Celebrity Update 2

This afternoon, I trekked out to Norway, Iowa to catch the filming of The Final Season. I brought with me a newly-purchased copy of the Goonies, metallic sharpie, and disposable camera. The cast was filming the final game of the regular baseball season, and most of the stars were on the set. After a week of staying in the same hotel as Sean Astin, I finally saw him in person at the fields. When there was a break in the filming, I seized the only opportunity that fell my way to approach him. Yeah, I felt like an ass, but I knew this was my only chance - he was Mikey, for crying out loud. My heart was racing, my palms were sweating, and I could barely speak. But, I managed to squeak out a few words and now have an autographed copy of the Goonies and a self picture of Sean and myself (taken by Sean - will post the picture after it is developed).

To add to the excitement, I sat as an extra in three of the scenes. I was one of the fans in the bleachers, so look for me when you see the film. I was the chick with the Maryland tee-shirt.

Other celebs at the filed included Mackenzie Astin, Michael Angarano, and Larry Miller. I didn't approach them, but got a few stares in.

This concludes my celebrity blogging from Cedar Rapids. I am flying back to DC tomorrow morning. This was hands-down the best business trip I've ever been on. After being in LA for a week and only seeing Don King, and in DC during the filming of a Nicole Kidman movie without seeing her, I had to come to Iowa to rub elbows with the stars.