Video:Aaron Eckhart Interview - The Dark Knight
with Rebecca MurrayAaron Eckhart was a popular guy on the blue carpet at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards, but he did take the time to stop and chat up 'The Dark Knight' and its Oscar snub with a small group of journalists before heading into the awards show.See Transcript
Transcript:Aaron Eckhart Interview - The Dark Knight
Rebecca Murray from About.com Hollywood Movies at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards.
Aaron Eckhart – 'Harvey Dent' in The Dark Knight
Do you think that The Dark Knight should have been nominated for Best Picture?Aaron Eckhart: "I don't think about things like that."
What do you think about?
Aaron Eckhart: "What am I thinking about? I think about other things. I mean, The Dark Knight's a great movie and I had a lot of fun making it, you know? These awards can be a little bit too competitive or can be taken out of context I think. I'm really proud of The Dark Knight, proud of Heath Ledger, proud of Christopher Nolan and the whole cast. I'm satisfied – that satisfies me."
What are you most looking forward to about the Spirit Awards?
Aaron Eckhart: "Just seeing everybody, all the great actors in there in that tent. It's an amazing array of talent. It's awe-inspiring to see the directors and the actors and people who you've worked with and people who you want to work with. It's such a relaxed atmosphere that you can go up and really chat and hopefully get yourself a movie or two."
Are they bringing you back for the next Batman movie?
Aaron Eckhart: "I'm waiting by the phone…"