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Interviews - Ain't It Cool News
Ain't It Cool News (December 2004, AintItCoolNews.com)

There is a word you are going to hear in this set report, and that's "nice". That's because everyone was, to a person, really really nice. If this were a concerted ass kissing, it would have required an effort the size of Montana. Not once did I hear anyone being uncool or even terse with each other. Now I have been on a whole one set before in my life, and the set of DOT could serve as the photo negative of that particular picture, which will remain un-named, at least until some smart ass friend of mine figures out what movie I worked on and taunts me with it mercilessly.

One of the first people we met was Shannon Woodward, running around the set, taking pictures of everyone with her little digital camera. Shannon is a bubbly, effervescent presence, with a smile and personality that made my heart drop straight into crush mode.

Next we were introduced to David Gallagher, a young actor whom is most recognizable as Simon, the young son on SEVENTH HEAVEN. David is one of these young actors who have been acting since he was a toddler. There must be something about growing up on sets that has given this guy a work ethic that would humble any of my hardworking Midwestern brethren. He was simultaneously doing this movie, the TV show, not to mention a full slate of classes at USC. Maybe I'm just prototypical gen x slacker, but that sounds like a hell of a lot of work to me, but he seemed to take it in stride. He may have hit the genetic lottery as far as looks go, but this guy has an inner geek that is just waiting to be free. Listening to the way he talked about his work, his career, his pride in the audition tape he did for DOT, I feel confident he is destined for a path much different than many of the child actors of the past.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR ELI ROTH: We talked to David especially on your behalf. He said his character did indeed go on a date with the Olsen Twins, and no, it wasn't that big of a deal, just another day at work. His screen kiss was with Ashley, and it was just a teenage screen kiss, sorry to disappoint you. Also, Joel Michaely wanted me to pass along the message "Call me"!

We left the growing warmth of the gymnasium set, heading down the hill toward the trailer village, once there, we ran into David and Shannon again, both of whom were relaxing for a spell. This is when we were introduced to Shawn Ashmore, the guy all you geeks wish you were, the Iceman himself.

While talking to David, Shawn and Shannon, a couple extras came over, and man, they made me and DeKalb feel old. They were all talking about Team America, and really just enjoying spending some time with these actors that they were obviously fans of. The three budding stars couldn't have been nicer, they didn't even really treat them like fans, just like, people who were hanging out. That's what I meant when I said these kids were cool. Yes, I called them kids, because this was the point at the evening that one of the extras said "Man this is like the perfect campfire group, I love hanging out with you Old Gu..." Ouch man! Excuse me, I have to go take a geritol. From then on, David christened us the OG's. Of course, that makes me Fred Williamson, and DeKalb, well, he gets to be Pam Grier.
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