Social Snafu Causes Brief Filming Delay
The road to a successful film release isn’t always a smooth one. With the opening of the 10,000 Cases movie Until 5 on slate for Friday the 12th, Miracle Pictures head Marlowe is taking an overdue breather.
“There seemed to be something coming up all the time,” remarked the studio chief. “Paparazzi were hounding the talents involved, trying their best to get the stars into compromising positions. Embarrassing news reports involving the Until 5 actors, even the producer, popped up. They served no purpose other than to demean what I would call excellent work on the film.”
Commencement of shooting got off to a rough start when two of the talents were replaced.
“Originally we had Elisha Cuthbert and Emile Hirsch in the film,” Marlowe explained. “But they were fired by Bish (10,000 Cases producer Bryan Bishop) because of a faux pas at an early meeting of the cast and crew.”
According to a studio insider, Bryan Bishop became infuriated when someone passed gas at the closing benediction to the film’s first all-staff meeting. The gathering was meant to be a “pep talk” to everyone involved, but it quickly became a witch hunt when someone “let one rip” during the blessing.
“Bishop went nuts,” said the studio source. “He yelled and yelled, wanting to know who farted. He wasn’t allowing anyone to get started on their work until the culprit stepped forward. It took a while, but eventually Emile Hirsch confessed. When the young actor said that he didn’t think that it was such a big deal, Bishop fired him. Right there. And when Emile’s friend, Elisha Cuthbert, protested, Bishop fired her, too.”
Replacing the two talents took very little time. Deals were struck with Bishop favorite Matthew Trixie, still hot from his starring role in Americatown, and Lost actress Evangeline Lilly.
“Let’s get this puppy in the can,” exclaimed Bishop as the shooting began.
Until 5, a Judd Apatow film, premiers this coming Friday. Besides Trixie and Lilly, the movie features Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Paul Rudd, Michael Cera, Christina Applegate, America Ferrera and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss.
