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Mickey Rourke signs on for “Sin City 2” and “Motor City” - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:41:30 PDT

By: LAURA BRYN SISSON

Mickey Rourke has officially signed on to reprise his role as Marv in the sequel to 2005’s ‘Sin City,’ ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,’ FirstShowing reported. Marv’s death by electric chair in the first movie won’t prove an issue, apparently, as the sequel will include scenes that take place before the 2005 movie in the story timeline.

Mickey Rourke out - Woody Harrelson in on ‘Seven Psychopaths’ with Colin Farrell (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:07 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Mickey Rourke, one of Hollywood’s favorite comeback heroes, has announced that he is no longer attached to Martin McDonagh’s “Seven Psychopaths”. The “Iron Man 2” and “Immortals” star revealed that he had some professional disagreements with the Irish director / writer.

Mickey Rourke on possible‘Sin City 2’ role: ‘depends on how bad they want me’ (IrishCentral)

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:00:49 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Mickey Rourke has hinted that he may join the cast for the “Sin City” sequel. Speaking to Coming Soon during the press rounds for his upcoming film “Immortals”, the star said it all depends on how badly film execs persue him.

Mickey Rourke downsizes his NYC apartment – his new rent is just $13,500 a month. (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:56:50 PDT

The 'Wrestler' star had been renting a 5,000 square foot loft in New York's Meatpacking district at a cost of $19,800 a month, but has now relocated to the West Village area, where he is currently residing in a considerably cheaper three-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex with a garden, gossip website TMZ reportsWhile Mickey is said to be enjoying his new living space, the actor may struggle to cope in a property with two levels as he has previously revealed playing grappler Randy 'The Ram' Robinson left his body so damaged, he needed assistance in getting up and down stairsThe 58-year-old actor – who is a former professional boxer - said: "I had to try harder to get up in the morning And because of my extra bulk a football knee from high school acted up again READ MORE

Mickey Rourke and Colin Farrell to star in Martin McDonagh’s ‘Seven Psychopaths’ (IrishCentral)

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:00:11 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

An all star line up including Ireland’s own star Coin Farrell, as well as Mikey Rourke, Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell will star in Martin McDonagh’s newest dark comedy.

Mickey Rourke wants to play a gay rugby player (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:26:20 PST

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Mickey Rourke signs on for ‘The Courier’ (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:34:35 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Mickey Rourke has joined the cast of the new action thriller “The Courier”.

Mickey Rourke-Megan Fox film “Passion Play” picked up - SEE VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:25:23 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Image Entertainment have bought the rights to the Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox movie “Passion Play”.

Mickey Rourke head over heels about model girlfriend (IrishCentral)

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:45:03 PDT

Hard-man Mickey Rourke, 57, has never hidden his affection for model girlfriend Anastassija Makaranko and this past week has been no exceptionIn New York after a lunch in the Meatpacking District with his 24-year-old Russian gal pal, Rourke was photographed kissing and affectionately embracing her in publicSince their first day the couple have been inseparableThe Oscar winner, sporting a new sexy tight hair-cut, seems to be settling down by all accounts READ MORE

Megan Fox encourages co-star Mickey Rourke to settle down (IrishCentral)

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:30:06 PDT

Megan Fox has a wish for her 'Passion Play' co-star Mickey Rourke She wants him to settle down and start a family because she's certain he will be 'an amazing dad'Fox and Rourke became close friends on the set of their forthcoming movie, in which she is playing a winged girl who is saved from exploitation by Rourke’s characterAnd the Irish American actress has nothing but admiration for her 'genuine and sweet' co-star and admits she can’t comprehend the reason for him being childless at the age of 57 READ MORE

Megan Fox gets tattoo in Mickey Rourke's honor (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:42:00 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Irish American actress Megan Fox recently went under the needle to get a tattoo in honor of her mentor and hero Mickey Rourke.

Mickey Rourke to star in testosterone-fuelled “Potsdamer Platz” (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:06:20 PDT

By: KATE HICKEY

Mickey Rourke, Javier Bardem and Jason Statham are being eyed by director Tony Scott for his next project, “Potsdamer Platz”.

Mickey Rourke defends Megan Fox's acting skills (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:11 PST

Irish American actor Mickey Rourke has come to the defense of Transformers star (and fellow Irish American) Megan Fox, saying that the young star's acting skills receive undue criticism because she's beautiful Rourke, 57, who co-stars with Fox, 23, in new movie Passion Play, insists that she has more than enough acting chops“She doesn’t drink or do drugs," say Rourke "People say bad stuff about her and how she can’t act but they only say that because she’s beautiful,” he told the press this week “She’s the most talented actress I’ve worked with READ MORE

Beauty and the Beast as Megan Fox and Mickey Rourke film 'Passion Play' (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:05:03 PST

Gallery / Megan Fox's Armani shoot / Click hereNews / Pulses sizzle as Megan does lingerie shoot / Click hereIt's Beauty and the Beast as these pictures show of Mickey Rourke and Megan FoxMickey, 57, and Megan, 23, are filming "Passion Play" in Albuquerque, New MexicoThe mis-matched pair play star-crossed lovers in a movie which Megan says "is not a typical love story"We'll say READ MORE

Mickey Rourke set to tie the knot (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:53:18 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Mickey Rourke is engaged. The former hell-raiser, 57, reportedly proposed to 24-year-old Russian model Elena Kuletskaya last week and the smitten couple plan to marry next year in her home country.

Mickey Rourke says dogs helped him through the bad times in life (IrishCentral)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:25:26 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

The 57-year-old actor - who thought his career was over before starring in 'The Wrestler', which saw him nominated for the Best Actor Oscar at this year's Academy Awards - says the only people he could rely on were his beloved pooches.

Megan Fox to play circus freak opposite Mickey Rourke (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:48:08 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Megan Fox is set to play an angel-like circus freak alongside Mickey Rourke in a new film.

James Nesbitt and Mickey Rourke are too much for Kate Moss at GQ Awards do (IrishCentral)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:42:08 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Video / Kate storms out of GQ Awards / Click here