| Elvis has left the Building |
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| Filmed: Oct. 2003 Release date: 27 August 2004 (UK) |
| All photos courtesy of Richard Barela unless otherwise noted |
| "Elvis has left the Building" was directed by Joel Zwick who turned a sleepy little film called "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" from a five million dollar budget into a huge blockbuster that grossed over 241 million in the US alone. Coming into Albuquerque to do this comedy was a tremendously uplifting experience for all involved. A fleet of Elvis impersonators were hired on and created for this fun filled project. Most of the impersonators were local New Mexicans. Sean Astin, was also in this film. Sean is the son of John Astin (famous for playing Gomez on "The Addams Family" (1964) and Patty Duke, he also played Sam in the LOTR trilogy. This is the 3rd film Ric has been cast in for a speaking part. There was alot of time from audition to filming for Ric. A month of preparation went into it but it was well worth it. Ric was fortunate enough to work in a scene opposite one of the Big Screen's leading ladies - Kim Basinger. The synopsis of the film can be found on www.imdb.com and other areas of the internet. It was a pleasure working with Joel Zwick and Kim Basinger - Thank you for everything - Ric |
| L-R: Albuquerque actor Roy Costley, Director Joel Zwick, Ric, local actor Roberto Valdez |
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| Kim Basinger |
| Ric as the bartender |
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| Sean Astin |
| Local actors Chris Roybal and Roberto Valdez enjoying a break in between scenes |
| Ric is surprised by Roy Costley's stage presence |
| Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com |
| Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com |
| When others say,"Don't think about it." We thought about it we did it !!! |
| Local actor and part time Elvis impersonator Dave Duran with a friend |
| Photo courtesy of David Duran |
| Local actor and musician Lewie Wickham with LA actor Pat Morita of "Karate Kid" fame |
| Photo courtesy of Lewie Wickham |
| Some, if not all the of the Elvis impersonators who worked on this fine film with Mr. Pat Morita Hey! Isn't that Elvis in disguise as himself? |
| Photo courtesy of David Duran ~ (Dave is wearing the sunglasses 2nd to right of Pat Morita) |
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| The poster artwork Click on it to download the trailer |
