As part of our efforts to give you a glimpse into our story and characters before they finally make it into the final film, we’re conducting interviews with our cast and crew to get their insight into roles in this film and their careers in general.  This week, meet the Pete Finn.  The man who instigated and led on the whole assault on Cherry that fateful night.  Cherry definitely takes note as she tells Brandon that Pete gets it “last… and worst…”  Pete is played by master comedian and improv artist Dave Buckman.  We wanted to find out how such a nice guy becomes this huge sleazebag and how his comedy/improv skills apply to dramatic material.  Here’s what we asked and what he had to say:

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As part of our efforts to give you a glimpse into our story and characters before they finally make it into the final film, we’re conducting interviews with our cast and crew to get their insight into roles in this film and their careers in general.  This week, meet the crown jewel of the club Cherry works at… Sapphire.  And she is played by the tremendously talented Denise Williamson.  Here’s what we asked and what she had to say:

10 Questions:
1. How would you describe your character Sapphire?

Sapphire is to Cherry like Goose is to Maverick. Sapphire is Cherry’s wing man. She has Cherry’s back and would do anything for her. She taught Cherry all her moves and wants her red lipstick back.

2. Are there any famous movie or TV characters you are drawing on for inspiration?

Lol, didn’t I just answer this? I draw from my own experiences. Julin (Cherry) happens to be one of my best friends, so I drew my inspiration from that real life friendship. Instead of two crazy actresses, you have two crazy strippers

3. You have one scene where a character gets pretty rough with your character. Do you approach physical scenes like that differently than you approach the non-physical scenes?

I don’t approach them differently per se, there is just a litte more prep work for the physical scenes.

4. What’s your dream acting role?

I want to star in a movie musical

5. What the most annoying thing a director can do when directing an actor?

Haha, is this a trap? I plead the 5th.

6. How did you get into acting?

I couldn’t really tell you. I’ve always been a performer. I started off as a dancer, then I got into musical theatre, and now I’m doing film and I love it.

7. What are some of your favorite movies?

Chicago, The Lost Boys, Marie Antoinette, Waiting for Guffman,Drop Dead Gorgeous,Goonies, Fried Green Tomatoes, Dangerous Liaisons, The Man in the Moon… this list can go on forever.

8. What’s been the most rewarding thing you’ve done or that’s happened to you as a result of being an actress?

With filming, auditioning, and my music I never know who I’m going to meet where I’m going to be or what’s next. It keeps life exciting. I’ve had the opportunity to meet some amazingly talented people and met some of my closest friends. I get to do what I love, that’s pretty rewarding.

9. You’ve recently worked with Ron Jeremy and Nick Manning. How do they compare to each other?

Although Ron Jeremy and I were in a film, I never met him. All his scenes were shot separately so I can’t compare the two. I also didn’t get to spend too much time with Nick, but he did keep us entertained with his porn stories.

10. What are some of your favorite projects you’ve done in the past or some upcoming projects you are excited about? (Provide links so we can help pimp out your previous work )

Killer School Girls was a lot fun.  It was my third film, and my first time as a lead.  I learned a lot and had so much fun with the cast.  Mardi Gras was a blast.  I mean they set Julin and I loose in the city of New Orleans for a week….you totally wish you were there.  My next project will be a film called Hyphen. I’m also working on my music and trying to get a show together. Check out my music page at http://www.myspace.com/dwill2010 ; my imdb at http://www.imdb.me/denisewilliamson and become a fan on my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ActressDenise

As we finish filling out the cast for Cherry Bomb, we wanted to introduce you to some of the other talented people you’ll see in front of the camera.

Mysteria Back

Mysteria Black is a talented actress and model, who plays a dancer opposite Cherry named Luscious.  Beyond that, Mysteria has an even longer history with Cherry Bomb.  Back when we had a script and a crew of three people (Kyle, Garrett & Jason Latimer), we wanted to give our project some life and film a teaser trailer.  The gracious and oh so understanding Mysteria agreed to be our Cherry for the shoot.  This little teaser got the ball rolling and gave us a lot of energy and momentum to get to this point.  In case you forgot, here is that teaser:

Trey Huguley

Up and coming actor, Trey Huguley is a very nice guy.  Really.  One of the nicest people I know.  So, naturally we thought of him to play a scumbucket abusive boyfriend, Isaac.  His natural comedic timing and talent will make his time on screen very engaging as he has to show complete apathy at being an abusive prick.  If you had to guess, how do you think Cherry will take him beating on one of her friends?

Giovanni Antonello

Giovanni is an incredible young actor, who no doubt has a long career ahead of him.  Giovanni comes on to the cast as young, wet behind the ears Officer Tran.  He’s always with the corrupt Detective Whitlock and is unfortunately learning some bad habits from him.  Beyond being a talented actor, Giovanni is also a dangerous samurai:

Legends of the Samura! Brothers [TRAILER] from Andrew Alden Miller I on Vimeo.

Grayce Benesh

The subject of Isaac (Trey)’s abuse is the sweet, innocent Rhoxxie.  Portraying Rhoxxie is Grayce Benesh, who, in addition to being a former dancer, is also deaf.  Grayce has quite possibly been the most enthusiastic person about Cherry Bomb since we started casting and has been very excited to be a proud example of a deaf person in film.  We are excited to have Grayce’s enthusiasm and talent as a part of Cherry Bomb!

Welcome all!

The camera pans around and locks on SAPPHIRE, 23, as she is
giving a lucky guy an incredible lap dance. Sapphire is a
tall, busty blonde, who is everything a stripper should be.

In the up and down strip club world Cherry lives in, the one constant she can count on is her friend, Sapphire. The crown jewel of the club Cherry works at, Sapphire is the one Cherry turns to when things go to hell. Its hard casting an impeccable beauty. Its also very hard simulating that deep seeded friendship that is built through years of working together, good times and times of turmoil. We searched all over Austin trying to find just the right person. Who could come in and fake this friendship with our star Julin in no time? Then it came to us, maybe the best person is right under our nose and one that Julin doesn’t have to FAKE a camaraderie with…

Denise Williamson has co-starred with Julin in 9 movies prior to coming on to Cherry Bomb.  Denise and Julin also have an online variety show they do together (you can read all about here).  Welcome aboard, Denise!

BULL, 35, is a hulking mass of a human being. He wears dark
sunglasses and is talking on a huge 1984 cell phone.

Inside of his hulking hand is a small black journal with the
same Bull emblem on it that adorned the business card.
Bull’s massive hand swallows a small pencil as it jots down
notes.

BULL
Got it. I have another assignment,
but I will be done in three and a
half minutes.

Bull is the only man you have to call when you want someone taken care of.  His history is unknown, but he never fails when taking on a task.  And now someone has hired Bull to stop Miss Cherry on her quest for revenge before she uncovers too much.  Years at the job and countless dead bodies have all but killed him inside and he’s cold and calculating.  He doesn’t let emotion take over and distract him from his job.  And to play Bull, someone just as shrouded in mystery…

Not much is known about Allen Hackley.  Even his parents don’t know a lot about him.  But his focused and efficient audition reminded us a lot of Leon the Professional and the Daniel Craig James Bond.  Deadly and intimidating.  All of that combined to be someone we think is going to totally engage you on screen and we can’t wait for you to meet him as Bull.  Cherry… not looking forward to meeting him as much.

Pan around again and RICK, 33, the most polished guy in the
place is stuffing a $50 into a stripper, RUBY’s, 21, gstring.
His white button up shirt and slick suit present a
corporate attitude and a get to the point attitude about him.

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Rick stands, very confrontational. Cherry stops dancing and
backs away. Rick tries to grab Cherry’s hand but she moves
away.

CHERRY
You need to cool off, honey.

RICK
(noticeably drunk)
Cool off!? I’m vice president of
my company. I an afford to buy you
fifty times over if I want to.

CHERRY
Ok, Jesus. Take it easy Rick.

Cherry sees the tone has dramatically shifted in the room.
She bends down to pick up her top and bottom off the floor.
Party’s over.

Rick is a symbol of the booming 80’s economy. The Gordon Gekko fast money guys who can buy their way in and out of anything. And when he finds something his money can’t buy (Cherry) he lashes out with terrible results.  Playing this role if the dynamic Alan Martin:

Alan brings a confident, professional attitude that will give Rick tremendous energy and depth as Cherry does her best to exact revenge on him.  Welcome aboard, Alan!