Eric Dane in ‘One Fast Move’. Photo credit: Courtesy of Prime. © Amazon Content Services LLC.
World premiere in Main video The new sports film ‘A quick movie‘, which was written and directed by Kelly Blatz (‘Loren and Rose‘).
The new stars of cinema KJ Apa (‘Riverdale‘), Eric Dane (‘Bad Boys: Run or Die‘), Maia Reficco (‘pretty Little Liars‘) and Edward James Olmos (‘Bounty hunter‘, ‘Battlestar Galactica‘).
Fone Movie I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Dane about his work on ‘One Fast Movie,’ his first reaction to the script, his love of motorcycles and filming those sequences, working with KJ Apa and Edward James Olmos, his characters’ relationships, and collaborating with writer/director Kelly Blatz.
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Eric Dane stars in ‘One Fast Move’.
Moviefone: To start off, can you tell us about your initial reaction to the script and why you wanted to play this character?
Eric Dane: I thought the story was going well. I loved the world that the story was set in and the script was good. Now, to play a father in a father-son story with this dynamic is, I think, interesting for any actor. I think anyone would have gone for it. There’s a lot of substance to it.
MF: Are you a biker? What was it like filming the motorcycle sequences and what kind of training did you do?
ED: I didn’t have to do anything. I’m a motorcyclist. That being said, what they asked us to do wasn’t that demanding. The insurance company wouldn’t let us race on a track, and I couldn’t do it either. We had highly trained professionals for that who did a fantastic job. But yes, I did all the riding I needed to do.
(L-R) Eric Dane and KJ Apa in ‘One Fast Move.’ Photo credit: Frank Masi/Prime Video. © Amazon Content Services LLC.
MF: Can you talk about Wes and Dean’s father-son relationship and what they both hope to gain from their unlikely partnership?
ED: Wes and Dean, I think what they’re trying to get out of this is that I think Dean would probably like to have some of that, not that guilt because I don’t think he even acknowledges that, but I think he would like that wound to heal a little bit. Maybe alleviate some of that guilt for abandoning his mother and him. I think what Wes wants is a mentor. It doesn’t have to be his father, but he wants a mentor, he wants a father figure in his life. Biological or not, he wants a father figure in his life to offer him some guidance.
MF: What was it like working on that relationship with KJ Apa?
ED: I love KJ. He was so much fun to work with. We became fast friends and are still very close. I think it helped with some of the work that we quickly developed such an intimate relationship and did a lot of work off camera to make sure the dynamic was as accurate as possible.
Edward James Olmos in ‘One Fast Move’.
MF: Speaking of the father-son relationship, Dean also has that dynamic with Abel. Can you talk about that and working with the great Edward James Olmos?
ED: Well, you basically have three generations of misfits. You have Wes, you have Dean, and you have Abel, who is a father figure to me, just like I ended up being a father figure to my biological son, Wes. But working with Edward James Olmos is like he’s a master craftsman who’s put on some of the best performances of our lifetime. So it’s always fun to work with people who are that good. You always want to feel like you’re giving more than your fair share, right? But it’s also like there are moments where you’re like, “Wow, that’s Edward James Olmos.” You’re acting with the guy, and at the same time, you’re like, “I know that guy. I’ve seen him.” You know what I’m saying?
MF: Finally, what was it like collaborating with Kelly Blatz on set as director?
ED: He was brilliant. He knew exactly what he wanted and he also knew when to step away from the actors and when to step in. He has incredible instincts and I’m looking forward to working with him again.
A dishonorably discharged soldier turns to his estranged father for help in fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer. While training, he meets a young man who is a… Read the plot
What is the plot of ‘One Fast Move’?
‘One Fast Move’ is a thrilling action-adventure about a down-on-his-luck young man (KJ Apa) who turns to his estranged father (Eric Dane) for help in fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer. With the help of his small-town sweetheart (Maia Reficco) and a motorcycle shop owner (Edward James Olmos) who works as his mentor, he begins to break down the walls his father’s absence had built.
Who is in the cast of ‘One Fast Move’?
- KJ Apa as Wes Neal
- Eric Dane as Dean Miller
- Maia Reficco as Camila
- Edward James Olmos as Abel
KJ Apa in ‘One Fast Move’. Photo credit: Frank Masi/Prime Video. © Amazon Content Services LLC.