Paul Rudd Interview: 'Power Ballad' Role, Working with Nick Jonas, and Learning He Killed Michael Myers
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Kate Erbland
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
In an interview with Paul Rudd, the actor discusses his role in John Carney's new film "Power Ballad," where he plays a former rocker turned wedding cover band musician living in Ireland. The conversation also takes a humorous turn when the interviewer informs Rudd that he technically killed Michael Myers — referencing Rudd's role in "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" (1995), where his character Tommy Doyle played a key role in the villain's demise. The article covers Rudd's career, his Kansas City roots, working with Nick Jonas on the film's music, and his reflections on acting and comedy.
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In John Carney's terrific new film 'Power Ballad,' Rudd plays Rick Power, a Kansas City native (as is Rudd) and former rocker who lives in Ireland with his wife and daughter and spends his time playing in a wedding cover band.
This is a John Carney movie, so of course we get a rocking montage of perennial wedding song staples sung by a gleeful Rudd.
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