I auditioned for the lead in this independent film a few months ago about a reporter investigating a series of mysterious murders within the fashion industry. I didn't end up getting the part, but last week I received a call to be in a scene and had a chance to work along side a really great actor.

I was in the scene with David Dastmalchian, who was last seen in The Dark Knight. He was the one who got the part I auditioned for, tear haha. I had a chance to talk with him about auditioning for this film and also how it was working with Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger.

So I was walking in the city today and noticed a very familiar picture hanging in a store front window. It was the cover of this months GQ with the cast from Hangover. And that is the photograph I was a stand-in for! If you look very closely at Ed Helms (left) you can kind of tell that his head and hand are superimposed on my body. I actually had the opportunity of hanging onto Zach Galifianakis while standing on one leg haha. All three actors weren't able to meet at the same time for the shoot so the positions were held, in this case literally, by stand-ins. So now technically I have been on the cover of GQ magazine haha.

If you've been in a GNC, Modell's or Sports Authority lately you might have noticed new Men's Health exercise equipment. They just started selling a line of stability balls, pull up bars, and elastic bands (that hook around a door). I have the cover shot of the men's line of equipment or the "Hero Shot" which is the new term for the cover these days haha. All of the Women's Health equipment is already in stores, and the packaging that I'm on should be on shelves in the next few weeks!

I read an awesome interview about actor/model Gilles Marini and how he got his break in acting. Marini is best known for playing Dante in last year's "Sex and the City" movie. In the article he discussed growing up in France and following his dream to America, not knowing a word of English.

Wilhelmina started a model search and has been traveling across the country to major cities promoting it. It started in New York, and I was one of several models asked to be a spokesperson for the event. This is the first time Wilhelmina is hosting an event of this magnitude and it was nice to be part of it and represent the agency.

I was made aware, by a herd of the coolest fourth graders, this morning that the Nicktoon commercial I'm in is finally out. All I heard was, "AWESOME!" in a symphony of high pitched voices haha, which is a punch line I say throughout the commercial haha. I am yet to see the actual finished product because I don't really watch television, but hopefully I get to see it soon. The commercial is for the new season of Ironman that airs on Nicktoons. I believe all the yelling and screaming fourth graders said they saw it playing on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Nicktoons.

Yesterday I had a casting call deep in the heart of the city. You might be thinking that's standard for persons pursuing a career in acting and modeling. And you would be correct in your thinking. But when you only have one casting and it's the only reason to trek all the way into the city and stand on a crowded train for over an hour, you want to make sure you have an awesome audition.

The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises  is about to hit stores in a month and it is awesome. I have read and studied several exercise books and encyclopedias and I am extremely impressed with this version. It has 619 different exercises to incorporate into your workout program. The pictures are crisp, the movements are intense, and the information is priceless. I highly recommend this book and was in awe to see the finished product. And because I feel it is that great and valuable to the readers I am giving away one free copy. A randomly selected winner will be chosen who signs up for my newsletter. Also, as a plus I am in the book demonstrating an entire chapter dedicated to glutes and hamstrings. Signup for your chance to win a free Men's Health book before it even hits stores!

-Luke

**Again, Luke has his own chapter in the book, thats just awesome.  Right now there are 7,500 copies for sell at Men's Health website, after that supply is done you will have to wait till December 22 when the book hit stores Nationwide.  I am not completely sure how Luke is going handle shipping the book to the winner but the winner might have to have a shipping address in the continental US.  But don't let that stop you from signing up for Newsletter letter which has its own benefits. (Just insert your email where its says 'Luke Guldan Newsletter' to the right side, underneath the donation button.)

-JR

If you don't win this copy and willing to wait till December you can Pre Order a copy from Amazon at a guaranteed reduced price, $16.40: The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular YOU!

I want to thank everyone that voted and followed through with the LXNY Hunky Trainer competition. For all of those that are concerned or disappointed, I say, "nay, cry not" for this was not a loss but a win! It was a great experience and I had an opportunity to work with and meet some really great people at NBC.

Also a special thanks to Serg Studios, Mike at NAB, and JC for sending out emails and making last minute calls to get some votes in. Thanks again.