How Did The Lead Actor In ‘Orson Welles’, With No Film Credits, Get Cast?
In The Richard Linklater movie Me And Orson Welles…
Orson Welles is played by an unknown actor. His name is Christian McKay, and before Me And Orson Welles, he didn’t have one film listed on his acting resume.
Yet, there is Oscar buzz about his performance. Movie critics suggest that he may get an acting nomination.
How did a completely unknown actor, with not one film credit, get cast by a director like Richard Linklater? Get cast as a lead role in a movie, to act alongside Zac Efron and Claire Danes?
How did this actor, who is actually British, get to play an American filmmaking icon, one of the most prominent names in our media history? Orson Welles is not only known for Citizen Kane, and War Of The Worlds. He had a notorious personality, as well.
Film Stills From Me And Orson Welles
Christian McKay, the actor who plays Welles, tells how he got the acting job my video…
Best,
;~Dana
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November 27th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Did you film this yourself? If so, good catch.
November 28th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Yes I did film this myself. I also filmed other videos that are other posts here, at Hollywood Actor Prep. The Eddie Izzard one comes to mind right off. I have one from “Up In The Air” with actress Anna Kendrick and director Jason Reitman, coming up.
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Dana, this is such a gem of a piece you filmed, very inspirational.