With schedules being finalized and flights being book, it finally feels like Cowboy Smoke is ready to go into the shooting-phase. The wait seemed like forever and somehow it feels like I’m running out of time. Before I know it, I’ll be in Texas and everything will be that much more real.

I had lunch with Will on Monday here in LA. It was great to finally sit down with him and talk. Our conversation touched on all subjects relating to the film and his excitement was really contagious. I was able to take a look at Will’s production books. He showed me a breakdown of the shooting schedule, some script changes, storyboards and a ton of location stills. We talked about wardrobe, stunt coordination, rehearsal and some of his stylized goals for the film.

When it comes to picking projects and working with certain directors, I find that the best directors have some unexplainable spark. It’s an excitement or passion that goes beyond just shooting a movie. Will definitely has that spark. He’s so excited and energized, that you cannot help but be drawn in. It’s important to have that in your director because, after all, you’re going to have to trust him completely when you’re in your most vulnerable state (on the set). Trust is so important. He’s trusting that you’re bringing something to the table and you’re trusting that he’s going to pull out your absolute best performance. If that spark is lacking, it’s hard for any actor to trust what they’re doing. My gut feeling is that this is going to be one hell of an experience. Will’s got that spark and it’s only going to build from now until we shoot. I can’t wait.

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