The Wrestler Press Conference
By Peter Sciretta/Oct. 10, 2008 12:43 am EST
Darren Aronofsky talks about the origins of The Wrestler.
Darren Aronofsky and Mickey Rourke talk about wrestling as a sport and the reality of wrestling.
Mickey talks about choreographing fight scenes, often on his own time and without the director’s immediate input.
Mickey Rourke talks about the grueling training he undertook for the film, and the differences between wrestling and his first love, boxing.
Marisa Tomei talks about being a stripper in the film.
