Dax Shepard & Michael Peña: A duo to remember from that iconic CHiPs night
Dax Shepard reminisces on the CHiPs premiere night in 2017, filled with stunts, comedy, and a heartwarming partnership with Michael Peña and wife Kristen Bell.
Updated : October 29, 2023 02:35 PM ISTDax Shepard reminisces on the CHiPs premiere night in 2017, filled with stunts, comedy, and a heartwarming partnership with Michael Peña and wife Kristen Bell.
Dax Shephard and Michale Pena (Source: CBS)
We've seen many Hollywood premieres over the years, but there was something undeniably special about that evening back in 2017 when Dax Shepard lit up the TCL Chinese Theater. Yes, we're talking about the premiere of the film adaptation of the iconic series - CHiPs. Dax Shepard, not just the star, but also the brain behind the direction, gave us a little inside scoop. “Every day we either blew something up, had an amazing motorcycle stunt or did some of comedy,” he had shared. The evening mirrored that vibe perfectly. Imagine this: Shepard and co-star Michael Peña, making an entrance in a fiery red sports car, surrounded by California Highway Patrol officers, with the tunes of Tupac Shakur’s California Love setting the mood.
Peña, who perfectly embodied Frank Ponch Poncherello, had his share of chuckles on set. “I shit the bed a couple of times — I couldn’t stop laughing," he reminisced. And Shepard? He always knew Peña was the one for the role, “I knew I wanted Pena to play Ponch. I thought he was the only actor that could take on that iconic of a character.”
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Dax and Kristen: The perfect blend of romance and work
The night was not just about work. It had its fair share of adorable moments, particularly when Shepard spoke about working with his lovely wife, Kristen Bell. With his signature humor, he had quipped, “My wife is really affordable. She gives me a really good rate.” And Kristen? Well, she charmingly reflected, “I married Dax because I like spending time with him and I trust him.”
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The evening, sparkling with memories, concluded with the entire cast heading to Mel's Drive-In. An afterparty where burgers, fries, and a dash of nostalgia with the good old coffee and donuts were the stars. With today's cinema landscape rapidly evolving, it's moments like these that remind us of the magic Hollywood once spun on its streets. CHiPs, with its adrenaline-pumping scenes and the heartwarming duo of Shepard and Peña, is a testament to that.
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