Justin Timberlake Discusses His Move From Music To Movies
Posted on Thu Sep 30th, 2010 10:35am PDT By X17 Staff
Justin Timberlake, who stars in The Social Network (in theaters October 1), graces the latest cover of Entertainment Weekly, and the singer/actor chats about how he is putting his music career on hold to get more face time on the big screen.
On how Timberlake snagged the role of Napster co-founder Sean Parker, he says:
Will Justin ever play a superhero?
So what about getting back into music this year?
Can't wait to see his latest movie!
On how Timberlake snagged the role of Napster co-founder Sean Parker, he says:
- "I did a marathon of testing for the film. I tested more than anyone. I have to fight against my music career-I'm cognizant of that. But I didn't care. I loved the part and I wanted to work with David [Fincher] so bad that I was like, "We can read this scene butt-naked if you guys want."
Will Justin ever play a superhero?
- "I don't think so. I tested for one [rumored to be The Green Lantern]. I don't think I'm the superhero type. I think it's important to know when you're not the guy."
So what about getting back into music this year?
- "Does a painter make a painting because he has to make it by December 21st? No, he doesn’t. It happens when it pours out of him. That’s how music is for me ... I never stop making music. I don’t know what else to tell you, except that I just don’t know [in] what capacity I want to be involved anymore ... All I’m saying is, in very simple terms, I’ll know when I know. And until I know, I don’t know [when I'll put another album out]."