Rising Star: Joel Edgerton

By Jesse SperoLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Joel Edgerton is probably not a family group title at this time, however with a slew of high-profile projects within the works including this weekends Warrior, with former AccessHollywood.com Rising Star Tom Sturdy, this Australian actor is going to remove. Joel would be better recognized to fans for his role in 2 The Exorcist movies playing the youthful version of Luke Skywalkers uncle, Owen Lars (blue milk!), but a few days ago moviegoers will discover a totally new side from the actor a well developed, tough and ripped side when he plays Brendan, an old Martial artist-switched-senior high school teacher at the time of the family crisis including his brother, performed by Sturdy. The 37-year-old actor lately told Access in the Warrior junket the movies physical needs were initially daunting. We've got hurt, but thats area of the excitement about registering for something of that nature, he stated. Its a genuine challenge, Joel, who tore his MCL while filming and was cautioned with a physician not result in the movie, ongoing. I'd this kind of stupid indisputable fact that I had been too old to complete something that sports any longer. Outweighing the physical perils associated with the role was his need to flex his acting chops. It seamless comfort to possess a opportunity to do all individuals things, because I [was] craving them years back, he told Access. It had been like, Produce an opportunity! Allow me to do each one of these stuff that I believe I understand I'm able to do! And [then sometimes,] you do not obtain the job, or they create it for another person. So, its good. The jobs have ongoing to set up for Joel, that has The Odd Existence of Timothy Eco-friendly, with Jennifer Garner and also the Great Gatsby, with Leonardo DiCaprio approaching. Hes a upright guy, Joel stated of approaching co-star Leo. Hes an excellent actor too. Joel wasnt the only person providing the compliments. Access also spoke to his Warrior co-star, Jennifer Morrison, and director Gavin OConnor. Someone that's loaded with integrity, the type of person who comes with an intelligence and soulfulness and someone you want to become your husband, the daddy of the child, Gavin stated when requested about his look for the role of Brendan. Whenever you understand this guy, you are able to think that maybe in the past hes maybe a little of the bar room brawler. [Joel] had that in him. When he left I stated towards the casting director, We simply found Brandon. Joels onscreen wife also gushed concerning the actor, revealing that you will find many sides towards the Aussie. Hes just an amazing individual. You will find insufficient nice things to say of Joel, she told Access. Joel is really a true renaissance guy Hes kind of that guy that each guy really wants to be Hes an amazing author, hes a designer, hes plays guitar. Adding having a smile, Hes pretty dreamy. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.