BD: You're currently one of the most, if not THE most, controversial Hollywood stars in the [United] States. How does that make you feel? Do you think it hurts or helps your career?
MRM: Controversy always sells. All news is good news. No such thing as bad publicity they say. I mean look at Chris Brown. A year ago he was public enemy number one and now he's winning fan polls on 106 & Park. There are so many celebrities in this town. Lindsay (Lohan). Mel Gibson. Lady Gaga. Brad (Pitt) and Angelina (Jolie). Someone is always making news and you got to keep yourself relevant. Tabloids. TMZ. Magazines. Internet. Blogs. E! News. Daily 10. There are so many avenues to get your story out there now. It's not like the early 90's. I know how to keep myself in the news. Haha.
BD: Why did you want to act?
MRM: Honestly? So I could know what it was like to kiss a girl.
BD: Seriously?
MRM: Yes. Dead serious. I felt acting would allow me the opportunity to do things I couldn't do in real life. I remember going on my first audition. I was 17. It was for a chewing gum commercial and I'd be kissing a girl in it. I remember walking into the waiting room and seeing all the females sitting waiting to audition for the role of the girl who was to kiss me. They were all ridiculously hot and that's when I realized, THIS is what I must do for a living!
BD: What was your first real acting job?
MRM: 25th Hour. My show Higher Ground premiered before that came out but I filmed 25th Hour first so that was my first time filming something real like that. I was an extra. I had one line. I play a Wall Street stock trader type. You see me early on in the film then you never see me again. I hated it.
BD: When did you realize you actually liked it?
MRM: Probably when I did Hostage. First off I got to meet Bruce Willis. That was a huge deal. But on top of that, I really got into that character. Every kid who got rejected in high school, whether you're a goth kid or a normal kid or whatever you are, you can relate to Mars. Was he demented? Yea a little bit, haha. But underneath that anger he had a heart. That was the first character I could relate to. His pain. Until then I had only played characters that were very far removed from the real me, but in Mars, I saw a bit of myself. That's when I realized this acting thing, can be sort of, self therapy. I liked that.
BD: You say you've never taken an acting lesson...not including what you did in The Best Tears, right?
MRM: Right. Never. And I hardly use the crap they taught us there (on The Best Tears). I think I was doing pretty well before them. I just think you either got it or you don't. You can't teach it. Now don't get me wrong. People who are already good can work at it and learn and get better. I'm getting better all the time. But if you are no good, the camera sees it. The camera never lies.
BD: What does it take to be a good actor?
MRM: Honestly, I don't think you have to be the best looking or even the most talented. You just have to be interesting. You're either interesting or you're not. If you are, casting directors will hire you and audiences will want to watch you. Oh and a little luck won't hurt either.
BD: Did you enjoy making Inception? How was it being around Mel again? She's one of our own. Pride of Essex.
MRM: I enjoyed it alot. But being around her was very difficult. I mean, it was exciting but unhealthy at the same time. I mean, you don't put an alcoholic around a bottle of Vodka for 5 weeks and tell him don't touch it. He's going to either think about drinking but stop himself or he will relapse. In my case, I relapsed. I thought I was over it but I wasn't. I fell again. Got burned. Again.
BD: Would you work with her again?
MRM: Mel? No. I think I've tortured myself enough. I'm above it now. I'm not going to go for strike three. I'm done chasing her and this is the last and I mean LAST interview I talk about her. I'm done. I mean it. I don't want to spend my life pining over someone who doesn't want me. It's her loss. I'm a funny, caring and good looking guy and alot of girls would love to be with me. I was reading Tyrese's twitter and he puts really deep and inspirational quotes on there sometimes. He wrote one that really spoke to me, it went something like "stop spending time with people who put you down and tell you you're not good enough, stop trying to win their approval. It's a waste of time and energy. spend time with people who love you for who you are. be where you're celebrated not tolerated".
BD: One of your first films was with her cousin, Kiera Knightley. Bend It Like Beckham. Now you are here to begin filming James Bond. This is your first time shooting a movie here in London since filming Beckham...
MRM: Yea I missed it. My grandmother on my mom's side is half British and spent most of her life here and growing up always told me stories about how great it was. I hope to own a home here one day soon and this will be my getaway spot. I love it here.
BD: What do you love so much about England?
MRM: The women. Their accents. The weather. It's always rainy and autumn-like, so it fits my mood, haha. I just love the laid back nature and vibe to it. Very opposite to LA. It's just a breath of fresh air.
BD: Speaking of women, the dating scene out here has changed quite a bit over the years. It used to be a walk in the park, picnics, or a nice pub for a pint. Now everyone meets on Facebook and then gets together at the Starbucks or tea house and they text. Is it like that in the states?
MRM: It's getting there, yea. I personally like restaurants. That's my favorite place to take a date. I love it more than anything. Taking a pretty girl out to eat at a five star restaurant. That's one of the things I love about LA. The great restaurants. Mexican (food), Italian, Asian, whatever you want, it's there. It's quiet. You can talk to each other. But sadly I'm kind of over the whole dating thing.
BD: Why?
MRM: I just get sick of the whole game. You have to lie. All the time. You can never truly say what you want. If you go to a chick and say Hey I want to Fuck You, you'll get slapped. You have to do the whole "hi, how would you like to get something to eat, let's talk, blah blah blah" thing. For weeks! I like to get straight to the point. I'm not saying I want someone easy. I just need someone who is spontaneous ya know? Someone who can go with the flow. I want to be on a first date and have a girl look at me and go, Let's Make Out, right now!
BD: On that topic, what do you look for in a woman exactly?
MRM: I love everything. Sexiness. The way she walks. Her ass. Her lips. Her eyes. The way she looks at you. Personality. Open minded to new things, new experiences. Every girl has something about them that is different that can be sexy. It just depends. Mel had eyes, a stare, that could burn right through you. She gets it from Kiera. She emulates her alot. Subconsciusly or consciously. I don't know. A sexy walk is the best. You can tell alot about someone by the way he or she walks. Dressing well is very important too. I love a chick with a hot sense of fashion. That's why I like Audrina. She wears great stuff. There's nothing sexier than a woman who knows how to dress well. Accents drive me crazy. Kristen Bell's southern accent knocked me out the first time I heard it. It made me feel at home. Feel safe. Loved. Intelligence, I just realized though, is my biggest turn on. Depth I should say. A girl who is deep. I realized that with Mel, even though I've dated much hotter girls, I was so stuck on her (Mel) because I connected to her mind, her words, her opinions on things, her poetry. It connected us in a mental and spiritual way. Sasha (Grey) is incredibly deep too. She is a film buff. She could school (Roger) Ebert. She knows her stuff. But people write her off because she does porn. They are clueless. Smart is smart. No matter your profession. But having said that, it did play an issue. I ask myself sometimes, why did I love one and not the other? Well it's pretty simple. Sasha and Mel were the deepest girls I've ever met, but one's idea of fun was writing moving poetry and walking alone in the rain. The other's idea of fun was having a gangbang with 15 guys in a warehouse. So one was easier to see myself with.
BD: Who are your celebrity crushes?
MRM: I have a ton. I watch alot of reality TV, I admit. I love Roxy and Erin from The City, it's a Hills spinoff show. There was this girl Ashley from MTV's Real World, the Washington DC season. She was dope. I love Shannen Doherty from 90210. I love Rocsi from 106 & Park. She smelled so good when I interviewed on that show that day. She's sexy. Meagan Good is the shit. Paula Patton could get it. Robin Thicke watch out! Haha. But yea, there's so many. Cassadee Pope from Hey Monday. Kat Von D. She did my Mel tattoo. We filmed it for her LA Ink show. We've become close friends. You see me pop in once in a while and toss her clients. Singer Jessie James. I watched an interview on YouTube where she said she liked me. She's hot. But yea, I could go on all day.
BD: You mentioned The Hills. Are you and Audrina Patridge an official couple now?
MRM: Yes.
BD: That was easy.
MRM: Who knows what tomorrow will bring. My relationships don't seem to last so I might as well enjoy the company of anyone who will have me until I screw it up.
BD: Let's talk recent events. Your arrest in June with James Franco. Drug possession and spitting on the officer. What's happening with that? Can you talk about it?
MRM: Yea, I just don't want to, haha. No, it's in court right now. They are taking their time with it. I have a new lawyer, her name is Marianne Wong. She's great. She's handling it for me and keeps me up to date with everything. I have no idea when I will be due in court but I will probably pay a fine or something. Whenever they need me there I'm there. Trust me, it's the last time I do ...that... in a car again, haha.
BD: What happened? What were you guys thinking?
MRM: Okay. James was filming 127 Hours when I got announced for Bond so we never had a chance to celebrate. He finally got some time off at the same time as me and we wanted to do something before he went to Australia to shoot Rise of the Apes and I head out here. So we went to a bar and I got super wasted. He was my designated driver. He wasn't supposed to have too many. I guess he went a little over his limit. For an Italian he drinks like he's Irish. He can throw it back, way more than me. I've never been much for the sauce but I'll sip every once in a while. Anyway, I had a female, companion, with me. He was friends with the bartender who was hooking us up that night. She got off her shift and we were all headed back to his place when we decided to get a little frisky in the car. One thing led to the next, next thing I know I'm in handcuffs. Not a fun night. I just feel bad for J (James), I mean his mom was furious! He'll be alright.
BD: Speaking of James, he directed your new documentary "Who Am I?" which chronicles your exiting rehab in early 2009 and the whole "retirement from acting to sing" phase. The teaser poster is out. September 10th is the release date. Will that be worldwide in all theaters or just select theaters? Is it a comedy? Whose idea was this?
MRM: All I can say is when the time comes you will see what it's about and we may talk more. And yes it's only going to be in select theaters. New York and LA I think. But I will make sure the Brits get a copy.
BD: Ok, thanks. Now down to business. You are here to make a big announcement. You and Chris Nolan have found your main Bond Girl.
MRM: Yes we have. Rachel Stevens. She is stunning, talented, and absolutely everything you could want in a Bond Girl. I can't wait.
BD: Rachel Stevens as in S Club 7 Rachel Stevens?
MRM: Yes. She will do great. I met her yesterday. She is hotter in person that she was on TV and yes I was a fan of S Club 7. I watched every episode. S Club goes to Miami, S Club in LA. All that. I loved it. I had the stupidest crush on her. She is sexy as hell! Now she's my Bond Girl.
BD: When will we find out the rest of the cast?
MRM: We want to keep as much as hush hush as possible. That's Chris' (Nolan) plan. It's going to be a great film and I can't wait to start shooting.
BD: What do you think will make this Bond stand out from the others?
MRM: It's going to be more real, more gritty, more acting, more action, more intense, more emotional, we will learn the childhood and truth about Bond and why he is the way he is, and mostly, it's got me. The sexiest Bond ever!
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