Crystal Chappell Provides An Update On Venice: The Series Season 7

“I’m sure you know that the strikes (Writers/Actors) last year delayed….well, Everything!  But there were other repercussions, other than delayed production, that occurred.  A lot of “more affordable” studios, meaning the ones that a producer like me could actually afford (that has all sets I need), went under.  So, there are fewer options out there.  I have, however, found one that will work.

“I was hoping to shoot in June, and still may be able to, but they recently told me that they are moving out of their current studio into a bigger one….sometime in May.  They’re unsure if they will still be in Burbank in June or in their new place in North Hollywood.  I’d shoot for production in May, but an actress is on vacation…anyhoo….It WILL get done this summer, I’m just not exactly sure when.  At the very least, production will be completed by the end of summer and the show will be out in the Fall.  I’m determined to make that happen!!!  I’ll keep ya posted.”

Chappell also took the opportunity to provide an update on her personal life: “It’s been a trying year for me and my family but we are healthy and hopeful and incredibly blessed.  Jake and Grace, Zoom Zoom Zeke and my Ember Bear are doing great.  Dylan is loving college! Michael and I are embarking on yet another small home project…Ill throw in MY last because…Oy!  But it’s exciting and will be good for everybody.  I’ve been writing other projects that are inspiring to me.  So, all in all, life’s good.”

At the time of its initial release in December 2009, Venice: The Series was described as focusing on, “the life of Gina Brogno (Chappell), a single, gay, self-made interior decorator living and working in Venice Beach, California,” as well as “her various love interests, her brother Owen, her father “the Colonel,” and a myriad of other characters who make up Gina’s network of relationships.”