"Out West" trailer

The trailer for the comedy "Out West" has been released. Sean filmed a small role for this definitely low-brow movie in October 2011. He plays hen-pecked husband Cal Calhoun.

More information and behind the scenes photos here.

More behind the scenes pics from "Out West"

These photos are courtesy of Vicky Strepp, ranch hand at the Majestic Dude Ranch in Mancos, CO, where "Out West" was filmed. Sean took advantage of the beautiful weather and scenery to do a little trail riding, but not before sharing hugs with some of the ranch hands!

Thanks to script supervisor Kim Lambert for passing these on!

Sean behind the scenes in "Out West"

Here are some behind the scenes photos of Sean as Cal Calhoun in the upcoming comedy "Out West." 

All photos are courtesy of Kim Lambert, script supervisor. Please do not repost without linking back to this page and crediting Kim. Thanks!

Sean Astin as Cal Calhoun

Sean goes biking

Sean has been doing some biking lately, both on the Cortez trails in Colorado (location for "Out West") and at the motocross track in Gorman, CA.

It's fun to compare this pic with one taken several years ago at the Colorado Adventure Festival in San Dimas, CA.

Mancos CO, October 11, 2011

San Dimas CA, May 4, 2004

Self Portrait from iPhone, Gorman CA, October 13, 2011

(Thanks, Kim, for correction!)

Sean on horseback!

Sean certainly has been into horses lately. Here he is on the set of "Out West."

Want to be an extra in "Out West"?

The producers of film OUT WEST are looking for extras this Saturday, October 8th 2011 at the Majestic Dude Ranch in Mancos, CO from 2pm to 7pm. Please bring a few choices of clothes to wear, the scene is a barn square-dance-party/gala event where you will be playing big-wigs and celebrities out to celebrate the opening of the dude ranch (before it is shut down). Please wear nothing white, or with stripes or logos. There's a chance you could get wet. Invite others if you can. You must contact outwestmovie@gmail.com for more information first!

There's no pay, just credit and meals.

Sean's role in "Out West"

Here's some background information about the plot of "Out West" and Sean's role in it:

Rich heiress Prissy Alcott seems to have it all. She’s living the luxe life in Vegas with her teacup piglet, Baby. Life is perfect - until she gets the call from Momma that the family is broke and selling the family ranch to their next door neighbors, Bonnie and Cal. Bonnie is Prissy’s childhood friend who has always carried a passive-aggressive desire to be Prissy. Now her "frienemy", Bonnie and her whipped husband Cal have offered to bail the Alcott’s out by buying their ranch.

Cal Calhoun (Sean Astin) is Bonnie's serious, businessman hen-pecked husband. He's goaded by his over-ambitious wife into buying the Alcott's ranch. Intent on transforming the Alcott property into a cattle slaughterhouse, Cal is not nearly as obsessive about the idea as is his driven spouse.

Sean begins filming his scenes next week. Behind the scenes pics and news should be available! :-D

Official "Out West" press release, web site, social sites

The producers of the upcoming comedy "Out West" have issued a press release officially announcing the movie, and launched a variety of social media sites for fans to keep up on the filming and post-production process.

From the press release:

"OUT WEST", a micro-budget indie comedy starring Jennifer Elise Cox, Sean Astin, Beth Grant and Daniel Baldwin commenced principal photography in late September and is set to complete production by late November. ... The film is Executive Produced by Jim Vallely (Arrested Development, Golden Girls) and is currently shooting in Mancos, Colorado at the Majestic Dude Ranch through October and Las Vegas through November, with an expected release date in 2012.

New movie: Sean heads "Out West"

After Sean completes the filming of "Amazing Love" today, he'll head to Colorado for a supporting role in the movie "Out West."

"Our film stars Jennifer Elise Cox as Vegas celebutante Prissy Alcott, who has a penchant for all things luxury, but leaves her Vegas life behind for her Colorado home when she learns that her family has gone broke and is selling the family ranch. She tries to reboot the family enterprise as a dude ranch with the help of three gay dudes: her ex-fiancee Charles (played by Paul Bartholomew) and his friends Travis (Sam Pancake) and Billy (Michael Traynor). 

Think City Slickers meets The Hangover with a dash of Legally Blonde and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Ok, maybe Kinky Boots too.

We have a great list of actors helping bring the quirky supporting personalities from the page to screen, including:

Sean Astin, Beth Grant, Ray Wise, Danny Baldwin, among many others."

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