Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on a Disney Channel show? Recently, we were given the opportunity to watch a bit of the process in action. Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything invited us to stop by for a Network Run-Thru.
Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything
In 40 minutes, we watched an entire episode of Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything... sort of. The cast and crew were all there, scripts in hand, going through every line. Think of it as a dress rehearsal. There was an audience of invited guests and laughter at all the right spots. If not, that line of script may need to be re-worked.
The 4 main characters of Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything are working hard and it shows during this, their first season. Cameron Boyce is a seasoned actor in this space, but his co-stars are relatively new. But, things from his days on "Jessie" are a bit different. Gone are the Monday through Friday episode work days for him, on Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything, they do table reads on Wednesday, network run-thrus on Thursday and Friday, a weekend break and then filming on Monday and Tuesday before starting over again on Wednesday. When we visited they were on episode 9, so week 9 of the process.
Even so, you could already sense the cohesion between the cast. In fact, let me introduce you to the young cast:
Cameron Boyce (Conor)
As mentioned, Cameron was on another Disney Channel show and knows his way around a TV set. He plays Conor, the professional gamer turned full-time high school student. After an injured thumb sidelines him in the middle of an international tournament, he returns to being a "regular kid." He isn't really sure how to handle the new twist his life has taken him on, but he soon learns things are not going the way he intended. He befriends this group of gamers and they decide to go on a team tour.
Murray Wyatt Rundus (Wendell)
Wendell is an overly-confident, but extremely lovable, gamer. He is a bit cocky and doesn't think anyone around him really knows what they are talking about. In fact, as Rundus explained it, Wendell believes he is the "mastermind of everything." I can tell you this, his character was hilarious in the run-thru we saw!
Sophie Reynolds (Ashley)
Ashley is the girl that likes to hang out with the guys. She is quirky and fun, as well as a great friend to the boys. And although she is an excellent gamer, Ashley is not always the smartest cookie in the jar. But, she more than makes up for not being too book smart by having a big heart. Her strength is found in her friendships.
Felix Avitia (Franklin)
Franklin is the energetic, positive gamer-groupie. He simply wants to fit in with the group and be their friend. He may not be the best gamer but he is very smart outside the gaming world. Plus, according to Felix, Franklin has a "great sense of fashion; always wearing ties and shoes and pants and shirts." Basically, he's a good kid who just wants to make everyone happy!
Together, they team up to form the first-ever gaming league at their school. Along the way, they discover that "building lasting relationships in the real world is more important than accumulating high scores in the digital one."
