My "American Pie" Experience

Acting in "American Pie Presents: Book of Love" was the most fun I've ever had on set. I know that's not saying much, since I've only worked on two films before this one, but still. Also, that's not to say that I haven't had pleasant experiences on sets thus far. But this was just plain fun.

Before I talk about working on the film, I need to talk about how I got this part, and how it changed my life. I was still working at a grocery store in Baltimore, Maryland when my manager called me, telling me I got the part. Within an instant, my life changed. With this acting role, I would finally have enough money to support myself in Los Angeles. In the course of a month, I packed up, said my goodbyes, and moved to LA. Days after, I flew to Vancouver where I stayed for six weeks filming "American Pie Presents: Book of Love."

Working on this film was a complete joy. Everyone I worked with: the cast, the crew; they were all so incredibly nice and easy to work with. John Putch, the director, knew what he was doing. He was firm, and yet he kept things real loose on set. It wasn't work. I didn't see it as work. It was just plain fun. I'm offended by how fun it was.

I met so many people: directors, producers, fellow actors and actresses, and I hope to maintain friendships on some level or another with all of them. Who knows? I'll probably work with them again if I get another job in Vancouver.

Acting wise, I could really have fun with the role. It was somewhat over-the-top comedy, which is a comfortable area to be in. It was also invigorating playing a character that's nothing like myself. I mean, it was a somewhat simple character: a sex-crazed, bumbling, somewhat inappropriate teenager. However, it's the complete opposite of how I am in real life.

This being my first lead role, I was a bit nervous. But in the end, once I was comfortable with my character, I looked forward to every working day with excitement.

My character's name is "Lube." I didn't have to do anything drastic preparing for the role, like lose weight or grow my hair out. In all honesty, I don't look different in the film than I do in real life. They let me wear my glasses (the director liked them for the character), and my hair was always a bit wavy/curly. Even my wardrobe consisted of clothes that I pretty much wear on a regular basis. Once this film is released, I may have to dress differently, or people will recognize me in public 24/7.

The first week I was there, I was a bit nervous. I had just met Bug Hall, who plays the Jason Biggs-type character in the film. We also met Edwin, who plays Stifler's right-hand man. To warm up to each other, all three of us went to a karaoke bar, drank, and sang all night. Nearing the end of the evening, all three of us got up and sang "American Pie" together. What's great is that nobody really cared that we were singing, but we were having the time of our life, and that's all that mattered.

It was times like that that made my experience on the set of "American Pie" all the better. I bonded with my co-stars, and we hung out every weekend, just enjoying life, and enjoying each other's company. It was a shared experience, and I'm thrilled that I was a part of it.

Click Here to get your first look at some behind the scenes footage, and click here to watch my interview with my co-star, Bug Hall.