Before Becoming a Million-Dollar Star, Colin Farrell Faced a Tough Start in the Industry

Colin Farrell is undeniably one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood today. The Irish actor is currently riding high with the success of HBO’s The Penguin, a spin-off series from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which has captured the attention of both fans and critics alike.

Beyond his recent success, Farrell has delivered numerous standout performances throughout his career.

Notable roles include his Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning performance in The Banshees of Inisherin, as well as appearances in Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, Steve McQueen’s Widows, Joel Schumacher’s suspenseful Phone Booth, Tim Burton’s Dumbo, and Martin McDonagh’s dark comedies In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths.

Despite his current status as one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, Farrell’s beginnings were anything but smooth, as he shared in a candid interview with ramp SPACE.

In the interview, Farrell opened up about his personal life, discussing how he overcame numerous challenges—at one point earning a reputation as one of Hollywood’s biggest “bad boys.”

He also reflected on how becoming a father transformed him and shared insights into his early career. Though his start in the industry was tough and mirrored his rebellious image at the time, Farrell now looks back on those days with humor.

Have there been any roles that you wish you hadn’t done?

Oh yeah. I didn’t finish high school; I don’t have a formal education because I wanted to become an actor. There was a phase when I would have done almost anything for money.

So I did a bit of modeling on the side. One time, the guys from the agency said to me, “We need someone.” – “How much is it?”– “Twenty pounds.” – “I’m in. I can fucking do anything just for drinking money.” So I modeled male underwear on national TV, daytime. A thong! I’m not talking boxer shorts . . . a fucking thong!

Is that on YouTube?

Not yet. I don’t think they could find it. If someone finds it, please blackmail me! Because you’ll get whatever I can give you.

How about movie roles? Have you regretted any of them?

There were a few times when I thought (…)

Source: ramp SPACE

Farrell’s ability to laugh at his own journey is refreshing, and while many might be curious to watch the full interview, sometimes it’s best that certain things remain behind the scenes, no matter how intriguing they may appear from a distance.

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