Bana Rules Out Full Frontal Reunion

source: perthnow.com
Great Australian export Eric Bana has ruled out returning to his comedy roots, stating that the genre which made him an Aussie celebrity is also responsible for burning him out.

The popular actor, who stars alongside Scarlett Johannson and Natalie Portman as King Henry VIII in the upcoming period drama The Other Boleyn Girl, initially made his name in Australian sketch comedy as both a writer and star.

I have many great memories as a kid laughing at his classic characters on the show Full Frontal, such as Ray Martin and "Poiter" the yobbo. His portrayal of Con, the Greek kick-boxing accountant in the iconic 1997 Aussie comedy The Castle won him a Logie.

Speaking to an Australian newspaper early in February, Bana said, "I know it is frustrating for people who like to see that stuff and I just tell them to go onto YouTube, I just had had enough of it.

"I did it for a long time back home where they probably don't take me seriously and internationally people can't believe I was once funny so it's a good scenario, I enjoy that scenario."

Since his breakout role in the Australian crime film Chopper, Bana's performed in a host of films ranging from the acclaimed Australian film Romulus, My Father to roles to the mega-budget Hulk, the epic Troy and a starring role in Steven Spielberg's drama Munich.

The next big film I'm really looking forward to seeing Bana in his when he portrays the supervillain Nero in J.J. Abram's upcoming Star Trek film, slated for release in early 2009.

Speaking to The Herald Sun, Bana admitted that, "It's just a great character, it's J.J. Abrams. It's a really well-written script, great part. Couldn't say no. I don't actually look at the size of parts ever."