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INTERVIEW: Ilana Talks With David Richmond – Peck..

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Note: David Richmond – Peck plays Georgie in the ABC V ” Pilot..”

Ilana Rapp: Did you audition for your role in V or were you offered the part outright?
David Richmond – Peck: Yes, I did audition for Georgie.. It was a tough one.. I was deep into shooting Joe Carnahan’s prequel to Smokin Aces ( Directed by P.J. Pesce ) and had to push the audition several times because of scheduling conflicts.. I was finally able to put the audition on tape, which was followed by a calDRPack with Director Yves Simoneau at the production studio.. I believe ( Producer ) Steve Pearlman was there as well.. I knew immediately that I really wanted to work with Yves.. He’s an extremely intelligent storyteller and very specific.. It was also a great script.. Of course, I am extremely pleased.. I believe Georgie is a true collaboration of all involved..

IR: Did you watch V when it originally aired in 1983 – 1985? If not, have you seen the two mini – series and series? If yes, what are your thoughts on the original vs. the new pilot script? If no, are you planning on watching the original in the near future?
DRP: Yes I did watch the original V when it aired.. I was very young at the time and remember being very frightened.. I can’t speak specifically about the new script but I can say ( Producer ) Scott Peters and the rest of the team did a fantastic job.. Fans of the original will be very pleased.. This is a very well told story and the pilot episode is incredible..

IR: Please give insight into your V character.. Example: does your character have any flaws or weaknesses..
DRP: I can’t speak specifically about the character, but I can say that I loved playing this guy.. I suppose one of the first things I do when creating a character is to identify their one passion – the thing that is their compulsion; the thing they just cannot leave alone.. ” Georgie “ is one of the most committed, passionate characters I’ve ever played.. After this, I really try to articulate what it is about the character that is ‘ broken ‘ – in other words, the thing that manages to keep them in similar circumstances episode after episode.. In this case, I might suggest that Georgie’s passion is both his salvation and his tragic flaw.. We’ll have to see how things unfold in episodes to come..

IR: How do you relate to your character in real life, if at all?
DRP: Both Georgie and I are really, really focused and disciplined.. I suppose you could also say that live and breathe our passion morning, noon and night..

IR: What’s your average day like shooting V?
DRP: Shooting was a lot of work, a lot of stress ( The good kind ), and a lot of fun.. Everything I love about the job.. This is an extremely intelligent and collaborative group.. It was fantastic..

IR: Please share anything funny ( Blooper – like ) that’s happened during your V shoot..
DRP: It will be much more fun for everyone to watch first and then get into the things that went sideways..

IR: How did you get into acting? If you could be anything other than an actor, what would you be?
DRP: I did a lot of public speaking when I was younger and always found myself creating a character that would have a set of beliefs similar to the particular side of the argument being debated.. I was also a movie fanatic.. It seemed to be a natural combination of both passions.. After moving to British Colombia I was directed by Kelly – Ruth Mercier in the Greek Tragedy ‘ The Bacchae..’ Kelly – Ruth, another fantastic storyteller ( Now my fiancé and acting coach when she’s not busy directing ), was doing her Masters in Directing at The University of British Colombia.. When the play ended I immediately applied to a conservatory acting program ( Studio 58 ).. I was hooked.. I started working professionally after that.. I don’t think there is anything else I could be.. I am an acting – addict.. It would have to be something to do with telling stories..

IR: What were you interests when you were in school as opposed to now? Example: favorite subject or sport.. Has that changed in time or still the same?
DRP: I really enjoyed English and Law.. I also loved biology.. I now have an interest in human psychology.. If I were to go back to school I’d be a psych major..

I did a ton of sports while at school ( Football, rugby, squash, skiing and sailing etc ).. While at university I enjoyed the art of the Keg – Stand.. I was a fraternity maniac then.. I lived in Whistler for a year after University and became addicted to snowboarding.. I also love the water.. Sailing is something that never left me and I would very much like to become better at kiteboarding ( Have equipment and ready to go ).. I’m also trying to learn golf but the sport is destroying me.. I love a challenge so it might be my next thing..

IR: Who are your favorite book authors and musicians?
DRP: I love Chris Martin and Coldplay, Silversun Pickups ( Great band and awesome to watch ), Postal Service, The Tragically Hip ( Great Canadian Band ), and a ton more..

I really loved reading Timothy Findley’s ‘ Not Wanted on the Voyage ‘ when in school ( Modern re – telling of the flood in Book of Genesis ) but I’ll pretty much read anything people suggest..

When I worked on The Day The Earth Stood Still Keanu Reeves ( Avid reader ) gave me a list of his favorites.. I put it in my car one day to pick them up while I was doing the play Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp ( Also directed by Kelly – Ruth Mercier ).. Someone stole the car as well as the list.. That’s life I guess..

IR: Has anyone ever given you advice when you were a child that’s stuck with you forever? If so, what was the advice?
DRP: My father.. ” You can be anything you want to be.. Just do something that makes you happy and get the proper training..”