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Your new movie Clean
Up Duty - in a few words, what is it about, and what can you tell
us about your character in it?
It’s about different scenarios in which cleaning up is a necessary practice. My
character is a man who draws a line in the sand when it comes to getting
his hands dirty.
What did you draw upon to
bring your character to life, and how much Fiore Leo can we find in Lou? Lou’s
sarcasm is definitely Fiore Leo. How
did you get involved with the project in the first place, what drew you to
it? I’ve
worked with director Christopher Di Nunzio [Christopher
Di Nunzio interview - click here] a number of times in the past so that’s what drew me
to the project. He is a super guy and takes his craft quite seriously. I
knew the set would be filled with people who wanted to create a good
product and not filled with people giving 50%. To what extent can you identify with Clean
Up Duty's brand of humour? To
the full extent. Comedy is my genre of choice but I’m a large Italian
man from Boston. Films involving organized crime is where I snugly fit BUT
comedy is where I would love to live.
What can you tell us
about Clean Up Duty's
director Christopher Di Nunzio, and what was your collaboration
like?
I’ve
known Chris for around 15 years. He is a great, great guy. Witty,
creative, fun, down to earth, easy on the eyes. He is an awesome director
and will tell you what he wants, which is super helpful for the actors.
Chris’s goal with every project is to create something people will
enjoy. He wants the crew and cast to be proud of the final product and
doesn’t do things halfway. It’s 100% or nothing and he expects the
same from the crew and cast. Clean
Up Duty wasn't the first film you've worked on with Christopher Di
Nunzio - so what can you tell us about your previous collaborations, and
how did the two of you first meet even?
We
first met when I auditioned for The Unholy
Order, back then it was called Livestock. It was one of my first auditions after returning to the world
of film. A few days following the audition, Chris informed me that I got
the role. It was then I knew that I was dealing with a very, very
intelligent person. I’m kidding. I don’t believe I was his first
choice for the role. I think he settled for what was left on the pile of
trash and chose me. I was the “buzzer beater”. I am truly grateful. I
loved that film and loved the cast and crew. I remember being nervous and
Chris truly helping me relax and just act.
Back to Clean
Up Duty - what can you tell us about the shoot as such, and the
on-set atmosphere? By far one of the most fun sets I have ever been on. So much laughter. So
relaxed. No tension. Joking, poking fun at one another, last resorts. We
had a lot of fun. Any future projects you'd like to
share?
I
will be working with Chris again. This time, he will be behind the camera
and not directing. It is a short, sci-fi film written by Matt Gorman.
Filming is tentatively scheduled for late fall.
What got you into acting in the first place, and
did you receive any formal training on the subject?
I’ve
been attracted to performance for the majority of my life. I was an
athlete so that left very little time to devote to performance. In college
I crafted my schedule to ensure I could be involved with the theater
community. Things went from there.
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I’m
silly. I take raising my kids seriously and that’s about it. I believe
everything is funny. I think of the oddest things and I know full-well my
brain is broken, but that’s what I love.
How would you describe yourself as an
actor, and some of your techniques to bring your characters to life?
I
find extreme personalities easier to play than “your average guy”
personality. I would much rather be crying or be angry or be insane or be
over-the-top humorous/ridiculous. Cast me as the Joker not as
Batman.
I guess being more attracted to such extreme personalities is a reflection
upon my own personality. Uh-oh.
Actors
(and indeed actresses) who inspire you?
Tom Hardy, Bill Murray, Jack Nicholson. These guys make me rethink everything
about acting. They inspire me while simultaneously make me want to pack my
stuff, open a bee farm in the low-lands of New Mexico and forget about the
art of acting. Basically, they set the bar quite high. Also,
anyone who is silly, witty, sarcastic, funny, self-deprecating. Siobhan
McSweeney, Diane Morgan, Bill Burr, the writers of Rick and Morty. All
hilarious.
Your favourite
movies? For
me, this is an impossible question. I love Talladega Nights, but I also
love Vision Quest, but I also love Kingpin, but I also love
The Outsiders,
but I also love… you get what I am saying. My taste is all over the
place and I love so many movies. Your
website, social media, whatever else? I’m
not a social media guy. I was built in a world before the internet. I’m
good with my flip-phone. Thanks
for the interview!
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