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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How Gianni and Theo Met
- Gianni Paolo connected with Theo Von through a mutual acquaintance named Burn, whose dad Theo worked for.
- Burn worked on the set of Paolo's film, "Ma," leading to their introduction and Paolo becoming the podcast booker.
The Movie "Ma"
- "Ma" stars Octavia Spencer and features Gianni Paolo as Chaz, one of the teens who parties with Spencer's character.
- The film, a Blumhouse production, involves a group of teens partying in a black woman's basement.
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.