I, along with two of my brothers, was an extra in X Men: The Last Stand.
The entire summer the movie was filmed will forever stand out in my mind as some of my fondest memories. It was one of the most fascinating, fun, difficult and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Also, I was a teenager being paid more money in a week than most adults make at their day job, and I was hanging out with people that my teenage self truly idolized.
The whole summer came about because my brothers and I were sitting in a mall food court one day and heard a man near us pointing to a blind ad in the paper telling his friend that he was certain it was a casting call for X Men. ‘It would be fun’, we thought. ‘Why the heck not?’ At the very least, it’d make a cool story to tell our friends… going to a movie audition. Turns out to be a ton of cool stories to tell our friends.
I know it’s an older movie, but if anyone owns it or watches it, I’m a student in the mutant school. I’m not saying which one though. If you watch it, tell which one you think I am, or which three you think my brothers and I are. Your hint? We look enough alike that the casting crew thought we could pass as triplets.
This is so cool! Haha, I’ll have to watch the film to find you in it. π
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You’ve seen my face. If you ever do watch it think my face but younger, blonder and always next to male, blonde twins.
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That’s fair! And I’m sure you and your brothers were picked because of your uncanny resemblance and eyes! So cool!
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Usually fun facts arenβt fun. That one was fun. Is it on your resume?
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Nope. Unless someone went to my high school or is in my family, they don’t know. Well… at least that was true until I typed this.
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It would be way funnier if none of this was true and you just happened to see the movie tonight on cable and were inspired to tell a story.
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If you don’t watch it then I guess you’ll never know for certain.
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Hahah now I want to go and watch it immediately!
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Let me know if you think you’ve found me. I’ll share it on the blog!
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Soo cool!! I will definitely try to find you guys π
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Let me know if you find me!
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Yes. π
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I am absolutely saying that Iβm going to watch this…possibly now. At 10:12 on a Thursday night.
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“Cool Movies Monthly” ran a reader poll. 99% of respondents (The remaining 43 people spoiled their ballots for reasons which remain unclear) agreed that 10:12 on a Thursday is the perfect time for movie watching. So you’re in good company.
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Did you watch it? Did you find me?
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Wow π€©
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haha!
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I’ve seen that film many times, so thanks for giving me a reason to watch it one more time. Proud of your sense of adventure and willingness to try anything. High fives all around. xo
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It’s a good movie and large chunks of it were filmed in Victoria BC (where I spent my teenaged years!).
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I will need to watch this again now to see if I can find you π€©
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If you think you’ve found me, let me know. I’ll share the guesses on my blog. Those who’ve seen my face can tell you if it’s me or not! lol
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You’ve triggered my Sherlock Holmes instincts now! Be prepared for some comedic guesses!
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I look forward to hearing!
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All that and a movie star. Thatβs a cool story. My daughter will be jealous, she wants to go into the entertainment industry and so far she hasnβt been in the right place and time to be an extra. I know what Iβm doing tonight for date night. π½π¬
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Not a movie star, just a girl in the background who has telepathy. lol
Tell your daughter she can do whatever she sets her mind to in this life! If there are movies filmed near you (obviously not right now, but eventually) they usually put locals in the background as extras! Being an extra is a great way to get in and meet people and gain contacts!
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There are plenty of movies shot here in South Florida. Whenever they are shooting she is always in school. She has met a few people that are in the business. Thank you for your inspiration. Iβll pass it on.
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Hold on. I feel like you’re pulling my leg.
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I mean… I’d let you verify with my mom, but I don’t think she’d appreciate me giving out her phone number to strangers. Likewise for my brothers. lol
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Haha, I guess that’s understandable.
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Very cool!
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Thanks!
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I love the X-Men movies! I will have to watch it now (again), and see if I can figure out which one you are!! So very cool, and thank you for sharing.
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If you think you’ve found me let me know and I’ll tell you if it’s me or not/share it here on the blog!
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How cool
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Thank you!
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That’s is amazing! I always wanted to be an extra in a major Hollywood movie!
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They filmed part of the movie in Victoria BC, where I spent my teenaged years. Like I mentioned in the post, it was just a blind ad in a newspaper. I’m not sure how it works in Hollywood, but up North here, usually they put casting calls in random places like classifieds and craigslist!
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Welp, I guess I know what movie I’ll be re-watching sometime this week, I’ll be on the lookout for ya V!
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It’s totally worth the watch! Let me know if you think you’ve found me!
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My sister and I have done extra work too and it is cool! I’m going to watch it and check you out V π
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It’s a lot of fun, isn’t it? That’s so cool you and your sister have done it too. Shared experiences in our lives!!!!
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Yes!! We are trained in all styles of dance and living 10 mins outside NYC there were loads of opportunities for work. I aspired to dance on Broadway when I was younger. I too like that we have a shared experience π€
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Iβll see if the kids have the video and look for you! Iβll let you know.
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How exciting
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I’m definitely gonna watch the movie and look for you lol
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Hey so I finally got around to this π . You’re all sat on a sofa at the back of a classroom being taught by Captain Picard, right? At first I thought your brothers’ hair was brown π€¦ββοΈ, then realised later on in another shot that it is actually lighter. Everything checks out so that’s got to be you haha. You basically look exactly the same as your profile image on hereβ¦
I tried actually watching the movie but jeezβ¦ I don’t get on with fantasy, where absolutely anything can happen at any time, with no possible plot holes because it’s all just ‘magic’ π. Anyways cool story! Was I right?
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