Wanting to be a diverse actor is always the goal for a professional career. If you take the time to look, you might find some actors do this even in one production! Have you spotted performers doubling up in roles before? IPM put together some of our favourite actors who filled two roles in films with the lovely help of prosthetics and an incredible make-up team! Eugenio Derbez is Felipe and Felipe’s grandmother, Jack and Jill (2011)Warwick Davis is Griphook and Professor Filius Flitwick, Harry Potter movies (2001-2011)Dick Van Dyke as Bert and Mr. Dawes Sr., Mary Poppins (1964)Margaret Hamilton is Miss Almira Gulch & The Wicked Witch Of The West, The Wizard Of Oz (1939)Jason Isaacs As Mr. Darling And Captain Hook In Peter Pan (2003)Amy Adams is Amelia Earhart and Tess in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)Some of our favourite Actors even went beyond just two roles! Mike Myers in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (2002)Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, Marty Jr. McFly, Seamus McFly, Marlene McFly & More! Back to the Future SeriesEddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, Clarence, Randy Watson, and Saul in Coming to America (1988)The Cast of Cloud Atlas (2012)Tom Hanks, Hugo Weaving, Halle Berry, Jim Sturgess, and Hugh Grant all played six unique characters. Though we of course can't list every single time an actor played more than one role in a production, there are many great classic shout outs like Peter Sellers, Ben Stiller, Michelle Williams and many, many more! What have been some of your favourite performances by a single actor in multiple roles for one project? Want to broaden your range for the screen?
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With the iconic crowded pubs, scuffles on the street, and pre-watershed kissing, soaps are certainly not always social distancing friendly. With the lock down beginning in March, filming of these iconic series had to shut down indefinitely. Whilst most had a limited pre-recorded footage, to stay relevant and reflect society, filming was never done too far in advance. Thankfully , with restrictions starting to slowly rise, filming may be able to continue sooner rather than later. Below however are the restrictions and limitations soaps will have to abide by. |
Limited Crowds
To deter the spread of corona, scenes that normally would call for large crowds are to be cut completely. Through some readdressing of scripts and swapping around setting, characters will now be seen in only two or three. Their interaction however will not include any intimate scenes . Already banned on Corrie before the pause in productions, all soaps will follow the lead and remove any kissing, hand holding, and physical intimacy indefinitely – sorry Hollyoaks! Not only are the regular cast limited on set, but there will have to be a limitation of extras. Already Neighbours have gotten experimental in how they build up background characters. Sharon Johal (who plays Dipi on Neighbours) has reported that the set is using their own receptionist and admin staff to fill the roles and avoid brining in external people. |
Postponing Story Lines for Older & Vulnerable Actors
Limitations On Location
Alongside limiting the number of characters per scene, scene are limited to location. Whilst soaps tend to use a mix of studio and on-location scenes, for the time being all shots will be done in-studio. This allows the crew to create a controlled environment, allowing a safer place to work. It looks as if the stories we love will now unfold in the living rooms of characters, with some 1 on 1 conversation. |
Follow Government Guidelines
Like all places of work, there is a responsibility for each and every cast and crew member to be safe. This includes some of the simplest measures – wash your hands and socially distance. To achieve this and still have an authentic representation of real life, Neighbours have been getting creative with the camera. Whilst they have already started filming, all actors are told to adhere to the 2 metres apart rules. Through some clear angles and camera tricky – the characters still appear close. |
Writing in Covid-19 Storylines
Neighbours have reportedly decided to avoid the story line altogether, noting that by the time the episodes end, the subject will be outdated – which is certainly positive thinking. Corrie on the other hand has confirmed it will include the pandemic. Whilst this will explain the streets shutting off Roy’s cafe and the Rovers, writers are not making it a dominating story line.
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Amongst these holts on production are many fan favourites Netflix originals. Ted Saeandos however has recently written an article for LA Times that has outlined how the streaming giant plans on reinstating some productions. With its rapidly growing success and large following, Netflix had a dramatic effect on the industry in the past. One of the more unique aspects of Netflix is their embracement of cross-cultural and international productions that are available on its service. This includes series like ‘Money Heist’, ‘Call My Agent!’, and ‘Kingdom’. And it turns out that this global outlook is a big benefit when working around corona. |
For productions to go forward safely and confidently, tests for Covid-19 are especially necessary and following social distancing procedures South Korea and Sweden have a limited supply of tests. For South Korean series such as ‘Move to Heaven’ and ‘Love Alarm’, to go forward, all cast and crew have their temperature checked regularly. If any sign of infection is present, production is paused, and testing is immediate. In Sweden they have gone to further extent by all cast and crew going through a voluntary 14-day self-quarantine before the shoot of romantic comedy series ‘Love and Anarchy’. There quarantine will continue through the 11-day shoot. Whilst testing is widely available in Iceland, similar procedures are being adhered. After all negative tests came back from the cast and crew of the science-fiction series ‘Katla’, everyone still has their temperature taken first thing in the morning. All these productions will follow similar standards of hygiene – hand and surface sanitisation, social distancing where possible, and single-use, disposable makeup applicators. |
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As an intern both in the casting office and on set with Rossi Pictures, I have become aware that it is useful to know industry slang! Not only does it help me as an aspiring producer, but it is also useful to know if you’re an actor/actress. Adding these words to your vocabulary bank will definitely make you more aware of what is going on around you on set as well as making it easier to understand industry commands. Here are a few to get you started: |
Turnover or Roll Up
Dirty ShotDirty vs clean defines the foreground of a shot. “Dirty Over" is an over the shoulder medium, medium closeup or tighter closeup of an actor where the actor they face is partially within frame, in their eye line. If the camera is over your shoulder, that means you are still in frame even if the focus isn't on you. Too “dirty" simply means a foreground soft focus element. If the foreground element is also in focus and of a balanced importance, that is not a dirty frame, but a split frame, as with a man staring across the room at a ringing telephone that is prominent in the foreground. |
Sides“Sides” are the pages of the script that are being shot during that day in production or what is being used for an audition. Because movies and TV shows aren’t shot in a linear way, it’s more convenient to provide script sides so that the cast and crew know what the day's filming will entail. |
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We Are One: A Global Film Festival
With travelling and large crowds are sudden no-no, many of the well loved festivals have had to cancel. Whilst they’ll be no red carpets or cocktails in the Med, festivals like Cannes Film festival have teamed up with We Are One to provide us with some of the art and culture we’re all craving. The 10 day event with stream on YouTube on the 29th May and include films and documentaries to name a few. Take a look at their channel and preview here! |
The Royal Opera HouseIf like many people, you're taking this time to try new things and open your horizons, check out the free streaming of opera and ballet available on their YouTube letter. These include full length performances and behind the scene clips of many beloved performances. These new streaming options and dates can be found here! |
MuseumsProviding art and culture in the time of need, many museums have set up a virtual way to experience their exhibitions. From the Natural History Museum in London all the way to the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angelas, you can see masterpieces, historical artifacts from the comfort of your own home during lockdown! See 10 of the best virtual museums here! |
The National TheatreKeeping the world entertained is no new thing for the National Theatre. This iconic company is reaching out to audience even through a pandemic. Whilst we might be missing out on the interval ice cream, National Theatre streaming new plays every Thursday on their YouTube channel. These include ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ which are available on the channel for a whole week here! |
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