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Rhett Giles interview | He's in more movies lately than a PETA rep...and now he's spending a couple of minutes with the head Bums to chat about...well, just about anything.
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RHETT: Apologies for taking so long to get back to your questions, which were all
great by the way, but I've been stuck on a shoot out in the middle of the Mojave and Nevada Desserts for the last two weeks having my butt kicked by the shoot. 115f in the shade with a constant dust storm is not fun - a bit like working in a furnace with a hair dryer to keep you cool. Needless to say there was ZERO email or cell reception, but here they are, better late than never!
RUFUS: For starters, I just want to say on behalf of Bumscorner, that we are big fans.
RHETT: Thanks mate - very, very kind of you.
RUFUS: Let's dive right into what all our Bums are asking. What is it about The Asylum that draws you into every picture? Is it a lifetime contract signed in blood, or something simpler?
RHETT: They stamped my passport 'insane' when I arrived to the US then threw me
into the wrong flippin' Asylum. I'm not even an actor. I haven't been able to break out yet, but one day, one day... I actually think the best quote I heard was 'you're what Leonardo is to Miramax'
RUFUS: Of the huge list of roles that you have played, which one would be your favorite?
RHETT: Ok, I've been asked this a few times and it really is tough to pick a favorite role because they each bring their own rewards and challenges. I think that when approached properly every role you take on should offer it's own challenges and rewards, be they emotionally challenging, life saving, world spotlight changing, education or character driven pieces that change or question your own personal opinions of minorities or majorities or just your own personal beliefs - they all offer very different personal and professional rewards and challenges.
RUFUS: Our fellow Bum Scraps had already pointed this out in his review of Frankenstein Reborn, and I've mentioned this to Amanda at Asylum, that your performance on this film was brilliant. You were the sickest, vilest, most entertaining doctor since Trapper John M.D. How did you make that role look so natural?
RHETT: Again, thank you. It scares me just how many people have said it looks so
natural. I usually get to play the good guy and swear I'm nothing like the
character. The director Leigh Scott was very giving in this particular
instance. After quite a bit of prep work it still wasn't feeling quite
right. I spoke with him just the night before and gave him a sample of what
I wanted to encorporate with what we already had. I still remember him
rubbing his chin all the way through, as he tends to do, over and over as I
did it. I finished, he said 'do it', so I did. He gave me a lot of Leigh-way
as I like to put it. As for the character, think of pulling the wings off of
flies or burning ants with the innocence and fascination of a chilld, but
having those bugs be human beings...
SCRAPS: In "War of the Worlds" as Pastor Victor, you portrayed a character that represented Faith in God in the face of despair, while in "Frankenstein", your Dr. Victor Franks was portrayed as an almost morally devoid character, two almost polar opposite characters. Which was a bigger challenge for you as an actor, and which was more fun?
RHETT: They really were polar opposites, weren't they. War Of The Worlds was a
tough spiritual journey that actually rewarded me with the time and
circumstance to examine my own personal aspects of faith, religion and
belief - would I run 'to' or 'away' from religion if I knew the end of the
world was coming. If God (who or whatever that may be to the many different
religions) truly looked after everyone, then why would he put them through
so much pain and misery? I know I'm opening a whole can of worms by inviting
religion into this, but it's a tough and confronting question. Frankenstein
on the other hand gave me the amazing opportunity to go to some very dark
places that I think we all have inside us but rarely visit, which rewarded
me with exceptional character and was much more fun than the preacher as I
never had to confront any of my beliefs - there were no rules for the good
Doctor.
SCRAPS: Are we going to see you don the "Jolly Roger" garb again?
RHETT: Never. Ever, ever, ever!... EVER! That character was a lot of fun but
getting into the facial prosthetics every morning, then off every evening is
something I would never wish on anyone. Unless I was paid a boatload of cash
that is. Actually no, never, ever, EVER again... (famous last words)
SCRAPS: It's been 20 years since "Crocodile Dundee" invaded the US. Are Australian actors and actresses getting the exposure they should in the American market, or do we still have a ways to go?
RHETT: I don't think actors should be defined by where they come from. They deserve credit where credit is due and should let their craft speak for themselves.
At the end of the day it really is about whoever you are making the best of
your situation and getting off your butt and making it happen.
SCRAPS: If you were cast as the new James Bond, would you be more of a "gadget"
guy, or let your fists do the talking?
RHETT: That's uncanny, you're like the sixth person in the past few weeks to ask a
Bond question. It would have to be Bond, Gadget Bond... the dude's way too
cool and sauve to break a sweat or crease a suit when he could just press a
button. But if he does let fly, you know you're toast.
RUFUS: So what is the day in the life of Rhett Giles really about? Describe
to us what a day consists of when not on the set.
RHETT: The only normal thing is the start - coffee and cigarette. After that I'm
ready to go but really don't have a normal routine - that's what I love about this industry. One day I'll be in Rio, another I'll be going everywhere for meetings, next I'll be on the phone for hours, or reading scripts, or writing a script, and right now I'm training for a 'House of Flying Daggers' type movie shooting in China for the next few months - which I'm really looking forward to - so I'm trying to get in as much kick-boxing and yoga as possible, which are both really new things to me.
RUFUS: Let's now dive into your mind, with 5 lightning round questions! Which is better with Steak? Asparugus or Greenbeans?
RHETT: Asparagus - it makes your pee smell funny, which always cracks me up.
RUFUS: Which looks worse on an overweight person? Tube tops, or Biker shorts?
RHETT: Biker shorts - I won't dare comment on this one.
RUFUS: Which had a better final episode? Seinfield, or MASH?
RHETT: Cheers.
RUFUS: If you were to bring a case of beer to a friends house to watch a big game, do you take the remainders home, or leave them?
RHETT: What the hell? I'm Australian, there's no such thing as left over beers.
RUFUS: A train is traveling the distance of 500 football fields at a rate of 35 MPH eastbound, with the wind blowing southbound at a rate of 75 MPH?
RHETT: Then I'd better not be driving it.
RUFUS: Is there one show that you must TIVO at all times, and never miss?
RHETT: Family Guy - you just gotta love that Stewie.
RHETT: Thanks guys - had a ball. And thanks for your support - appreciate it!
All the best - Rhett Giles |
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Updated Monday, September 12, 2005 Written by Rufus & Scraps |
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