Michael Aaron Gallagher (left) makes a brief cameo in the action thriller “Iris” (2018), directed by Christopher Steinberger and starring Michelle Hunter, which is available on Amazon Prime.
In 2008, Michael Aaron Gallagher attended his first movie audition and was offered a role as a character in the independent horror film Ms. Cannibal Holocaust (SRS Cinema) by award-winning Director Ron Bonk (House Shark) and award-winning Executive Producer Jonathan Straiton (The Two Plates).
“Ms. Cannibal Holocaust” DVD cover.
In a Q&A about the film Michael said, “Being in Ms. Cannibal Holocaust was one of the most fun things I’ve ever done… I just loved being a part of the whole process. I was so excited about doing it, I signed on before I even read the script. A lot of people were surprised when I told them I was doing a horror film, but it was great because it gave me an opportunity to show everyone that I could do something different. Most people have seen me behind the camera, but this was my chance to get in front of it. It was so much fun wearing a mask and doing action scenes. I don’t have any aspirations to be a big time movie actor, but if I get offered another role anywhere in the country, I will definitely consider it. It’s just too much fun to say no.”
Director Ron Bonk reflected on working with Michael on the film. “Michael was a pleasure to have on set – on time, attentive, able to follow instructions easily, combined with the ability to quickly learn on-the-spot, knife-fight choreography,” he said. “Truly an asset to any movie production!”
“Michael is a director’s dream,” Producer Jonathan Straiton echoed. “He’s not afraid to push the limits, or try ’till we get the take! He’s early, he stays late and dives in head first. Actors like Michael add true professionalism to the art.”
Although it received a 17% score on RottenTomatoes and critics called the indie horror film one of the worst movies of the year, it was released on DVD in 2012, and is also available to watch on Amazon Prime.
Michael Aaron Gallagher (far right) appeared in the indie horror film “Ms. Cannibal Holocaust (2012).”
In 2012, Michael Aaron Gallagher attended his second open casting call for the movie Adult World (starring Emma Roberts, John Cusack and Cloris Leachman). After Director Scott Coffey saw Michael at the casting call, he received a callback and was asked to audition for a small role as a computer repair technician in a scene with Emma Roberts, although he was not offered the part. Regardless, the scene was cut from the final film and only appears in the DVD extras.
“Iris” movie poster.
In 2013, Michael was an extra in a scene with actress Michelle Hunter for the independent action thriller Iris (directed by Chris Steinberger). The film, which was produced by Watchworks Studios is available to watch on Amazon Prime.
In 2021, Michael attended the Audition Workshop for Actors, presented by Annie Delano of AND Casting at the Syracuse International Film Festival. His goal is to make a cameo in another film in the future when the right opportunity presents itself.
Visit Michael Aaron Gallagher‘s IMDb page at: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614756/