The movie marked a first for Knight, 49, whose last film was a small part in the 2005 film "L.A. Dicks". It was his first time acting alongside his new wife, "America’s Next Top Model" winner Adrianne Curry, 23, who plays a lab technician with a crush on Sommers in the film. The pair, who found love on the VH1 reality series "The Surreal Life"
"He would get really pissed off at me and I’d be like sorry, I can’t work the way you do. I don’t want to be a f-ing dork, you know, when the cameras off", she said, ribbing her new husband before adding, "but he did an amazing job. I was really proud of him".
Despite their disagreements together, the two were "like working with your best friends", said director Stoller, who also wrote and produced the film. They’re both sweethearts. You know Chris, its like hanging out with Peter Brady, without having pork chops and applesauce".
He said the three of them created a little on-the-set family with the rest of the cast. He was equally excited about his new film.
Like a father, Stoller is the heart and soul of the film. Working with a budget of about three million, the film veteran has made more than 27 films since first hosting his own TV series, "Film Fun", at age 11 on the Canadian network CBC.
Stoller did most of the special effects himself, and it was his vision that drove the film. His extensive experience and expertise also drove him to write the go-to guide for wannabe filmmakers, the 2003 ‘Filmmaking for Dummies".
He is currently working on two untitled projects, one about a magical wizard, the other based on his dog, Little Bear. Little Bear has a very interesting past, he said: "He was owned by someone very famous known all over the world. He had to give him up and I was the one who got it". Could it be infamous pop star Michael Jackson, who is widely known to be a good friend of the director and also starred in his 2004 movie "Miss Castaway"? Stoller wouldn’t tell, so we may never know.
The event also brought out a veteran actor Tony Tarantino (father of director Quentin), and up-and-coming stars of both television and film model/actor Jason Graham, who stars in the upcoming Showtime series "Fore Play", Brazilian actress Jackeline Oliver of "Day of the Dead 2", actress Bridgetta Tomarchio, and Gabriel Jarret, who last appeared in the shipwreck blockbuster "Poseidon" and will also appear in "Fore Play".
Before the film began, guests were treated to a special performance of the movie’s theme song "A Million Miles Away". by rock group Sha-Boom. But the best part for Stoller, a native Canadian, was having his family by his side. "It’s one of the first movies where even my mom and my sisters haven’t seen the film", he said. Luckily, they were able to make the trip from Canada to the premiere, along with his best friend from childhood. ‘I think what’s really exciting tonight is friends and family are all here. That’s the most exciting part".