This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von Gianni Paolo | This Past Weekend #202
May 30, 2019
Gianni Paolo, an actor from the movie 'Ma' and the podcast's booker, joins the conversation. He shares his journey into acting and his deep love for comedy, highlighting the unique experiences of filming in Mississippi. The duo discusses the importance of diverse representation in film and the evolution of media promotion through podcasts. With humorous anecdotes about basketball and friendships forged on set, they reflect on how personal experiences shape performances and what it means to connect with audiences today.
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Filming Challenges
- Gianni Paolo had to pretend to be drunk and smoke fake tobacco joints throughout filming, which he found challenging.
- He mentioned preferring vape juice to fake tobacco for the joint scenes.
Podcast Booking
- Gianni Paolo has booked almost all the guests for Theo Von's podcast.
- They discussed difficulties booking certain guests, including Danny McBride, Chris Pratt, and Lil Boosie.
Filming in Mississippi
- Filming "Ma" took about four weeks, plus additional reshoots, totaling five to five and a half weeks.
- This was Paolo's first time in Mississippi, and he enjoyed it so much he considered buying a house there.