Uncorked, 2009


Julie Benz as Johnny Prentiss and Scott Elrod as Andrew Browning in "Uncorked"


Summary:

Johnetta ‘Johnny’ Prentice (Benz), the CFO for a major corporation, has allowed her work to take over her life, quite similar to her business-obsessed boyfriend Christopher. Johnny’s company sends her to a conference in California wine country, where it will be up to her to seal the deal with an important investor. But all her plans are suddenly up in the air, especially when she meets world-famous chef Andrew Browning (Scott Elrod) and his adorable son and parents, Sophia (Williams) and Paul (Gould), owners of the California Oak Winery. With an unexpectedly free schedule, Johnny finally has the time to relax and do something for herself, but she would much rather get right back to the office, even if it means leaving behind the things and people she has come to love. When she gets offered another job she has to chose between her career or Andrew.


(TV MOVIE)

"Uncorked" scenery: Lincourt Vineyards

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Uncorked scenery - Lincourt Vinyards

Filming locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Santy Inez, California, USA


Directed by:


David S. Cass Sr.

 



 

Writing credits:

Jim Head

(written by)


Photo © Crown Media



Trailer:


"Behind the scenes" of "Uncorked"


Scott on the movie theme:


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Tell me a little about Andrew.

First and foremost, he’s a father. He lost his wife to cancer; it’s a story that’s got Hallmark written all over it. He’s a very dedicated family man and he’s close with parents. He happens to be a chef, and he’s caught up in it. It’s all about the work, and I think that was one of his ways of numbing the pain over the lost of his wife.


Do you share your character’s workaholic tendencies?

I’m kind of that guy who’s always working to the wee hours. I’ve always been one to give 110 percent. It’s something my dad instilled in me at an early age. I enjoy working so much so it’s not such a taxing thing for me. It’s fun doing what I do, and I enjoy doing it. If I had my choice, one project would end and I’m starting the next one two days later.


Are you a real-life wine connoisseur?

I love wine. We obviously couldn’t drink it on set, so we were drinking grape juice. I’m a big Pinot Noir fan, and the Russian River and Argentenian wines. I don’t know really know much about wine, but when you’re around somebody who does and they pair it with the proper food, it’s just amazing how much better the wine tastes. I usually just say, “Yep, it smells good.”


How are your cooking skills off-set?

On the film, we had a great art department that made everything for us and made it look like I was this amazing chef, but I do enjoy cooking outside of the camera. I don’t like cooking for myself, but if it’s for a whole bunch of people, then I enjoy doing it.


What’s your signature dish?

I do a grilled sole. I’ll broil it and add a fresh mango sauce or avocado. I make a mean chicken enchilada. It’s the way you prepare it. I boil the chicken and it keeps it moist. I always cook myself breakfast.


On Men in Trees you were shirtless a lot. Do we get a shirtless scene in Uncorked?

There’s not too much skin in this. I’m fully dressed. I actually had to bring out the acting talents on this one other than just shed the clothes. Mom’s real proud!


Interview courtesy of DelainaDixon, used with permission.


Cast:

Julie Benz

Johnny Prentiss

JoBeth Williams

Sophia Browning

Elliott Gould

Paul Browning

Scott Elrod

Andrew Browning

Gattlin Griffith

Luke Browning

David Andriole

Christopher Stanley

Anne-Marie Johnson

Debra Miller

Brittany Ishibashi

Renee

Bruce Nozick

Thomas Jenkins

Jo Champa

Heidi

Richard Fancy

Milton

Ron Harper

Reverend Whitting

Catalina Catani

Corporate Executive (uncredited)

Vincent De Paul

George (uncredited)

Gene Richards

Corporate Executive (uncredited)


Some Information courtesy of The Internet Movie Database