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Michael Fassbender: "I would do anything for the right person"

Star interview with Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender (36) is just Hollywood's hottest man for complex roles. JOY asked: Is there still time for love?

Interview Michael Fassbender
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Since 2012, when he impressed the international film world in "Shame" as a sex addict, Michael Fassbender is Hollywood's first choice when it comes to demanding male characters. He currently plays Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz and Cameron Diaz in the thriller "The Counselor" (since 28.11 in the cinema) a lawyer, who is involved in criminal machinations.

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But with the hype around his person, the German-Irishman is calm about. Sincerely, the 36-year-old gives insights into his life and feelings during the interview at the "Trump SoHo" hotel in New York. He acts like someone who is at peace with himself - if only one would not be missing - or better: the one.

JOY: In "The Counselor" you make a proposal to Penélope Cruz with a very expensive engagement ring. Would you personally give away something so costly?

Michael Fassbender: I do not tend to extravaganza. For such a gift, there is no reason for me, because I'm single. But honestly, my job comes first, because I had to wait so long to get good roles. There were times when I played a patient on the operating table, promptly falling asleep from boredom. Of course, I hope that one day I will marry and have a family. But right now it does not look like it.

And when the right woman comes around the corner?

Would I do anything to conquer her?

So you're not such a cool and hardened womanizer as many of your movie characters?

No, hot Irish blood flows in my veins! And of course it has happened before, that women have broken my heart.

Next up is "12 Years A Slave" (start: 16.1.). For your representation as a slave driver you are already considered an Oscar candidate.

To shoot such films exceeds my wildest dreams. But as far as potential awards are concerned, you should not be wrapped in the hope of winning. A trophy does not say much about how good you are. Anyway, I think that our society is obsessed with success. It's all about his ego. We should focus on what we can do for others. That makes you happier than any egocentricity.

Are you taking enough time for others?

I also take breaks. Last year I did not shoot a year. I am still traveling too much for a serious relationship. But I try to see my parents and close friends as often as possible.

How do you recover when you are not working?

When go-carting! And I started surfing, but then I make another funny character.

In your roles, you like it serious and extreme: as a sex addict, nasty slave driver and currently criminal lawyer. Do not you get such figures under your skin?

At the end of a day of shooting, I get the role out of my head quite well. Sometimes a remnant of the feelings of this figure remains. Then I consciously lock her away mentally. Otherwise, I would have a burnout long ago.

Did the danger ever exist?

Only at times when I shot non-stop. There were times when I thought, now you're going crazy. I was totally confused by the stress. Then I forced myself to step on the brakes to fight my inner demons. But compared to what I experienced in my previous job, it was harmless.

In fact?

I worked as a bartender in a London pub. On Saturdays my shift took eleven hours, on sunday nine more. And when there was need, it went on even longer. Even so, at the time I only had around 15 pounds in my pocket.

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What does money mean to you now?

Of course, I'll do a few more things today. But I do not need luxury. The clothes of Armani I get mostly free.

What should the woman be who will one day give you presents? It does not have to be a diamond ring ...

When it comes to optics, I have no idea at all. But she should be self-confident and not shy away from the opinions of others. That's the most attractive feature for me at all.

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