The conversation revolves around the cast of Grand Theft Auto 5, including the actor who played Franklin. They discuss their experiences during a panel at a comic-con where fans reacted enthusiastically, leading to a memorable and surprising experience for the cast. They also reflect on the challenges and rewards of their roles, particularly in relation to the character Michael, who returns to a life of crime. The cast members express their appreciation for the opportunity to work on the project, describing it as one of the best experiences they've had in their careers.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The cast of Grand Theft Auto 5, including Ned Luke, Shawn Fonteno, and Steven Ogg, participated in a panel at New York Comic-Con.
2. The panel was well-attended, with a few hundred people showing up to ask questions and get autographs.
3. Steven Ogg, who played Trevor in the game, has a reputation for being a method actor and would often stay in character even when not filming.
4. Ned Luke, who played Michael, had walked away from acting before being cast in Grand Theft Auto 5.
5. Shawn Fonteno, who played Franklin, had never been to an audition before being cast in the game.
6. The cast had to memorize large amounts of dialogue, often with only a short amount of time to prepare.
7. The cast members would often receive 50-75 pages of script on a Thursday or Friday, without knowing which scenes they would be filming the following week.
8. Steven Ogg would often use unconventional methods to get into character, including walking around the set naked.
9. The cast members have stated that working on Grand Theft Auto 5 was one of the best projects they've ever worked on.
10. The game was a three-year project, and the cast members became close friends during that time.