Samantha Who?

Tonight I just finished with Samantha Who? which stars Christina Applegate. I was cast as a 'business pedestrian' which means, yep...you guessed it...time to suit up Shellman! The scene took place in Chicago during the winter at a coffee shop, and everyone was instructed to bring their winter wear, as there would be a lot of outdoor shots.

I thought this would prove to be hilarious, seeing as how we live in Los Angeles and the word 'cold' is used about as much as the word 'hello' from a stranger out here is. However, much to my surprise people wore their 'Sundance' best (see film festival) and it actually looked like we were in a village similar to Lincoln Park.

So, there we stood most of the day, outside in the streets dressed head to toe in our scarves, gloves, hats...while only 18 miles away from us, 10,000 acres were on fire, and thousands of people were fleeing their homes. Something just felt a little odd about that.

I was asked to come into the coffee shop during a scene with Christina Applegate, which makes it #2 on the 'Bundy Meter' I've worked with, if you're keeping track! (Peggy Bundy aka Katy Segal is on Sons of Anarchy) I am getting my coffee to-go as the gals were talking about their relationships. I did a little reminiscing as I made my way to the front door, bracing myself for the cold blast that was about to slap me in the face as I hit the blustery streets of Chicago in December, and was pleasantly surprised as I waited to go back to my mark, wiping the bead of sweat from my brow as it neared 85 degrees. Hey, I paid my dues! However, I couldn't help but think about home today, and while Sherri and I both miss the Fall quite a bit...it sure was nice to know I could retire my winter jacket for the season.