Meet Tom and Fred our two Australian prospectors. Some may think that those attributes alone
would make them the most obvious of characters to dislike in the film, but on the contrary – these two are probably in the 'most loved' section!
Actors Mike Lowe and Phil Brown brought so much to the table that in our initial edits we had to cut them back because they stole so much of the show! However, even after being trimmed our test screening audience still rated them as true highlights.
In the actual script they were fairly minor characters, with not too many lines. But once on set, their superbly witty and often ridiculous improvisation immediately drew fans. The fact that they spent hours in the car together driving to and from the Bay of Plenty gave them plenty of time to plot, scheme and perfect their new roles.
Aside from their amazing acting skills, they are also incredibly nice guys, happily helping crew at the drop of a hat and often making creative suggestions for our art department. They were more than happy to help unload the truck or get someone a coffee and when Mike asked you how your day was going – you knew he really wanted to know. Even during those rare occasions (ahem) when the hangovers were 'hanging over', they were still "churrpy as chiiips" – with an Australian twang, obviously.
These two will definitely require their own special feature on the DVD release – watch this space!
would make them the most obvious of characters to dislike in the film, but on the contrary – these two are probably in the 'most loved' section!
Actors Mike Lowe and Phil Brown brought so much to the table that in our initial edits we had to cut them back because they stole so much of the show! However, even after being trimmed our test screening audience still rated them as true highlights.
In the actual script they were fairly minor characters, with not too many lines. But once on set, their superbly witty and often ridiculous improvisation immediately drew fans. The fact that they spent hours in the car together driving to and from the Bay of Plenty gave them plenty of time to plot, scheme and perfect their new roles.
Aside from their amazing acting skills, they are also incredibly nice guys, happily helping crew at the drop of a hat and often making creative suggestions for our art department. They were more than happy to help unload the truck or get someone a coffee and when Mike asked you how your day was going – you knew he really wanted to know. Even during those rare occasions (ahem) when the hangovers were 'hanging over', they were still "churrpy as chiiips" – with an Australian twang, obviously.
These two will definitely require their own special feature on the DVD release – watch this space!
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