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October 22, 2002
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.
Fantastic effort, and congratulations!
Posted by: wilful at October 22, 2002 11:34 PMCongrats, 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 at October 22, 2002 11:35 PMWahoo!
Congratulations!
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 at October 22, 2002 11:52 PMHell yeah! Way to go Wil! I can't wait to see the movie :) Ciao.
Posted by: Anon at October 22, 2002 11:55 PMExcellent!
Posted by: Kman at October 22, 2002 11:56 PMdo you want a foot massage now?
Posted by: parvati at October 23, 2002 12:00 AMCongrats 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 at October 23, 2002 12:01 AMYay Wil!
Posted by: missy at October 23, 2002 12:04 AMCongratulations. 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!
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 at October 23, 2002 12:11 AMI'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 at October 23, 2002 12:12 AMCongratulations! 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 at October 23, 2002 12:14 AMWonderful news on both parts. Now go soak your feet, and go to bed.
Posted by: Dee at October 23, 2002 12:17 AMWonderful news on both parts. Now go soak your feet and go to bed.
Posted by: Dee at October 23, 2002 12:17 AMWow, 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.
MONEY!!!!!
Posted by: Fester at October 23, 2002 12:18 AMCongratz, and hi from Vancouver, Canada :)
Posted by: mcfoo at October 23, 2002 12:21 AMyay!!! 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
Congratulations, Wil!
...it wouldn't happen to be "Star Trek XI - Berman Makes Due," would it?
Posted by: Ian at October 23, 2002 12:26 AMI'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 at 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 at October 23, 2002 12:42 AMYou 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 at October 23, 2002 12:50 AMA 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 at October 23, 2002 12:54 AM:-o
Posted by: Jandel at October 23, 2002 01:06 AMFantastic 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.
Even though I am like the 400th person to tell you this, congrats Will, you deserve it.
Posted by: davidsmind at October 23, 2002 01:24 AMCongratulations!
You seemed to walk to "the bright sight of life". dee dup, dee dup, dee dup, dee dup!
Posted by: mr.sphynx at October 23, 2002 01:26 AMCongrats, 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 at October 23, 2002 01:37 AMGood luck Wil, lotta lurkers out here rooting for you. :)
Posted by: Jon at October 23, 2002 01:40 AMSchweet! :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 at October 23, 2002 01:44 AMWell done Wil!
But... what's the name of the film??
Posted by: Kouros at October 23, 2002 01:45 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.
i still think you should be a writer. lol
Posted by: h at October 23, 2002 02:11 AMWhat movie???? When's it gonna be out??? Details Man!!
Posted by: amy at October 23, 2002 02:17 AMWell done. Looks as though that infomercial didn't harm your prospects the way you thought it would...
Posted by: Tom at October 23, 2002 02:22 AMCongrats, Wil! Now if onley all my hard work paid off....
Posted by: SpiderWebb at October 23, 2002 02:42 AMCool
Posted by: Phil at October 23, 2002 04:45 AMCongratulations!!
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 at October 23, 2002 04:54 AMCongrats Wil! My fortune said, "You love Chinese food." I think that means I'm screwed.
Posted by: Tim the Uber Cactus at October 23, 2002 05:05 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>
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 at October 23, 2002 05:20 AMWil, 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 at October 23, 2002 05:37 AMYou go, Wil! Now quit taunting us and tell us the title of the movie!
Posted by: Nancy at October 23, 2002 05:39 AMWil will become a superstar and get $20 million/movie, hope he does cool stuff with it.
Posted by: hunter at October 23, 2002 05:42 AMWheaties,
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 at October 23, 2002 05:56 AMAllright Wil! I'll go see that even if it's a porno. Hell, ESPECIALLY if it's a porno...
Posted by: keri at October 23, 2002 06:10 AMWow! 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 at October 23, 2002 06:16 AMThat's fantastic! Can't wait for the details.
Posted by: obla-d at October 23, 2002 06:19 AMWil,
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.
Dude! Way to go.
Congrats on the new gig.
Let us know the details when you can.
Break a leg!
Peace,
Billman
Congratulations on getting the part Wil! That's so awesome!
I'm looking forward to tonight's House Call on TSS!
Posted by: Sue at October 23, 2002 06:32 AMCongrats! I can't wait till it comes out! But I want details too!!!! :)
Congrats Wil, that's great to hear. Good things come to those who wait :)
Posted by: RavenBlue at October 23, 2002 06:55 AMCongratulations 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 ;)
Yeah, but do you still have the fattest one in three counties? :)
Posted by: Ellis at October 23, 2002 07:01 AMLet me guess. You're in the new Sopranos movie??
Posted by: Rich at October 23, 2002 07:12 AMCongrats on the Movie and a great website!
Posted by: Paul Rickelton at October 23, 2002 07:23 AMyeehaaawwww!
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 at October 23, 2002 07:25 AMWil, not gay porn again I hope?
Nuttin' but love!
Posted by: Buntz at October 23, 2002 07:27 AMWil
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 at October 23, 2002 07:36 AMWil,
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 at October 23, 2002 07:48 AMGreat news, Wil! Congratulations, and we can't wait to hear all the details.
Posted by: Snark at October 23, 2002 07:49 AMCongratulations Will! I wish you the best of luck on your new project! I can't wait to see it.
Posted by: Mike Jones at October 23, 2002 07:53 AMIs it Grand Theft Auto: The Movie?
Congratumalations.
Posted by: David Grenier at October 23, 2002 08:03 AMHey -- 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!
it ain't over 'til it's over...and wil, it's only just beginning...congratulations!
Posted by: d. burr at October 23, 2002 08:27 AMGo you! :D
Posted by: Clay at October 23, 2002 08:36 AMCongratulations! 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 at October 23, 2002 08:39 AMWay 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 at October 23, 2002 08:49 AMHey, 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 at October 23, 2002 09:10 AMCONGRATS.
Posted by: Dena at October 23, 2002 09:15 AMWow... and that bastard Berman cut you from Trek X! ;o). Congratulations Wil!
Posted by: Matt at October 23, 2002 09:17 AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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!
GO WIL!
Congradulations on both of you successessesssess...(sp)
...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.
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 at October 23, 2002 10:12 AMit 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.
*laugh* Congratulations, Wil. That's fantastic. Aaah, ain't life grand? Never what you expect.
Posted by: catie at October 23, 2002 10:24 AMI'm gonna sit right here and wait for the movie to be finished and released.
Posted by: Alejandra at October 23, 2002 10:41 AMCongratulations Wil, that's so cool!
Kordith
Posted by: Kordith at October 23, 2002 10:59 AMThat'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 at October 23, 2002 11:03 AMCan't wait to hear more about the movie! Congratualtions!!!!!
Posted by: TSLG at October 23, 2002 11:08 AMThat rules, Wil! Can't wait to see you on the big screen again.
Posted by: Stuffie at October 23, 2002 11:17 AMThis 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.
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 at October 23, 2002 12:13 PMCongrats on the movie...this means I'm going to have to hire a sitter to go see it! :)
Posted by: Christine at October 23, 2002 12:21 PMcongrats, wil! that's truly great news! i'll be looking forward to it.. :-D
Posted by: annastazia at October 23, 2002 12:22 PMWelcome 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 at October 23, 2002 12:26 PMI 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 at October 23, 2002 12:32 PMI'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 at October 23, 2002 12:55 PMAwww, 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 at October 23, 2002 01:12 PMYAY WIL'S BACK!
Posted by: Maureen at October 23, 2002 01:13 PMOh, wow, Wil, Congratulations! Let us know what movie as soon as you can! I'll be first in line opening day. :-)
Posted by: JoAnna at October 23, 2002 02:03 PMgo, 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 at October 23, 2002 02:07 PMWil,
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 at October 23, 2002 02:12 PMcongrats....
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 at October 23, 2002 02:40 PMDouble 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!
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 at October 23, 2002 03:48 PMCongratulations!
Posted by: Roxy at October 23, 2002 04:13 PMLoved the Screen Savers spot, and just so you know, OS X just gets better and better.....enjoy the new machine!
Posted by: spork at October 23, 2002 04:34 PMHey 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
go Team Jaguar!
Posted by: Courtney at October 23, 2002 04:47 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 at October 23, 2002 04:53 PMThis 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 at October 23, 2002 04:56 PMHere'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 at October 23, 2002 06:18 PMI 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 at October 23, 2002 06:25 PMWil,
Get A/C for your house!! I just watched the screensavers housecall and poor Kevin Rose was dying!
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 at October 23, 2002 07:49 PMjust 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 at October 23, 2002 08:07 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 at October 23, 2002 08:50 PMHoody Hoo!! Rock on!!
Posted by: wildhare at October 23, 2002 09:28 PM"All your hard work is about to pay off."
-in bed.
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 at October 24, 2002 05:53 AMGood. I love it when your entries are diary like! Congrats on getting the lead part!
Posted by: James at October 24, 2002 06:13 AMI 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
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 at October 24, 2002 10:59 AMOH YAH! I FUCKED YOU WHORE OF A WIFE TOO! SHE'S A SHITTY LAY TOO.
Posted by: Johnny at October 24, 2002 11:30 AMAs everyone else has said, Congrats ;)
Posted by: Curt Woodard at October 24, 2002 03:20 PMWell, 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 at October 24, 2002 04:36 PMCongratulations, 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".
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