July 18, 2002
With the loss of my two-line appearance in The Hulk, I needed to jump-start my "negligible appearance in a blockbuster" career, which has been stalled since the Space Jam / Deep Impact heyday of the late 90s. This was the perfect opportunity: a cop-drama starring Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett. And, we hope, John Ducey as COP WITH FOOD.
It's only four lines, but it's a good scene. I can do four lines, right? Well, wrong, according to the prediction of the casting director. The early word from my agent was that TV actors can't cross-over and do film roles believably. The note on my audition slip from my agent said, "Not schticky, but has a sense of humor." It's just that kind of love and supportive environment you find all over this town.
I did the scene non-schticky. It was fine. Actually, it was a little
boring. The casting associate, Robyn, an old friend, had me do it
again a little more lively. (I appreciated her not saying, "less
boring.") I did it again another way and I thought it was fine.
Schticky? Maybe. The Hulk knew I could "cross-over."
Will Harrison Ford?