Would you chose the stripper life over hanging out with Batman?
If you're Adam Rodriguez, apparently you would. The "CSI: Miami" heartthrob, who's about to step strut onto the big screen wearing very little, just revealed that he passed up a role in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" in order to do so.
(Insert "Are you insane?" face here.)
Rodriguez explains, "Unfortunately, I wasn't able to work on 'Dark Knight' because it directly conflicted with the shooting schedule for 'Magic Mike.' There was no way around it. I’m sure it would have been an incredible experience, but I know it worked out for the best."
According to Rodriguez, the first thing that drew him to the project "was the fact that Steven Soderbergh was directing," Celebuzz reports. He continues, "Then I read the script and loved the way the premise of a 'male stripper movie' was delivered with style. It has edge without taking itself too seriously and humor without making an ass of itself… I knew it would be something fun."
Speaking of working out — Rodriguez had a serious exercise regimen to get in top form for baring it all. He estimates "60 to 90 minutes of cardio a day — sometimes two. An hour of weight training and a whole lot of dance rehearsals. We have a few group numbers in the movie that we worked really hard on. We definitely went balls out." Literally.
It's only appropriate that you get a good look at our Buff & Shirtless gallery after reading this story.
