Unforgettable indie ventures in Hollywood involve Milo Ventimiglia’s role as a gay teen and Joel McHale’s waterboarding scene with Noah Galvin.
Ventimiglia was only 19 when he embraced the role of a gay teen in “Must Be the Music,” receiving support for the part. The short was produced by Gus Van Sant, and Ventimiglia treasured the experience.
At the Film Independent Spirit Awards, Ventimiglia expressed his passion for embodying diverse characters and stories with no fear.
Noah Galvin shared a humorous yet challenging experience being waterboarded by Joel McHale in “Assassination Nation.”
Various actors, like Ben Platt and Lewis Pullman, reflected on their experiences working on indie films and shared interesting anecdotes from their projects.
Actress Trace Lysette reminisced about being an extra in a film where she slow danced with her boyfriend on camera.
Adina Porter recalled a unique early project with Peter Dinklage that involved pretending to eat roaches.
