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First Look at Megan Fox and Mickey Rourke in 'Passion Play'
by Steph
Sharples
You play Nate, a down-and-out trumpet player. What sets him on his downward spiral? He’s got a line in the movie, “I’ve messed up most of my life. I’ve only had two things: my music and my dope, but in the end it’s always been my dope.” And I think the fact that he meets somebody that he has feelings for, who’s different like he is, gives him purpose. Well, she’s different in a very unique way. She has wings, so she was sort of an oddity trapped in a carnival act. She’s been a prisoner her whole life, and she has no understanding of trust. She’s very vulnerable and delicate.
On Megan Fox:
I didn’t know too much about her, except what I read. And I think the pleasant surprise was this girl who’s a world-class beauty turned out to be probably the best young actress I’ve ever worked with. I don’t know if a lot of her films have showcased her acting ability more than, say, being action-oriented, but she really stepped up the plate with this one and was very consistent and professional, beyond her years. At 23, I couldn’t do half of what she’s doing.
On the similarities between Passion Play and The Wrestler:
The Wrestler was quite tough. There wasn’t much chemistry there. With Megan and I, there’s a lot of chemistry and a lot of respect. We’re both comfortable with each other. As far as the redemption is concerned, it’s almost fate. It’s not so much that my character is seeking redemption, it’s almost like it falls in my lap by accident. And I try and hold on to it as much as I can.
On what it was like working with Bill Murray:
Bill came aboard after another actor pulled out, and I think his unpredictability was a very interesting choice on Mitch’s part. It made me scratch my head in the beginning, but I kind of like the fact that Mitch went against the grain and didn’t use a Hollywood stereotype. Less is more. Bill Murray isn’t your typical scary, spooky guy, and there’s something very unnerving about a guy with a sort of off-the-wall sense of delivery. It’s very unexpected. Some of your worst gangsters are guys who were very low-key.
Sounds interesting but I'm looking forward to seeing a teaser to get a better idea of what this film will bring. I fall into that small category of people who don't mind Megan Fox. Yes, she sucked in Transformers and Revenge of the Fallen. She was decent in Jennifer's Body so I think it's only up from there. I can't wait to see this amazing "chemistry" between the two leads...
You play Nate, a down-and-out trumpet player. What sets him on his downward spiral? He’s got a line in the movie, “I’ve messed up most of my life. I’ve only had two things: my music and my dope, but in the end it’s always been my dope.” And I think the fact that he meets somebody that he has feelings for, who’s different like he is, gives him purpose. Well, she’s different in a very unique way. She has wings, so she was sort of an oddity trapped in a carnival act. She’s been a prisoner her whole life, and she has no understanding of trust. She’s very vulnerable and delicate.
On Megan Fox:
I didn’t know too much about her, except what I read. And I think the pleasant surprise was this girl who’s a world-class beauty turned out to be probably the best young actress I’ve ever worked with. I don’t know if a lot of her films have showcased her acting ability more than, say, being action-oriented, but she really stepped up the plate with this one and was very consistent and professional, beyond her years. At 23, I couldn’t do half of what she’s doing.
On the similarities between Passion Play and The Wrestler:
The Wrestler was quite tough. There wasn’t much chemistry there. With Megan and I, there’s a lot of chemistry and a lot of respect. We’re both comfortable with each other. As far as the redemption is concerned, it’s almost fate. It’s not so much that my character is seeking redemption, it’s almost like it falls in my lap by accident. And I try and hold on to it as much as I can.
On what it was like working with Bill Murray:
Bill came aboard after another actor pulled out, and I think his unpredictability was a very interesting choice on Mitch’s part. It made me scratch my head in the beginning, but I kind of like the fact that Mitch went against the grain and didn’t use a Hollywood stereotype. Less is more. Bill Murray isn’t your typical scary, spooky guy, and there’s something very unnerving about a guy with a sort of off-the-wall sense of delivery. It’s very unexpected. Some of your worst gangsters are guys who were very low-key.
Sounds interesting but I'm looking forward to seeing a teaser to get a better idea of what this film will bring. I fall into that small category of people who don't mind Megan Fox. Yes, she sucked in Transformers and Revenge of the Fallen. She was decent in Jennifer's Body so I think it's only up from there. I can't wait to see this amazing "chemistry" between the two leads...
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