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Michael “Angels” Andricopoulos is Never Afraid of a Role Even a Naked One

The first leading role in a feature film always frightens young actors, imagine if you had to be a clone abandoned on an island who walks around naked and doesn’t know how to talk. Greek-born actor Michael “Angels” Andricopoulos didn’t say no to a challenge like this, and the result? “D’Agostino” is more than a good performance from a fresh face in Hollywood. Andricopoulos was born in Greece 23 years ago to a Greek father and Australian mother. We talked to him about the challenges he faced in “D’Agostino” and how it is filming in one of the most beautiful places n the world, Santorini.

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Athens, Greece. My father is from Amaliada, a small village near the town of Ancient Olympia and my mum is from Perth, Australia.

How did you decide to come to Hollywood?

One of my motos is that I only have one life, so I might as well make the best out of it. I decided that since I’m trying to make it as an actor, I might as well go to the Mecca of the industry.

Is this your first feature?

This is my first feature.

You are portraying a strange character…

The character I’m portraying is not only strange, he’s also brilliant. He’s a clone who was created to be sacrificed for the well being of other humans and then left for dead.
He managed to escape the brutality, survive in an unknown land and adopt to this strange world. He is treated like an animal and taken for granted. In the end… you got to watch the movie to see what happens in the end ☺

Was the fact that it has many naked scenes a drawback from taking the role?

Never, on the contrary, challenging roles with actions that provoke is what catches the audience’s eyes. I knew that if I nailed this, I would have made a major step.

Did you ever feel uncomfortable on the set/location?

There was a scene where I had to crawl on my knees (always nude), up to my co-star’s (Keith Roenke) naked body and make it seem as if I’m going down on him.
Since I wasn’t talking during those days, I couldn’t object orally. I wrote a note and said to my director (Jorge Ameer) that I won’t do it. He was very understanding and let me know that he won’t push me if I felt uncomfortable.
He also said that he wants me to star in his future film. Then I backed off and we shot the scene.

How was shooting in Santorini?

Weather was exquisite and the island itself marvelous. It was a marathon of shooting. We were there for 10 days some of which we were shooting for 30 hours in a row. Santorinian people were terrific, willing to help us to the extreme. I would like to recognize their enormous eager to be there for us during those days.

Tell us a little bit about your previous works?

Most of it was theater work, short films, commercials and TV guest appearances
None of my previous work is of great mention, but I value it all. It has built my character and it’s kept me focused and grounded.

Where and what did you study?

I studied theater at Mountview Academy in London, England and at the American Academy in New York.

What is your next career goal?

As far as this movie, it is opening in theaters in Los Angeles and New York later in the summer. We’ll send it to festivals around the globe (Cannes and Berlin are our main focus) and as soon as we receive those outstanding reviews we’re expecting ☺ we will try and open it in other countries, too.

Personally, I am keeping my head down; nothing has changed in my life so far. I am in the very beginning of my career, so I am available for work. Anything that comes along, I’m willing to examine it.

Watch the treiler of D’Agostino:

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