Interview with David Lyman - 'Park Victim' from Friday 13th
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 09:12AM ;)
Click to smokeSo here it is, another badass interview straight out of Hollywood with none other than the up and coming star Davvvviiiiddddd 'Green Eyes' Lyymaannnnnn. David plays the crucial role of 'Park Victim' in the remake of Friday 13th, the most important of all the victims in the film.
The truth is without 'Park Victim' there is no meaning to Jason and therefore there is no film. David is currently busy working on a number of projects but was delighted to take some time out of his fucking busy schedule to talk to Fuck Off Film.
Fuck Off Film: So what is it like being the second ever interviewee on Fuck Off Film?
David Lyman: Well the only thing that could possibly make this experience better would be if I had been the first! I'm a new, but no less big, fan of your blog. Thanks for having some fun with me.
FOF: This is not fun David, this is deadly fucking serious. Your eyes are amazing, are they real?
DL: I'm a huge advocate for real eyes, and so I've chosen to keep my originals. I'm so sick of actors and actresses thinking that the first thing they need to do to be successful is get surgery. Bigger, perkier, more squeezable eyes are not an express-pass to super stardom. That misconception needs to be burned to the ground and buried, and I'm here to do that. I'm here to break down walls. My eyes are real, and they're green because I care about the environment.
Check out those crazy eyes
FOF: So wow did you get involved in the remake of Friday 13th?
DL: I was sitting around one night and the phone rang with a310 area code on caller ID, so I was instantly excited before I even answered. One thing that actors outside L.A. will never admit is that we go crazy when an L.A. area code pops up on caller ID. It's like when you get those sweepstakes letters in the mail that say "Congratulations! You MAY have just won $1,000,000!!!". I'm just the only one not too cool to admit it. Anyway, it was a friend of mine on the phone, and it turned out that she was one of the casting directors for the film. She wanted me to be Jonathan Sadowski's stand-in. So, that is how I initially got in. A few weeks later, the casting director brought me back as "Park Victim", and I further secured my place as an industry Z-lister.
FOF: No way man, Z-listers are cunts, you are on about Q at the moment. What do you think is the best remake ever?
DL: That is like asking what is my favorite species of flesh-eating bacteria. I guess there are a few exceptions to the rule when it comes to the quality of remakes, though. My favorite would have to be the 2003 version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which was actually produced by the same guys behind Friday The 13th. It paid respect to the original and was responsible with the source material, but it kept things fresh and it was just a great movie in its own right.
FOF: Yeah it rocked, wench went to see it when she was pregnant. If you could remake any film what would it be?
DL: I've always wanted to be in a remake or sequel to James Cameron's Aliens. It was able to balance the badass-guns-and-explosions factor with a smart script.That flick is one of my all-time favorites and made me want to be in movies. Plus, they filmed it in England, so it gets bonus points just for that, right?
FOF: No points and we ask the questions. Did you shit yourself being killed by Jason even though you were just making a movie?
DL: You know, honestly, it was really hard to be afraid of Derek Mears, who plays Jason Voorhees in the movie. He's this huge guy, built like a brick wall and just looks mean as hell. But then you talk to him, and he's this really cordial, genuine guy. I thought it was funny that the nicest guy onset was playing the homicidal maniac. If anything, this movie will be a testament to the talent of the actors who manage to convincingly convey terror around this big bag of sunshine and puppies.
FOF: Cordial, good word. The film is being released on Friday 13th in the UK, is that the luckiest coincidence or what?
DL: Isn't it such a cute little coincidence?I'm sure the marketing execs had absolutely nothing to do with it.
FOF: Do you like horror films, do you have a fav?
DL: Are you kidding me!? I love horror films. You should see my DVD collection. It is filled with everything from the iconic and classic films, to the just plain bad and so-bad-it's-good. I guess you could say I've got an unconditional love for the genre.
FOF: We saw on your website that you smoke and we think you look tough but we want you to live long so will you give up for us?
DL: I only smoke if it's for a part, but I love Hollywood's hypocrisy when it comes to health and lifestyle. Someone will tell you to put out your cigarette because it's just disgusting and horrible, and then ask you to please pass the crystal meth and diet pills, all in the same breath.
FOF: Yeah but they are right. Where did you get those pearly white teeth from?
DL: Dentist's office across the border in Guadalajara+Fifty American dollars+ bottle of super-glue + box of Chicklets.
Good teeth
FOF: Tell us about your plan to explore the universe as an intergalactic dinosaur hunter.
DL: It didn't really work out. The economy started to go bad and, y'know... hard times forced myself and many others to give up on our dreams and find new ones.
FOF: If you were to die and come back as a dying person what would you be dying of and why?
DL: I'd probably be dying of some exceptionally rare and heinous disease because that would be just my luck.
FOF: That would make us sad because we love you. Ever been told you look like anyone? Say anyone from any famous US sitcom where the tend to spend quite a bit of time with their FRIENDS?
DL: Oh, that guy?? That guy who even shares my first name? Nawwwwwwww, never. I mostly draw comparisons tothis other David Beckham guy nobody's ever heard of and, obviously, Tyrese Gibson. I'm hoping I can really break out of this mold of being just another pretty face and really be taken seriously for my talent and intelligence, y'know?
FOF: Yeah I can see the Tyrese Gibson thing. What have you got coming up?
DL: I'll be in another movie, this time a comedy called Funny Books, where I play the part of Roger. It was filmed in Austin, Texas and was directed by James Dziedzic, with his production company, Twitchy Dolphin Flix. They're insanely talented, and picking up a lot of momentum. I had a lot of fun with it and I'm really excited about where things are going to go from here.
FOF: We have a friend making a film in Texas called 'Attack of the chainsaw wielding muscle car driving zombies', do you want in?
DL: I'm afraid I'm about to be too big of a household name to have anything to do with your pretentious little art house films.
FOF: Didn't really want you in it anyway. Do you like Fuck Off Film?
DL: I like anyone who is even remotely aware of my existence.
FOF: Any messages for your fans out there?
DL: I do! If you are a fan of mine, please let me know by visiting my MySpace page at www.myspace.com/DavidLyman, or by shooting me a message from the Contact section of my official website, www.DavidLyman.net! Naturally, as an actor, I'm an insatiable attention whore and without the validation of complete strangers, I am nothing. Thank you!
FOF: No thank you, thank you so much and stay cool man because we love you.
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