I think it’s time for another OMG casting moment -- well this really qualifies as moments, but it’s for the same role so I guess I can lump them together. These are still a little embarrassing for me. I hope you thoroughly enjoy my humiliation.
I did this little indie film where a major role was a transsexual prostitute. The director really wanted to find an authentic transgender actor. This is harder than you might think. Especially for a very emotionally demanding scene opposite an Academy Award winning actor.
During this project I saw more male genitalia squished into pantyhose than I ever imagined I would see in my lifetime. (I'm not quite sure why they all felt the need to hike their skirts way up and sit with their legs apart.) One lovely lady, wearing a fishnet top (sans bra), even placed my hand on her surgically enhanced breast so I could feel how real it felt. I only remember how much I wish the mesh covered a little more and how surprisingly soft her skin was through the holes. But the strangest encounter on this project was when an actor explained how to “tuck your junk” with a full-on demonstration using duct tape. Some things cannot be unseen.
And on that note, have a wonderful holiday season everyone! I’ll be back in the New Year.
