As part of our efforts to give you a glimpse into our story and characters before they finally make it into the final film, we’re conducting interviews with our cast and crew to get their insight into roles in this film and their careers in general. This week, meet Alan Martin, who plays the corporate ladder climbing Rick Lewis. Rick was one of the assailants who attacked Cherry and becomes a focal point of her quest for revenge. Here’s what we asked and what he had to say:
10 Questions:
1. How would you describe your character Rick Lewis?
Sharp dresser, Hard working, loves his kids and his family, but loves his strippers too.Guy who knows what he wants and gets it every time. That guy you send into the boardroom to close a deal that nobody else can close.
No, I never try to pull from something else, i like to draw from personal experience, and combine that with the writing and directing to try to bring a new character to life.
3. There was some debate between Cherry and her brother Brandon on whether they went too far with tormenting your character Rick or not. Without giving away his fate, do you think they went too far?
It’s a grey area, but I think “that stripper bitch” is going to get hers! (Reference to one of Alan’s lines.)
4. What’s your dream acting role?
Can’t say I have a “dream” acting role in mind. I just like a good script that challenges me and gives me a character that has depth and passion which I get in Rick Lewis.
5. What the most annoying thing a director can do when directing an actor?
Tell an actor how to act.
6. How did you get into acting?
I did theater in high school and a local acing coach came up to the school and said that I should try to get an agent so I did.
7. What are some of your favorite movies?
Forrest Gump, Ray. Tom Hanks what can you say, and Jamie Fox was magical as Ray Charles. I like Kevin Spacey as well but there are too many talented actors out there to name them all.
8. Do you prefer playing heroes or villains?
I don’t really have a preference. Just a challenging character.
9. Your big scene was the first day of shooting. How do you think your first scene came out?
Ahhh man! Don’t ask me that one yeeesh! jk! I thought Liz who plays Marilyn my wife did a great job, and with what I brought “hopefully” it was a powerful scene.
10. What are some of your favorite projects you’ve done in the past or some upcoming projects you are excited about? (Provide links so we can help pimp out your previous work :) ) I like working on comedy and I was recently cast to do a pilot for TV series , and as far as recent work I was in a movie called “Mindsight” in 2009 which you can rent at Netflix or purchase at www.singahe.com
