This past spring, we learned about Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion's newest project - a crowdfunded web series that would give us an inside look at what it's like for sci-fi celebs to attend conventions. Con Man reached all its funding goals, raising more than $3 million on Indiegogo, and since the campaign ended we've been waiting with bated breath for the first episodes to go live.
This week our patience was rewarded, as the first four episodes were made available to contributors via Vimeo! And believe me, they were worth the wait. The misadventures of Wray Nerely (played by Tudyk) as he travels to a scheduled appearance at a sci-fi convention will keep you laughing, and the abundance of cameos and performances by the likes of Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Felicia Day (just to name a few) will delight fans of the genre as well as anyone who's ever attended a Con.
Felicia Day's performance as Wray's convention personal assistant is especially hysterical - no spoilers here, but I have to say that when her character first appeared, I burst out laughing because she was doing something I'd suggested one of my friends do at a recent Con (and now I'm glad we didn't, as I realize how creepy it would have looked). But all fans will relate to her inability to contain her excitement at working with a celeb she admires, even as she sees his flaws.
For those who didn't contribute to the Indiegogo campaign, the first episodes will be available on Vimeo soon - but tonight you can view the first three for free on EW.com! Join Alan Tudyk, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day as they host a Twitter party for the first few episodes tonight at 10pm Eastern.
Tune in and enjoy the hilarity that will no doubt ensue!
This week our patience was rewarded, as the first four episodes were made available to contributors via Vimeo! And believe me, they were worth the wait. The misadventures of Wray Nerely (played by Tudyk) as he travels to a scheduled appearance at a sci-fi convention will keep you laughing, and the abundance of cameos and performances by the likes of Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Felicia Day (just to name a few) will delight fans of the genre as well as anyone who's ever attended a Con.
Felicia Day's performance as Wray's convention personal assistant is especially hysterical - no spoilers here, but I have to say that when her character first appeared, I burst out laughing because she was doing something I'd suggested one of my friends do at a recent Con (and now I'm glad we didn't, as I realize how creepy it would have looked). But all fans will relate to her inability to contain her excitement at working with a celeb she admires, even as she sees his flaws.
For those who didn't contribute to the Indiegogo campaign, the first episodes will be available on Vimeo soon - but tonight you can view the first three for free on EW.com! Join Alan Tudyk, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day as they host a Twitter party for the first few episodes tonight at 10pm Eastern.
Tune in and enjoy the hilarity that will no doubt ensue!
