Alex, cast, and crew went back to work this past week, and what a week it was! As we had previously mentioned, Alex was prepping to direct before the holiday break and on the first day back he debuted in that new role. In the last wrap-up we mentioned that we hoped that those there with him would share a glimpse into this milestone, and fans could not be happier for what went down on Monday when he took the helm for episode 8.18.
The show was shooting on location and a very good spot for photos. Thanks to a few local photographers and Jimmy Buffet, the day was chronicled for the fans beyond what could have been hoped for. Not only were there a few pics of Alex with the director headphones on but there were tons of them plus videos, too! We have provided them all below.
Before we jump into that part, we at the site would like to take this time to sincerely congratulate Alex for this accomplishment. He has worked hard over his career to get to this point and he seems to have never taken his career for granted. The cast, crew, and the many guest stars have shown time and time again that they enjoy working with him and have the utmost respect for him. As fans, we could not have chosen a more stand up guy to journal. It will be interesting to see moving forward whether he has caught the director’s bug and will go on to many more projects as one or whether this was a one time thing. Either way, we know he is doing a bang up job this time and can not wait to see the finished product with “Directed by Alex O’Loughlin” on our screens.
Now on to the wrap-up.
As we mentioned Monday was the big day and here is what came out of it. Starting with Hawaii-Isla-808 who provided the most activity from that day. Note: Pics in the collages can be clicked on for larger size.
Thanks to Ninjaloha50 on Twitter for this next set. He was the first one to report the good news and share the first pics.
It seems to take many angles and a nutritious treat to make it as a director.
Great shot!
There were also a couple others around the area and shared these few pics.
There were quite a few videos from that day too. Here they are below.
From Hawaii-Isla 808
From @hawaii_isla808 IG, He caught this great video of #AlexOLoughlin directing. #BeaulahKoale #MeaghanRath #H50 pic.twitter.com/7FBlKdEHSK
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 8, 2018
This is really neat to watch this. Thanks to @hawaii_isla808 who shot this one below and to @ninjaloha50 for prior ones. Mahalo to both of you letting the fans in on #AlexOLoughlin‘s directorial debut. #H50 pic.twitter.com/geBvPtIuBP
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 9, 2018
Another video from @hawaii_isla808. #AlexOLoughlin #MeaghanRath #BeulahKoale pic.twitter.com/NyIIREjA1r
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 9, 2018
Video Alex O’Loughlin directing in Waikiki Beach #h50 #hawaii50 #five0 #hawaiifive0 #wearehawaii #hawaii #luckyweliveinhawaii #ilovealoha #waikiki #aloha #visitoahu #waikikibeach #welovehawaii #weloveoahu #hilife #wemisshawaii #honolulu #oahuhawaii #visithonolulu #visithawaii pic.twitter.com/uPn6lN66Wo
— hawaii isla 808 (@hawaii_isla808) January 9, 2018
#AlexOLoughlin keeping up his directing energy with this healthy snack. Via @hawaii_isla808 IG #H50 pic.twitter.com/s2K80EKYdw
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 9, 2018
Hawaii Five-0 filming today in Waikiki Beach #h50 #hawaiifive0 #five0 #hawaii50 #wearehawaii #hawaii #luckyweliveinhawaii #ilovealoha #waikiki #aloha #ig_oahu #visitoahu #loves_united_hawaii #waikikibeach #welovehawaii #weloveoahu #hilife #wemisshawaii #honolulu #hawaiian #oahu pic.twitter.com/M6CTzrd8K2
— hawaii isla 808 (@hawaii_isla808) January 9, 2018
Hawaii Five-O filmed in Waikiki Beach #h50 #hawaiifive0 #five0 #hawaii50 pic.twitter.com/6KLv2X7lOI
— hawaii isla 808 (@hawaii_isla808) January 10, 2018
Hawaii Five-O filmed Alex O’Loughlin as Director last Monday on Waikiki Beach #h50 #hawaiifive0 #five0#hawaii50 pic.twitter.com/88HUSHyNGb
— hawaii isla 808 (@hawaii_isla808) January 10, 2018
Alex O’Loughlin as Director for #h50 will on TV S8x18 #hawaiifive0 #five0 #hawaii50 pic.twitter.com/CcWK7TXULh
— hawaii isla 808 (@hawaii_isla808) January 11, 2018
Here are a few of the first ones from the day from Ninjaloha50
Done with this scene #H50 #Waikiki pic.twitter.com/9FI2sv6PcL
— NinjAloha50 (@ninjaloha50) January 8, 2018
Background. And.. . #H50 #Waikiki pic.twitter.com/lx9zvntTqV
— NinjAloha50 (@ninjaloha50) January 8, 2018
Junior wants an apple too. #H50 #Waikiki pic.twitter.com/jdjSIZnXnV
— NinjAloha50 (@ninjaloha50) January 8, 2018
Later that same day, Alex returned to the studio and turned into Steve so he could also do a scene with Jimmy Buffett. Here are a few things Jimmy shared via his IG stories.
#JimmyBuffet is back in #H50 and #AlexOLoughlin is setting up the scene. This will be fun to watch. Credit Jimmy Buffet IG stories pic.twitter.com/BjHrsj3GAl
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 8, 2018
Jimmy’s done for the day. Good to see him again. Frank always adds some fun to the show. #AlexOLoughlin #JimmyBuffett #H50 pic.twitter.com/Vy7a3wdtOb
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 9, 2018
Jimmy’s way of saying thanks also was the first pic of the well deserved chair.
Credit Jimmy Buffett IG stories
After Monday, it got a little quieter until Thursday and then this pic below showed up from behind the scenes of a Wednesday night shoot.
Also, on Thursday, this great candid close-up of Alex directing was taken by the resident of the house they were shooting at.
On Friday, there was another night shoot and one of the crew shared this close up of the directing action BTS on his IG stories.
Thanks to bwallace808 stories who shared this nice close up action of #AlexOloughlin directing. pic.twitter.com/przsmTIKff
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 13, 2018
Credit Bwallace 808 IG stories
Although Alex was working hard, there also seemed to be some time to still goof off. So from Meaghan’s IG stories, here are those moments.
Act 4. Via Meaghan Raths IG stories . #AlexOLoughlin #MeaghanRath pic.twitter.com/5KSSaSgWiq
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 11, 2018
Via Meaghan Raths stories, #AlexOLoughlin. #H50 pic.twitter.com/MRC2io7TwQ
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 12, 2018
Via Meaghan Raths IG stories. Thought interrupted. #AlexOLoughlin #beulahkoale #H50 pic.twitter.com/amuGrYIlL3
— Alex O’Loughlin Fan (@AOLO) January 8, 2018
Fan Photos
The fan photo of the week goes to this couple from Germany as they were able to see Alex in his element on Tuesday night. There were many night shoots this week so Alex and the rest of the cast and crew all worked some long hours.
So as you can see from above it was quite a week for Alex. This week, Alex should be wrapping up directing and go back to being only Steve for 8.19. As for when 8.18 will air, it is expected towards the end of March.
That’s it for another one. It seems like it was just yesterday that they just came back and started filming season 8. Time sure does fly! Have a good week everyone!
Mahalo for sharing these awesome videos and pictures!!!!
You are welcome.
Muito bom, Obrigada!
Toda a sorte para Alex!