Review of Greg's acting in "Leslie My Name Is Evil" from Larry Richman(aka Larry411 at Twitter who met Greg and his mom at the TIFF):
Pictures of Greg Smith, cast & crew of “Leslie, My Name is Evil” at 2009 Toronto Film Festival
Gregory Smith (Everwood) stars in this Canadian feature from writer/director Reginald Harkema. Loosely based on the 1960s Charles Manson murder trial, Leslie, My Name is Evil is a surreal comedy filled with whimsy and camp. That such a horrific event in American history can be the basis for humor may offend some, but there is a long history in cinema of biting satire which, when infused with the right creative spirit, can be entertaining as well as enlightening.
Smith's brilliant performance as the "boyish juror" carries this freaky film, which is destined to be a cult classic for those with a good sense of satirical satanic humor. Fans of the actor's portrayal of Ephram Brown in the long-running television series Everwood (2002-2006) will love his positive innocence and dominating presence in contrast to, arguably, some of the most despicable characters in history.
I also had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Smith and his family after the screening. I'd long heard that he is one of the nicest actors in the business and this proved to be absolutely correct. Fans will also be happy to learn that he'll be appearing in Copper, a new series debuting on ABC television in January.
This is getting quite the discussion in Twitteropolis:
Twitter / tapeworthy: Hello Ephram Brown! ahem. ...
tapeworthy Hello Ephram Brown! ahem. Gregory Smith! In Glasses! Adorable!
Pictures of Greg Smith, cast & crew of “Leslie, My Name is Evil” at 2009 Toronto Film Festival via @TTLindsay via @larry411