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Jack Black
Cracker Jack saves the day
American joker Jack Black hits our screens in Nacho Libre, a comedy about saving a Mexican monastery. As you do.
Your character, Nacho, is a lovable Mexican wrestler. Was that a stretch to play?
No. I’m naturally lovable. I don’t have to think about it. And I won a judo trophy once, although I was the heaviest out of all the kids so it really wasn’t fair.
Did you suffer any injuries on set?
I hit my head on a chair and had stitches. See that scar? Sexy!
You look a bit like Superman in your Nacho Libre outfit.
A bit? I look exactly like Superman, with the tights and the cape and the muscles. There was no reason to release Superman Returns because we’ve totally covered it.
If you were a superhero, who would you be?
The Flipflopper — I always find it difficult to make decisions.
Did you really get waxed?
I had to. I looked like a pink chihuahua afterwards.
You’ve made lots of money from starring in films. Does that mean you splashed out on a lovely new home?
I used to live near the Hollywood sign, so tourists would drive by, shrieking, ‘Jack Black! Get the camera!’ But I finally got a nice house with a private driveway.
Is there a Hollywood comedy fratpack?
Yes, we have headquarters — a Batman thing in the mountain — and special cars. No. But I do have Ben Stiller’s number.
How did you meet your wife?
She was the most gorgeous girl at my school, but I was too scared to talk to her — everyone was. We’ll never know if she would have dated me or not, but she claims she liked me.
So when and how did you hook up?
A couple of days ago. No, I ran into her at a birthday party — and this time, I had the courage! I have my dream girl and a son. I’m finally happy.
Nacho Libre opens in cinemas nationwide on 11 August.
Tuesday 22 August 2006
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