Above is our first look at Mickey Rourke in character Randy “The Ram” Robinson, an aging professional wrestler who is told he can never wrestle again. Click on the image above to enlarge.
Over the course of two days, Darren Aronofsky (Requiem For a Dream) shot some scenes for his upcoming film The Wrestler in the Hasbrouck Heights training club. The WXW Website reports that Rourke filmed scenes in the ring in front of WXW live crowds, and behind the scenes in the locker room. Afa the Wild Samoan is apparently Rourke’s trainer on the film, and was at ringside for the shooting.
February 8th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Mickey is SUCH a better fit for that role than Nick Cage. I couldn’t begin to imagine Cage in that role.
February 8th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Thank God it isn’t Nicolas Cage! Absolutely. He can act feaky. But Mickey Rourke IS a freak. Really looking forward to this.
February 8th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Aronofsky and Rourke- wrestling movie? This is too cool!
February 8th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
I’m really glad Cage didn’t get the part. I’m sick of seeing him everywhere, being the “same” character.
I’m also very much looking forward to this film.
February 8th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
mickey rourke is the shit!!
first MARV now a WRESTLER
this is f’n great!!!!
February 8th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Much better choice than Nic Cage (nothing against the guy). Rourke really looks like a past his prime former wrestling superstar. I oughta know, I watch wrestling regularly.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I was actually at the filming in Hasbrouck Heights NJ a few weeks ago as an extra in the audience. Had an absolute blast, first time I’ve ever done anything like that. Mickey Rourke did great in the ring, we had a great time busting on his “opponent” Tommy Rotten. Me and a friend talked to the director after the first night’s shoot, who told us we were “all over” the shots from the first night. Hopefully when the film comes out the scenes won’t be cut. I’m the guy in the front row, dressed all in black with an American flag bandana on, you can’t miss me.
T
March 14th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
my son and i were extras in dover mar15 met mickey, photos etc., a gentle man in every way god bless you micky you made my sons day.