"Can you play the main characters mother for another film in the series "Coming up?" Well, I was hardly likely to say No, was I? This was to be a short shoot and at the wrong end of the day for me - 6 - 9.30pm. I much prefer getting up earlier and being in daylight but due to the nature of the filming it had to be filmed at night time.
I arrived at the studio, parked the car and went and found the costume people. I was looked up and down, pronounced "Just fine" and went off to meet the others. There were two students who were playing the main characters friends and they were very excited about meeting the male main character. As usual, I had no idea of what, or should I say, who they were talking about (note to self: watch more telly!). We were bussed out into the depths of the Deptford / Greenwich borders to the most wonderful house. I think Deptford must be quite unusual in the way that the well off seem to nestle in quite happily with the not so well off. Here was this stunning row of Georgian type houses nestled in amongst the council flats and the old community centre. We ventured inside this glorious house with its original features and warmly polished wood floors to find birthday cake and cards. The crew were filming from the outside in filming us toasting my "daughter" Bailey and wishing her a Happy Birthday with lots of cuddles whilst drinking the wine which was a bit naughty as this was real wine and as I was driving I had to be very careful that I didn't suddenly forget and swig it down in one!
I won't spoil the film by telling you where the male lead comes into the film - after all, if I gave you everything you'd have no incentive to watch it! I have to say that the main actors were very pleased with our presence and shook hands and said thanks all round much to the delight of the two students. After all, it isn't every day you get to shake the hands of a werewolf! (Russell Tovey)
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