Crash Series Production Blog

From Iraq to Hollywood

starz_mktg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:57 GMT

by Jake McLaughlin (Bo Olinville)

"After much deliberation, with $200 dollars in my bank account and a brand new baby, I took the risk and spent the last of my money on a flight to Los Angeles."

Four Takes is Perfect

starz_mktg — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:21:38 GMT

by Tess Harper (Wendy Olinville)

"I worked on Wendy’s character development by doing research on diabetes, and coming up with the back-story for my character."

Kindred Spirits

starz_mktg — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:32:51 GMT

by Peggy Lipton (Suzy Fields)

"I must say the dinner scene with Ben and Owen at our home touched me to my deepest core."

On the Baseball Field

starz_mktg — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:23:20 GMT

by Spencer Daniels (Tyler Lomand)

"I play baseball at home for Valencia High School in California, so I know a lot about what he goes through, which helps when portraying him."

Grooving on the Sixties

starz_mktg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:46:36 GMT

by Keith Carradine (Owen Fields)

"My character was originally conceived as a sixties musician, then evolved into an author, like a Richard Brautigan or Timothy Leary."

Taking it to Extremes

starz_mktg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:40:10 GMT

by Vincent Misiano (Director, episode six)

"Then there’s Owen (Keith Carradine), who joined the “Crash” cast in my episode, and took on an assignment that was particularly challenging with a grace and confidence that I found inspiring."

Inside the Writers’ Room

starz_mktg — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:50:35 GMT

by Todd Harthan, Supervising Producer

"A general comment about casting: It’s awkward as hell."

It’s Like Alchemy

starz_mktg — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:20:25 GMT

by Stefan Schwartz, (director, episodes three, four, and eight)

"I have to say, I am continually surprised by cast members. The way they can bring a scene to life."

Breaking Down the Scene

starz_mktg — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:07:32 GMT

by Julie Warner (Andrea Schillo)

"All characters have a heroic side, and have to fight for something they believe in passionately."

Designing “Crash”

starz_mktg — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:51:03 GMT

by Hilda Stark, Production Designer

"Recreating Los Angeles has as much to do with people’s perception of the city as it does with a realistic representation."

Getting Going on a New Season

starz_mktg — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:58:51 GMT

by Andrew Bernstein (Director, episodes 201 and 202)

"I was blown away by Dennis. His energy and power, but most importantly how smart he is and how he really knows what works in a scene and what doesn’t."

Playing Good Guys and Bad Guys

starz_mktg — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:16:48 GMT

by Eric Roberts (Seth Blanchard)

"Of all my “Crash” scenes, I love working with Ross McCall, who plays Kenny."

Developing A True Character

starz_mktg — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:02:58 GMT

by Brian Tee (Eddie Choi)

"Eddie is a man of perseverance, work ethic, pride, and loyalty… almost to a fault."

The Inside Story on My Tattoos

starz_mktg — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:56:45 GMT

by Nick Tarabay (Axel Finet)

“I think of myself as a savoir, this character is a savoir. Who were biblical characters that saved people?”

Directing Episode 103 - "Panic"

starz_mktg — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:48:49 GMT

by Seith Mann (Director)

"The most fun scene was either Luis and the cow or Clare, D.B. and Charles Parnell in the house."

Crossing Borders

starz_mktg — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:31:53 GMT

by Luis Chavez (Cesar Uman)

"My first day of filming in New Mexico, I was standing by the Rio Grande River. I remember hearing of that river when I was growing up in Mexico."

Writing Episode 107 - "Los Muertos"

starz_mktg — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:36:03 GMT

by Chris Collins (Writer)

"We added icons Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell, and peppered it with choppers, scorpions, and Ibogaine."

Making Anyone Believe Anything

starz_mktg — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:58:23 GMT

by Moran Atias (Inez)

"...because Inez truly does live out forbidden fantasies, things that make me blush just thinking of them, let alone think that I have to do them in front of a camera!"

Going To The Edge

starz_mktg — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:41:09 GMT

by Ross McCall (Kenny Battaglia)

"I always felt it would be too easy a route to take to be the cop who yells and screams at all times and shouts, “Get your hands on the hood.” So I decided early on to make him almost laid back."

Crash Costume Design

starz_mktg — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:35:01 GMT

by Amy Stofsky (Costume Designer)

"The challenge of portraying LA in New Mexico became apparent to me on our first day of inner city shooting in Albuquerque."