I got my motorcycle licence and bought a bike. I created playlists of metal and spaghetti western styles, that I would play before takes. I watched the TV shows “Sons Of Anarchy”, “OZ”, and “True Detective”, and the movies “The Departed”, “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind”, “Donnie Brasco”, to name a few. How did you prepare to play Charles Falco?ĭR: I prepared by being extremely well-versed in Charles Falco’s book “Vagos, Mongols and Outlaws.” I also read “God’s Of Mischief,” “Under and Alone”, “Being Uncle Charlie”, of course my favourite “Hell’s Angels” by Hunter S. MLAS: It seems like a daunting task either way with this story. With this project we had greater freedom to interpret the characters as it is a fact-based fictionalized account of the events as opposed to a straight up bio-pic. I always think you have to find yourself in the character as opposed to imitating another being, thus it can be harder when the blueprint is as such. MLAS: Is it more challenging to tell a real person’s story instead of a fictional character?ĭR: It is more challenging as you have a life to defend a person who has their own mannerisms, way of thinking, and physical characteristics that make up who they are. That said, there’s immense freedom in preparation. It was the strongest audition of my career. For the final audition I was beyond prepared. I found a way to just sit in Falco’s shoes and listen and respond as him. Anytime you’re up for a series lead there is added pressure, as your life can change in that moment. MLAS: Was the audition process for this show difficult?ĭR: The audition process was not out of the ordinary. I love going to the darkest parts and finding light in those depths. I could really sink my teeth into this character because there was always so much at stake. I’m obsessed with motorcycles and would love to own a custom DEUS one day.ĭR: I was attracted to this project because it was a story about a man who hit rock bottom, but found a way to survive against all odds. I’m greatly influenced by music and listen to a crazy wide variety of styles. I’m a huge Raptor’s fan with season tickets. I’m married, a dog father, I’m a filmmaker, writer, and avid cook. MLAS: Before we get into “Gangland Undercover” can you tell us a bit about yourself?ĭamon Runyan: Where to begin? Been acting for about 12 years, worked in the financial industry before finding my way back to what I love to do. Before the six episode series premieres, we got the chance to chat with the show’s star, Damon Runyan. Not only to save innocent lives but to redeem his own. Falco sought to avoid decades in jail on drug charges but ended up living on a knife’s edge as he worked to gain the Vagos’ trust and then ultimately betray them. A convicted criminal turned ATF informant who took on the Vagos, one of the most historically dangerous motorcycle gangs in America. Students know me and hear about my experience and they want to come to UHD because of that.What does it take to infiltrate a real-life Sons of Anarchy? In History Channel’s new fact-based drama series, Gangland Undercover, we’ll follow Charles Falco. "I am able to do a lot of public speaking at high schools and I'm known as the "gang lady," which is pretty cool. "My experience as a prison guard has helped me a lot at UHD," Denner said. Watch Denner in Season 2: Episode 4 "Texas Terror," Season 4: Episode 7 "Aryan Terror," and Season 5: Episode 12 "Deadly Blast." "One of the show's early episodes was about the Texas Syndicate (TS), one of Texas' deadliest gangs, and I was interviewed as an expert on gangs in the Texas prison system with knowledge of TS," Denner said.ĭuring the episode, Denner recounts how the TS gang would recruit new members, explains the five gang codes members live by and describes first meeting a future gang "chairman" or leader.ĭenner was featured in two subsequent "Gangland" episodes, one about the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and another about Tango Blast, a collection of mostly Hispanic gang members in the Texas prison system. Over the last several years, she has even been featured several times on the History Channel's hit TV show "Gangland," a documentary that uncovers the history of America's most notorious gangs. Because of her experience, she often serves as a subject expert for local media reporting on gang crimes. Maryanne Denner, coordinator and advisor in the College of Public Service, is a former prison guard sergeant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and an expert on prison gangs.
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