Ground control to Major Sam: Take your protein pills and put your helmet on. Actually, forget that — it’s not gonna make much of a difference where you’re going, anyway.
Sporting a gnarly beard at Sundance, “Choke” star Sam Rockwell told MTV News it was all in preparation for his latest role, where the intrepid actor is going to take one small step for man…his last.
“I’m doing a sci-fi movie where I’m stranded on the moon for three years,” Rockwell revealed. “That’s why I have the beard.”
Three years? And this from the guy who once went to the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. You’d think taking tea on the moon would be a breeze by way of comparison.
But Rockwell is full speed ahead for the project, called “Moon,” which will be directed by Duncan Jones, the actor said.
Jones, for those not in the know, is a former ad exec also known as Zowie Bowie, also known as the son of David Jones, who, in turn, is also known as David Bowie. Hence the “Major Tom” reference. Hence the love.
Rockwell himself was coy with details pertaining to, you know, how he actually got to the moon in the first place — although presumably it’s a sort of macabre “what if.” As in, what if Neil Armstrong had to wait until Apollo 12 to come back home? And what if he had a freaking awesome beard?
Rockwell’s one of my faves. What about you? Does the retro sci-fi vibe appeal to your geek sensibilities? Sound off below.
February 6th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Exciting news! This sounds right up my street. Really looking forward to seeing this! Love the beard.
February 6th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Thanks for the ‘heads up’ on this one. Duncan Jones is the guy who did that cool ad with the women fighting then making out - er, making up, isn’t he?! If his “Moon” is half as cool, it will be wonderful.
February 7th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Three years and that’s all the beard he grows? That’s like two weeks for me. This movie looks good except that the moon is just dust. But bro, I can play space oddity I’m going to play it now, “Planet earth is blue and there’s nothing I can do…” can you hear me Major Tom? …anyway, hopefully they can come up with a better title than ‘Moon’ if that’s the extent of their creativity I might have to second-guess whether this movie will be worth spit.
February 7th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Indy sci-fi with Rockwell… Hmmm… I think I like the sound of that.
February 7th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Can’t wait to see this. Rockwell rocks well! I was unaware of the ‘Choke’ project, but will make a special point of catching up on that!
April 7th, 2008 at 9:44 am
The more I hear about this movie, the more interesting it sounds. Can’t wait!
April 25th, 2008 at 5:58 am
I’ve heard it been filmed with an old retro style like silent running sounds cool.