By: Ryan 'The Rican with the Irish name' McLelland Source:Edmond Son
A dancer who landed a part in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has told the Edmond Son ALL about what he witnessed on set.
“Apparently, the Soviet Army was searching for a crucifix skull in the jungles of South America and Indiana Jones was searching, as well,” Tyler said.
The Russian Army tries blackmailing Indiana Jones to help them find the crystal skull by “threatening to kill Karen, his old flame from the Lost Ark.”
Actress Karen Allen of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” fame returns to play Jones’ love interest Marion Ravenwood. Cate Blanchett was cast as the Russian interrogator.
“We took Indiana Jones hostage and managed to find the skull,” Tyler said.
Afterward, Tyler and the other Russian soldiers rejoice in the jungle by wildly dancing and singing to Russian balalaika folk music beside a roaring campfire.
His ability to perform classical Russian dances landed him in the movie. Professional opportunities opened for Nelson after graduating from Russia’s Kirov Academy and studying with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow a few years ago.
“They were filming us outside of a tent dancing and then turned the camera inside the tent,” Tyler explained his scene. “I saw Harrison Ford strapped in a chair being interrogated. I started to gather they were holding this big crystal-looking thing in the tent and heard someone mention a crucifix skull.”
In the movie, Indiana actor Shia LaBeouf plays Indiana Jones’ son. Jones learns of this and falls in love with Ravenwood again, Tyler said.
“After we did the first take, Steven Spielberg came up to us and shook our hands and said that we were great,” Tyler said.
Spielberg’s smile and easygoing personality puts actors at ease.
“He’s subtly suggesting things so actors can do it on their own and not just follow blindly,” Tyler said.
