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Viggo Mortensen to Quit ActingPosted: April 6th, 2009 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
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It seems to be becoming a trend in Hollywood, for popular actors to announce that they are tired of working and will quit making movies forever. Joaquin Phoenix has done it, so did Angelina Jolie, and now you can add Viggo Mortensen to that list.
"In the past week I've been from Los Angeles to Japan to Korea to Poland to the UK. It's ridiculous and it's not a healthy way to be. But, as it happens, I'm taking measures to change that. No more movies," he told News24. "I haven't said yes to one in over a year. I've been in all these well-received movies and it seems like I should be doing some more, but there are other things I want to do. It's not the right time."
The "Lord of the Rings" actor also revealed he rejected several roles in big budget movies, insisting he would never appear in a film just for the money. "They were often complete crap, all about product placement and marketing. I don't need the money," he said.
At this point, Mortensen's upcoming schedule is pretty empty, making this a good time to quit. But David Cronenberg recently revealed that he is working on an "Eastern Promises" sequel and wants it to focus on Mortensen's Nikolai character.
Source: News24
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Pepeman writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 6:44:56 PM
Man i hope that Eastern Promises sequel/spin-off gets made. Viggo was so good in that.
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Stringer Bell writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 6:49:31 PM
This is horrible news. Viggo Mortenson is one of the best actors working today.
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jjjjjoey writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 7:05:52 PM
Right...no more movies...Just like Angelina and Joaquin...
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PrevalentMind writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 7:09:24 PM
Give the man a hiatus. they always take 3 years off to compose and find themselves again after putting so much into their roles. He'll be back with the right projects...When I hear "no more 'movies'" I do not hear 'no more FILMS'. Give the man his much needed break- he's gone so deep into all these performances- he deserves to focus on himself. Let him get bored and come back welcomed. Phoeix on the other hand- I still think that guy is on to some sort of experimental project because you dont say "no more movies" just to turn around and have Casey Affleck follow you around for a year with a high definition movie camera. Somethings up there...and I dont think its simply Phoenix gone crazy.
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thedudeman69 writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 7:12:24 PM
I think this guy has been working non stop since like 2000 or something?
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JakeVermont writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 7:14:45 PM
please Viggo at least do the Eastern Promises Sequel!!!! U were brilliant
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Strider999 writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 7:56:05 PM
Thats Not Cool Ive Always liked Viggo Mortenson he is an Incredible Actor
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synthetic1985 writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 8:08:43 PM
it's his life...i say let him do what he wishes...he's a very awesome actor...i wouldn't blame him for coming back, not at the very least bit...and the part i was most touched by is when it says 'he would never appear in a film just for the money.'
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Bonzaitri writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 10:35:34 PM
At least Zac Efron won't be quitting the game anytime soon.
Every cloud has a silver lining...
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Schwasted writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 11:08:52 PM
Viggo isn't just an actor, he's also an artist. I hope The Road gets released soon, I've finished the book. Viggo shouldn't be put in the category of Phoenix and Jolie... they are "movie stars"
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Osiris3657 writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 11:23:49 PM
I'm sure he'll take a break and be back, they all do. Plus in the special features for aHoV, Mortensen he would do anything Cronenberg asked of him, so I'm sure he'll still make this purported sequel, at the least.
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bacci40 writes:
on April 6th, 2009 at 11:54:17 PM
lay odds that he will start making small indies...which is fine
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Space_Ghost11 writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 12:13:08 AM
WHAT THE FUCK?!! COME ON!!
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markmanuel18 writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 1:01:33 AM
Bye Viggo,I've always thought you were a Tad bit overrated, can't say I'll miss you much, do what you have to do.
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synthetic1985 writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 1:23:25 AM
it's nature dudes...he wants to be something else other than an actor...i'm sure he'll come back and do a few more...but it looks like he has other professions on his mind that he wants to see done in his lifetime...let him have it...besides...he's got enough money and i think he's smart enough to make it last
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LonnyManCan writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 2:59:14 AM
"he would never appear in a film just for the money" .. good job Viggo
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synthetic1985 writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 4:59:11 AM
i give him and everyone else that worked on lord of the rings props cuz everyone worked really hard on that...2 years to film it....three 4 or more hour long movies altogether...and the guys at shrek wanted to be able to say they worked a whole decade sitting on their asses making animated flicks lol
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Johnny Neat writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 10:17:56 AM
Wow, come on Viggo you're one of the underrated actors who turns out good stuff on a regular.
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rainy writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 11:01:53 AM
maybe he doesnt want to naked dudes anymore
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paulina_0228 writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 12:57:10 PM
Too bad, he is one of my favorites, hopefully he'll come back.
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BloodyMickJagger writes:
on April 7th, 2009 at 1:35:17 PM
If he does Eastern Promises 2 and another Appaloosa I'll be good.
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Ranger writes:
on April 15th, 2009 at 10:24:14 PM
FOLKS! The ALL do this... Anthony Hopkins all the way back to Shatner before EVERY fucking Star Trek sequel. They do this shit to drive up their price. If something doesn't make sense (excluding women) - it's usually about $'s (including women).
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