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New Glee behind-the-scenes pics

Glee 3.01 airs this Tuesday (Sept. 20) at 8 on Fox. Eric posted a few photos earlier:

With Kevin McHale, 2011. on TwitpicWith Harry Shum Jr and Jenna Ushkowitz, 2011. on TwitpicWith Leo Bauer first A.D., camera crew, and Dianna Agron, 2011. on Twitpic

The first photo from the set of Modern Love showed up on Twitter yesterday, too. Click here to see it. There are more set photos here, but no sight of Eric.

Updates: Modern Love & Glee

Deadline has an update on Modern Love – Ally Sheedy, Cara Buono and Samantha Futerman have been cast in the pilot.

Buono will play the ambitious Styles Editor at Simon’s paper who is torn between her career and her family. Sheedy will play the paper’s ballsy and no-nonsense Assistant Managing Editor. Also cast in the pilot are Alice Ripley in the recurring role of Simon’s wife and Charlie Semine, who will guest star as a NYC fireman.

Based on a casting call posted by Central Casting NY (if you have triplets, hit the link), the pilot starts shooting in New York next week, from September 9 to October 4.

And Glee 3.01 has a title – “The Purple Piano Project.” Here is the press release from Fox:
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New Glee set video

eric stoltz,gleeA new Glee behind-the-scenes clip showed up on YouTube yesterday.

Mostly it’s the kids talking, but you can also catch Eric in a couple of places.

Directing more Glee

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Glee is back on Tuesday, September 20.

Mention in THR’s Emmy contenders column

Hollywood Reporter has a new article today on Emmy contenders in the directing categories (link). Eric is submitted for Glee 2.04, “Duets.” The nominations will be announced on July 14. THR:

Stoltz’s Glee episode will battle Kaling’s Steve Carell-farewell Office installment, while Gordon’s Dexter is up against Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men finale. Whether contending for comedy or drama, each of these 12 skilled directors would agree that this year, more than ever, it will be a honor just to be nominated.

And let’s snag that quote:

Eric Stoltz
Glee (Fox)
Episode: “Duets”

eric stoltz,glee,directing“Anytime they break into song and dance, it’s a massive challenge — both technically and emotionally. You want to be able to tell a story within the story of the song, and with the music and dancing — and the reaction — it can all be a bit overwhelming. Because the show itself has become such a phenomenon, a lot of the actors have become quite savvy and quite sophisticated in their sense of humor and their approach to the work. What I remember about directing this episode is that I tried to get them back to the place of innocence and wonder, perhaps when they were actually auditioning for the show and didn’t have the job and weren’t affected by the success of the show. I remember feeling a little guilt over two numbers in particular: Amber Riley and Naya Rivera did “River Deep — Mountain High” and Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Ushkowitz did “Sing,” and both of those numbers were incredibly exhausting for them. I kept asking for one more take, and I could see them literally about to collapse on the set. I felt like I was driving them too hard, but they are so passionate about doing good work that I overcame my guilt and they recovered — although they all told me how wiped out they were the following few days. It’s a serious feeling you don’t often get when you direct a show — that you’re physically abusing the actors with the goal of creating something wonderful.”

 

Glee directors – new behind-the-scenes clip

There is a new Glee BTS clip on YouTube, with the kids talking about the directors on the show. Here it is:

Eric on directing Glee

There is recent interview with Eric (from the Newport Beach fest) over at the Orange County Register. He talks about working on Glee. The complete article is here.

Orange County Register: What is it like directing the young cast of ‘Glee’?

Eric Stoltz: It’s fantastic. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a long time. I love directing young actors. Many actors have the experience of not having been directed very often or very well. For the most part, directors are technically proficient and a little bit afraid of the actors. So, having been an actor for a long time, I can see things from their perspective.

Directing is something that I think i’m more suited for. I’m a better director than an actor. I love crews, I love talking to actors. After sitting in the trumpet section for many years, it’s nice to have the whole score in front of you. You can either inspire or not. I’ve spent a great many years in the trenches of independent film. You learn a lot there. Television is actually much closer to the independent film process.
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