Viggo didn’t like being naked.
Viggo Mortensen’s naked fight scene for ‘Eastern Promises’ was “slippery, painful and embarrassing.”
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ actor, who had to shoot a four-minute nude fight in a steamy Turkish bath for the movie, insists it would have ruined the film if he had kept his towel on.
Viggo, who plays a Russian mob member in the film, said: “That scene was slippery, painful and embarrassing. I always knew the scene should be as realistic as the rest of the movie, so I couldn’t feasibly keep the towel on.
“Plus, we shouldn’t be trying to hide things or pretty it up in any way. I knew at times it would be awkward and vulnerable. It was also painful because I couldn’t wear any pads to protect me. All I was wearing was a bunch of tattoos!”
The 48-year-old actor also revealed he would jump at the chance of doing another naked fight scene, if it meant he could work with director David Cronenberg again.
He added: “One thing is for sure, I’ll definitely work with David again. And if he wants me to fight naked, so be it!”
October 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Well, I for one appreciate his sacrifice in going balls to the wall. No pun intended.
Anything involving Viggo and naked in the same sentence works for this woman
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:03 am
why do not like being naked. Being naked for Yoga is comfortable and healthy. You feel really close to nature when you discard your clothes and feel warm sunshine, fresh air or cool water on the whole of your body.
Many nudists from nudistconnect.com always do Yoga, and they share their expericence freely and happily.
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:01 am
Have you seen that movie? It’s quite good, and it is worth to see it just for Viggo. This man is waaaaaaaay too hot in the movie.
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Okay – here’s my two cents…we went to this movie and you DO GET your full $8.00 worth of Viggo – but it is during a most graphically violent scene – so while I was trying to catch me enough of Viggo to fill up my dirty thoughts cupboard – I was also cringing and gritting my teeth. Instead of looking for Mr. Goodbar at the end of the film – I was thumbing thru Dex for a good therapist. Bravo to Viggo for this incredibly BRAVE and vulnerable scene – too bad it’s the only thing folks will remember this movie by. BTW – Viggo is being considered for Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” for a 2009 release. Cannot WAIT!!!!
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Mmmm, I’m DEF gonna buy this when it comes out.No need to inform my hubby what it’s about
lol
March 8th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
viggo’s so hot i pass out every time i look at him
June 12th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Yep – I would agree with that.. Thanks for the line.