Rosamund Pike on Doom: A Career-Shaping Bomb

0:00Stay tapped into pop culture in two minutes or less, with entertainment and celebrity news today. Roseman Pike recently opened up about her early role in the 2005 sci-fi action flick, Doom. The movie starred her alongside Dwayne Johnson and Carl Urban, and it was based on the popular video game series about Marines fighting demons on. Mars. Pike called it one of the worst films ever made and a total bomb at the box office. She shared these thoughts on the How to Fill, with Elizabeth Day podcast. Looking back at how the experience changed her view of action movies. Pike had just wrapped pride in prejudice and figured she could jump into high-octane stuff after leaping around Imperial costumes. Pike admitted she felt completely out of her depth on set. The production pushed weapons training and physical strength, with weights everywhere and guns treated like sacred objects by the Doom fans in the crew. She quickly realized she was not cut out to be an action star. That realization hit hard during filming, as the emphasis on toughness made her feel ill-equipped for the genre.

1:02Pike described thinking she could handle zombies on Mars, but the reality left her way outside her comfort zone. These reflections highlight how early career missteps can shape an actor's path. Steering Pike toward roles that better fit her strengths in the years. Sense. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.