Post by Edith S. Baker on Aug 22, 2010 23:24:32 GMT -4
Written by The Vault’s special reporter Janet.
On Saturday, September 12, the Macon Film and Video Festival once against hosted actress and hometown girl Carrie Preston. For those of you who’ve been living under a rock for the past year, Carrie is currently starring in HBO’s [T]rue Blood. Earlier on Saturday, Carrie hosted a Q & A at Theater Macon for anyone interested in the various aspects of film making and advice for those interested in an acting career. [T]errell Sandefur, festival organizer, once again emphasized what a wonderful thing Carrie has done by continuing to support not only the film festival but Macon, Georgia and how generous she has always been with her time and support. Carrie has been presenting her films for several years and the response is always great.
After fielding questions from audience members on various topics concerning how best to break into the acting field and emphasizing that she firmly believes stage acting is the best preparation for a career in films, the questions inevitably turned to her portrayal of Arlene Fowler, the red-haired waitress in HBO’s [T]rue Blood. When asked how she first heard of the part and how she got the part, Carrie told us that Alan Ball had suggested she might be interested in the part of Arlene. When she went in to talk with HBO, the costume designer, who was a friend of hers, suggested that she might want to wear a push-up bra and very short skirt. Carrie auditioned for Alan Ball and he sent the tape to HBO and let them know that he thought Carrie was perfect for the part of Arlene. Carrie also said that she really enjoyed playing Arlene, who is so different from who Carrie is. Wearing all the make-up, fake nails, short skirts and red wig can be quite challenging at times.
It was inevitable that someone would ask about those crazy orgy scenes in [T]rue Blood and asked if Carrie had a no-nudity clause because she always had her bra on. Carrie said no, she does not have a no-nudity clause and neither does anyone else who signed on with [T]rue Blood.
Another question asked was if Carrie felt famous. No, she replied.
Carrie is currently filming a movie called “A Bag of Hammers” and is expecting to wrap up shooting very shortly. efore leaving Theatre Macon, Carrie graciously posed for pictures and signed autographs for her fans. s expected, she is very popular in her hometown.
Later that afternoon the town of Macon was treated to a viewing of her wonderful indie film “Lovely…by Surprise” on beautiful Coleman Hill, which overlooks the historic Hay House. fter an introduction from festival organizer Terrell Sandefur, Carrie told us a little bit about the movie we were about to see. [T]he weather was perfect, the movie was perfect and a good time was had by all. It was truly a wonderful day! Read the review of Lovely by Surprise here.
Carrie Preston and Janet
Here is the interview with Carrie:
What was it like to film an orgy scene in the middle of the night, had you ever done something like that before?
Carrie: ha, ha, no I hadn’t. I definitely had not. It was quite challenging, it was, I think 38 or 40 degrees. We were in LA and we were in the valley and it was winter….February maybe? nd we were shooting, it was a night shoot obviously.
Did you have fun playing a totally out of control Arlene?
Carrie: Yes, I did. I never knew what the scripts were going say or what I was going have to do, but I definitely turned myself over to it with full abandon.
It looked like you were really having fun.
Carrie: Yes, that’s what was required of us, you know, as if we had all taken a big hit of ecstasy or something like that. Like we were having this crazy, crazy drug trip.
I was sorry that Lettie Mae wasn’t part of the orgy.
Carrie: oh, Lettie Mae is great. I don’t know why they didn’t have her there, that’s an interesting point.
What would you like to see happen to Arlene in season 3?
Carrie: Ah, I’d like to see more of her relationship with Terry, I’d like to see that open up more.
I was disappointed that there wasn’t more of a sweet love story for Arlene and Terry.
Carrie: Yes, I’d like to see that happen, to see Arlene more at home in her element outside of Merlotte’s.
With her little teacup humans.
Carrie: [laughs] Yeah, my little teacup humans, they’re so cute! Yes, I would like to have more scenes with the kids, just to see what it’s like, to really show the single mom aspect of Arlene.
Do you spend time around the kids and get to know them?
It does help, but the kids, they’re total pros, total professionals, and they understand the etiquette of the set. ut they’re still kids, so you do have to get them to relax a little bit and it does help to spend time with them. nd just play around with them and get to know what kind of games they like or what they’re doing in school, that kind of thing. ut these kids are good, they get along with each other.
They don’t look alike…
Carrie: Well, my idea is that they have two different dads.
Do you think that the Terry and Arlene relationship will continue into Season 3?
Carrie: I hope so, but I have nothing to back that up.
What will you be doing during the hiatus?
Carrie: I am working on film called Bag of Hammers.
I heard you went to Paris.
Carrie: Yes we went to Paris, we went to Italy, Rome. It was nice to be able to spend time with my family.
I remarked that Carrie should have visited Shadaliza, but Carrie went to Umbria, not Tuscany.
Did you have a new wig this season? It looked much redder.
Carrie: No, they just cut it and used a little different style. [T]hey made some more interesting choices with it this season, a different hairstyle. [T]he red fades on a wig, just like it does on a person, isn’t that weird. [T]hey have to re-dye it. [T]he lights, and I think just that color in particular fades under the lights. [T]hey only have one wig, for me, and then they would have one for my stunt double.
What do you need a stunt double for?
Carrie: Well, they have stunt doubles for everybody. [T]hey had the one scene where we jumped out of the tree that they used.
I really enjoyed that scene, how funny it was to me when Arlene said “I got a yellow one.
Carrie: oh, I made that line up. It was a total improv. Well, this was fun and I’m glad that you came.
We chatted for a few more minutes, but she had many friends and family members anxious to see her. Carrie is very gracious and nice. wonderful person.
Source: www.sportnooz.com/the-vault-exclusive-carrie-preston
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