Hey readers, I'm Celine, the showrunner Warren Leight's loyal intern. When I'm not grabbing coffees or taking notes for the writers, I have the perk of being able to hang out on set.
Recently, we were honored by a visit from the wonderful Italian actor Franco Nero for our season premiere, "Scorched Earth" (air date September 21st at 10/9c). This to me was particularly exciting as I've been a fan of his for a long time, having watched "Camelot" on repeat growing up. I was also determined to let him know that one of his Italian films had contributed to my education as we had watched one in my high school Italian class. My first afternoon on set for this episode, I also learned that Signor Nero was an avid soccer fan. I thought, being one myself, having learned Italian thanks to him - in part - and remembering him from my youth as Lancelot, it seemed only necessary that I should approach him and open a dialogue.
I waited for the actors to take a break, preparing my grammatically accurate Italian phrase, "Signor, ho imparato che sei un tifoso di calico!" (which hopefully means "Sir, I've learned that you're a soccer fan!") figuring I'd have made my Italian professor very proud. The break bell rang, and I was already imagining the lengthy conversation of AS Roma versus SS Lazio, perhaps even a debate regarding the 2006 World Cup final. But it wasn't until he brushed right past me that I became aware of his star-actor-aura, and I immediately clammed up. As it so happens, I will now never know his views on the national team's goalkeeping draught, or on the disappointing summer Italy had last World Cup. I'd turn to the other cast members, but I'm told Danny Pino is more of a baseball fan, and Kelli Giddish is more one for American football. As for you basketball fans out there, stay tuned for some exciting guest stars...
Recently, we were honored by a visit from the wonderful Italian actor Franco Nero for our season premiere, "Scorched Earth" (air date September 21st at 10/9c). This to me was particularly exciting as I've been a fan of his for a long time, having watched "Camelot" on repeat growing up. I was also determined to let him know that one of his Italian films had contributed to my education as we had watched one in my high school Italian class. My first afternoon on set for this episode, I also learned that Signor Nero was an avid soccer fan. I thought, being one myself, having learned Italian thanks to him - in part - and remembering him from my youth as Lancelot, it seemed only necessary that I should approach him and open a dialogue.
I waited for the actors to take a break, preparing my grammatically accurate Italian phrase, "Signor, ho imparato che sei un tifoso di calico!" (which hopefully means "Sir, I've learned that you're a soccer fan!") figuring I'd have made my Italian professor very proud. The break bell rang, and I was already imagining the lengthy conversation of AS Roma versus SS Lazio, perhaps even a debate regarding the 2006 World Cup final. But it wasn't until he brushed right past me that I became aware of his star-actor-aura, and I immediately clammed up. As it so happens, I will now never know his views on the national team's goalkeeping draught, or on the disappointing summer Italy had last World Cup. I'd turn to the other cast members, but I'm told Danny Pino is more of a baseball fan, and Kelli Giddish is more one for American football. As for you basketball fans out there, stay tuned for some exciting guest stars...
