O’Malley describes his character as just a really regular guy. “He wears his emotions on his sleeve and he goes for it. And when she breaks up with him he cares about her so much that he demonstrates his love for her by making an idiot out of himself. And that really is sometimes what we do in relationships,” explained O’Malley.
O’Malley on What Interested Him in “The Perfect Man: “I think that there needs to be movies for teenagers where they show this affection and love for their parents, where they’re really rooting for them, and their parents aren’t just idiots who don’t know anything about them. I think the relationship between the two ladies in this – Hilary [Duff] and Heather [Locklear] – is tremendous and it demonstrates that real well. In addition to that, it’s always fun to do a comedic movie.
Heather’s character in this movie, she could really kind of dismiss my character for having the affection for her that she does. But her kindness really shines and she’s very kind to me.”
On Getting Close to Co-Star Heather Locklear: O’Malley says that despite the fact he and Heather have a romantic storyline in the movie, they really didn’t do anything special to develop any chemistry. “We hung out a couple of times, Richie Sambora and Heather and I. They’re great. I mean, she’s got kids and I’ve got kids. Off the set you’re hanging out with your kids, you know?”
Mike O’Malley Describes the Perfect Woman: “My wife. She married me. She’s an amazing mother to my children. She’s amazingly supportive of me – my ups and downs. And she just comes to play every day.”
ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS FROM “THE PERFECT MAN” PREMIERE:
Hilary Duff / Director Mark Rosman / Ben Feldman / Gina Wendkos & Michael McQuown
