It is the Porny Grail, this Mainstream Fame, yet it remains elusive to all but the luckiest, savviest, and/or least Porn Valley-seeming performers. Today’s story comes from Tommy Gunn, who—and this is just me talking—deserves his own syndicated series like the “Xena”s or “Highlanders” of eld. He has worked hard for many years and he is an earnest, talented guy.
He can also sew, ladies.
Gunn was cast in “Wolves,” a movie that sounds like “Rambo”-meets-“Teen Wolf”-meets-“The Wicker Man”-meets-“Children of the Corn.” The movie also stars Jason Momoa, the doomed Khal Drogo from “Game of Thrones.”
While the press release below (written by the inimitable James Bartholet) is coy on the details (visit the Slashfilm article for more on the movie, which shot in Toronto in September, 2012), it seems that Gunn’s part (Robbie) in “Wolves” is not that of a stripper, porn actor, or male prostitute, which—while there is nothing wrong with any of those professions—is an even bigger feather in Gunn’s cap, as most mainstream roles for porn performers mimic their day jobs, but with way better catering.
The following is a press release reprinted to enlighten non-adult industry readers about how the porn business talks about itself. It was written by an adult industry marketing professional.
Tommy Gunn costars in new mainstream movie “Wolves”
Los Angeles, CA (Jan 8, 2013) – Leading Adult Film Star Tommy Gunn has landed a role in the upcoming David Hayter film “Wolves”.
Produced by Steven Hoban of CopperHeart, and cast by writer and director David Hayter (X-Men 1 and 2, Watchmen). The cast includes; Jason Momoa (Conan the Barbarian, Game of Thrones, Bullet to the Head) and Lucas Till (X-Men: First Class, Walk The Line and Battle Los Angeles) in the action-packed film which will be released in 2013.
Wolves is a coming-of-age story written and directed by David Hayter. The protagonist Cayden Richards – a young, handsome eighteen-year-old with an edge – is forced to hit the road after the murder of his parents and finds his way to an ominous town to hunt down the truths of his ancestry. Tommy’s character encounters the hero on his journey and engages in a fight to the death.
“I enjoyed working on this project, and look forward to doing more mainstream roles”, said Gunn.
Gunn also costarred in the mainstream movie “Mommy & Me” opposite Steven Bauer (Scarface). The movie was directed by Jennifer James.
Gunn has also worked as a producer and director, and was one of the first to pioneer the 3D interactive release. His first project was titled “Cummin’ at You in 3D” and is planning on directing a follow up 3D interactive title. Gunn is co owner of London/Gunn Productions with fellow adult film star Marcus London. Their big hit “Spartacus XXX” is sweeping the award nominations this season.
Previously on Porn Valley Observed: Workingman’s Gunn; Game of Thrones—a gallery of toilet-adjacent porn stars
See also: “Wolves” on the Internet Movie Database
I am leaving a comment for you Tommy! To me you’re a great actor one things that you miss you need more often a thong on, why because the Tanned skin makes you marvelous throughout the picture. But would like to tell me where is Julian RIOS did he die, or what. suddenly he disappeared on the screen. So on the other hand he probably retired from porn.