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<Editor's Note> - Although filmed, the
scene described below was not in the initial theatrical run
of Spider-man. Sometimes that happens. We are leaving it online
to give insight into the art of film making, and the personal
observations of Mr. Everbeck.
Richard C. Everbeck,
also known as RC Everbeck, was kind enough to chat with TheSpidermanMovie.com
about is role as Peter Parker's nemesis, Daily Bugle photographer
Eddie Brock.
Peter P: You've come a long way from
your first film role, kissing up to Julia Roberts as a tie salesman
to shoving America's favorite teenage hero around...
Richard: When I first came on the set
I told Sam (Raimi) that Spider-man was my favorite comic book
hero. Sam asked if I minded shoving Peter Parker. I didn't mind
at all! After all, it was Eddie doing the shoving, not me!
Peter P: So, were you nervous being
on the set of a blockbuster like Spider-man?
Richard: I've been in big movies before,
so it was more extreme excitement. I extensively studied the
character of Eddie Brock and knew that that he would eventually
become Venom. Sam and I talked about Eddie. He told me that
"This Could Be Huge".
Peter P: Venom is, by far, the most requested Spidey villain
for Spidey II!
Richard: You're preaching to the choir!
Peter P: I don't think we're giving
anything away by saying that Eddie doesn't like Peter Parker.
What happens?
Richard: Eddie just got reamed by J. Jonah
Jameson (actor J.K. Simmons) over some low quality pictures
he had taken for the newspaper. As I'm storming out of the office,
in comes this kid with an old camera, and these incredible close-ups
of Spider-man. The "kid" is Peter Parker. He looks
at this "newbie", his pictures and his amateur Brownie
camera, in disgust. I think his father had given it to him,
so it means a lot to him.
Peter P: What was it like working
with Sam Raimi as your director?
Richard: I have been really lucky. In
my first major film, Pretty Woman, Garry Marshall was the director
and he really let me "go for it". It was a very brief
scene, but it was more than just standing in the background.
Sam is like that. A very generous director. He trusts his actors,
he gave his actors creative latitude as long as it made sense
for the character within the confines of a scene. He sees the
importantance of giving an actor the chance to "react"
with the other performers while still maintaining control over
the scene.
Peter P: Where will we be seeing you
next?
Richard: I have the role of Billy in "Billy
the Kid". I also have a role as a bull rider in another
film. Gunslinger. Bull Rider. Tie Salesman. Hero Shover. That's
Me.
Peter P: So I guess your available,
if they ask sequel-time. What are your thoughts about the sequel?
Richard: Well don't want to get too excited.
I look at "Back to the Future". In the original movie,
there is a character named Jennifer Parker, played by Claudia
Wells. In the second film, Jennifer was played by Elisabeth
Shue. I'd hate to be "Elisabeth Shued"!
Peter P: Hmmm... We have had 5 Batmans.
Richard: My point exactly.
Peter P: So how long have you had
the acting bug?
Richard: In the second grade I got the
role of Charlie in "Charlie Crow". In the old family
videos you can see me proudly announcing that I was going to
Hollywood. I guess I was born with it.
Peter P: So what's your Dream Role?
Richard: I'd love to play Han Solo in
Star Wars 7, 8 and 9!
Peter P: I have several points of contention with Star Wars,
but I'll save them for whenever I can nail George Lucas for
a few minutes of his time...
Richard: Harrison Ford is probably my
favorite actor. He has an "everyman -who-rises-to-the-occasion"
quality about him. You look at him on screen and think "I
could do that", or at least I'd like to think I would.
That's what I like about Spider-man as well. I could always
relate to Peter Parker.
Peter P: Hey, you managed to make
this whole interview come full circle by bringing Spider-man
back into the conversation.
Richard: Thanks for the chance to talk
to you. Good luck with the website!
Peter P: I'll see if we can replace your first Eddie
Brock appearance, along with the first Venom, for your research.
Richard: Thanks!
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