Common [click to read] went from loving H.E.R. to loving the big screen. The rapper/actor is currently prepping the release of Wanted, a new action film that also sees Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie as the Chicago emcee’s cast mates.
“I read the script and knew that this was something fresh and new. I want to be a part of things that are groundbreaking, things that feel new and feel like they can become something that’s classic,” he told Eurweb.
The actors in the film were icing on the script cake.
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“Those are all actors that I really love. I was like, ‘I want to be a part of it,’” he added. He also spoke on how Morgan Freeman treated him. “I looked over at Morgan Freeman and said, ‘Man, that’s Morgan Freeman.’ This is an incredible actor and I’m in a scene with him. It’s a blessing to be in his presence. He did come over and give me some acting wisdom. When he did that, I got chills.”
Still, don’t expect to see Com in every scene of the film.
“I am a new actor and I know I have to take things in steps. I knew my role didn’t have a lot of lines to say, but I feel you’ve got to be the best with the role that you’re given and be present regardless and bring what you can to that role. You’ve got to be humble enough to take on certain roles at certain times and know that you’ll have opportunities to have leads in movies as you keep taking these steps.”
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“You have to be able to say things without speaking. When somebody looks at that screen they need to see, whether the character is speaking or not, that this character is alive, that there’s something going on. Whatever dialog they do give you, or if they add or take away, you’ve got to be the core of that character and let that character be alive. That’s what I strive to do. It is a challenge at times, but I love the challenge.”
Such was the case on the film, because after Com wrapped up the movie, they asked him to come back to do more scenes.
“They called me back to do more. They wanted to put me in more scenes. I felt honored. I was grateful. I knew this was something good, so any camera time – I was excited.”
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When asked about the career choice, Com spoke on why he loves the screen.
“I was looking for a new way to express myself. I love music, but I felt I had creative energy that I wanted to express in new ways. At that time, Hip Hop was feeling a little limited to me, so decided to take an acting class. From the first day I went, I just loved it.”
Expect more work from Com, as he gears up for more roles including a stint in the upcoming Terminator Salvation film that’ll be out next summer.
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“I’m doing more work and I’m looking to do a lot more roles. I want to have a career as an actor,” he said. “I want us to be able to sit here and say, ‘You know he’s one of the great actors of our time. ’”
