Deep in the Heart Article: Lake Travis View

The Lake Travis View just interviewed me for a wonderful article about "Deep in the Heart".  We shot a number of scenes for the movie in Lakeway, and a business, Lake Travis Thrift was one of our shooting locations.  Great article!

Local Actors, Area Thrift Shop Sparkle in ‘Deep in the Heart’

Katherine Willis and Jon Gries, Dudley & Bob Morning Show, Fri Feb 17th

Thrilled to announce that Jon Gries and I will be appearing on the Dudley & Bob Morning Show Friday, February 17th to promote "Deep in the Heart".  Dale Dudley and Bob Fonesca have been Austin landmarks in radio for decades.  I'm a fan of the show and really excited.  Plus, I never know what Jon is going to say.  You can listen to the broadcast online if you don't happen to live in Austin:  http://www.klbjfm.com/dudleyandbob/

DEEP IN THE HEART Red Carpet at the Paramount Theater

I'm honored to be asked to participate in tonight's red carpet premiere of "Deep in the Heart" at the Paramount Theater, in Austin.  It was a uniquely wonderful shooting experience with a great group: from crew up to producers, and a true story of redemption and change.  All to kick off the February 17th release in Cinemark theaters Texas-wide!

Katherine Willis on The Lying Game Tonight

I'm thrilled to return to ABC Family's THE LYING GAME tonight.  My chatacter, Nancy Rogers mourns the death of her son Derek while attending his funeral, then has a run in at the Police Station. 

ABC Family's The Lying Game-New Role

I had my first appearance on ABC Family's The Lying Game this week (episode 1.15, "Dead Man Walking").  I play Nancy Rogers, a mother from the wrong side of the tracks who's son, Derek is inexplicably murdered.  I appear in next week's episode (episode 1.16, "Reservation for Two") and I filmed an episode this week that will air in February 27th (episode 1.19, "Weekend of Living Dangerously").  My story should continue onto the next season-fingers crossed that the show gets a green light!  I'm really enjoying working on the show.  The cast is great and most of the crew are from Friday Night Lights, so it feels like family every time I walk on set.  Such. good. people.  Feeling thankful. :-)

Austin Film Festival Screening Schedule

Catch DEEP IN THE HEART at AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL:

Sunday, October 23, 7:30pm—Rollins Theatre
701 West Riverside Dr.

Monday, October 24, 7:00pm—Regal Arbor
9828 Great Hills Trail

DEEP IN THE HEART was named one of 5 must see films of Austin Film Festival:
http://tinyurl.com/aff-dith

Deep in the Heart at Austin Film Festival

Jon Gries and Katherine Willis in "Deep in the Heart"

Today Austin Film Festival announced their lineup.  "Deep in The Heart" has its official premiere at the festival this October!  I can't wait to see it!

Book of Babylon photo: Commander Ross

The incomparable Arik Renee Avila, creator of the sci-fi thriller "Book of Babylon" just posted this image from my  last day of filming as FBI Commander Jillian Ross.  This is the first movie in a series by Arik, who is a mad genius.  I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing this!

 

Last Day, DEEP IN THE HEART

Chistopher Cain, Katherine Willis and Jon Gries

Last week was a picture wrap on "Deep in the Heart".  Everyone was so generous and kind - I LOVED working on this film with these people.  Jon snapped with photo while hanging between a camera set-up.  Hollywood Reporter's write-up on the project:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/val-kilmer-reunites-real-genius-94776

Deep in the Heart, Betty, 1971

Make-up: Randy Westgate, Wig/Hair: Catherine Conrad

My character, Betty in DEEP IN THE HEART, 1971, age 41.  Next week I'll be playing the same character in 1964-I'm hoping to channel a little Anne Margret hair. :)