(Spoiler Alert: To avoid spoilers, I won't post pics that are too revealing, but you will get spoilered by reading this post or by clicking on the links provided!)
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Working on Episode 1x02
Since production started on Episode 2, the posting of set-pictures by cast and crew has significantly lessened; especially by Executive Producer Peter Lenkov. Several people hinted that there are strict rules about posting information. Nonetheless, we still got some interesting pictures.
Tristin Mays shared a picture of Lucas Till hunting Pokémon on his cell phone. He's lying on a gurney - his surroundings implying a hospital scene. She posted another picture from set together with George Eads and Lucas; probably trying to fix a car.
Peter Lenkov showed us a new possible Easter Egg on August 4 - a pizza box from "Zlotoff's Pizzeria". Also, MacGyver and Jack get caught by the bad guys, yet still find a reason to fistbump on this episode's mission. According to StandIn Mikey Leo, this scene plays on the North/South Korean border and involves gunfire and explosions.
Location Scout Gonzo Rey shared a picture of a nice looking vintage car (Chevrolet Bel Air?) on a set in the woods - we'll see if MacGyver needs to bulletproof this one, too. Hopefully, it won't get destroyed - as Brandon Aquino revealed, the car looks also very nice from behind.
On August 5, Peter Lenkov revealed how Jack Dalton always manages to sneak past the bad guys. Is growing a beard what it takes to save a CIA agent? Or will Jack also make use of his gun? Judging by the picture she tweeted a day later, Amy Acker's character certainly looks pretty capable of saving herself without any outside help.
Impressive Equipment
On the 3rd of August, SkyDroneCinema showed us their "weapon of choice": an impressive camera that is most likely handled expertly by Camera Operator Tiko Pavoni.
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The Crew built quite the construction for filming in the Metropolitan Art and Business District on August 4.
On August 5, FlyWorx shared pictures of a drone on set. I don't know much about drones, but this one looks pretty... big. And expensive.
In an Instagram post from July 26, Steven showed how he had MacGyvered a steadycam camera stabilizer to wear on his back so he could run in front of Lucas Till while filming an action scene (probably for the pilot episode). MacGyvering equipment together is done all the time on sets, but it's nice to see that the crew on the reboot is as creative as MacGyver himself. Can Steven also keep up when New MacGyver is driving his motorcycle?
Cast and Crew News
It seems that Writer John Turman (Hulk, Rise of the Silver Surfer) has joined the team; probably the writer's crew.
Several Extras shared their involvement in the second episode; e.g. Joslyn Sky (Venezuelan Super Market Scene), Carlos Guerrero (as a character named Alfredo Barrios), John J Shim or G-Rod, who showed a short sequence of his stunt prep work on Instagram. Jonathan Fritschi revealed he had a great time on set while working with Tristin Mays.
Central Casting Georgia has again made several casting calls; e.g. for Extras portraying villagers in a Malaysian town, for young professionals and for golfers. It's safe to say that New MacGyver covers a lot of Asian ground in the first few episodes.
While Original MacGyver Richard Dean Anderson has no interest in taking part in the reboot, other actors that participated in the original show certainly wouldn't mind; e.g. Jason Priestley (from the episode "Blood Brothers").
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Fall TV Previews
If you're living near New York or LA and don't want to wait until the TV premiere, you might get to see MacGyver two weeks early: There's a Fall TV Preview Screening at PaleyFest.
Working on a Sunday
As there are still at least 11 episodes to shoot, the crew also works on the weekends - as shown by StandIn Mikey Leo or by Location Scout Gonzo Rey. Set Days still start early. At least they get some help by decorative butterflies, by eating vitamins of fruity beasts from the catering crew and by drinking some MacGyver-themed red wine after wrapping.
If there are pictures out there, you'll find them! The Korean border shots look intriguing and reminds me of the Die Another Day opening (which was probably the best part of that movie). I like that Jason Priestly is available! I'll bet there are a lot of guest stars from the original who would be interested if they were asked. I wonder if they'll make a move on Michael Des Barres -- I'd think there'd be a decent chance he'd say yes.
ReplyDeleteA cameo by MdB would be amazing! I guess a lot of the guest stars of the original would be game to show up in the reboot, but I don't know if it's a bit short notice for the first season?
DeleteCan't wait for the Amy Acker episode!
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