John Leguizamo primarily based his The Menu character on Steven Seagal

John Leguizamo took some fascinating inspiration for his newest position as a cocky former film star: a cocky former film star. For his character in The Menu, Leguizamo seemed to none apart from Steven Seagal as a case research.

In a latest interview with Leisure Weekly, Leguizamo went on the offensive towards Seagal. “I’ve met plenty of these stars like that, perhaps earlier than they had been washed up,…I imply, now they’re washed-up. I form of primarily based mine on Steven Seagal. I had a foul run-in with him. We did a film collectively. It was Government Choice. He’s form of a horrible human.” Leguizamo bought an early snigger towards his co-star, as Seagel earned (and we do imply earned) a Razzie nomination for his efficiency.

John Leguizamo is definitely doubling down on his disdain for Steven Seagal. Final week on The View, Leguizamo stated, “I labored with a whole lot of motion stars that turned washed up and failures. That’s what I primarily based it on. I’m not gonna identify names, but when one pops into your head–Steven Seagal, by any likelihood…”

Whereas different character inspirations haven’t been made explicitly clear, viewers can develop their very own conclusions as to who Ralph Fiennes’ movie star chef character could be most much like.

Whereas John Leguizamo could have a very good level about Seagal, he has generated some controversy over different remarks as of late. Relating to the voice casting for the upcoming The Tremendous Mario Bos. Film. “For [the studio] to go backwards and never solid one other [actor of color] form of sucks.”

The darkish comedy The Menu is in theaters now. It has proved fairly widespread with critics, with our personal Chris Bumbray calling it a “black-hearted, cynical satire” (you may learn his evaluate right here).

How do you’re feeling about John Leguizamo taking down Steven Seagal?