TONY HAWK (Professional Skateboarder)
Are you going to do any more acting?
I don't know - if it's centered around skateboarding then maybe.
How does Vin Diesel hold up in regards to extreme sports?
I think that he - giving us a chance to be in this type of movie - helps out a lot. He represented us well. Just to do that, he's really helping us.
Werner Daehn at the Premiere of "XXX."
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Can you tell me a little bit about your role in “XXX?”
I'm Kirill, a really bad guy - a sniper. I'm a Russian guy, a Russian sniper, and I killed 72 people as a sniper. In the film, I'm a killer. But not only that, I'm a killer who is in love with Yelena (Asia Argento). I have a problem because she doesn't like me.
What was your experience like working with both Vin Diesel and Asia Argento like?
Playing with Vin Diesel was great, absolutely great. He's a great actor. I had a lot of scenes with him and he really tried to catch the character. Working with him was really great. It was a great experience for me. Asia was exactly the same.
What kind of training did you have to do for your role?
I had a lot of training. I had to learn how to work with the weapons and the ammunition. We had a specialist who showed me all the stuff. Every day I was shooting on the shooting range. My hand and everything hurt after the film (laughing).
What's your next project?
I have some projects in Germany. If anything happens here, I'll see.
Would you prefer to work in films in Germany or in America?
I want to do both because I'm from there, but in Hollywood you have the best. You have the manpower here. I want to be proud of my work. I did it and I think I did a good job. I think there are some possibilities for me here.
Eve at the Premiere of "XXX."
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What's happening with your new album?
I love, love, love this album. This is my favorite. You can hear it in my vocals. I'm very happy at this point in my life, and I think you can hear it. I think it's a well-rounded album. There are some street songs, some club songs, and some serious songs, so I think it's well-rounded.
What's the first single?
The first single is already playing. It's myself and Alicia Keyes and it's called “Gangsta Lovin.” It's on the radio and the video is already playing.
Which do you like better - films or music?
I like both of them. It's different ends of the scene, so I enjoy both of them.
Kelly Hu at the Premiere of "XXX."
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How are you preparing for your role in “X-Men 2?”
You'd think that I'd be dieting, but I'm not (laughing).
Have you tried on the costume yet?
I have - and you'd think that I'd be dieting, but I'm not.
Are you looking forward to being a superhero?
I'm looking forward to working with some of the best cast and crew there are. These people are absolutely amazing. Bryan Singer showed part of the trailer at Comic Con this weekend and it was absolutely amazing. I was floored - and I was in it.
Was it hard to come in to a sequel?
You'd think it would be because everybody sort of made relationships and everybody's sort of done it already but they've been very welcoming and very friendly. I don't really feel like an outsider at all. They've been really nice to me.
When Vin Diesel showed up, the fans here went crazy - like they used to for the Beatles. Why do you think that is?
It was nuts, wasn't it? I tend to think it's that voice - that deep, raspy voice. Very, very sexy.
What do you expect from “XXX?”
A lot of action, a lot of sex appeal. I think it's going to be a very sexy movie.
You're also starring in “Cradle 2 the Grave.” Have you fought Jet Li yet?
I did. I have a great fight with Jet and he didn't take his hand out of his pocket the entire time. He managed to beat my butt with one hand. He's that awesome (laughing)!
