John Singleton-Abduction - En La Escena

John Singleton Blog about ABDUCTION

I was super excited to sit down and talk with John Singleton about his new film ABDUCTION. A thriller centered on a young man, Taylor Launter who sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.  It had been six years since his last film and WOW what a great way to come back! It's fun and exciting and he worked with A-List actors.  Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Maria Bello and Alfred Molina, impressive!

In this segment we discuss, how some of the action sequences were set up but, what we didn't discuss in the clip is that, I got my first speaking part in his film Baby Boy. I was the glamed up Latina taking Tyrese's taco order at the Lucy's Drive Thru : ) I had always dreamed of being an actress but once I got on the set I knew there was so much more I wanted to learn. I loved the cameras, the production crew, the excitement of setting up a scene and that feeling my heart will pound out of my chest when John yelled "ACTION!"  Loved it! You know when it's right when how you think and feel transpires in your reality. Thank you John!!!

John Singleton has recently celebrated 20 years since being the youngest individual and first African American ever to be nominated for Best Director/Writer Academy Award.  Making movie history with his directorial debut Boyz 'N the Hood. I admire John not only for his work as a writer, producer and director but mostly for his biggest starring role and that is being a single parent of his 5 children.   Congratulations on being a wonderful Father too and continued success!

Last thought, my new favorite line in a film is... "I'll kill you and all of your FACEBOOK friends!!"  When you see the film, you'll know what I mean! Hysterical!

You are now officially En La Escena! : )