Cast Members of ‘Casino Boss,’ set in Carson City, excited for future of show
Cast members of a new television show pilot “Casino Boss” that was filmed this week at the Carson Nugget in Carson City attended a formal meet and greet Thursday evening.
Actor and comedian Joe Piscopo, a former Saturday Night Live star and touring performer, said he has high hopes for the show and the resurgence of classic casino culture.
He joined the project because of Carson Nugget owner Dean DiLullo, who he’s called his friend for 23 years.
“Dean has a knack for the casino industry, and for writing,” said Piscopo.
DiLullo wrote the script for the pilot, based off his own experiences running casinos, and focused on the Carson Nugget.
“My character, the casino boss, is a bit of a fish out of water,” said Piscopo. “You know in places like Atlantic City, the high rollers are guys in snake skin suits. But here, in the West, they’re more good old boys, cowboy hats and boots and big belt buckles. But they roll just as high. There's more of a saloon culture here.”
It’s the juxtaposition of that ideal that makes the “Casino Boss” different from other casino-based films and TV shows, he said.
Bob Zany, who has been acting and performing as a comedian for over 30 years, agreed.
“It’s a great concept,” said Zany, who also has a role in the pilot. “It’s more hometown, more local. I’ve been performing casinos for years, and the script is great. Also, it was either this or a yard sale.”
After filming, Zany will be heading back out on his comedy tour.
Los Angeles based performing comedian Kabir Singh is playing a goofy, fun character, he said, taking on the role of a terrible casino marketer who continually comes up with bad ideas that will sink the casino.
“I’ve known Dean for many years, and he’s very easy to work with,” said Singh. “The character I’m playing is a lot like me, pretty goofy, and so it’s a natural process.”
As a comedian, he usually performs in clubs, but filming has been a great time, he said.
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