Lights, camera, Amazon! Have you ever been chased through town and in the process, totally ruined your wardrobe? Happens to the best of us, right? Check out a new cinematic Amazon commercial featuring stunts, spills, and special deliveries, then scroll down for more details…
The Actor. Like any good action film, there’s a star– a protagonist to cheer on– and in this case our hero is played by actor Mike Markoff. Mike did a wonderful job pulling off the hero role, even if we never find out why all the goons are after him and if our hero might actually be the antagonist– dun, dun, dunnnn!!! But one thing is for sure: He needed Amazon and a strong laundry detergent to help save the day. Our main character is smart AND thrifty? That’s a hero an audience can get behind.
I reached out to Mike with a few questions because I love hearing about what goes on behind the scenes. Take a look below and hey, show him some love by following him on Instagram (@MikeMarkoff) and checking out his lengthy resumé of work (like his role working alongside Glen Powell in Hit Man) on his IMDb page.
Where was the commercial filmed?
We filmed it at ranch studio in Santa Clarita about 30 miles outside LA. They built a pretty impressive set to look like the bustling streets of India.
What did you enjoy about the stunts performed?
To be honest, each take was pretty painful. I’m sitting here trying to come up with a good answer to what is enjoyable about being body slammed into a table crammed with 16 different types of Indian sauces getting in your eyes and down your pants. The enjoyable part was honestly the fight coordinator saying I did a good job.
What was your favorite part about the entire shoot process?
My favorite part of the shoot process was getting to know the stunt team- they are remarkable individuals, and as an actor, it was great getting some insight to the work they do. I can finally empathize with how difficult their job is.
The Music. Along with an intriguing story and talented actors, a good short film needs killer music. In this case, the soundtrack is a song called “Come Down” by Anderson.Paak. Here’s the full track as released in 2016.
That’s A Wrap. I love when stars appear in commercials (as characters vs. actors endorsing a product) so this ad from Amazon is right up there with my favorites lately. Congrats to Mike and all the actors and crew, the production team and everyone involved for a job well done.
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