Supernatural Convention Update, Part Two
We've finally got an internet connection again, so we're back with more news from the Supernatural/Smallville/Buffy/Angel convention! We've talked to a whole bunch of fans, learned about some great fan projects, and sat in on the Fredric Lehne Q&A. We loved him as the Yellow-Eyed Demon, but we may love him even more in real life -- he was incredibly open and funny. Here are some highlights:
* Fredric waltzed out on stage with a guitar, and serenaded the fans with "Sympathy for the Devil." It seemed appropriate -- and the fans went wild.
* He talked about filming a guest appearance for another show outside a school, and having kids look out the window and yell "Hey, it's the Evil Man from Supernatural. Hi, Mr. Evil Man!"
* He seemed genuinely shocked when a fan described him as "sexy and snarky." "I've got this face, and they don't let me kiss the girl anymore, so they let me be snarky." Hey, Fredric -- it's the snark that makes you sexy!
* We thought the Yellow-Eyed Demon was fun to watch -- but apparently he was even more fun to play: "It was an opportunity for me to just chew scenery shamelessly -- I was having fun. It's fun to play the bad guy, and it doesn't get any badder."
* But there were downsides: Fredric said he couldn't see when he was wearing the yellow contacts! He could see light, so the production folks had to put a beacon on top of camera so he knew where to look while they were filming.
We'll be back tomorrow to see Jensen and Jared talk to the fans -- more news then!
Comments
Fred was hilarious and so much fun! I was so glad to see him at this event. =)
Posted by: Dana | November 12, 2007 3:01 PM
It was an opportunity for me to just chew scenery shamelessly
FTW!!! \o/
Posted by: Anonymous | November 11, 2007 10:41 PM
Fredric was so magnificently evil as the YED, I was actually sad when he was killed. I mean I was happy for the boys, but sad that we wouldn't see Fredric anymore! He really was one of those characters you loved to hate. I wish he had been in more episodes--he's a gem.
Posted by: Jenny | November 11, 2007 5:55 PM
Thanks so much :)
Posted by: Bambi | November 11, 2007 4:44 PM
Hey, azerty, we tried to get video access, but we weren't allowed. Everyone who paid for seats was up front, so we ended up near the back of general admission. Lighting wasn't the best in the main room, but hopefully some of our pics of the boys came out, at least. We'll post what we have later this week!
Posted by: Jackie | November 11, 2007 4:10 PM
Will there be videos ? :)
Posted by: azerty | November 11, 2007 10:48 AM
Never thought I'd say this, but I heart the YED :). I think I may have to hate you guys out of jealousy.
Posted by: brandy | November 11, 2007 8:29 AM
That's totally awesome. I really liked Fredric as Yellow-Eyes. He portrayed it very, VERY well.
Posted by: Laura L. | November 11, 2007 12:13 AM