I was asked by the media the other day if I was nervous on the set of the two movies that I shot this summer because I was around some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. But you know what? I really felt comfortable out there with those guys.
I really don’t think there was any reason for me to be nervous around people like Julia Roberts just because she is a big movie star. I mean, really, it’s just like me being on the same court with Kobe Bryant when we’re playing the Lakers. He’s a big star in basketball too, so it’s kind of like the same thing to me.
As basketball players, we have the cameras on us every game we play and people following us around with cameras and microphones, so it’s kind of like being in front of the camera on a movie set. You just get used to it.
Ya’ll know I’m going to be in “Just Wright,’’ a movie with Queen LaTifah. And I’m also in “Valentine’s Day’’ with Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Ashton Kutcher and Anne Hathaway. I was supposed to have smaller parts originally, but the directors liked my work so much that they expanded my roles a little bit.
In both movies, I’ve just played myself. If they want Dwight Howard and need me to be Superman, that’s what I’m gonna do. The way I see it is you have to start somewhere as an actor, and I’m willing to pay my dues. Hopefully, some day I can grow as an actor and take on other roles I guess you’d call non-traditional for an athlete.
Of course, my focus is on basketball and leading the Magic to a championship. That’s what consumes me every day and it’s my first thought when I wake up in the morning.
But acting is something that I truly enjoy and I want to get better at it. I was in a lot of plays and short stories when I was in high school, so it’s something that I’ve always done.
Ya’ll will have to check out my movies later this year and let me know if you think I have any acting chops. Gimme some feedback and let me know whatcha think aboutcha boy on the big screen.
Holla back at ya’ll later.
—D-12
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Tags: Dwight Howard Blog, Julia Roberts, Just Right, Valentines Day
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You are a born natural Dwight. I’m looking forward to checking out your new movies. I’m sure they will ROCK the box-office
So since you are doing movies now, do you have a sports agent AND a acting agent?
I’m looking forward to seeing you in those movies!
Hi Dwight, I’ll happy when your movies come out.
Love u
Its always good to try different things, you cant always be limited to basketball, when your on offseason from basketball..Cant Wait to see your movies thats great, those are all Oscar Nominiated or Oscar Winners you got a chance to work with…Definintely focus more on basketball because before its all over you have to win rings…thats the most exciting part of the NBA is winning a Championship….
The acting is a great past time as long as you don’t pull a shaq and leave and forget about us magic fans here in Orlando
im sure your gonna be a great actor! good luck this season:) P.S your really cute
yo dwight your the best best basketball player ever lived yeahh sonn
I know that u could do anything u put your mind to so im sure when your basketball days r over u can be a great actor if thats what u decide to do, wish u and your teammates luck this year and pray u guys stay healthy and i know u guys will bring us our first championship, GO MAGIC!!
I guess you’ll do best in whatever field you go to Dwight.
I will definetly let you know if you have acting chops. But I know your busy with the season starting but you should tweet and let us all know how your doing outside of the court and also can’t wait to see you in MN on 1/1/10….be looking for me behind the bench I will be the tall fine brickhouse in the Magic gear : ) lol
IM so happy that only am i going to see you play ball but im also going to see you on the big screne but i happy that all your dreams are comming true good luck in everything you do…..keep God in your life always and you will be bigger then michael Jordan lol… God bless
___Lisa Cornish___
you know, dwight, you’re versatile, you can do two things or more without affecting on another. it seems that exposure does mean a lot. even you are in sport or entertainment, it is actually same. Most famous athletes that I ever watched in sporting games are also seen in some talk show, comedy programs and even also drama. but most of them are seen in comedy. I wish and your team to be better season this year…
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Dwight~ I’m impressed with your desires to go beyond basketball. I’d watch you in anything!!