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Grumpz · 12-22-2009, 12:29 AM

a starring role in 3 blockbusters!? Terminator Salvation, Avatar and Clash of the Titans.

I've not seen or heard of Sam Worthington until Salvation. I just checked out his filmography on imdb...he hasn't done much. Now...he's got these 3 movies on his resume!

What happened?

Blu Titan · 12-22-2009, 12:32 AM

Probably hired himself a good agent.

Q? · 12-22-2009, 12:33 AM

he signed a deal with the devil... I was also very surprised

DimebagCFH · 12-22-2009, 12:33 AM

from what I understand he was already a pretty big star in australia

Secretagentnumber6 · 12-22-2009, 12:35 AM

He started in Australia and has worked his way to hollywood stardom. He probably has a very good agent and his work in Australia is likely some top notch stuff as he has won various awards in Australia for his works. His rise is no more shocking than that of Hugh Jackman, also Australian, when he was cast as Wolverine when he was a noone in Hollywood.

Drewza89 · 12-22-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpz

a starring role in 3 blockbusters!? Terminator Salvation, Avatar and Clash of the Titans.

I've not seen or heard of Sam Worthington until Salvation. I just checked out his filmography on imdb...he hasn't done much. Now...he's got these 3 movies on his resume!

What happened?

Don't forget that he was almost cast as James Bond before Craig got the part.

I would attribute Worthington's meteoric rise to the top due to Jim Cameron's recommendations. Cameron suggested Worthington for the role in T4 after he enjoyed working with Sam in Avatar. Things snowballed from there and now I guess he's the next big action star.

iori · 12-22-2009, 12:45 AM

Fav actor of mine, happy to see him getting big roles.

Steve · 12-22-2009, 12:50 AM

I was very impressed with him in Terminator Salvation. I'm looking forward to seeing Avatar and Clash of the Titans.

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

Don't forget that he was almost cast as James Bond before Craig got the part.

I didn't know this, but now that I do I'll always wonder how he would have done with the role (not that I'm disappointed with Dainel Craig).

retablo · 12-22-2009, 01:11 AM

Heard he was also a contender to play Mad Max in Fury Road, but they cast Tom Hardy (Star Trek Nemesis) instead.

Brandon · 12-22-2009, 01:16 AM

I was surprised to see how tiny he is in real life. Andy Ricter on the Tonight Show looked like he had at least 6 inches on him. Not that surprised I guess, look at Mel Gibson.

Marcusarilius · 12-22-2009, 01:16 AM

After seeing him in T-S, I am looking forward to seeing him in many more roles. He is a very engaging actor to watch.

retablo · 12-22-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

I was surprised to see how tiny he is in real life. Andy Ricter on the Tonight Show looked like he had at least 6 inches on him. Not that surprised I guess, look at Mel Gibson.

That's cuz he's 5'10" and Andy is 6'2"

They made Meryl Streep, who's 5'6", look 6'2" in Julie & Julia... lots of tall shoes and apple boxes.

Grumpz · 12-22-2009, 01:21 AM

I think he's a pretty good actor so I'm not all thinking he doesn't deserve it, but I just saw the Clash of the Titans trailer, and have already seen Salvation and Avatar...so I was like what!? Another huge movie? Who is this guy!?

Brandon · 12-22-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

That's cuz he's 5'10" and Andy is 6'2"

They made Meryl Streep, who's 5'6", look 6'2" in Julie & Julia... lots of tall shoes and apple boxes.

Andy's 6'2"? Huh, didn't know he was that tall.

jadedeath · 12-22-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

He started in Australia and has worked his way to hollywood stardom. He probably has a very good agent and his work in Australia is likely some top notch stuff as he has won various awards in Australia for his works. His rise is no more shocking than that of Hugh Jackman, also Australian, when he was cast as Wolverine when he was a noone in Hollywood.

Makes sense to me, you get my vote.

Logan

toef · 12-22-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

That's cuz he's 5'10" and Andy is 6'2"

They made Meryl Streep, who's 5'6", look 6'2" in Julie & Julia... lots of tall shoes and apple boxes.

5'10" is a generous estimate for Worthington. Most actors still lie about their heights, and his listed height is probably 5'10". Realistically he's a few inches shorter.

Anyhow, I think it helps that he's older than he looks. I'm sure he's built up a lot of experience in Australia, but to American audiences he looks like the new young popular actor on screen.

ScarredLungs · 12-22-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

After seeing him in T-S, I am looking forward to seeing him in many more roles. He is a very engaging actor to watch.

I agree. I very much enjoy watching his movies.

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Freekman · 12-22-2009, 03:03 AM

At least his acting doesn't suck. I think he's a pretty talented actor judging by the one film I've seen him in.

Diesel · 12-22-2009, 03:25 AM

By being a darn good actor

Like I said in like 3 other threads in the last 10 minutes, I can't wait to see more from this guy.

Also, he got Terminator on James Cameron's referral.

The guy has come a long way from being a brick layer and then living in his car (by choice) in a very short time

Lord_Stewie · 12-22-2009, 03:26 AM

Grumpy its called the "Star" Effect.

12-22-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	So how does an actor go from zero to... a starring role in 3 blockbusters!? Terminator Salvation, Avatar and Clash of the Titans. I've not seen or heard of Sam Worthington until Salvation. I just checked out his filmography on imdb...he hasn't done much. Now...he's got these 3 movies on his resume! What happened?

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Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Probably hired himself a good agent.

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Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	he signed a deal with the devil... I was also very surprised

12-22-2009, 12:33 AM	#4
DimebagCFH Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:35	from what I understand he was already a pretty big star in australia

12-22-2009, 12:35 AM	#5
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	He started in Australia and has worked his way to hollywood stardom. He probably has a very good agent and his work in Australia is likely some top notch stuff as he has won various awards in Australia for his works. His rise is no more shocking than that of Hugh Jackman, also Australian, when he was cast as Wolverine when he was a noone in Hollywood.

12-22-2009, 12:45 AM	#7
iori Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Trading Score:2	Fav actor of mine, happy to see him getting big roles.

12-22-2009, 01:11 AM	#9
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Heard he was also a contender to play Mad Max in Fury Road, but they cast Tom Hardy (Star Trek Nemesis) instead.

12-22-2009, 01:16 AM	#10
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	I was surprised to see how tiny he is in real life. Andy Ricter on the Tonight Show looked like he had at least 6 inches on him. Not that surprised I guess, look at Mel Gibson.

12-22-2009, 01:16 AM	#11
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	After seeing him in T-S, I am looking forward to seeing him in many more roles. He is a very engaging actor to watch.

12-22-2009, 01:21 AM	#13
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	I think he's a pretty good actor so I'm not all thinking he doesn't deserve it, but I just saw the Clash of the Titans trailer, and have already seen Salvation and Avatar...so I was like what!? Another huge movie? Who is this guy!?

12-22-2009, 03:03 AM	#18
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	At least his acting doesn't suck. I think he's a pretty talented actor judging by the one film I've seen him in.

12-22-2009, 03:25 AM	#19
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	By being a darn good actor Like I said in like 3 other threads in the last 10 minutes, I can't wait to see more from this guy. Also, he got Terminator on James Cameron's referral. The guy has come a long way from being a brick layer and then living in his car (by choice) in a very short time

12-22-2009, 03:26 AM	#20
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Grumpy its called the "Star" Effect.

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