Journal of a Browncoat's experiences on the Serenity set

POSTED BY: Wren
UPDATED: Thursday, June 24, 2004 16:02
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WREN

Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:51 AM

Rosie aka Fireflypsngr left the following report on the OB of her experiences on the Serenity set:

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Serenity Report - No spoilers

The following is a journal I kept of my experience on the set. I wanted to capture everything and report back to all. I had to be on my knees or sitting back on my feet. Physically it was exhausting but I am so over the top thrilled by the experience. It was the realization of a dream and I really was getting all misty eyed at my great fortune. So here goes, no spoilers aside from who is there which is the crew:

Serenity Day 1 June 21, 2004 –

So I woke at 4 am my alarm was set for 4:15 am. My brother was also accepted as an extra and we needed to leave by 5:30 am. Our call time was 6:45 am sharp! We arrived at Universal Studios at 6 am, there was very little traffic. We parked and made our way to Stage 18. There was construction going on. We were directed to where the trailers were setting up. Saw the wardrobe trailer and then we saw Gina Torres walking to her trailer. I didn’t try to stop her I let her take care of her stuff. When she came out again she was looking my way so I introduced my brother and myself. She was very kind and directed us to whom we needed to talk to then she went into another trailer to get ready.

My brother and I made our way to the Back Lot Café waiting until 6:45 to get into wardrobe. Got into wardrobe and then I was waiting and saw Cappy drive by he was just getting in. I was very good. I did not shout or scream. Finally I was sent to hair and Kim was my hairdresser. She kept fiddling with it trying to figure something out. She put it up in with two ponytails braided and rolled up. She stuck in lots of pins and curled the edges. She also created vertical curls, ringlets on my bangs. Afterwards I went to make up and had my eyeliner removed and some dirt was put on. Once I was done I headed back to the stage to wait. I think I just saw Barbara Streisand get into a cart. They are filming Meet the Fockers across from Serenity. It is now 8:03 am and we are now waiting.

10:14 am We just finished rehearsing. So far I have seen Zoe, Mal and Jayne walk by. I was sitting down then I look up as they are walking past. They are tall folk. Then Joss walked by. I did not try to stop them. I did get a chance to say hi to Joss on his way back in. Haven’t said anything to Adam or Nathan yet. It is so unreal. I am on the set with Cappy, Jayne, Zoe and Joss this is so cool! I feel like this is perfectly normal, I am sure that is due to all the prayers and shiny thoughts. Thank you !!! They are rehearsing and we are once again waiting.

11:36am More rehearsing. This time I got the chance to talk to Adam. I told him I was from the board. He said what I great community the board is and I agreed. I told him about my first shindig experience. He said he received the shirt that says I’m first in line for the Firefly Movie it has shindig photos on the back. He said he gave Nathan one. I asked if he had a Happy Father’s day. He said it was very nice. Earlier I saw Morena walk by but did not have a chance to say hi.

2:15pm We’re just coming back from lunch. Now I saw Summer. She is in the scene now. Nathan & Summer are so funny, very playful. At one point Nathan and Adam got into a hand fight a la Laverne and Shirley, very cute. Adam spoke to me more asked it I was thirsty and then brought me a bottle of water. He is very kind and considerate. Still haven’t spoken to Cappy he is busy concentrating and not next to me. I am next to Gina and Adam. Gina is great and also playful.

Serenity Day 2 June 22, 2004-

6:10am We finished yesterday at 8:15pm. Got home by 9 pm and took a shower and went to sleep. I did manage to cal TLACook and Pip to post a teaser about my day. Here’s what happened after lunch. The scene was more focussed on Zoe and River. So many angles to shoot and the lighting so carefully created. I did get a chance to speak to Affablechap Chris Buchanan. I wanted to thank him personally. I missed him that morning so I walked over to him. He w

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RELFEXIVE

Thursday, June 24, 2004 1:14 PM

I can hear the jealous screams from here... one of 'em's mine

Sounds like you had a great time and the cast's a bunch of friendly, shiny folks.

Shiny

Mal: "We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so... very... pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die."

PIERSNICA

Thursday, June 24, 2004 3:28 PM

Awesome. Truly awesome. Adam sounds like a prince among princes. It's so wonderful that the fans get to be part of the experience, and that the actors are so receptive of the fans. It feels magical even reading it.

EMBERS

Thursday, June 24, 2004 4:02 PM

Rosie: THANK YOU!
I know, from writing convention reports, how much work it is to get online and post a long report, and yours is absolutely great!
You really made me feel like I was there experiencing it all with you! You have a real talent for writing, and express yourself well.

And you have all these wonderful memories and cool souveniers (autographs & photos!)

So now we will all be looking for you when the movie comes out...braids, curls, on your knees all day...LOL!

Now of course we have to get a patch sent off to Gina!

Oh, and Rosie, that was so great that you represented the Browncoats as such a polite & considerate fan, I really think your notes and your behavior impressed and pleased everyone around you!

thanks again, embers

PS did your brother have fun too?