when was this? the dude should have some cash! He has been acting for along time! But my opinion this is a dumb move he already got fucked up real bad when he tried to fight amateur! what commision would actual let this guy fight? Plus the guy admits he juices.
The Wrestler was his big comeback. Before that, nobody hired him any more for work. Nobody!
His reputation because of drugs was so bad that he couldn't get even small roles.
Couldn't even pay the rent for his house in the Palisades.
All his money spend on stupid investments but mostly drugs. He would sleep outside the firehouse in his car.
Really fucked up. It was sad to see Mickey Rourke wash himself in the bathroom of a restaurant.
The only reason he got the job for the wrestler was a promise he made to Darren Aronofsky (director)
Not to touch any drugs while on the shoot for the movie. He stayed sober as far as i know!
Anyway he kept his promise and went on to do Iron man and other films.
Thats why im happy to see him training and having work.