Gerard Butler recently made an appearance on the talk show “Friday Night With Jonathan Ross“, where he got candid about his career and his latest film, “Law Abiding Citizen”. The actor, who recently celebrated his 40th birthday, talked about giving up booze 12 years ago and how that decision helped him get back in shape. Despite the toll that partying took on his body, Butler didn’t take long to bounce back and start feeling healthy again.
Butler’s journey to becoming an actor wasn’t a straightforward one. Before making it big in America, he studied law for five years and even trained as a lawyer for two years. However, just a week before qualifying, he was let go from his job. While he initially pursued law with enthusiasm, he soon realized it wasn’t his true calling and didn’t see himself doing it for the long haul. This realization hit him hard when he faced the senior partners at the firm who decided to let him go.
After this setback, Butler turned to boozing during the daytime, spending little time away from the pub. But eventually, he made the leap to America, where he had already been acting for a couple of years. Despite not being a big movie star at that time, he had his first audition for a movie, “Mrs. Brown”, which he unfortunately didn’t get. However, this audition led to his manager recognizing his potential and offering to represent him.
One of Butler’s most notable roles, King Leonidas in the film “300”, was an intense shoot that involved four months of training. The actor revealed that the final product was even more spectacular than what they experienced on set. The green walls and computer-added backgrounds created a visually stunning world for the movie.
Butler’s latest film, “Law Abiding Citizen”, is not only a chance for him to act but also an opportunity for him to produce. The project started when a writer congratulated Butler on his success in “300” and eventually sent him a script. Through years of collaboration, they developed the script into a gripping and intense story that Butler couldn’t resist. He described the movie as quite gory and shocking, eliciting jumps and gasps from the audience.
During his appearance on “Friday Night With Jonathan Ross“, Butler also shared a funny story about getting pulled over by the police on his way to the show. Despite the comedy of the situation, he made sure to give a shout-out to the talk show during the encounter.
Gerard Butler‘s appearance on “Friday Night With Jonathan Ross” was entertaining and informative, giving fans a glimpse into his career and the making of his latest film. As always, Butler proved to be a charismatic and engaging guest, leaving viewers excited to see what he does next.
