My goodness, if I didn't know better, I'd say Molly was an actor! She did a fantastic job, turning, stopping, changing, running, being hugged, being rained on... all with a smile. In fact in the last scene, shooting at 6:15pm (we were picked up at 5am and on the set by 6am) they had to tell Molly not to smile! We have met so many people my head is spinning, but standouts include, Janet and Jim and Jerry from P&G, Dave from National SO, Coach Becky from SOSC and all her terrific athletes and parents, Malcolm, the director, with a baby son Woody, has won awards for his work, and the cinematographer did Chicago among other things. The food on the set lived up to its reputation, with hot and cold things all day, and mid snack people walking through the crowds with meatball sub. bites and chili corn quesdedillas. Also coolers of drinks, cookies,candy,nuts,chips,etc. you name it at each shooting spot.
After being picked up at the Oceana at 5am, we drove to Santa Clarita, and were there by 6. They told Molly to get some breakfast, which was all set up on a huge buffet table...before she could take a bite, she needed to go to wardrobe. After getting in her outfit and make-up they said she could go finish eating(she never started) then literally as she was opening her mouth to bite, they said"okay, we're set up, the light is good, lets go! At around 3 hours I could tell "the Talent" was flagging, so I did stop the thing long enough for her to get a bite. We recreated some special Olympics scenes,including races, medal ceremony and rain training! Lunch was another huge meal with pork chops,ziti, chicken and salmon,plus every side known to man and a giant salad bar. of course the talent is so busy she can't eat!
the filming is fascinating, and we are learning alot and meeting so many cool people. Looking forward to today-me for the adventure, Molly for her chance to beat the ad guys in another game of UNO!
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