I saw an interesting article regarding the debut of Leverage in Decemebr and thought several of you who worked on the pilot might find this interesting.  Some of you may not know but Jeremy was a star hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks who is still playing professionally.

Take care everyone,
Tom Bartlett

Jeremy Roenick: Budding Thespian
Posted Aug 22nd 2008 1:15PM by Jes Golbez (author feed)
Filed under: Sharks, NHL General, NHL Media Watch

Jeremy Roenick has been one of the game's greatest characters throughout his stories career, so is it any surprise that he'd want to continue being a character after his playing days are done?

While I think Roenick would be awesome as a color commentator or studio guy, it seems that he's got his mind on other outlets for his need for public adoration: Professional Acting.

After previous bit appearances on Hack and Ghost Whisperer, Roenick will continue to develop his thespian skills with a small role in a new series called Leverage.

"Leverage," which debuts in December, stars Academy Award-winner Timothy Hutton as he leads a highly-skilled team of thieves, hackers and grifters who act as modern-day Robin Hoods.

"I'm pretty proud that's [Roenick's scene] the first scene of the series opener," Roenick said. "I play a security guard who gets duped by a woman. I have five, six or seven lines."

"I'm not nervous at all," Roenick said. "The tricky part is finding the right roles and to look natural. You've got to get the mannerisms and facial expressions down. If you're too stiff, you're not believable. The best actors are the most believable. They completely change their personality. My role is smaller, but it's still difficult."

Yes, it helps to have friends in high places, and Roenick has "leveraged" his connections to get him these roles.

They are running promos for Leverage on TNT. One features the loading dock explosion scene shot in Chicago.

Hey guys here is a link to LEVERAGE trailer.

http://www.tnt.tv/dramavision/?cid=40304

Look at the trailer and sneak peak.

I see Giota!!! WOOHOO!!!  

--Last edited by MIKEPL on 2008-09-15 20:12:24 --