BRAD PITT - PITT: 'CELEBRITY HINDERS GOOD ROLES'

PITT: 'CELEBRITY HINDERS GOOD ROLES'

BRAD PITT is plagued by the height of his celebrity - because it "gets in the way" of surprising moviegoers with the challenging film roles he takes on.
The actor faced the daunting task of playing a man ageing backwards in new film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
And although he's thankful for the opportunities his fame provides, Pitt insists being a mega movie star can overshadow the intense preparation required for actors taking on difficult parts.
He says, "I think celebrity gets in the way. If you're not fully valued it's easy to surprise. It's really nice. It sets you up to surprise people. There are pluses and minuses. It's a card game really. Celebrity can cloud what you're doing.
"If I know the degree of difficulty I'm taking on, or someone else is taking on in their respected role, and that's not always seen usually, it can be avalanched by celebrity itself. But believe me man, I'm enjoying it. I feel quite fortunate."