Sam Worthington interview on ROVE - Avatar movie

Sam Worthington interview on ROVE (live with Rove McManus) - FINAL ROVE SHOW.
Sam Worthington was handpicked for AVATAR by James Cameron and made his mark internationally starring opposite Christian Bale earlier this year in "Terminator Salvation".
Sam grew up in WA, moved to Queensland and found his way down to Sydney. After doing a series of jobs including brick laying, he graduated from NIDA and acted in theatre productions.
In 2000, Worthington made his feature film debut with a starring role in the Australian film "Bootmen," in the role of Adam Garcia's brooding older brother. His performance garnered him an Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. His subsequent Australian film credits include "Dirty Deeds," with John Goodman, Toni Collette and Sam Neill, for which he earned a Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor; and "Gettin' Square," with David Wenham. He also had a small role in the World War II drama "Hart's War," starring Bruce Willis.
It was his layered performance in Cate Shortland's critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2004 film "Somersault" that brought Worthington international attention. He won an AFI Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and earned his second FCCA Award nomination. In addition, the film made a clean sweep of the year's AFI Awards, winning in all 13 film categories - a first in the awards' history.
Worthington went on to star in the title role of Geoffrey Wright's 2006 contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." He has also been seen in John Dahl's "The Great Raid" and the horror thriller "Rogue."
Worthington's Australian television credits include starring roles in two award-winning projects: "Love My Way," which has won three AFI Awards for Best Television Drama Series; and "The Surgeon", which was nominated for an AFI Award for Best Telefeature or Miniseries. He also starred in the "Delivery Man" episode of "Two Twisted," a "Twilight Zone"-like anthology series produced by Bryan Brown.
Upcoming films that Sam has starring roles in are; the big budget action-adventure fantasy epic "Clash of the Titans," playing the lead role of Perseus under the direction of Louis Leterrier as well as two very different independent features: the romantic drama "Last Night," opposite Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes; and the post-World War II dramatic thriller "The Debt," directed by John Madden and also starring Helen Mirren. (These films have all been filmed and will be released next year).
James Camerons 3D science fiction action film AVATAR is out on the 17th December 2009
Official ROVE site - RoveDaily.com.au
(Roving Enterprises, Melbourne Australia)
Broadcast date: 15 November, 2009 - Episode 36 of 2009 (s10e36) 15-11-09
Brought to you by Rove McManus site - www.RoveOnline.com (unofficial)

[@jamesgeorge3082]

This is perhaps the most Australian interview I have ever seen

[@WhateverWhenever888]

James George that's because they're all Australian........

[@Sheng01427]

hahahahaha I agree

[@bellabana]

Sam is a typical Aussie bloke, very down to earth and has a great sense of humour!

[@livingmylifeatmach2]

He's going to go far. He'll be one of the best actors, I think, Hollywood's ever seen. He fills his roles with personality, he forces you to believe its real - no matter what role, no matter what scene, you just get thrown in! I think he's great! Thumbs up if you agree!

[@Allyson55]

Sam is what we Aussies would call a "diamond in the rough". He's come a long way in his career and is going from strength to strength. Great interview, we'll miss you Rove.

[@firstnamelastname7473]

This is such an OG interview. Come back every now and then to see this gem.

[@Tooold2dieyoung]

dude he's AWESOME he came into an interview wearing nothin but weekend clothes. HE IS AWESOME!!!!

[@australian6983]

That's the best way to do it.

[@thedantanic948]

I love how he's comfortable taking off his sandals and walking around in his bare feet on a television talk show as if he's in his own private home.

[@shazzqsong]

He brings something unique to every role he plays. Avatar was fantastic.

[@Phamster92]

I love how he's so nonchalant about stuff.

[@rabronin]

The final celebrity interview on the show and it was such an awesome one!

[@Mike07P]

saw this movie 2 times in the theatres aawesome both times

[@toni0217]

I am in love with Sam Worthington..... OMG!!!

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

I miss Rove. I remember watching it every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm in my high school years. Rove is awesome!

[@R0CK0Nbaby]

He's a fantastic actor! The first time I ever watched him is in Avatar, and I was so surprised when he spoke with an Australian accent in interviews! I thought he was very convincing as an American.

[@MikeRiderOOO]

You clearly never played Call of Duty: Black Ops 1, 2, and 4. He voiced the OG Alex Mason before he got recast for BO:CW and he was great as Mason. I loved his portrayal in 1 & 2 but I never got to play BO4 because no campaign mode but he still did a great job with that. I’d be glad to see him and tell him that I not only loved him in Avatar but I enjoyed playing as Mason in CoD.

[@D00R]

Sam is a good guy from what I see and James Cameron cast a no bullshit hardworking man that delivered in AVATAR.

[@vtaylor110]

So humble ❤

[@SamWorthingtonprivatte]

Thanks for your continuous love and support. ❤️it's my motivation For how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@EmberMissionBand]

​@@SamWorthingtonprivatteMost convincing indian

[@0neofthem]

i think sam worthington is going to be a major actor in the future he has a lot of potential! his acting in avatar was fantastic!

[@mayfielcl]

This aged well

[@castrationsituation]

Oh man, Sam is just so down to earth. I love it! What an awesome guy.

[@JFUNGKAYI]

Go see it in theatre!! Never be the same! I just saw it in theatre, it was thrilling!!!

[@an.august.sunflower2110]

this guy is the most casual actor ive ever seen. probably thanks cus hes an aussie lol. barefoot and in a tshirt. loved this.

[@SamWorthingtonprivatte]

Thanks for your continuous love and support. ❤️it's my motivation For how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@naleybaby]

I saw it for the second time today, the entire audience applauded

[@crazyferret9409]

He was my best mate at school in England. Despite what the media say, he left for Aus when he was 10.

[@amalabraham1944]

He had said he left the UK when he was 2 months old.

[@carinaherciu5645]

Very cool.

[@FreshPrinceCM]

Sam has got be one of my favorite actors right now. Keep up the work man!

[@Imabalehead]

Sam is so cute!!! I love his laugh and accent.

[@benjaminfrankliniii9857]

I just want to know how you are are a bricklayer from Rockingham to movie star. FML

[@obloomluver]

The most fantastic movie ever! Sam is adorable and seems to have a great heart.

[@BrainstormerXV]

He is so laid back. That's what i love about Australian. Best of all, he does't seems to take his status a an A-list Hollywood actor seriously.

[@HarvestersayHello]

Favorite interview from Rove Live.

[@kyliesbtwlinda]

he's Australian in nationality. He was born in England, but he came to Australia when he was 6 months old and have been living here ever since. He's a Australian at heart.

[@kyliesbtwlinda]

there's also Hugh Jackman, Simon Baker, Alex O'Loughlin, Chris Hemsworth etc, they are all Aussie actors too :) In fact, there's many famous actors and actresses in Hollywood who are actually Australian

[@milestonegsgk7988]

Actually They all Are Britishers,,,of England.

[@linajurgensen4698]

@@milestonegsgk7988 so all the good looking people left Britain?

[@hybridwolf55]

He did a kick-ass job in Avatar. Hope he will stay for the sequels (if there will be any)

[@TheHolyOne237]

Damn Sam Worthington is the best!! cheers mate

[@anavitoria888]

I love Sam Worthington

[@junkevin]

this is thebest movie i have seen in my life despite some corny or awkward moments.. i've never had so much goosebumps throughout a movie

[@devega234]

He is so charismatic , gentle, n i love him, especially in avatar, As Jake Sully. Majake

[@linkr2183]

Good to see Hollywood hasn't changed Sam's Australian roots.

[@0flying0unicorn0]

streaming the movie is NOT the same as seeing it in the theatre, its so great big screen! absolutely amazing

[@Marine052191]

Cheers! Glad everything worked out for the better mate! AVATAR FTW!!!

[@RipTheReptilian]

I would never have guest he was australian! He seems like a genuine guy!!

[@nightslash3535]

His role in Terminator Salvation is the best.

[@ugoogly5000]

I hate when people say he's bland, he's not, he's just a real person who happens to be famous. he's the most grounded person in hollywood

[@Griffin_the_Red]

Can't believe it's been 9 years

[@rylec123]

good to see a interview where Sam isn't nervous seems more comfortable in a Australian interview. Great actor =D

[@DCH1138]

Christian Bale WAS my favorite actor. But with less films on his resume. I think Sam Worthington well on his way to surpassing Christian Bale. Sam Worthington is my new favorite! In his movies he's a man's man. And he stands up for whats right (Terminator Salvation, Avatar, Clash of the Titans). Sam Worthington Fuckin' Rules!!! I'm now a life long fan and I'm looking forward to following his career.

[@MsKate898]

i can't believe that he grew up in the same suburb as i am

[@PurOxYg3n]

6:40 "And what you basically do is ride the fucking bird like this." I laughed my ass off for like 10 minutes lol.

[@modernwarfare318]

Sam Worthington's best qoute in my mind... "I just keep hearing those fucking numbers..." COD Black Ops

[@DivineDil]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIS ACCENT.

[@CensuradaPorBoleta]

Absolutely! I don't know much about accents, but the way he pronounces the word "MY" is just adorable.

[@picaresqueseeker]

He's such a true aussie bloke. Gotta love him.

[@tejo29se]

His parents are British and he was born in Britain. When he was 6 months old his parents took him to Australia and that's where Sam Worthington grew up. To me Sam is Australian even though he was born in Britain. I can only hear an Australian accent from Sam :)

[@SeanAustinLewis]

He really reminds me of Rockingham. :D

[@ninadelaluna_]

when I saw him in Terminator I was like O_O Wooow!! in love.. Now he is in Avatar and i´m so much more in love.. he´s such a great actor and si cute!!

[@lorwynmoontide]

First 3D movie I ever saw and loved it!

[@jespero93]

why do i love australians ? they are so AWESOME! i want to got there now. btw im from sweden.

[@AtenRa]

"You ride the fuckin' bird!" I so wish that could be a promotional tag for this movie. Just to show that behind all the dreamy heroic drama of the character is this wine-swilling bricklayer from Perth. Fuckin' A!

[@geminikiller21]

I love Sam and now seeing him on this show i love him more! he is just too cute! I can't wait to see avatar and that's only because of Sam. He's a great actor and I'm so happy people are going to see it now. Way to Go Sam ; )

[@david10006]

gotta love Sam..probably the nicest,coolest dude in Hollywood right now, like he would just chill and down some beers with you. Aussie actors rule!

[@YummiNai]

ROFL at the person screaming "YEAH MARGRET RIVER!" wth. Avatar + Sam + rove= love

[@sutekh15]

I like his take on the Christian Bale rant. Humour is a good way to deal with it, plus he backs up his fellow actor/mate with compliments. Good stuff

[@neSarang3528]

in avatar i was instantly in love with this man.

[@revan210]

And he's an Iron Maiden fan! I didn't think I could love him more :D

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

Didn't even know he was Australian. He is down to earth.

[@AbbyRose90]

It was a great movie, I left speechless!

[@Scrumpilump2000]

I understand why Cameron cast him. He is excellent in the role. It's such a great film.

[@XholliXlaurenX]

he's english but he moved to australia at a young age and lived there. it still makes him english. But he has lived in australia for most of his life, and there is nothing wrong with that :)

[@sexyestjebac11]

Mason you was hallucinating because of that table wine !!!!!!!!

[@dina.j]

I was sooo happy to know he's in a great movie like avatar!! I watched one of his previous movie called 'gettin square' and it was so hard for me to understang the australian accent. like in this interview, i didnt catch 100% of what he said but i like listening to it;)

[@Peterplayingguitar]

Well I'm Aussie and i saw Terminator 4 and Avatar and i had no idea he was Australian until someone told me - after i saw the movies.

[@CdnDolly]

omg he's so adorable!!

[@Xqy237]

Lots of girls say that.

[@lovelyspringweather]

adorable aww. i really liked him in avatar

[@jesbearx0]

He's so chill I love it

[@whysosexy]

omg who ever discovered him..god bless him/ or her!! lol

[@mononoke827]

Thought that too right after coming out from watching Avatar in theaters

[@AlexD0007]

i said it before and I'll say it again. He is such a NICE and DECENT guy. The fact that he's come from a car with NOTHING and ended up with a 2.8 Billion dollar film is unbelievable. He really should get the Rising actor award I swear. Totally deserves it. Amazing story. He'd be good for a Bond Villain :D Dunno about Bond. He does have a Daniel Presence but I don't think he could do Bond.

[@shazzqsong]

I love the casual, relaxed sense of humour that Aussies have,

[@kyliesbtwlinda]

there is a difference between ethnicity & nationality, people can be of one race, but still hold nationality of other. Whatever citizenship you hold, that's your nationality. I am a Chinese by race/ethnicity, but I have Australian citizenship, therefore, I am a Australian by nationality, regardless of where I was born. Sam Worthington is British by ethnicity, but like me, he is Australian by nationality.

[@kheian09]

I love him....

[@TheSwedishJen]

Love how casual and normal he comes across!

[@thebloodlineproject]

THE NUMBERS MASON

[@pieces_of_Lu]

This is the most relaxed interview I've seen with Sam. He is a top bloke, spunky as hell

[@gageedna]

just saw the movie.loved it. can't wait to buy it and watch it again.

[@kosmos007]

i love that he comes from perth which is my hometown

[@HindsiteTV]

Absolutely!

[@ArkAngel993628]

hahahaaa. "we basically ride the fucking bird like this!" lmaoo

[@UndeadAustralia]

i tell everyone i love australian men and they think theyre accent will get annoying eventually. this man will NEVER be annoying

[@belugafishgod]

unbe effin believable!! Sam Worthington is hot right now. He is an awesome actor I don't care what anybody says. I can't believe that story he told about selling all he has and living in a car and re-evaluating his life. That sounds like something alot of us need to do. Good going Sam.....keep it going!

[@lewiegannon9359]

WHAT ARE THE NUMBERS SAYING?!

[@9PlugInBaby9]

oh my god that accent. i think my heart's just melted

[@mfnstudioschannel]

Sam Worthington is a great actor!! I think he and Shia Lebaouf are the new generations best actors :D I really see a future in them :)

[@melunesf]

thank you=)

[@fuzionk]

i agree, anyone who's watched avatar should know that. Also did you know that he did the voice of Mason from black ops?

[@terranatrabu1784]

I love the realness in this guy

[@tdwt4eva]

I didn't know who was talking, I just heard a Austrailian guy, then looked up and Sam was talking! I never heard him talk, out of character that is.:) I like it

[@fitzyuc]

I think this guy is the most perfect example of what you would call a great Aussie bloke.

[@Dumballa]

this is a great interview!!

[@OsirisVas]

my fav actor atm

[@bellabana]

The "silver lady" is Aussie slang for the silver bag which contains the wine inside the cask. When it's empty you take it out blow it back up and use it as a pillow......lol.

[@BekurahToshin]

Hahahahahah! This is so epic, and Sam is just to freaking awesome for words. Seems like a real kool guy, and so amazingly talented. ^^ How he managed to stay somewhat under the radar for so long is beyond me. lol

[@srosie10]

ahhh the accent makes it all so much better