Danny Trejo Appears In Zombie Film

Director Brian Bazala, Adam Lytle, Danny Trejo, and Producer Jay Lavely

Danny Trejo, who recently appeared in the smash hit film Machete directed by Robert Rodriguez has signed on as a featured character in the Zombie horror-comedy Opening Night of the Living Dead.




Danny was on set this weekend in Groveland, Florida at the Kim Kahana Stunt Ranch shooting several scenes from the film, fresh from an appearance at the local horror convention, Spooky Empire.

"Having Danny in the film just takes it to another level," commented Producer Jay Lavely.  "He's Machete -- but he transcends the genre because he's also a great dramatic actor and has comedic appeal as well from his work on the Spy Kids films."

Trejo with Director Brian Bazala

Director Brian Bazala frantically wrote new dialogue for the actor.  "It's Danny Trejo -- so I really wanted to tailor the character for him.  He did not disappoint."  Bazala also added that "Danny's got to be once of the nicest, most gracious actors in the business."  Bazala also said Trejo was "extremely complimentary" and put the entire crew at ease, shooting around his tight schedule for the weekend.

Opening Night of the Living Dead will be shot in and around Orlando, Florida and features makeup by Joe Blasco.

Danny Trejo attacked by the Living Dead (Adam Lytle)

A zombie's worst nightmare

Photo Credit:  Jared Clemons

From the Set: Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Director Brian Bazala gives the latest update on the Halloween Horror Zombie Film Opening Night of the Living Dead from Kahanas Stunt School . The film features makeup by Joe Blasco.

Today we broke ground on our cemetery installing realistic foam headstones. Producer Jay Lavely also arrived to survey the situation (he's behind the camera in this clip!).

Behind the Scenes: Making Foam Headstones, Part 3

Making Foam Headstones for the Halloween Zombie Movie Opening Night of the Living Dead featuring Danny Trejo with horror makeup by Joe Blasco, shot in Orlando.

In Part 3, Scenic Designer Molly Pearce puts the finishing touches on the prop headstones with a little faux painting.

Behind the Scenes: Making Foam Headstones, Part 2

Making Foam Headstones for the Halloween Zombie Movie Opening Night of the Living Dead featuring horror makeup by Joe Blasco.

In Part 2, Scenic Designer Molly Pearce adds some authentic detail to the primed foam headstones.

Behind the Scenes: Making Foam Headstones, Part 1

Brian shows us how to make foam headstones for Halloween or your own feature film!

In Part 1, we prep, stencil and cut the styrofoam and prepare it for faux painting.