odds are so stacked against them by these cliques the casting people create.

You are a very talented guy working in a weird and strange business... but you've a done great job at keeping your head straight and keeping your priorities focussed... that in itself is a TRIUMPH in Hollyweird and you should acknowledge that for yourself and your family. you've sadly known those who were unable to stay away from the darker elements...and you've lived and learned from their experiences/.

I do hope ya break a leg... and that you are soon the new "flavah of de month" in Hollyweird... and all those casting folks who were ignoring you a whiles back will realize they should have been backing ya all along!

Carpe Diem Sir and Kick Some ASS at the auditions!

-- Bev Martin

Imaginary scene in Casting Director's Office (EXT SHOT OF GLASS DOOR with FIGURES seen moving through the glass)

Voice 1: You hired this guy's no-talent bleepin' COUSIN?!!?!?!?!? We could have had WIL WHEATON and you didn't EVEN talk to him -- now WHEATON is with the BIGGEST project since sliced bread.... our jobs are toast!

Voice 2: Well...uh...at least we'll be known as the people who didn't hire him...

Voice 1: Some consolation -- pack your desk -- you're never working in this town again!

Posted by: Beej Martin at January 26, 2002 06:43 AM

What you gotta do is get that Manning fellow to write some great ga-ga reviews of your comedy routines...

Or maybe you could wear a beret and Bill Clinton can give you a hug and a peck on the cheek when an LATimes photographer is around...

Or get some of your friends to make an indie flick with you as the time-travelling alien that replaces that Sheen guy on "The West Wing" and ...

I think you got it all together on your own, you know?

Posted by: Don at January 26, 2002 06:44 AM

Break a leg, Wil!!

Posted by: Ward at January 26, 2002 07:22 AM

So who is Jimmy Kimmel's cousin and what part did he get?

Posted by: T at January 26, 2002 07:31 AM

Hey Wil,

Surprisingly, it is terribly interesting, I guess we get to live our movie star fantasies vicariously through you. And, sadly, it seems decisions in Hollywood are not made based on talent or ability but the same way they are made in many industries, it's who you know.

It's good to hear you have a good team working for you (and might I add that you are very adept at self promotion, that's meant as a compliment, lol). It's amazing how persistence pays off. Good for you!, it seems you've earned it. I do hope you won't abandon your site, now that I have discovered it, I like visiting.

Posted by: fenaray at January 26, 2002 07:54 AM

What is G4 is it an big american thing that we Brits don't know it or should I as a Brit know it?

Good luck Wil for those auditions I'm sure you'll do really well.

Posted by: Beastly_spike at January 26, 2002 08:02 AM

I'd have to agree with fenaray's comments about living vicariously, as the closest I've ever come to movie stardom has been as "background" in an HBO flick, and I passed through a doorway at the same time as one of the main characters...oooo.

Break a leg, Wil!

Posted by: kendoka at January 26, 2002 08:30 AM

G4: new cable channel relating to video games.

Chile and Lime chips kick flavor bootay.

Posted by: anotherrob at January 26, 2002 08:36 AM

Wil: I want to be able to resize the comments window, it's way too small!

Posted by: Matt at January 26, 2002 08:47 AM

There seems to be a catharsis happening within the entertainment industry or maybe a re-awakening from which you and some of your peers are benefitting. It is the realization that comedies should actually be funny and that we the end users, as it were, want to ROTFLOAO rather than being mildly titilated (if at all) by the likes of Jimmy Kimmel, Pauly Shore,and Howard Stern et al. We, the paying public, demand more than a slap on the left tit with a dead fish, a pie in the face, or women jumping on trampolines for our entertainment dollar.
I return to this site because of the intelligence and creativity that wells up in your 'funny' and your other writings. Your unwillingness to 'dumb down to find an audience' is a breath of fresh air and I think that the powers that be are finally noticing. Quality always shines through.
Well done, Wil

John McGregor

Posted by: John McGregor at January 26, 2002 09:04 AM

Break a leg on the auditions. About half of my friends here in Indy are actors... and its not exactly the best midwest industry... :) My good wishes go out to you.

Posted by: Jesika at January 26, 2002 09:32 AM

Way to go, Wil! Mucho, mucho luck with everything. Heaven knows after all your hard work, you deserve it!

(Gawd, how I love the entertainment business! :p)

Posted by: Carol at January 26, 2002 09:51 AM

You know, what Fenaray said is very true--we are doing some vicarious la-la land thrills whenever Wil reports about new goings on at this site.

I think most of America has this idea of actors as either having it easy (never having to audition) or living in a trailer park when you haven't heard from them for a while.

It's like what I refer to as The Coastal System--The belief that there are only three states: New York, Los Angeles, and everything in between is The South.

For me, it's cool, as a writer--this site gives me yet even more insight into what I may end up being up against.

I'm also sending my resume to G4 next month. I do it for the kicks.

Posted by: Rob Matsushita at January 26, 2002 10:00 AM

Assuming Jimmy Kimmel isn't from West Virginia. :D

Posted by: Brian at January 26, 2002 10:01 AM

"Surprisingly, it is terribly interesting, I guess we get to live our movie star fantasies vicariously through you."

It definitely IS cool. I always wanted people to live vicariously though me....I guess not that many people are interested in a shift manager at Stop & Shop. But if so, email me. lol.

Posted by: Lenny at January 26, 2002 10:17 AM

First time to your site. I think it's great, and the time you're spending on it is greatly appreciated. Strange idea isn't it, to take the time to show your fans you appreciate them? Good job, Wil!!! p.s. When looking to find any info on the status of the new ST:Nemisis, I found your link. Very glad to have found it, and again, good job! Mark

Posted by: Mark at January 26, 2002 10:29 AM

Yay Wil!

I love this site: I've gotten some of my friends addicted, which makes me quite proud. I hope you get the part!

(yes, it's lame, but heartfelt.)

Posted by: Jenna at January 26, 2002 10:29 AM

Ok, first of all... who is Jimmy Kimmel??

*ducks and runs from incoming various rotten vegetables, fruit, etc.... as well and dirty looks from those who know* For all I know, I should know who he is, but, alas, I don't. *frown*

Wil, hope all goes you're way with the auditions.
Keep the insider thingies coming (no, not stock market crap!! Don't wanna go the way of Enron, here, people!)... insider thingies being how things *really* are in LA/Hollywood/waaaaaaaaay over there... yeah. I'm a college student. "Thingies, things"; real good grammar and shit, Jessica!! *hits self on face*

Posted by: Jessica at January 26, 2002 10:36 AM

Good morning or afternoon depending on where you are. I've been lurking here for about three months and today I was moved to comment. It looks as though Hollywood, will finally start to give Wil the respect that he deserves. WWDN is doing it's job, winning over the people, as many of you first remarked " I never knew he was soooooo funny. ". I leave you with these words to live by, " You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used againt you. " :-)

Posted by: Bleu at January 26, 2002 10:40 AM

Wil,
Your comments about the advantages of "having a good rack" are about right - after all, film and TV is one way guys can stare at women all they like without social consequence (come on guys, we all do it). So, the question to you is, what pressures do you feel as a male actor to stay fit? I imagine that low body fat or something like that is important for a lot of roles (person 1: "the camera adds ten lbs, you know" person 2: "how many cameras do you have on you?").

Posted by: synchronicity at January 26, 2002 10:41 AM

but it is terribly interesting, Wil...that's why we keep reading! =)

Posted by: shanna/setf/y'know at January 26, 2002 10:58 AM

i hope you get the parts will i would like to see more of your work that i can get a hold of

have looked for some of the work on your filmography.. and sadly cannot find it here:-(

also anxiously awaiting the new s.t.

Posted by: helen at January 26, 2002 11:04 AM

Well, I have to agree with Mandy ALL the way up there, I think that this website has certainly brought you a great deal of publicity and gained you a lot of respect and fans amongst the "geek" community.

Good luck on getting the parts!

And thanks to whoever figured out MOW! I was clueless until I saw the comment!

Posted by: Klaurel at January 26, 2002 11:19 AM

What job did Jimmy Kimmell's cousin get that you went for, Wil? If I had to guess I would think that it was "Win Ben Stein's Money" since Jimmy Kimmell used to co-host that with Ben Stein before he went to "The Man Show."

Jessica, this post should answer your Jimmy Kimmell questions.

Posted by: Charity at January 26, 2002 11:23 AM

*crossing her fingers and toes for Wil*
Alright Dude, I think we can send some crystal waver, Neo-Pagan good luck energy your way...
If I cover ALL the Religions, I'm SURE you'll get that part.
I'm sure your valuable skills as an actor will come into play with these recent auditions. You have the skills, you have the talent...
You have the legions of Fans that will probably make life a living hell for the producer who's dumb enough not to cast you. :-)
~Kaylin

Posted by: Kaylin at January 26, 2002 11:29 AM

That's awesome Wil! GOOD LUCK!

JoshAct

Posted by: JoshAct at January 26, 2002 11:39 AM

I been watch yu on star trekand your a great actor [being serous]what was it like acing in front of people for the role of wesley.

Posted by: staceytrevillion at January 26, 2002 11:50 AM

Ohhhhhhhhhh!! Thanks, Charity!! I 'perciate it!! :~)

Posted by: Jessica at January 26, 2002 11:51 AM

I think you should take CheesePal donations to keep your family in cheese when you're away on all of your important "I'm a Movie Star" gigs.

Think about that one.

Posted by: Roughy at January 26, 2002 12:31 PM

hey wil,
member me the cheerleader who wanted to see you at the comedy club but couldnt make it well ......hey those dreams about me really paid off just playing congrats on the new role and stuff break a leg.....actually break both of them better the chances and dont forget about your posse okay.

Posted by: your latin cheerleader at January 26, 2002 12:36 PM

yay wil!!
i am confused, though, as to how you could have things like live comedy clubs on your résumé (or whatever it is that actors have) and still have people questioning your comedic capabilities. clearly they haven't read your page, anyway, 'cos being funny in print can be harder than in real life, and you accomplish it quite well.
anyhoo, yay and good luck! it is good to see you on st:tng (hooray tnn) but will be even better to see you in new things!!

Posted by: lauren at January 26, 2002 12:52 PM

RE:"it really helps to be related to Jimmy Kimmel, or have a nice rack"

nothing u can do about being anybodys cousin if your not and your already married.

Guess that just leaves the Boob Job.

Well, its hollywood baby. Take a walk on the wild side.

Now that would make a good Ebay auction.

Posted by: bluesman at January 26, 2002 12:59 PM

yayyyy For Big Willie-
Well break a leg Dude we all hope to see you in more things to come especially if we can go to a movie theatre to see it or sit w/ our loved ones and watch you on T.V.at home. One question- if models have portfolis of pics of their work do actors have tapes or better yet Dvd compaltions snips of your roles you've played? Geeze it's amazing it's become so easy to do these things on computers, but i don't have to tell you that-

Posted by: Andie at January 26, 2002 01:10 PM

Go on with your bad self, Uncle Willie! It's about damn time that CD's started taking notice again of your versatility.

I gotta say, it must be tough to have been type cast for so many years. I think it's a ptifall of many young actors; always has been, and will continue to be.

It just means you and the people on you team have to work that much harder. But the success will taste that much sweeter too. Congrats.

Think of it this way-At least you're not Mark Hamill.

Posted by: Erik at January 26, 2002 01:17 PM

1. It's interesting. Even to those of us who don't give a rat's ass about Hollywood. More because it's proof that a decent person can do well for Himself even in the most irrational, illogically-minded of places. Besides which, it is your own [expletive] website, eh? So we'll eat cake, and like it!

2. Breaking a leg is good luck? Does that mean we should be wishing Mr. Wheaton (SIR!) into a full-body cast? Maybe a 6-story fall breaking most of the major bones in his body and turning his internal organs to goo? Alternatively, if someone's already riding the top of their game, and doesn't need that extra boost that comes from snapping a major bone or three, should we just wish them mild bruising, or maybe a few pimples?

And Spudnuts is right--some of you aren't sucking your share of rocks. Get to work!

JSc

Posted by: JSc at January 26, 2002 01:21 PM

Why would NBC put the Knicks and the Bucks on?

Who wants to watch the Knicks and the Bucks?

Makes no damned sense.

Posted by: Spudnuts at January 26, 2002 01:21 PM

Jimmy Kimmel DOES have a nice rack.

What of it?

Posted by: Spudnuts at January 26, 2002 01:23 PM

thank you anotherrob, now I understand a bit more.

Posted by: Beastly_spike at January 26, 2002 01:23 PM

they always run the Knicks games, and the anouncers are always homers too.

Posted by: bluesman at January 26, 2002 01:25 PM

You need to show some love to the FARK, Wil. Remember, we votred you for entertainer of the year (Which BTW you DID win, they screwed you.) And we've been pimpimg you to the public like Heidi Fleiss. We can't get you cush jobs or nothing, but we sure do like you, and we sure have been trying to make it all comfortable for the public to take you back as a viable option. Not that your awesome acting isn't the MAN reason, but you have to know, deep down. We helped you. In some small way. So when you step up to the podium for your oscar in a few years make sure you remember to mention Drew, FB- and Drax. Cause we love you man, Just remember to keep loving us.

Your Public Relations Team,
FARKers

Posted by: Drax at January 26, 2002 01:44 PM

*does the happy dance for Wil* Congratulations!! That's so boss! Sincerely! ^^

Posted by: Mary Clapp at January 26, 2002 01:45 PM

wil, do me a favor and beat the crap out of whoever ok'd Kung Pow. . . .1000 thanks. . .

Posted by: nina purpleton at January 26, 2002 01:48 PM

Way to go, Wil. Good vibes comin' at you. :)

Posted by: Julie at January 26, 2002 02:01 PM

hope your A game gets you a good part, fella. and since i am new, i'll enter the obligatory "i loved Star Trek: TNG" (which I did and still do)and say that your site is now daily reading for me. so there you have it...

Posted by: Stuffie at January 26, 2002 02:17 PM

I'm so glad to read that things are looking up so much! Break a leg! :)

Posted by: Oceanelle01 at January 26, 2002 02:27 PM

How can there possibly be another Mandy on this board? I'm going to have to pull a "Jennifer in Lubbock" or something. :-) But then I'll always feel like I'm on the Larry King show. "'Mandy in Vancouver", you're on the air!"

Petty jealousies aside (darn you other Mandy for getting first post!), good luck on the MOW, Wil. And don't worry if this one doesn't work out for you... it sounds like your career is in good hands and the great parts are heading your way. Way to go!

On the other hand, maybe Bluesman's suggestion of a boob job isn't too farfetched. Hey, it would get you noticed. *grin*

Posted by: Mandy at January 26, 2002 02:36 PM

I must say I'm quite impressed by the site. I found it while looking through the nominations for weblog awards, and this is my first visit. After years of watching your serious work I had no idea what a funny fellow you really are. Congrats on the nomination and the audition. I'm looking forward to spending good study hours reading the site :)

Posted by: Britt at January 26, 2002 02:59 PM

Ditto to what Stuffie said. Break a leg and let us know! :) Karen

Posted by: kazfeist at January 26, 2002 03:18 PM

Wow, that's so cool dude. :) I haven't commented in forever and just wanted to "re-hi" you and let you know that I'm another of your cheerleaders! (not exactly the cheerleader type though)

Posted by: Becky at January 26, 2002 04:08 PM

No more runner-ups. No more Miss Congeniality. No more Minnesota Vikings in the Superbowl. No more Buffalo Bills in the Superbowl. No more Dubya.

Posted by: Fred Fowler at January 26, 2002 04:37 PM

Woo hoo Wil! Great Job and Congratuations! Before long, that "other guy" will be whining that he lost out to Wil Wheaton for the best role of a lifetime!

Adam Sandler, look out -- here comes Wil Wheaton!
(lol)

Wil for Prez!

Posted by: S(hannon) at January 26, 2002 04:59 PM

I love your page, not so often that you see an actor putting up his own webpage, not some "celebrity site" that never gets updated. This site rocks.

I mean, dude...you're human...lol...can't say I've ever seen "Stand By Me" goes in the pile labeled, 'maybe once I graduate and am unemployed for the first time', along with such gems as "Lord of the Flies". Did watch ST: TNG.

Oh right, and since I'm putting this in all my other messages today, might as well spam you too...GO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS!

And break a leg, hell, break two if it'll get you the roles. :-)

Posted by: Danie at January 26, 2002 05:52 PM

Wil, Congratulations on ur audition. a lot of ur comments were about Stand by me, that's the greatest movie. your site rocks.

Posted by: Mel at January 26, 2002 07:02 PM

Dude,
I'm new to your site ,and I've enjoyed your insights of life.You definitely hit home with both logic & Humor for which I thank you.I just saw "Lord of the Rings" today.I liked it much,and how would you of liked a part in that one?Keep up the good work!
Later,
Jake

Posted by: Jake at January 26, 2002 08:05 PM

Break a leg old man :)

Posted by: Lobos34 at January 26, 2002 09:19 PM

Adding another "Yay Wil" to the list. And yes, we do find this most interesting-- more please, Mr. Wheaton (SIR!). And throw in a story about Ferris now and then.

And I agree Gette, freakishly warm weather for January, even here in the South, aka the Third Coast.

By the way, I watch and watch TNG on TNN looking for a glimpse of you, but all I see is Wesley....

Mojo comin' atcha on Thursday babe, "Good Show!" and all!

Posted by: Karla at January 26, 2002 09:44 PM

Am I the only guy who remembers Wil for Wesley first and Gordie third?

Young Harry Houdini being second, of course.

Posted by: Ian at January 26, 2002 10:29 PM

Hello, I'm here because I was look through old posts and came across some by "Jessica and Mellie".

Now, unlike the rest of you, I have the maturity not to call them "spammy adolescents".

Too Roughy, no these girls aren't "CaNaDiAnS", they live in America. What's wrong with Canada?

Anyway, if you've never heard of freedom of speech before, please don't bother reading the rest.

Yes, you could call that spamming, but...honestly. If you guys are going to relive his "trekkie" past (don't say your not, its all over wilwheaton.net) why can't they relive his "Stand By Me" past? Is there some sort of law against that?

Oh, yes, and calling them immature is just stupid. I mean, most of you live and breathe off of this board, don't say you don't, you argue about who posts first.

Say whatever you want about me, I really don't care. I have a better life then caring about what all of you think, it's just this is wrong.

Posted by: mary at January 26, 2002 10:30 PM

I think people were bothered by the repetitiveness of the posts, Mary, not their Stand By Me content. But whatever. Such is life.

Night all!

Posted by: Mandy at January 26, 2002 11:06 PM

Oh, and I'm pretty sure the CaNaDiAn reference was an inside joke (like the cheese comments), and not really directed at the American girls. If Roughy truly has a beef with Canada (which I doubt) he'd likely make it known on his website UnrealisticExpectations.com... a good site by the way. Love the Walken soundboard, et al.

This comment needs more cowbell!

Posted by: Mandy at January 26, 2002 11:11 PM

Jimmy Kimmel's cousin? You mean Sal? Oh that's just not right!

Posted by: Mike at January 26, 2002 11:45 PM

I've been to auditions before, where when you open the door and step through it, there are like 50 people setting there, looking up from their papers, , , and they ALL looked like me. I didn't realize i had so many look alikes, guess if I ever need a double, it won't be a problem :)

Posted by: Jerrry at January 26, 2002 11:46 PM

Actually, Mary, Mr. Wheaton (SIR!) has in the past written at length about how He is not interested in being known just for playing Wesley Crusher and/or Gordie LeChance (or whoever it was in Stand By Me). He has also written at length how freaky it is to have complete strangers come out of nowhere and suddenly start gushing about how great He was in a movie He was in 20 years ago, or a television show He left 10 years ago.

The gross majority of us attempt to respect those boundaries because, when it comes down to it, Mr. Wheaton (SIR!) is not just the characters He has played--He is not some little kid running from a train, and He doesn't have the powers of a demigod (I know. Blasphemy. Deal.) Mr. Wheaton (SIR!) is a (relatively) normal human being, and some of us are somewhat protective of His right to be treated as such. Perhaps we were somewhat rough about quieting the newbie spammers, but I personally tend to judge actions based on results. The kids now seem to realize the limitations of good taste and politeness, which was the goal of those of us who cracked down on them in the first place.

CONFORM!!!!!

JSc

Posted by: JSc at January 27, 2002 12:07 AM

have you ever thought of working in the fast food service industry?

Posted by: randy at January 27, 2002 07:00 AM

fast food industry?

Posted by: Janice at January 27, 2002 07:38 AM

Ack! And I thought my name wasn't popular.. I'm the Mary that capitalizes her name, not the one that just posted. x.x Now I must change my name. It's now Aura Borealis. Sorry. I'm spamming, basically. I'm kind of paranoid of things like this, "Invasion of the Name Snatchers" or something. Kind of like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." No offense to the other mary, though. O.o What's the point of this message again?

Posted by: Aura Borealis, the webmonkey formerly known as Mary at January 27, 2002 09:56 AM

i hav a question y duz that person alwayz go: Mr. wheaton (SIR!)?

Posted by: eyeball at January 27, 2002 10:00 AM

wil,

you should have a place in your website for your cheerleaders i for one am one of your cheerleaders and think that us webmonkeycheerleaders would think it's cool... but you know we will always have a place in our big daddy wil's heart. think about it

Posted by: ana at January 27, 2002 10:37 AM

The Artist currently Known as Wesley

its a double edged sword; the reality is that wil is known as Wesley more than anything else (as far as his celeb status)

I am enough of a star trek fan that I think wesley should exploit the time traveler angle and try to on a current episode, maybe with whoopi goldberg, or even better a run in between Bakula & Crew that involved Q and somehow wesley with his fully developed Genius mind is able to come up with a way where Q is uable to interfere, etc. and perserve history as it should be. The Crew and Captain would leave the episode will all being well but also somewhat confused.

In the Episode he should be Know as "WES" so everybody can see that our baby is all growed up.

I just taped the tv broadcast of Swingers last night and watched it for the third time, it was so "Money" the way the guy wrote the show to fit his acting skills. Im think "Made" is even better.

Posted by: bluesman at January 27, 2002 11:52 AM

Break a couple of legs, Wil, not necessarily your own ^_-

Ah, show biz.

Posted by: Courtney at January 27, 2002 01:36 PM

have you seen that show on Bravo called "The IT Factor?" it follows the lives of 12 new york actors...i could totally see you on that. they're holding auditions with LA actors for a second season...c'mon will!

Posted by: marc at January 28, 2002 01:05 AM

wow..this site changes so fast ...its giving me
vertigo.i mean topic wise..But its good I like it
shows we are NOT stagnant. YOU GO MR. WHEATON (sir)!! and you would NOT want to be related
to Jimmy Kimmel..trust me!

Posted by: bluecat-redblanket at January 28, 2002 04:21 AM

You'd think Kimmel could only have so many cousins, but it turns out they are breeding them to make more, have been for years. :)

Posted by: Joe at January 28, 2002 06:15 AM

Wesley Rules !!!!!!

Posted by: Lanier at January 28, 2002 08:08 AM

Posted by: Wendy at January 28, 2002 08:21 AM

It's really clear to me that I don't know the difference between an agent and a manager.

Can someone enlighten me?

And Wil, this "insider" stuff IS fascinating, as a lot of other people have already said.

Posted by: John at January 28, 2002 08:33 AM

I think you should have your own show based on you....starting with an episode where you accidently set yourself on fire while working on your computer...I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, but I've done that myself!

Break a leg...hope to see if work out for you!

Peace

Posted by: Devon at January 28, 2002 08:50 AM

I love reading this casting, behind the scenes stuff. Cause I get to get excited with you.

Posted by: jodilyn at January 28, 2002 09:16 AM

Yes, yes, yes. It's about time people give you a chance in the entertainment industry. And they better give you that major role. You kick ass.

Posted by: ymous_annon at January 28, 2002 10:00 AM

Wil. You rock.

Posted by: Pat at January 28, 2002 10:14 AM

congratulations, wil. you deserve it. best regards to your managers, as well. good call on your part.

love and peace,
heidi

Posted by: heidi at January 28, 2002 02:26 PM

I think all Wil(or any actor for that matter) needs is a role as a Gay Parapalegic dyslexic former ice dancer who climbs Mount McKinley.

You'll have the academy eating out of the palm of your hands....

but roles like that seem to be so few and far between.....shame that.

At any rate I wish Wil great success, hope you get the part(s).

Posted by: Nienkamper at January 28, 2002 03:16 PM

Wil,
At this point, all I can add to all the kudos and compliments is DITTO!! Everything that popped in this head o' mine to say, a hundred other people have beaten me to it. I don't get to visit your site daily, but try to stop in at least twice or 3 times a week. I wish you all the best in your audition(s) and can only hope that you make us all proud! :o )

Take care,
Mark

Posted by: Mark at January 28, 2002 05:04 PM

Wil,
What is it with auditions? Do you feel like you get jinxed when they compliment you?
What's a gal to do? Or a guy for that matter?

Posted by: Elaine at January 29, 2002 02:13 PM

Break a leg Wil, you deserve better parts than you've been getting lately. I'm a fan.

Posted by: Jeff at January 29, 2002 02:58 PM

I've been following this daily chronicle for about three months. Time to post.

The Farkers "support," Wil do they? Ahem. I've been to see the site via this one. And I fail to see the love in the room. Maybe farkers should open the windows, let the old gas out, fresh air in.

"Big rack?" And if the CD were a woman...??? Which brings me to this deep thought. How come when guys are in skimpy clothing on tv, they're always shown from the waist up??!? It's not right.

Wil, if I was a CD, you could sit on my casting couch anytime ;-)

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