While Alfie considers having just one woman a fate worse than death, Marlon learns he needs to be with that one special someone. In Marlon's case, that special someone is Lonette (Nia Long), a gorgeous waitress who grows tired of Marlon's inability to take the final step toward marriage.
OMAR EPPS Q&A:
On His Character, Marlon:
For me personally as an actor, this was a chance to show that vulnerable quality that us men love to hide. This guy Marlon is so sensitive and just open. It’s the first character in a while that challenged me intellectually. How do I get into that part of myself and justify it, so it’s quite interesting.
On Marlon and Alfie's Relationship:
I think Marlon and Alfie have a great relationship. What makes the relationship interesting is both [of these] guys come from the same side of the tracks. But Alfie is Alfie. Alfie's a man's man and I would say Marlon is a man's man, but he's evolving now, so their relationship is interesting.
On Working With Jude Law and Director Charles Shyer:
Working with Jude is great. Before we got together, I was aware of his work and I respect him as an actor. But being on the set [with him], his process and how passionate he is shows. There’s so much passion going around on the set and I think it all stems from Charles. Charles is like a kid. It’s like the first time he's directing and that’s so exciting as an actor.
On the Film:
This film is witty, it’s sort of whimsical, but there’s depth and heart to it. There’s so much of that, but without being preachy, without trying to have a moral to the story. But definitely, [Alfie makes] you want to get from point A to point B, and to point C, and continue on to grow in life.
On Alfie Elkins:
Alfie is many things. He's a lady's man, very charming, witty, and a bit irresponsible, but I think the film teaches him about responsibility. And you know even though there’s a saying, “You can repent, but you still have to suffer the consequences of your actions,” and I think this film definitely teaches Alfie that.
Q&A courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
