MALIN AKERMAN: I think we can leave mullets back in the 80s.
Im really not a big fan of them.
I did like the permed hair that I had in the film.
And I think that we should always have 80s music, forever and ever and ever.
Im a big fan.
What about the ear licking?
AKERMAN: Im a big fan of that, too.
Me and my character.
Was it hard to keep a straight face, doing that scene?
That was in the choreography, while we were trying to figure out what we were going to do.
Im such a big fan of physical comedy.
I love that kind of stuff.
And Tom [Cruise] was totally game.
Its got to be fun.
So, I loved it.
I thought that was a really good moment.
What was it like to have Tom Cruise sing to your butt?
AKERMAN: Oh, that was normal.
My husband does that, every morning.
I dont think that we got through one rehearsal with a straight face, when he did that.
Every single time, we would crack up.
Its just ridiculous, in the best way possible.
How closed was the set, for that scene?
AKERMAN: Very closed.
I wasnt about to be frolicking in my skivvies with 50 gaffers around, god bless them.
But, I was in compromising positions.
But, they make it as comfortable as possible.
Whats the weirdest interview experience youve had with a journalist?
AKERMAN: There were a few weird ones while we were doingWatchmen.
We were in Europe somewhere and one guy came in dressed in a mask and superhero costume.
It was his own, made-up one.
It was like a dirty sock with holes in it that hed painted something on.
I cant remember the name of what his superhero was.
He said, Why are all superheroes only American?
I said, I dont know.
He came in and was so anti-American.
I was like, Okay.
I didnt even know what was working or wasnt working because nothing was working for me.
It was the weirdest thing, ever.
Who has had that Stacee Jaxx effect on you?
AKERMAN: Oh, my goodness!
One of the first people that I met that did to me was Steven Spielberg.
I still get speechless when I think about it.
He was like, All right, nice chatting with you, Malin.
Ill see you later.
I was like, God, I didnt say anything.
But, I have walked by Mick Jagger at a party and I could smell his hair.
That was really great.
Are you doing the Linda Lovelace movie next?
AKERMAN: I dont know whats happening with that movie, to be honest with you.
Is that because of the other movie about her?
AKERMAN: No, that has nothing to do with it.
Its just one thats not happening, at the moment, unfortunately.
The next one Ill be doing is a movie about CBGB, playing Debbie Harry.
Have you met her?
AKERMAN: I havent met her, no.
I would love to.
I met her drummer, Clem [Burke], and that was really amazing.
He had a lot of stories about her.
Shes apparently a really cool chick, which is no surprise.
Whats the focus of that movie?
Debbie Harry was, of course, a part of that crew.
Rock of Agesis the fantasy version of that era and industry.
Also, the budget is a lot smaller and it will be a shorter shooting period.
What Blondie songs are you going to sing?
AKERMAN: X Offender is one.
Im not doing Heart of Glass.
This is set in 73 and 74, so its some of her first songs.
I cant remember the other one Im doing.
And I dont know if Ill actually be singing them, or just lip syncing.
I hope Ill be singing, but thats a budget thing.
It costs a lot to record.
Youve been in a rock band yourself, right?
AKERMAN: I have, yeah.
Was that a serious endeavor for you?
AKERMAN: Not really.
Then they said, Why dont you just front the band?
I said, Well, maybe because I cant sing.
Ive never sang before in my life.
But, we did and it was just a fun thing.
We recorded in a closet.
Did you put anything out?
AKERMAN: We did.
We recorded a CD.
We did it all ourselves.
We put it out.
If it doesnt work, Im going back to Toronto.
But, you got your husband from being in the band, right?
AKERMAN: I certainly did.
He was my drummer.
If you challenge me, Ill do it.
Why are rockers so appealing then?
AKERMAN: Its so funny because you think youre attracted to this bad boy.
They do whatever they want, but you dont really want that.
You dont want someone whos out on a tour bus, sleeping around with different people and getting wasted.
I dont really want that, but I like the image of someone who will just throw you around.
I dont know what it is.
The funny thing is that my husband couldnt be sweeter.
He looks like this bad boy.
He holds doors for ladies.
He pulls out chairs.
Hes an Italian boy, who grew up in the south of Italy with a family.
His parents have been together for 40 years, and he takes such good care of his mom.
So, ultimately, I guess I dont really want that.
I like the image.
I love watching him be real and visceral, on stage.
I love watching him drum.
Its so great, and hes such a talented drummer.
With anyone, when you watch them do what they do best, its attractive.
Is he in a band right now?
AKERMAN: He is.
Hes in two different bands that he plays with here, locally, in L.A.
But, mainly, his focus here has been studio session work.
Hes a musical director and he develops new talent, which is great.
I prefer him here rather than on a tour bus.
Through that, we had gotten to know each other.
We had dinners together, and that was really nice.
Its always nice to know somebody.
Justin Theroux who was inWanderlust with me.
So, it was a very familiar set.
Hes just so professional.
Hes done it for so long.
Theres a reason why his career has been so long-lived, and thats because hes just amazing.
You really walk away from that experience a better actor.
Hes so present when hes acting with you, that your job is easy.
You just have to react and youll be doing a good job.
It was incredible to work with someone who is that talented.
Its great, and hes really game.
Hes got a great sense of humor and goes for it, which I love.
Anyone who does physical comedy with me, Im happy.
Its like two kids playing.
Im like, Oh, youll play that game with me?
If you kept cracking up in rehearsals, when did you finally get through a take?
It was the initial rehearsals, where youre going, Oh, my god, this crazy!
Youre just trying to learn the moves.
And then, they call, Cut!, and you go, Oh, Im in my underwear.
How did that happen?
So, it was fine, once we were on set.
Did you and Tom do all of your work together, in one block?
AKERMAN: Actually, yeah.
It felt like three-week increments.
Russell [Brand] and Alec [Baldwin] did their thing, and then we crossed over.
Catherine [Zeta-Jones] came in the day after I left, so I didnt get to meet her.
Its such a big ensemble cast.
Did you keep any souvenirs from this movie?
AKERMAN: I did.
I got the coolest souvenirs.
Lita Ford came by the set, which was awesome, and I have a leather jacket of hers.
I was like, Yeah, Ill take Lita Fords jacket for a hundred bucks!
Its hand painted on the back.
Im going to keep that forever.
I would have bought that on eBay for a thousand dollars.
