It Keeps Getting Better!
Hi all.
I have big news. Huge news.
You-won't-be-able-to-stop-smiling news.
But first.
I feel the need to fill you in on our project.
Kelly and I have made the decision
to lead off our Southern Gothic adventures
with a film called "Pedestrian".
Maybe you've heard me talk about it in interviews.
We have a couple projects
that we are working hard to move forward with,
but "Pedestrian" seems to be the crowd favorite
to everyone we show our roster to.
Essentially, it's the story of a 30 year old man,
Lincoln Booth,
and his journey to conquer his past and reclaim his future.
That obviously is an over-simplification.
But if I tell you everything,
then why would you come see this movie??
Oh, wait......I know why.
Cause Austin Nichols is going to play Lincoln!!!
I can't tell you all how happy I am about this.
The script for this film landed in my lap a while ago.
And it is filled to the brim with amazing characters.
Our writer, Nick Gray, is such a dialogue-wizard
(wizards. ha).
He really has a knack for mixing sincerity with absurdity
and having it come across as completely natural.
But I could never get to the casting
of all these quirky and fantastic parts,
because I did not have my Lincoln.
And then the talented Mr. Nichols showed up.
He is the real deal guys.
Our characters on One Tree Hill are supposed to be exes.
So before we ever shot together, we went and grabbed dinner.
The first thing I realized about Mr. Nichols is that
he is strange.
People as good-looking as he is don't really need
personalities.
But like Lincoln, Mr. Nichols exhibits that overwhelming
combination of charisma and mystery.
He is the man who has learned every crew member's name
and is respected for his kindness.
He hides away on the weekends, and is a master of rumors.
He is an artist,
that takes pride in exploring and exposing all the layers
of his characters' personalities.
He uses pet names for women that are old-fashioned and funny.
He is someone you can talk to all day,
and still be completely stumped by.
And that is why he is Lincoln Booth.
We had a reading at the Cucalorus Film Festival down
here in Wilmington, for a different project Kelly
and I were helping out with......"Goat".
(Go buy the book. It's by my dear friend Brad Land)
Austin volunteered his time and did the reading for us.
Not only that, but he also helped set up the drink table
beforehand and shook hands and kissed babies like
a politician afterward.
Then, one day Kelly and I got to talking.
The lightbulb was blinding.
What hadn't we thought of it before??
Here, in the shape of Mr. Nichols,
we had the real life Lincoln Booth.
Fate is a funny thing. It's easy.
We gave him the script, he loved it,
and now he's our teammate.
So we continue to move forward.
I have such confidence in this project
and in Austin
and in the team we have assembled.
Got some big meetings this week,
so think good thoughts!
I can't wait to watch this circus come together.
xo
hilarie
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i just watched the episode that you guys were shooting in the picture!
Aww. I love Austin Nichols, and I love you, Hilarie! You are both amazing actors and I am honored to be able to read this blog. :)
By the way you were right about the You-won't-be-able-to-stop-smiling news.
I love Austin Nichols <33
pss. nice pic...
i laughed, so
GOAL
i never commented on this!? wow, i knew, but i guess i didn't "know". like i've said before, and will probably say again, yay austin. thats is uber exciting!!
just to let you know, ive spent way too much time on this blog in the last like week... the chat is really addicting.
im soooo happy pedestrian is going to be ur 1st film. i would looove to go to a premier a a theatre. so keep us involved
The news is great and i love the picture of You an Austin Hil. It looks like your on the set of One Tree Hill. The way you write is so moving, i love it.
- Mellissa
http://peytonmellissa.livejournal.com
You sure were right about the cannot-stop-smiling news!
:)
Yea team! You guys are the best and we're all so happy to be going through the motions with you!
Smiles,
Angie
I'm so excited about this. I can't wait to see the finished product and Austin is a great actor I think he will play this very well as well as him just being very good on OTH he was also good in Prayers for Bobby. I think it will be a good choice...
Hi Hilarie !Sounds really exciting!I can't wait to come in Bulgariq,but when it come i'll watch it!Sweet picture.Good luck with everything!!!!
Hi Hilarie.
It sounds very nice with the movie (: If it comes to Europe I'll watch it (:
Like Frida^ I also look up to you a lot and think you're awesome :)
Love,
Karoline - Denmark.
sounds awesome!!
can't wait to hear more about the movie and all.
good luck with everything.
i really look up to you
:)
- frida
HILARIE BURTON, I LOVE YOU
I JUST DONT LOVE YOU MORE THAN PEYTON SAWYER LOL
XOXO
AND CONGRATS FROM YOUR BRAZILLIAN FAN !
CAMILA
Omg I can't wait!!!
Sophia
i'm here if you want lol but i'm french :(
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It looks really great and definitely with Austin in it.
Can't wait to here more about it.
I'll watch the movie for sure :)
Elke - Antwerp
Hello Hilarie,
I'm very glad for you. The movie must be wonderful because you'll made it and Austin'll play in.
If the movie come until France, I'll will watch it !!
Xoxo
Sarah - Paris
Ohhh that's great Hil! I'm so glad and proud of you! I'm a HUGE fa
I'm pretty sure that you'll make a great movie. The character seems to be really good. Also, Austin is a great actor, it's really nice to have him in the movie, your first movie. \o/ Congratulations! You deserve it so much!
You're extremely talent and really good in everything you do. I believe in you.
I wish the best things and all the luck in the world for you and SGP.
Love you
Carla - Brazil
Great job, have been watching One tree Hill from the start, all the cast do a great job! Keep up the great work & Hope great projects for your company & One Tree Hill!!
Congrats on landing your leading man and good luck with all the fundraising!
God bless
this is so exciting! Austin Nichols is extremely talented and I am so glad you have taken him on as part of your team. He is a fantastic addition!
The movie you are working on will be nothing short of absolutely amazing. The character sounds awesome, and I am looking forwards to seeing Austin's portrayal of him.
love always,
Nicole.
p.s. i'm loving the picture. I can see you guys have the same sense of humor ;)
So far, I have enjoyed your characters in all the movies you've been a part of. (Especially The List, in which you play a strong Christian woman) That being said, I'm pretty sure any movie you make will be well-made and thought-provoking. God knew what He was doing when He made you! My encouragements to you for your hard work and dedication.
Hey, another thing...
Just to confirm what "Brubs" said above me, the site www.onetreehillbr.com.br is really amazing and one excellent source to know about news of the show, the casting, the producers, etc. If you could help them writing some news, it'll be awesome! Cause that's true: here in Brazil, you rock! =)
Hil, that's huge! =) Congratulations!
Must say I don't like very much Austin's caracther in OTH, but his tallent is incredible, otherwise I woudn't feel that way about him at the show. Hope all there continues working out.
Can't wait to see another OTH episode. Love you guys so much!
XO
Thaís Braga
(Belém - Pará - Brazil)
Some people just to know how to make things work. You certainly seem like that kind of person. I can't wait to see more from you both on camera and off. I got the first 5 seasons of OTH as a gift before a deployment with the Navy. I have now seen every one and am absolutely hooked. Your work with the USO is absolutely awesome as well. It's good to know that there are actually some celebrities out there that support us.
If you ever need a military consultant (or an extra) with absolutely no acting experience whatsoever, I'm your guy!~
aw man that is so awesome!!! i'm so glad that Austin is doing the part and that you guys are starting a movie!! I cant wait to see it, i know it'll be amazing!
I love Austin!!! This is so exciting!
Please tell us more about the movie, it sounds really exciting! I hope one day one tree hill's characters come to Argentina, I will be waiting for you!
xoxo
Please tell us more about the movie, it sounds really exciting! I hope one day one tree hill's characters come to Argentina, I will be waiting for you!
xoxo
sounds really exciting!!!!
best of wishes on your movie!!
Hi Hilarie that is so great! I have loved Austin from the get go. Especially after I figured out Julian wasn't coming between Leyton.lol. You guys are doing an amazing job this season. Good luck with the movie. Take care!
**Oh do you have a myspace? If not someone is pretending to be you in a major way. Check out my blog if you get the chance. God Bless!!
OMG, Hil! Hope we get to see this project running at full speed, 'coz it seemed so great!
BTW, i don't know if you know this but your fanbase in Brazil is HUGE! My friend and I have an OTH website and it's like, their only source for OTH here. We're translating for portuguese all your posts here so people know what you've been up to. They seem pretty excited to see what's coming on next.
Just wanted to wish all the best luck with SGP, because you deserve it! xoxo
Brubs
www.onetreehillbr.com
Bummer part, we get to wait for what probably will be close to forever to maybe see it.. But I know it'd be worth it! PLUS Austin Nichols is hot!
Hilarie!! This is exciting news and I cant wait! I know you will go far in this business and I know this project will go beyond your expections. Austin is amazing and I cant wait to here more about this. You are a wonderful person and I wish u the best of luck on everything! Lots of love and hugs! xoxo
Tori
hey Hilarie , I know you are really busy , i am an aspiring director & producer & im only 15 but i was wondering if you could give me a little advice on how to go about things. xoxo , thank-you. I only know you through your work but you seem like a really great woman
best of luck with everything.
Danielle.
that is exciting news!!
thanks for sharing!! =]
Hi!
I just wanted to say that the plot for Pedestrian sounds amazing, and I love Austin, so i can't wait (:
I'm sure the film will be as awesome as it sounds already.
xox
- Olivia
Hey Hilarie. amazing news. Austin is a great actor and I can't wait to see the film. good luck & all the best. xoxo.
Do you know when Port City will be out on DVD? I was in Wilmington last summer & met Barbara filming so i was just wondering when it was coming out. thanks :)
ps great pic of you guys, its cracks me up!
Lincoln Booth? I gotta say the first time I saw that name I was like, waaiit..whhhaatt! haha, Anything there historically? Anyway, it sounds like its going to be fantastic...and I need to go read that book! Can't wait to see how things turn out! yay, it sounds like it is just going to be a barrel of fun down there, wish I was there!
You should cast a foreign actress like me! Just kidding... Austin is an amazing actor... Good luck with your project! Kisses from Spain (there are very good locations here... lol)
Thats awesome! Happy for you that things are coming together. Will you be holding any open auditions or crew postions for your project(s)? I'm an actress/writer/producer in the south and love the idea of more great southern projects! Sending you lots of postive thoughts for your meetings!
This is awesome Hilarie. Im glad everything is coming together for you guys. The plot for Pedestrian sounds amazing. Austin sure is cute and I too think he has great talent. Cant wait to hear more!
Hmm. Interesting. Looking forward to hear more about this film.
Oh, wow, you're friends with Brad Land who wrote Goat? Really cool. I've read the book a while back and I found it very intriguing.
Congradualtions!! It sounds like its going to be a super fun project to work on. Can't wait to hear more updates on all of it.
Congrats! This is great news! Thank you for keeping us posted! Im excited to see everything that stems from this, I think its going to be fantastic!!
Hi, Hilarie.
That's awesome news about the movie, and getting Austin to be a part of it, he'll do a great job with the character. I love that pic of the two of you lol.
Can't wait for more news on the movie.
:)
- Emma.
Thats so awesome Hilarie! [By the way that picture of you two is fantastic! hahaha!] Austin is a really amazing actor, I lovedloveddd him in John from Cincinnati...And I mean he is pretty awesome in OTH too. :] So I can't wait to see this movie! But congratulations and good luck this week!! Thank you so much for updating us through this :]
--Lauren
Congratulations Hilarie!!!! I love Austin and I'm sure that your film will be amazing!!! You are a wonderful person and a great artist!!! Good luck Hil!!!! Kisses from Italy (Tuscany)!!! Ciao ciao!! Giulia
Sounds like a very intriguing script, can't wait to see the end result, I'm sure it will be amazing. Good luck!