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• Gerard Butler Talks About "Burns" and "Beowulf and Grendel" Video interview where the actor speaks about the script for "Burns", Julia Stiles and working on "Beowulf and Grendel".
• BBC Movies Interview - The Phantom of the Opera The Scottish star talks about donning the mask for his first musical.
• Gerard Butler - Phantom of the Opera The Scottish thespian discusses the psychological effects of wearing the Phantom's mask, his singing ability and extreme working conditions in Iceland for "Beowulf and Grendel". Interview by Paul Fischer.
• Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera: An Interview with Gerard Butler Gerard Butler reveals how the mask for the Phantom was chosen from hundreds of prototypes and how wearing it affected his performance. He also addresses the strenuous 6 day shooting schedule for the final lair scene.
• Interview: Gerard Butler on The Reign of Fire Article reveals his experience with hypothermia, working in a carnival, disillusionment with his law career and acting by instinct.
• BBC Films: Interview - Gerard Butler The actor talks about his film, "Dracula 2001". By Jane Crowther.
• Exclusive Interview with 300 Star Gerard Butler The star talks about his fans, the training process, getting into character and the appeal of the historical story told in the movie 300 based on Frank Miller's graphic novel. Interview is offered in 3 video clips or text format. By Rebecca Murray.
• CBR: “300” One-On-One With Gerard Butler In January of 2006, CBR News trekked up to a rather cold Montreal for a personal set visit for the film “300.” Interview includes movie posters and film images. By Jonah Weiland.
• ComingSoon.net: 300 Star Gerard Butler ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype recently spoke to the actor about what is was like to play the central character. By Heather Newgen.
• Exclusive Interview: Gerard Butler on 300 Exclusive interview with the Scottish actor about the movie 300, based on Frank Miller's graphic novel. Gerard Butler on 300, the buzz, the reaction of women, the romantic angle, the cape and the codpiece. By Rebecca Murray.
• Gerard Butler on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos Features include video, photos and feedback weblog.
• TimesOnline: Immortal Combat “Right now I’m just going to relax, and carry on working on my plan to take over the world,” he says with a broad smile. By Will Lawrence.
• Gerard Butler May Star in Escape from New York Remake The star could possibly be starring in the remake of Escape from New York, the 1981 John Carpenter film which starred Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken. By Rebecca Murray.
• Filmstalker: Gerard Butler to Star in Escape From New York Remake? Gerard Butler could be starring in a remake of the classic John Carpenter film Escape From New York and playing the superb character of Snake Plissken made famous by Kurt Russell. By Richard Brunton.
• Maroon Voices Podcast: Gerard Butler Audio interview with the star of Zack Snyder's "300".
• Comic Book Resources: The Spartan King - Butler Talks "300" Gerard Butler spoke with members of the press about his role in "300," the intense amount of training and toll it took on him, and what this role means to his career. By Jonah Weiland.
• Gerard Butler Named Action Movie Star of the Year 300 star Gerard Butler will be bestowed the Action Movie Star of the Year prize at the 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards held on May 20.
• Filmstalker: Butler Says Watchment In Doubt Gerard Butler seems to have one of the best problems in Hollywood on his hands, he's too busy, and that means he might be too busy for Zack Snyder's Watchmen. By Richard Brunton.
• IndieLondon: 300 - Gerard Butler Interview The Scottish star talks about his role in 300, his comparison to Russell Crowe and offers personal insight into his life as an actor.
• Escape from New York Remake Update: Gerard Butler Out, Jonathan Mostow In Gerard Butler, who has been attached to the remake since forever, has left the project over that famous excuse, “creative differences”.
• Gerard Butler Interviewed Since starring as King Leonidas in the movie “300,” Gerard Butler has been working nonstop. Includes audio clip.
• Gerard Butler Talks PS I Love You With P. S. I Love You Butler leaves the action genre for a bit and returns to a more character-driven, intimate story, like he did with Dear Frankie. By Rebecca Murray.
• Ones2Watch4.Com - Gerard Butler Spotlight The actor shares his thoughts about pre-historic lizards in "Reign of Fire", enjoying the dubious pleasures of life and his phases of extreme behavior.
• FemaleFirst: Best of British - Gerard Butler Despite having had a steady career since the late 1990s Scottish actor Gerard Butler shot to fame in 2007's war epic 300. By Helen Earnshaw.
• Devon and Cornwall Film: Gerard Butler Q&A Adventuring, at least in movies for Gerard Butler, seems to be in his blood. Includes video.
• Animation Magazine: Watchmen's Black Freighter to Be DVD Movie | The anime-style production will star Gerard Butler (300) as the voice of the cursed main character.
• Film School Rejects: Gerard Butler Denies Involvement in the 300 Sequel While sitting in the press conference for Guy Ritchie's hopefully triumphant return into manhood, RocknRolla, Gerard Butler was asked about his possible involvement in the sequel/prequel for 300. By Brian C. Gibson.
• Insider - TV Guide Online Gerard Butler talks about his disastrous screen test for "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" and director Jan de Bont's opinion of his primping habits.
• Ain't It Cool News: 300's King Leonidas Interview with Gerard Butler by Quint. [2006.08.15]
• Glasgow University Law School: Distinguished Alumni Provides a listing of accomplished graduates including actor Gerard Butler.
• Gerard Butler: The Man in the Mask "Yeah, it's sexed up," the star admits regarding Joel Schumacher's adaptation of "The Phantom of the Opera". The actor also talks about the physical attraction of the character and how the Phantom wants a partner and some good sex.
• Variety: Butler Escapes 'New York' Remake Before they shot a frame of film, Gerard Butler escaped Escape From New York, the remake of the John Carpenter film.
• Variety: Butler, Siegel are Evil Twins Gerard Butler has launched the production shingle Evil Twins with his longtime manager, Alan Siegel. By Tatiana Siegel.
• E!Online: Gerard Butler Named in Battery Investigation A police report has been filed against the Scottish actor the night after the 300 star allegedly got into a physical altercation with a paparazzo.
• USA Today.com - Gerard Butler: Film Raider Interviewed by Karen Thomas, the performer shares his feelings regarding his dreadful days as a lawyer, his Mother's support of his career and his globe-trotting lifestyle.
• MTV Movies Blog: Gerard Butler Talks Up ‘Untouchables,’ Casts Doubt On ‘Watchmen’ After hitting it big with “300,” Butler was also being touted for a role in director Zack Snyder’s next comic adaptation, the epic “Watchmen.” Don’t count on it, he lamented. By Shawn Adler.
• Scotsman.com: Star Pursued By Legion Of Self-Confessed 'Tarts' Gerard Butler boasts an international legion of women whose devotion knows no bounds. They call themselves the Tarts and more than 300 will next week descend on Scotland for a most curious pilgrimage. By Martyn McLaughlin.
• Gerard Butler in “Men’s Health” Gerard Butler is on FIYAH in the October 2008 issue of Men’s Health. Includes small image gallery.
• Kwanzoo: Maybe They’ve Got Something Here The law is apparently willing to bend for Gerard Butler and offer him an out. By Steve Anderson.
• TMC.net: 'Oh My God It's Gerry!' Gerard Butler might be an actor whose face you'd struggle to place, yet to a global army of female fans he's a minor deity.