When the casting call was made for Dr. Tom Morton, a character in the upcoming "Thanks, Dad" film from Miracle Pictures, a line formed around the block in east HTG Hollywood's MP studio lot. The description was "dreamy co-leading man capable of deep emotion." Although the process of finding an actor to take the role took weeks to complete, studio executives were pleased with the outcome.
"It was aggravating at first. None of these pretty boys could act their way out of a wet paper bag. But, on day twenty-five, we found our man. And he didn't even stop by to audition! Go figure."
The man chosen to place Dr. Morton was HTG mega-producer Lucian Carter. Lucian is not a stranger to the big screen, last working with Miracle Pictures in the sequel Zest 2 (where he also played a doctor). Although known mostly for producing and releasing movies, MP reps said that Lucian nailed the part.
"It's just a small part, one scene" the studio spokesman stated. "We needed someone who could bring some drama toward the end of the film. And Lucian did that. We're looking forward to working with him in the future."
Thanks to the Be a Star! perk purchased by the producer long ago, Lucian's Talent Score is able to increase and decrease with starring performances. The producer's TS is currently a respectable 8.214 and will rise with films that he are in exiting theatres.
The current high score for an HTG producer is 12.829, the TS for Chris Harmer of The Chris Harmer Mysteries (also a Miracle Pictures film).
Thanks, Dad opens next week. It is a Mel Brooks directed film.
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