Hollywood star Mickey Rourke is eager to dive into his portrayal of Gareth Thomas, a gay British rugby player.
The award-winning actor believes that getting rid of the bridge supporting his front teeth will enhance his Welsh accent.
“It’s alright except I’ll end up with a lisp,” he mentioned. “Nevertheless, it should assist me in mastering that challenging accent.”
While preparing for his new film about Gareth Thomas’s courageous choice to “come out” in 2009—making him the first player to do so—Mickey has become friends with the former Welsh and British Lions captain, aged 36.
“It’s all about bravery,” stated Mickey, 58. “This guy is remarkable, towering at 6 foot 3 inches and built like a tank, yet he had the guts to tell his wife, coach, and teammates that he’s gay… Incredible!”
Mickey is working with a trainer to get himself into shape for the scrum and is excited to begin filming. He believes that the movie will resonate widely in Tinseltown.
“There are many stars who feel they can’t reveal their true selves because it would jeopardize their leading man status,” he clarified. But in Gareth’s situation, Mickey is confident he would take a similar stance.
“You bet your ass I’d come out,” he asserted. “But given my behavior, I doubt I’d last long on the team.”
by Helena Bryanlith
