How did Weller land role?
In a rare interview about the film, Weller explains just that.
I said, Ive seen everyone one of Paul Verhoevens movies.Soldier of Orange.Spetters.The Fourth Man.
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I think hes one of the most insightful, gifted filmmakers.
I said, Its going to be more than about robots.
Rick laughed and said, Well, I dont know.
Im reading it, and it looks like a robot movie.
He said, How do you know that?
I said, Because Ive seen all your films.
So, he wanted to meet me again, and then he wanted me to audition.
Now, I dont audition.
Ive kind of conned my way into a career without auditioning.
I think Ive auditioned four times in my life.
I bullsted my way into a career and I certainly bullsted my way into doingRoboCop.
They flew me out to audition.
I said, Listen, guys, Im not going to audition.
Finally, in the room, Paul said, Well, do you know any mime at all?
Would you move through this room?
Do we want to hold out for this offer forRoboCop?
Or do we want to talk to Dino?
I said, What do you recommend?
As I walk in the door with Dino, the first thing out of his mouth was hysterical.
Rick said, This is Peter Weller.
Dino says, [adopts Italian accent] Peter Weller, Peter Weller.
How much money you want not to do thisfing robot movie?
No beating around the bush.
He didnt have time for it.
But, the fing robot movie astounding!
The decision would prove extremely wise.
Im done talking aboutRoboCop, really, says Weller.
Basically, I vowed not to talk about it again Ive said everything I want to say.
Many of my dear friends are still in Dallas.
So, its an homage to the city.
Tickets for the event in Dallasare available now.
A list of theaters hosting the live stream can be found attheBirth.Movies.Death.website.
Watch the trailer forRoboCop, above.
