Boris Kodjoe stole the hearts of ladies all around the world with his sexy smile, smokin hot body and debonair charm. We adored him in the Showtime series "Soul Food" and we couldn't get enough of him in Tyler Perry's "Madea Family Reunion." He has a new movie coming out called "Surrogates" with actor Bruce Willis that is filled with non-stop action and he is on a personal crusaide to raise awareness on Spina Bifida. Check out a snippet of his interview:
Your new movie "Surrogates" is action packed. How did you get in the mind of this guy to snag the role?
BORIS KODJOE: Action is one of those things I always wanted to do. I bring it in an audition, and when I walk out the room I forget about it, throw away the pages and don't worry about it. It's a random process casting a movie and almost never the best actor gets the job. You aren't in control of that. You might as well focus on yourself and be prepared so when those opportunities come along, you can take advantage of it. A lot of people spend too much time worrying about what they can't control. And when an opportunity does come, you miss the bus.
Wise words! In this movie, people live out their fantasies through robots. In this technology boom, it doesn't seem that farfetched. How do you stay connected to reality?
KODJOE: We live in a world where we are in danger of losing personal contact. We already have forgotten how to communicate, with cell phones, iPods and other things. As much as you gain from a robot, there's more to lose. I stay connected by having meals with my family. We don't have the TV running randomly, like many households. We focus on each other. We play. My wife and I spend time talking, looking at each other and being present in each other's lives.
Was this role strategic for you to try something outside of romance?
KODJOE: I try to prove to myself and to others that I can do anything. It's great to be working. The economy has impacted Hollywood greatly and we've been through a rough couple of years. Going from TV to Broadway to action movies now, I'm just trying to keep it fresh and grow.
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