strange as it seems his musical dreams ain't quite so bad
We've been shooting nights this week on Criminal Minds, and I've worked every single day, which doesn't leave any time to write, or do much of anything else. I got home at 4 this morning, didn't fall asleep until 5, and then had to explain to my dogs that, no, just because I was in bed and the sun was coming up, I'm not interested in getting up to do stuff with them.
So I only got to sleep for seven disturbed hours, and I feel like I'm on the road to Bat Country right now. Luckily for me, I don't go to set until 5:30 tonight, and I don't have any dialog today.
Despite the havoc the last few days have unleashed on my body (which is very confused by the hours I'm forcing it to keep, and [spoiler]) I have loved every second of the experience.
I'm keeping a production diary, which I can't release until my episode airs in October, but I can safely say that working on this show, with this cast and crew, creating this character, has reawakened my slumbering love of acting. I'll have more to say about that when I can really analyze how I feel about it and why. (short short version: I miss the camaraderie of being in a cast, and I'd forgotten how good it feels to discover interesting moments with the director, writers, and other actors. I work best while collaborating, it seems.)
Anyway, I feel so blurry that the doll's trying to kill me and the toaster's laughing at me, so I'm going to sign off. But before I do, a couple of things:
- I missed the Watchmen trailer. It was up and then down while I was at work. Dang. Oh! Wait, there it is on iTunes. Wow, that was awesome.
- I am too tired to see Dark Kinght (I didn't correct that, because it illustrates exactly how tired I am. Yes, I misspelled the title of the freakin' Batman movie I've been waiting my whole life to see. Jeebus) today, and probably won't get to see it and the Watchmen trailer until next week, right before Comic-Con.
- I did not miss Doctor Horrible's Sing Along Blog, and neither should you. It's absolutely magnificent, the whole cast is outstanding, and my fellow ACME alum Felicia Day is sensational. I want the soundtrack, and I want it NOW! Shane Nickerson said that it's probably the best thing he's ever seen that was made for the Internet, and better than most sitcoms. I totally agree, and wish Shane would stop saying these things before I get a chance to say them.
- Wheaton's Books in the Wild at Flickr has 77 members and 48 supermegaawesome contributions. Yay!
- This is a reminder to everyone who has tickets that I will be at Comic-Con from Thursday until Saturday of next week. I'm probably going to sell out the second printing of Happiest Days while I'm there. I'll be with my friend Rich Stevens at the Dumbrella booth, which is number 1335. MC Frontalot is going to be there, too, so if you're looking to fill that final square on Nerd Bingo, come and see us.
- On Thursday, I'll be on a panel called Star Trek Without a Blueprint: How books and comics keep expanding the boundaries of the Star Trek universe. We'll be talking about the future of Star Trek publishing in room 32AB from 4:00-5:00. I'll be on the panel with Andy Mangels (moderator and Star Trek author), Margaret Clark (executive editor, Pocket Books), Andy Schmidt (senior editor, IDW) and Star Trek authors Kevin Dilmore, Dave Mack, Scott Tipton, and Dayton Ward.
- Finally, TrekMovie has the poster we've all been waiting to see. It looks awesome.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Has this been a completely awesome movie year or what? Can't wait for the new Trek movie!
Oh, and anyone who hasn't see Dr. Horrible needs to check it out before the 20th, because it's just a temporary preview to a DVD.
Posted by: cubegeek | July 18, 2008 at 01:22 PM
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/watchmen/
The Trailer is here Wil. Enjoy :)
Posted by: The Nighthawk | July 18, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Here is a link to the Watchman trailer...
http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=31905
Looks pretty sweet!
Posted by: hypno1 | July 18, 2008 at 01:27 PM
4 things:
1: I love that you say jeebus as well.
2: I totally feel your pain re: Dark Kinght :P. I was suppose to go tonight with my boys, however am stuck doing training for the radio station all night.
3: I haven't been on stage in 2 years now and I as well totally miss the closeness of a cast.
4: LOVE LOVE LOVE the poster. I am so giddy about the new Star Trek movie.
Posted by: Jules | July 18, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Damn! Your panel is right before mine. I guess I'll have to hustle then. See you there.
Posted by: The Bad Astronomer | July 18, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Wow, the poster makes me faint-hearted in some many ways.
The trailer for Watchmen is rockin'!
And I agree with all the good things said about Dr. Horrible. It makes me laugh and want more all at the same time. :) And oh the singing.
Posted by: Valerie | July 18, 2008 at 01:32 PM
I am SO looking forward to Comic-Con! Looks like we each get only 1/4th of the poster - should be some interesting swap sessions going on!
Posted by: bphuettner | July 18, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Looking forward to my first Comic Con. I'm giving a paper at the Comic Arts Conference (in conjunction with CC) so I'll have to see if I can swing on by and listen to your session. Sounds interesting. Poster looks cool, too.
Criminal Minds is a smart show. Good writers.
Posted by: alec | July 18, 2008 at 01:47 PM
I'm looking forward to the new Trek movie. Which just goes to show you what a slow, Lucy-snatches-the-football learner I am.
But my real question is whether Scott Bakula will have a cameo. After all, Shatner's Enterprise crew post-dates Bakula's crew, so an older Bakula could be teaching at the academy when this movie is set?
Posted by: zadig | July 18, 2008 at 02:01 PM
1) Dr. Horrible. It's "Once More with Feeling" meets Skullcrusher Mountain. Hooraw!
2) Photo added. Yes, I loaded a scene to render as fanservice. Sorry. I too am a geek.
Posted by: Bog | July 18, 2008 at 02:11 PM
I love that Dr. Horrible is getting around so well. Seems half of my blog's flist has commented on its awesomeness. And I had no idea that NPH could sing (though I just heard that he was in some version of Rent awhile back? I need to get out from under my rock more).
Posted by: haemony | July 18, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Your happiness about acting and working on Criminal Minds makes me smile. It's very good to hear you totally enjoying every minute of your acting gig. Not that you aren't normally geeking out and happy about other stuff. But it's fun to hear. I'm rambling.
Yes, Watchmen, Dark Knight, Dr. Horrible... mmmmm....
Cheers!
Posted by: angie k | July 18, 2008 at 05:09 PM
This post is just one of the many reasons so many people love you Wil. The "supermegaawesome yay" comment just is supermegaawesome to all your fans :)
Posted by: LucidApathy | July 18, 2008 at 05:36 PM
What, they couldn't give you booth 1337? Sheesh.
Say, was that title a reference to Joseph or am I a total dweeb?
Posted by: The Domestic Goddess | July 18, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Just saw Dr H's SAB 1 & 2 and 3 comes out tomorrow! Squeeeeeee!
Posted by: wandrew | July 18, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Dr. Horrible = awesome. I haven't laughed that hard in a while. Can't wait for Ep 3. Thanks for linking to it so I didn't miss it!
Posted by: Michele | July 18, 2008 at 07:04 PM
SDCC sounds like it would be a blast. As it stands, though, I'm off to Creation's Big and Honkin' Las Vegas Star Trek Convention.
At the risk of ganking the thread, how many others of The Wheaton 300 (tm) will be there?
Posted by: Clinton the Trekkie | July 18, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Wil,
I am glad that you are having a good time on the set. Hard work can be fun.
FG
Posted by: FABIAN | July 18, 2008 at 09:59 PM
I envy you. Though you don't get to secretly wish Mandy Patinkin would say, ""My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." every time you have a scene with him, you do get to work with the awesome Thomas Gibson and uber awesome Joe Mantegna. Dude...envy...
Posted by: rackfocus | July 18, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Dear Wil,
Just curious..."Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog"! Do you have an opinion?
Posted by: piercefeith | July 19, 2008 at 12:43 AM
I'm just putting the finishing touches on a DVD with some nearly 20 year old convention footage of a certain teen actor for you...
And, yes, going back to the Paramount booth several times to get all four parts of the poster.
Posted by: Lee Whiteside | July 19, 2008 at 01:42 AM
1- ST posters rock.
2- ARG! I wish I could attend that panel. Sounds totally awesome!
Posted by: starshine_diva | July 19, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Congrats on your newest role. There's nothing like the feeling you get when the creative and artistic juices are flowing, regardless of the medium. Look forward to catching your Criminal Minds stint and your observations to follow once it airs.
Posted by: Athol_Wolverine | July 19, 2008 at 06:42 AM
The Dark Knight is brilliant - but while your body is under the stress of Sleep deprivation I wouldn't recommend it.
At points it almost had the feel of Pan's Labyrinth (Captain Vidal storyline - disturbing), I had to look away...
I'm just waiting for Oracle to come on the scene so I can do cartwheels of Joy.
Posted by: Queenie | July 19, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Wil,
I just wanted to say that you will not be disappointed by Dark Knight, or Dark Kinniggit as it seems to be spelled on here.
Yes, I went there.
Posted by: kitlerm | July 19, 2008 at 05:57 PM