'The hype around one man's anatomy is ludicrous' - Michael Fassbender on nudity

INDEPENDENT WOMAN
6 January, 2014



Michael Fassbender has laughed off his status as a sex symbol.

The Irish actor is currently starring in 12 Years a Slave, the true story of free man Solomon Northup who was tricked and sold into slavery in 1841.

Michael plays the unsavoury character of Edwin Epps in the movie, which sees a departure from the handsome leading men he usually portrays.

Despite being voted number eight in Empire magazine's 100 Sexiest Movie Stars last year, his sex symbol status is of no importance to Michael.

"I don't see myself as a pin-up. I don't dwell on it. That sort of information isn't good for my own head," he told British magazine GQ.

Michael isn't shy when it comes to nude scenes and has stripped off in a number of roles.

In fact the 36-year-old actor finds people's reservations about nudity funny.

"I mean half the population has one between our legs and the other half has something else. It's weird how there seems to be so much hype around one man's piece of anatomy. It's just ludicrous, really!" he laughed.


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Michael Fassbender's nudity 'stir' (Female First)

05 January 2012 

Director Steve McQueen does not believe any comment would be made if Michael Fassbender's nude scene in 'Shame' was played by a woman.

Michael Fassbender's nudity in 'Shame' would not be commented on if it was played by a woman, the film's director claims.

Steve McQueen, who has previously worked with the Irish-German actor on film 'Hunger', does not believe the short shot of him completely naked is a big deal, and thinks too much pressure is placed on men in modern society.

He said: "Just having Michael walk naked round a corner onscreen causes a stir. If it had been a woman, no one would say anything.

"I think 'Shame' is about what it is to be a man now. It's about all of us. I want the cinema to be like a mirror that reflects us. So people see this guy isn't a freak. He's one of us. It's difficult, being a bloke."
He also believes Michael - who won Best Actor prize at the Venice Film Festival for his portrayal of sex addict Brandon in the movie - was perfect for the role because he combines both the masculine and feminine.

Steve added to Esquire magazine: "He's a man's man, but there's a vulnerability to him, a femininity, that can be very beautiful. I don't think a lot of actors could have played Brandon."

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