Lillee Jean TALKS! Live: Neil D'Monte on Amazon TV Series and Hollywood
- Lillee Jean Trueman
- Oct 20, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 23
Lillee Jean TALKS! Live features an exclusive interview with Hollywood director, producer, and actor Neil D'Monte. In this high-fidelity production, D'Monte provides an unprecedented look at the directing process for his Amazon Prime series, 'Front Men', and details his dynamic creative collaboration with partner Jon Simon. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the transition from storyboard artistry to directing major Hollywood motion pictures and streaming series.
Filmed in a visual-first format, this interview highlights the technical and creative milestones of D'Monte’s career and is curated as part of the Lillee Jean TALKS! Live permanent directorial archive. This official interview serves as a professional and educational resource into the mechanics of the film industry and is a registered motion picture asset under 17 U.S.C. § 506.
The episode will premiere on her website and channel on October 22, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Featuring celeb interviews, Trueman's friends will be guesting along the season, with star-studded favorites soon returning!
OFFICIAL LILLEE JEAN TALKS LIVE STILLS:
CAST:
Lillee Jean TALKS! Live Season 4, Episode 4
Director: Lillee Jean Trueman (Lillee Jean)
Writer: Lillee Jean Trueman (Lillee Jean)
Producer: Lillee Jean Productions (Lillee Jean)
Editor: Lillee Jean Productions (Lillee Jean)
Lillee Jean (self)
Neil D'Monte (self)
About Neil D'Monte
Neil D'Monte is an American artist, SAG-AFTRA film actor, musician, producer, and director born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. His latest artwork can be seen in the Summer Blockbuster, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Netflix with Awesomeness TV/Paramount’s The F**k It List and the Golden Globe-nominated film Palm Springs.
The multi-hyphenate made his feature film debut in 2003 with Vampires Anonymous, followed by the box office blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest. His theatrical training at Chicago’s prestigious Goodman Theatre allowed him to develop his skill at portraying offbeat and eccentric characters.
In addition to his work as an actor and as a sought-after artist, he is also an original member of The Smashing Pumpkins and is currently recording as a drummer with guitarist Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros/Satellite Party), industrial-metal band Tweaker and former Pumpkins’ guitarist/bandmate James Iha (A Perfect Circle), playing music festivals Coachella, Lollapalooza and SXSW.
A staple at San Diego Comic-Con, Neil is also the co-creator/artist behind the graphic novel/vampire epic Clan of the Vein which was featured in the Lionsgate film Cooties and in MTV’s Teen Wolf – Seasons 5 and 6.
About the Lillee Jean Talks Live Show
Created in 2020, Lillee Jean TALKS Live has produced dozens of epic nighttime entertainment webseries episodes centered around director and actress Lillee Jean. The show is known for its celeb interviews, musical performances from hot new artists, and actors discussing new blockbuster films. Last season, Don Most, Shelley Wade, Neil D'Monte, Staci Layne Wilson, Aaron Kai, Armand Peri, Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, and so many more, just to name a few, stopped by on Lillee's show!
2020- | Talkshow Series | 4 Seasons
AWARDS & HONORS:
-Award Winner/Best Web Series - Lillee Jean TALKS! Live With Don Most (2022) - Gothamite Monthly Film Awards (2024)
- Award Winner/Best Podcast - Lillee Jean TALKS Live with Don Most (2022) - Pageant Film Festival Awards (2024)
Logline
Lillee Jean TALKS Live is a celeb interview show, directed by actress Lillee Jean. Featuring interviews with Hollywood's most famous award-winning actors, singers, and directors.
Official Awards/Nominations:
AWARD: Award Winner/Best Web Series - Gothamite Monthly Film Awards - April 2024 - Lillee Jean TALKS! Live With Don Most (2022)
AWARD: Award Winner/Best Podcast - Pageant Film Festival Awards - September 2024 - Lillee Jean TALKS Live with Don Most (2022)
Logline:
Lillee Jean TALKS Live is a celeb interview show, directed by actress Lillee Jean. Featuring interviews with Hollywood's most famous award-winning actors, singers, and directors.
DIRECTED BY: Lillee Jean Trueman
WRITTEN BY: Lillee Jean Trueman
PRODUCED BY: Lillee Jean Productions (Lillee Jean Trueman); Laura Rene Marks-Trueman
CAST: Lillee Jean Trueman (series level), Don Most [3.4, 4.1], Shelley Wade, Alan Swyer, Neil D'Monte [3.2, 4.4], Staci Layne Wilson, Aaron Kai, Miriam Gonzalez Durantez (Lady Clegg), Charlie "Chick" Allan, Chara Gallos Allan, John Callas, Mark Gantt, Armand Peri, Eric Schumacher, Paul Reeves, David White, Jon Simon, Christy Curtis Buss, McKenzie Westmore, Laur Trueman (Laura Rene Marks-Trueman), Kerry Benjamin, Tiana Ferrell, Ian Gregory Kay, Rocco Leo Gaglioti, Shalini Vadhera, Stephen Voyce, Jameson Quinn, Raquel Aurilia, David Lee Summers, Christy Curtis Buss, Jen Eagle, Tyler Gallant, Andrew Chang, Autumn Ivy, Zoee, Jamal Lyles "Strizzo", Claudy Beats, Raissa Yame