How to Get Jewish Wrestler Goldberg To Play a Killer Santa

TL;DR

This content discusses the experience of bringing Goldberg, a professional wrestler, on board to play Santa Claus and the difficulties of working with a real bison during filming.

Transcript

and so a buddy of mine who's really into wrestling was always asking me hey you got to come down and watch wrestling with me I'm like yeah because I sure haven't done that since fourth or fifth grade yeah you know and but then he calls up he's like look I got backstage passes you know cuz he was really into it yeah thanks Josh and and so for that h... Read More

Key Insights

• 😚 Wrestling backstage experiences can shatter childhood fantasies but also provide opportunities to meet idols up-close.
• ❓ Persuading a wrestler like Goldberg to take on a unique role requires a creative and intriguing pitch.
• 🦬 Filming with animals, such as real bison, presents challenges in ensuring their well-being and managing their movements.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the narrator manage to convince Goldberg to play Santa Claus in the movie?

The narrator used his connections and presented Goldberg with a script that involved him playing Santa Claus and killing people, which intrigued Goldberg.

Q: What challenges did the team face when filming with a bison?

The team had to find a way to suspend the bison in the air for only 30 seconds due to its weight, ensuring the bison's comfort and following guidelines from the Humane Society. They also had difficulties controlling the bison's movements on set.

Q: Why did the team choose to use a real bison instead of an animatronic one?

Using a real bison was a creative decision based on cost limitations and a desire to reference the film "Blazing Saddles," where the protagonist rides an ox instead of a horse.

Q: Did Goldberg's presence on set affect the bison's behavior?

Yes, one of the bison was scared of Goldberg's voice and would immediately flee whenever Goldberg spoke, causing some challenges during filming.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The narrator's friend gives him backstage passes to a wrestling event where he meets and interacts with wrestling icons like Ric Flair and Goldberg.

• The narrator convinces Goldberg to consider a role in a Santa Claus-themed movie and successfully gets him on board.

• The team faces challenges in filming a scene with a real bison, including suspending it in the air for only 30 seconds and dealing with the bison's reactions on set.