'Never Back Down' - Cam Gigandet on "Being the Bad Guy"

Never Back Down Star Cam Gigandet sits down with Nan Kahn to talk about 'Being so Good at Being a Bad Guy' and the rising popularity of MMA sports as he discusses his role as 'Ryan McArthy', the Antagonist in the new movie Never Back Down.

Set against the action-packed world of Mixed Martial Arts, NEVER BACK DOWN is the story of Jake Tyler, a tough kid who leads with his fists, and, often, with his heart. Jake Tyler, played by Sean Faris (Yours, Mine and Ours), is the new kid in town with a troubled past. He has recently moved to Orlando, Florida with his family who has relocated to support his younger brother's shot at a professional tennis career. Jake was a star athlete on the football team at home, but in this new city he is an outsider with a reputation for being a quick tempered brawler.

Making an attempt to fit in and at the invitation of a flirtatious classmate, Baja, played by Amber Heard (Hidden Palms, Alpha Dog), Jake goes to a party where he is unwittingly pulled into a fight with a bully named Ryan McCarthy, played by Cam Gigandet (The O.C., Who's Your Caddy). While he is defeated and humiliated in the fight, a classmate introduces himself to Jake and tells him about the sport known as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He sees a star in Jake and asks that he meet with his mentor, Jean Roqua, played by Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, In America).

It is immediately apparent to Jake that MMA is not street fighting, but rather an art form he wants to master. Roqua will take Jake under his wing, but it is up to Jake to find the patience, discipline, willingness and reason within him to succeed. For Jake, there is much more at stake than mere victory. His decision will not just settle a score; it will define who he is.

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Produced by Jamaal Finkley

Hosted by Ms. Nan Khan

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[lilmissgigglemania12]

hes not high hes jst naturally nervous. hes a family friend and ive seen him normally hes fine he jst doesnt like interviews and the spotlight on him.

hes a bit like heath ledger coz heath never liked the spotlight. hope this helped with the accusations

[LarsSlind]

where the hell did the political questions come from?!?!

[bashiok1]

@lilmissgigglemania12 'family friend' are you serious? :D lol

[amjadify1]

He is a good guy down to earth !

[TheSausyOne]

@lilmissgigglemania12 awe thats nice of you to defend him. i have noticed hes pretty private, is he a nice person :)?

[jonnyftm92]

0.20 god dam it Cam SIT STILL!

[LingLingTeiilala]

5:33 what the heck was that?? O.O

[pian14]

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown... is awesome also

[scottfreeification]

'Never Back Down' - Cam Gigandet on "Being the Bad Guy"

He plays a really great bad guy. Pandorum, Never Back Down, Twilight…I think he’s just awesome all the time. Mainly because you never really dislike his character entirely. He’s got layers. Gonna see if he brings his game again in Trespass bitly .com/o7TwhG

[jmxrawr]

@lilmissgigglemania12 how can u prove hes a family friend?

[CrimesonWitcher]

@jasonmontes1492 He was the good guy in The Unborn but he was the boyfriend character.

[jasonmontes1492]

Cam Gigandet did a great job being the villain. I love the attitude and suave he brings to the screen. Although I would to see him be the good guy for once, I would love to see him In “Trespass.” bit. ly/owGeSc