I Got a Job!



Director Ivan Reitman (on the right) with his son, director of Up in the Air Jason Reitman

YAY!!! I booked my next feature film! I'm playing a nurse in Ivan Reitman's next film, starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman!
I tell you, the worst thing about being an actor is, you never know if you will get another job. The next job is never promised to you, so its a nice surprise when you book something. Actually, its more than a nice surprise - its peace of mind. You will no longer be "out of work" - well, at least for a day. :) Then its back to being unemployed. But, let's not focus on that now. I got a job!!!!
I work in June and I can't wait! It makes it easier to travel and move during the summer knowing I have some income coming in! :)
YAY! I needed my next big movie because The Holiday and The Terminal residual checks were starting to dry up. I can't wait until I start collecting the residuals on this film! Is that too premature? To think about the residuals before the film even has a title?? nah...

Comments

char said…
CONGRATS, LYDIA! you're still as inspiring as ever. i had a solid 6-week streak going (a job a week!) and now it's been about 3 weeks and i haven't worked since. i've had a few auditions, but no calls. what a terrible feeling! my day job depresses me, i wish i didn't have to do it anymore.
3:01 AM
Unknown said…
A big Congrats!!!
Aloha!
Garret
7:41 PM
Unknown said…
Seriously woman, want an email with details.
11:25 PM
Tim said…
Congratulations Lydia!
11:18 PM
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