Super Duper Oddcast Episode 8: Murphy Weed

In this episode of The Super Duper Oddcast, Actor Murphy Weed shares her journey from college student to professional actor. Originally hired as a background actor, she took a semester off from college for the two-month-long commitment. On her very first day, a special effects makeup artist approached her. A last-minute dropout with her exact height had opened up a spot, and after confirming she wasn't allergic to latex, she was immediately put in three hours' worth of prosthetic makeup.

The next day, the makeup artists, proud of their work, showed a photo of her in the makeup to James, the director, who immediately asked to bring her in for a part. This led to her becoming part of the "nowhere family." After this experience, she decided to pursue acting as a career and a year later and asked her to audition for a role in the film Crypto. There was no pre shoot rehearsal and no real discussion about what was wanted; she simply did a rehearsal right before they started rolling. She would watch her co-star to learn the movements and hoped it was what the directors wanted. Her very first day of filming involved a long, eight-to-ten-hour day, which left her knees black and caused her to rip through motorcycle gloves on the concrete and salt ground. Despite the physical toll, she had a blast and was fueled by adrenaline. She knew the film would be well-received and was excited to be a part of such a positive project.

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