August 25th, 2000
We caught up with David Arquette to get the story on his new special delivery, mafia, dogs, and how his marriage to Courteney Cox id holding up through it all!
Entertainment Tonight: I didn't realize
that you were doing a little Robert De Niro for this film!
David Arquette: Yes, I do a little ode
to Robert De Niro at one point. There are a lot of silly references in
this movie.
ET: You are very good at
impersonations, so did you have any input as to any fun bits this character
could do?
David: Yeah, I actually suggested that
Anthony Anderson and I breakdance in one scene.
ET: We've seen you play all kinds of
roles -- from drama to comedy, do you enjoy your role in this film -- the almost
Buster Keaton-type character?
David: That's the fun thing about this
movie, we had a lot of set pieces where we do some really wild things!
It's great to figure different things out when you're on the set. In one
scene, instead of just seeing this particular sign on the corner of the street I
run into it, and fall down. It's fun to get physical -- like Olivia
Newton-John! (Laughs)
ET: Are you worried about being
upstaged by a St Bernard?
David: I don't mind! We have
such a talented kid and such a talented dog in this film. Angus T. Jones
is such a good kid, with a great personality. The other day I was running
while holding him, and I accidentally dropped him -- he kind of started
crying. And then he told the director, "Now would be a good time to
shoot one of those crying scenes." It was great! And that dog,
I know he's smarter than I am!
ET: You've been married to Courteney
Cox for over a year now, do you two have any thoughts about having kids?
David: Not right away, we're taking
our time -- enjoying our freedom.
ET: Are you and Courteney often apart
because of your work?
David: No, we're not often
apart. I've been able to see her on the weekends.
ET: What was your attraction to this
film?
David: It had such a funny premise --
and it was great to play a mailman. When I was growing up I had a great
mailman named Carl -- he was just wonderful!
ET: Set the premise up for us, what's
happening in this film?
David: It centers around a dog named
Agent 11, who's an FBI agent that keeps busting the mafia for drugs.
Meanwhile, I have to babysit this kid (Angus), and the dog ends up joining
us. The mafia wants the dog killed, and that's where the adventure starts.
ET: In the film you have a crush on
Leslie Bibb, who is very good looking. Is there ever any jealousy from
Courteney about those things?
David: No, Courteney is quite secure
in our relationship. It's just part of the business.
ET: Do you find it hard being famous or
are you used to all the personal questions that you are asked?
David: It's good to keep your private
life private. One time we were being chased by some paparazzi guy.
We kept seeing him, and then he would run off. Finally I came around him
and asked him what he was doing. I was like, "Just take the picture
already!"
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