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Junior Columnist: Ashley Weatherl
All the World's a Movie Set: A Sit Down With Jonathan Granger July 10, 2011
On Earth he was flocked by screaming girls. In RhyDin, it seems only a matter of time before he receives the same treatment.
Jonathan Granger, renowned movie star based out of Terran territory (but native to RhyDin) is just about everything a screaming fan can effectively obsess over. He's got the hair, the smile, and all the charm of a southern gentleman. Moreover, his opinion of his profession is unassuming as he is humble " a quality that is sometimes lacking in RhyDinians that aren't swathed in fame.
When he sat down with the Post at a coffee shop recently, Granger seemed in relaxed and easygoing sorts. Man enough to let a woman order for him, he smiled at the implication that he would soon have his face plastered all over teenage girls" school binders and computer backgrounds.
"Stardom is very different here," Granger told the Post Thursday. "People here aren't as impressed or obsessed with celebrities as they are on Earth. You can maintain a more normal lifestyle here than you can there. I like that about RhyDin."
Whether or not he minds the attention, though, with the advent of native motion pictures in RhyDin, recognition will inevitably follow. Recently 21twelve Studios" production of "A Murder of Crowes" began filming, and while the film's director, cast, and production team still remain frustratingly mute about it, it has become one of the most talked about things on the web.
"I can't tell you too much," Granger teased mercilessly. "I'm under contract and orders to maintain secrecy. You probably already know it's about vampires, but at the heart of it, it's not really a vampire film, per se. If I had to label it, I'd call it a romantic thriller."
Not that that wasn't already a glaring conclusion, but it is something. However, through some careful word-smithing of our own, we managed to get a few more details out of him " this time about his character in the film, Charlie Dekker.
"Charlie is a cop. Well, a homicide detective who's investigating a murder. He's no-nonsense when it comes to his job, but he's there more to him than meets the eye. I don't think it's spilling too many beans to mention that he becomes romantically entangled with the female protagonist, which might not bode well for either of them' So far, I've worked most closely with " the female , Juliana Crowe. She's a very talented actress. Keep your eye on her. She's going places."
At the very least, this tidbit of information confirms several theories of the film's direction. But in addition, it adds fuel to the speculation that a relationship exists between Charlie and Juliana (played by Aimee Savage) both on and off the screen.
When reminded of this particular rumor, Granger seemed amused.
"I can debunk that for you," he said simply. "My relationship with Miss Savage is strictly professional."
As for how his relationship is with others on his team " most notably the film's director, Lelah Rivka " Granger's succinctness spoke volumes:
"Lelah demands perfection and she gets it."
That remains to be seen, doesn't it' And while I, for one, am mightily excited to see what Rivka magics up out of Nexus fumes, I will just have to cautiously remind her that the proof will be in the pudding. Or, in this case, the production.
But perfectionists aside, Granger's pleasant and unflappable personality seems to extend well into his work.
"I can honestly say that I love my work. I love every day I'm on the set. I enjoy working with other actors, especially younger actors, helping them hone their craft. I'm hoping to one day open my own theater company, and maybe even a school for aspiring thespians."
Not that Jonathan Granger wouldn't make an excellent mentor, but if twenty-five is considered "older" then I seriously overshot my mid-life crisis mark!
All in all, Granger's fame seems well founded and well grounded. And modesty aside, it doesn't seem a stretch that he should sooner or later be on the lookout for stalkers.
You know what they say: "If all the world's a stage, all the men and women are merely players."
And I see no harm in giving Jonathan Granger the spotlight.
All the World's a Movie Set: A Sit Down With Jonathan Granger July 10, 2011
On Earth he was flocked by screaming girls. In RhyDin, it seems only a matter of time before he receives the same treatment.
Jonathan Granger, renowned movie star based out of Terran territory (but native to RhyDin) is just about everything a screaming fan can effectively obsess over. He's got the hair, the smile, and all the charm of a southern gentleman. Moreover, his opinion of his profession is unassuming as he is humble " a quality that is sometimes lacking in RhyDinians that aren't swathed in fame.
When he sat down with the Post at a coffee shop recently, Granger seemed in relaxed and easygoing sorts. Man enough to let a woman order for him, he smiled at the implication that he would soon have his face plastered all over teenage girls" school binders and computer backgrounds.
"Stardom is very different here," Granger told the Post Thursday. "People here aren't as impressed or obsessed with celebrities as they are on Earth. You can maintain a more normal lifestyle here than you can there. I like that about RhyDin."
Whether or not he minds the attention, though, with the advent of native motion pictures in RhyDin, recognition will inevitably follow. Recently 21twelve Studios" production of "A Murder of Crowes" began filming, and while the film's director, cast, and production team still remain frustratingly mute about it, it has become one of the most talked about things on the web.
"I can't tell you too much," Granger teased mercilessly. "I'm under contract and orders to maintain secrecy. You probably already know it's about vampires, but at the heart of it, it's not really a vampire film, per se. If I had to label it, I'd call it a romantic thriller."
Not that that wasn't already a glaring conclusion, but it is something. However, through some careful word-smithing of our own, we managed to get a few more details out of him " this time about his character in the film, Charlie Dekker.
"Charlie is a cop. Well, a homicide detective who's investigating a murder. He's no-nonsense when it comes to his job, but he's there more to him than meets the eye. I don't think it's spilling too many beans to mention that he becomes romantically entangled with the female protagonist, which might not bode well for either of them' So far, I've worked most closely with " the female , Juliana Crowe. She's a very talented actress. Keep your eye on her. She's going places."
At the very least, this tidbit of information confirms several theories of the film's direction. But in addition, it adds fuel to the speculation that a relationship exists between Charlie and Juliana (played by Aimee Savage) both on and off the screen.
When reminded of this particular rumor, Granger seemed amused.
"I can debunk that for you," he said simply. "My relationship with Miss Savage is strictly professional."
As for how his relationship is with others on his team " most notably the film's director, Lelah Rivka " Granger's succinctness spoke volumes:
"Lelah demands perfection and she gets it."
That remains to be seen, doesn't it' And while I, for one, am mightily excited to see what Rivka magics up out of Nexus fumes, I will just have to cautiously remind her that the proof will be in the pudding. Or, in this case, the production.
But perfectionists aside, Granger's pleasant and unflappable personality seems to extend well into his work.
"I can honestly say that I love my work. I love every day I'm on the set. I enjoy working with other actors, especially younger actors, helping them hone their craft. I'm hoping to one day open my own theater company, and maybe even a school for aspiring thespians."
Not that Jonathan Granger wouldn't make an excellent mentor, but if twenty-five is considered "older" then I seriously overshot my mid-life crisis mark!
All in all, Granger's fame seems well founded and well grounded. And modesty aside, it doesn't seem a stretch that he should sooner or later be on the lookout for stalkers.
You know what they say: "If all the world's a stage, all the men and women are merely players."
And I see no harm in giving Jonathan Granger the spotlight.