Interviews
An Interview with Bruce Campbell
Barnes & Noble.com: Has your distinctive look hurt, or has it helped you get roles?
Bruce Campbell: Probably both. I'm sure that having defined features helped land the hero
roles, but they may have hindered me when trying to land a particularly
interesting role where the character didn't look anything like me.
B&N.com: You're considered to have a "cult following." Are you happy with that?
BC: I'm not sure what the whole "cult" thing is, or how it's defined, but I'm
happy to have a fan base of folks who will support what I do. Hopefully, my
book will be something of a reward for them, because there are dozens upon
dozens of never-before-seen photos and gobs of all that fun,
behind-the-scenes stuff.
B&N.com: Is it true you auditioned to replace David Duchovny on The X-Files?
BC: Very true. It was down to about three of us. I think Robert Patrick is very good
for the role -- he fits that dead-serious, X-Files world very well.
B&N.com: Do you see a future for yourself as a director?
BC: I do. I've been directing television since 1994, and I look forward to
applying what I've learned in the feature film arena. That'll be a long-term
goal, however, since I haven't given up my day job yet...
B&N.com: You seem to have a good relationship with your fans -- why do you think that
is?
BC: Well, I guess it's because I'm pretty available. Folks can email me if they
want, or peruse my web site, or meet me at a convention. I also think that
it's important for an actor to get a glimpse of who's supporting you
-- what
the folks like and what they don't. It's also a way to break down the fame
mystique.
B&N.com: Is it true you'll be making a cameo appearance in the
Spider-Man film?
A: Darn tootin'. I just completed that, as well as a small role in Jim Carrey's
The Majestic, and a supporting role in Servicing Sara as Elizabeth Hurley's
ex-husband.
B&N.com: What's the TV or film role you'd "kill" to do?
BC: Well, I try not to play that game, because it's so maddening, but I really
enjoyed all those films noirs in the '40s -- they had a style and coolness that
really appeals to me. So, if black-and-white ever comes back into style, I'll
be ready!