Michele
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We had something very exciting happen in May 2008 and I haven't been able to tell you until now. I had to wait because "The Informant' just came out yesterday.
My two sons were chosen to be extras in the movie and you can see them both if you see the movie. The Informant stars Matt Damon and was directed by Steven Soderbergh. It was filmed in the little town where I live, Decatur, IL. I sent in a family picture for extras casting and Ryan and Brendan were chosen.
Ryan was cast as Matt Damon's oldest son. He can be seen in all the family pictures and one scene walking across the yard with the mom and younger son. Brendan can be seen at the right side of the pool in another seen where Matt Damon is looking at some kids playing in a hotel pool. This scene goes pretty fast, you would only notice him if you were his mother
, but he is clear, not blurry and I can tell it's him.
In all we spent 8 days on the set. It was a great experience for the boys (and Mom and Dad). The first day right after Ryan was chosen, he went right into wardrobe, hair and makeup, met Matt Damon (sat next to him in makeup) and Melanie Lynskey.
It was very surreal spending time on the set of a movie. Seeing the actors standing around getting ready for the scenes, just like normal people doing their jobs. We got to eat with all the cast and crew. One night I sat at the table with Melanie Lynskey, Ryan said, "movie mom, I'd like you to meet my real mom." Everyone was very nice. Especially everyone on the crew, they really took care of the boys. Here Ryan is on the last night on set with Steven Soderbergh, Greg Jacobs and the actor who played the younger son.
I didn't post before because I would have felt strange going on about it and then not have them be seen in the movie at all. We didn't know until we saw it last night if they were even in it. You won't see their names in the credits, they were just extras without any lines. So if you see the movie watch for them!!
My two sons were chosen to be extras in the movie and you can see them both if you see the movie. The Informant stars Matt Damon and was directed by Steven Soderbergh. It was filmed in the little town where I live, Decatur, IL. I sent in a family picture for extras casting and Ryan and Brendan were chosen.
Ryan was cast as Matt Damon's oldest son. He can be seen in all the family pictures and one scene walking across the yard with the mom and younger son. Brendan can be seen at the right side of the pool in another seen where Matt Damon is looking at some kids playing in a hotel pool. This scene goes pretty fast, you would only notice him if you were his mother
, but he is clear, not blurry and I can tell it's him. In all we spent 8 days on the set. It was a great experience for the boys (and Mom and Dad). The first day right after Ryan was chosen, he went right into wardrobe, hair and makeup, met Matt Damon (sat next to him in makeup) and Melanie Lynskey.
It was very surreal spending time on the set of a movie. Seeing the actors standing around getting ready for the scenes, just like normal people doing their jobs. We got to eat with all the cast and crew. One night I sat at the table with Melanie Lynskey, Ryan said, "movie mom, I'd like you to meet my real mom." Everyone was very nice. Especially everyone on the crew, they really took care of the boys. Here Ryan is on the last night on set with Steven Soderbergh, Greg Jacobs and the actor who played the younger son.
I didn't post before because I would have felt strange going on about it and then not have them be seen in the movie at all. We didn't know until we saw it last night if they were even in it. You won't see their names in the credits, they were just extras without any lines. So if you see the movie watch for them!!
when I see the movie I'll look for them
And this movie looks hilarious.
