Story of Brothers
During the last few days of college, Brodie and Cody Lowe were eating together in the university’s cafeteria, working through new film stories and ideas. The idea for “Three Count” – a story that they would be able to film on a shoe-string budget – was born that day.
Although they had never worked any professional wrestling shows before, they were able to find a retired professional wrestler by the name of Robert Deputy and utilize his expertise. Showing the two brothers the proper techniques and correct jargon of the world of professional wrestling, Mr. Deputy proved to be a valuable resource in preparation for the film. The two brothers gained weight in an effort to build their bodies reminiscent of "old strongmen" who lived in a time when weights and dumbbells were foreign to most others.
By using their athleticism and showcasing their talents as actors and writers, Brodie and Cody spent the next year writing the screenplay and choreographing the wrestling matches, seen in “Three Count,” while working and saving money for the film’s meager budget of $2,000 over the next year.
Adam Scherr, who lifted at Iron Physique, the same gym the brothers had been lifting at since high school, was interested in being a part of the film. Soon after shooting his scene for “Three Count,” Adam won several strongman competitions, including the Arnold Classic, and soon signed with WWE. He is now wrestling under the ring name known as “Braun Stowman.”
The two brothers made sure to film the wrestling matches last since there could have been a serious injury on set, as they performed all of their stunts. Using a professional wrestling ring two hours before the company’s actual show that night, Brodie, Cody and the other actors had to film all five matches, seen throughout the film, within 3 1/2 hours. There were no re-shoots or any possibilities of obtaining use of the ring another day. It was a risky situation, given the fact that the other wrestlers were only ever able to meet with the Lowe brothers a few hours before filming in order to work through choreography and technique, which they practiced outside while the ring was being set-up. Nevertheless, the matches couldn’t have worked out any better and all expectations were exceeded.
“Three Count” is currently being sent out to film festivals around the world. Two of the Lowe brothers' screenplays (one feature and one pilot) are currently being looked at by several production companies.
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