WithThe Belko Experimentopening in theaters this weekend, a few days ago I sat down withMichael Rookerto talk about making the film. During the wide-ranging extended interview he talked about what got him into acting, the way he prepares for roles, missed opportunities in his early career, if he knewJames Gunnwas going to be such a success when they worked together for the first time, why he hand-picked his role inThe Belko Experiment, and more. In addition, we talked aboutGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, when he found out Yondu was going to have such a big role in the sequel, hanging out with James andSeanGunnfor wine-fuelled “Sunset Sundays”, and his experience doing the convention circuit and interacting with the fans.
If you’re not familiar with directorGreg McLean’sThe Belko Experimentwhich was written by James Gunn, the film is about a deadly social experiment that sees a group of 80 Americans locked inside a Bogata, Colombia high-rise corporate office and given the directive to kill or be killed. It starsJohn Gallagher Jr.,Tony Goldwyn,Adria Arjona,John C. McGinley,Josh Brener,Michael Rooker,David DastmalchianandMelonie Diaz.
Check out what Michael Rooker had to say in the video above and below is exactly what we talked about.
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