Jason Taylor may want to become an actor?

[calibroncogrl47]

The Rock can smell what Jason Taylor is cooking.
And the scent is coming from Hollywood.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson understands Taylor's struggle as the Miami Dolphins defensive end decides between staying in the NFL or pursuing an acting career.


Johnson left stardom in a form of sports entertainment — professional wrestling — to chase the same dream. With a slew of hit movies and close to nine figures of earnings now under his belt, Johnson knows he followed the right script.

Johnson told FOXSports.com that he has spoken with Taylor about making the transition from tackler to thespian. Taylor displayed heartthrob charisma during his recent runner-up finish on "Dancing with the Stars."

Johnson, though, has warned his long-time friend that show business is no waltz in the park.

"My advice to Jason, as with all the athletes I know who want to pursue careers in the film and television industry, has always been the same," Johnson wrote in an e-mail from the set of his new movie Return to Witch Mountain.

[Peerless]

That's great... and now he can make another 100 million without any acting skills/classes/ or prep work before his football life.

And no.. I don't want to be an actor, I'm just watching out for all of you that try your damn hardest to get noticed!

[calibroncogrl47]

That's great... and now he can make another 100 million without any acting skills/classes/ or prep work before his football life.

And no.. I don't want to be an actor, I'm just watching out for all of you that try your damn hardest to get noticed!

All of you? Who are you talking too?

[Peerless]

All of you? Who are you talking too?

The hundreds of other actors who slave away to get a minute of air time on TV or a commercial.

I guess I'm just venting for them or something, I don't know.

[Hardcore Bronco Babe]

Jason Taylor and now T.O. I guess they just figure it will be a good transition however sometimes that doesn't always work out the way they think it will.

[calibroncogrl47]

The hundreds of other actors who slave away to get a minute of air time on TV or a commercial.

I guess I'm just venting for them or something, I don't know.

Oh ok..

[Bronco_Armada]

I am waiting for Tony **** to take the same path.

[NinjaPirateFunk]

i'm pretty sure he may have already tried acting recently...



seriously though this is kiiiinda cool, i guess, but what about the far more talented young actor who can't catch a break? he'll sit here, watching some guy get a role instantly just because his name's jason taylor. that's disheartening to both whatever young actor must endure that type of crap and to me, as a film viewer who may be subjected to what i'll guess is mediocre acting.

[Lomax]

seriously though this is kiiiinda cool, i guess, but what about the far more talented young actor who can't catch a break? he'll sit here, watching some guy get a role instantly just because his name's jason taylor. that's disheartening to both whatever young actor must endure that type of crap and to me, as a film viewer who may be subjected to what i'll guess is mediocre acting.

Joe Actor understands that acting is only a part of the equation. You don't get paid millions of dollars to be a great actor. You get paid millions to sell movie tickets, advertising, DVDs and merchandise. Joe Actor who took some acting classes can only sell a small fraction of what pro athletes and celebrities can.

This seems like it would be an easy transition for pro athletes, who do many of the same things that actors do. But they usually fail, largely because most of them lack any sort of on-screen charisma (which is not necessary for a 20-second ad, but essential for a 90-minute movie). The Rock is actually very charismatic on screen, and he's a pretty good actor. Most athletes are not. The video store is full of failed attempts and one-hit wonders. Mostly they just end up playing themselves in cameo roles. So I think Joe Actor often has the last laugh.

[NinjaPirateFunk]

Joe Actor understands that acting is only a part of the equation. You don't get paid millions of dollars to be a great actor. You get paid millions to sell movie tickets, advertising, DVDs and merchandise. Joe Actor who took some acting classes can only sell a small fraction of what pro athletes and celebrities can.

i like to think as disgusting and commercialized as our society and ultimately culture has become, we're not quite at that level. talent still counts for something. someone like kevin spacey can still make it-a guy who doesn't really look too exceptional on any end of the spectrum but just has pure talent. i hold onto the hope that still works.

[Lomax]

i like to think as disgusting and commercialized as our society and ultimately culture has become, we're not quite at that level. talent still counts for something. someone like kevin spacey can still make it-a guy who doesn't really look too exceptional on any end of the spectrum but just has pure talent. i hold onto the hope that still works.

I'm not saying being a star is about looking exceptional. It's about charisma. Charisma sells. Acting doesn't. A majority of A-list celebs have gotten by because of their ability to portray the average joe with charisma. Many weren't formally trained. They make you go "that guy's just like me", even though he's not, because millions of people want to watch him and buy his products, and nobody really wants to watch you or I.

Will Smith is one of the highest paid actors today. Yet he is only a decent actor. He's no model. But he's great at making you relate, and that's not anything he learned in a workshop.

[NinjaPirateFunk]

But at the same time that is in a way, acting. Not broadway, Pacino-type 12 Angry Men acting but all one has to do is look at how badly someone else does it to realize it does take even if just a little bit to do what someone like Will Smith does.

Bad example, I always preach that Will Smith just plays Will Smith in all his movies. But you get me.

[Lomax]

But at the same time that is in a way, acting. Not broadway, Pacino-type 12 Angry Men acting but all one has to do is look at how badly someone else does it to realize it does take even if just a little bit to do what someone like Will Smith does.

Bad example, I always preach that Will Smith just plays Will Smith in all his movies. But you get me.

Yeah, but that stuff you can't teach. Will Smith is a perfect example, because of that point. He's just an interesting charismatic guy, and that passes for "acting". It's not, of course.

That's not to say that there aren't some great actors who make millions. There are. But entertainment is marketing, and these guys don't make the money until they become marketable. Sports stars like Jason Taylor already are.

That said, I don't for an instant think he has the "Will Smith" factor to carry a leading role.

[NinjaPirateFunk]

and everyone will figure that out after probably one movie. he's popular but not popular enough to carry a movie. the absolute most popular nfl stars would barely carry a movie.

and at the end of that movie the guy with talent who gets no break, will still be disheartened.

i also think there are those charistmatic entertainers who like the trained actor won't catch a break because of jason taylor thinking he can act.