Seven Things You Didn’t Know About John Carter’s Leading Man, Taylor Kitsch
March 9 2012, Published 11:00 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
Move over Shia LaBeouf, step to the side Rob Pattinson and have a seat Ryan Reynolds -- it’s Taylor Kitsch’s time to shine.
The 30-year-old Canadian hunk will be as present in movie theaters as popcorn this spring, with roles in big budget releases such as Disney's John Carter (opening Friday), Peter Berg’s $200 million epic Battleship, and the latest offering from Oliver Stone, Savages.
With the trio of star-making vehicles set to take Tinseltown by storm, it’s clear that someone’s star is about to shine bright, so before it does, let us fill you in on seven things you didn’t know about Mr. Taylor Kitsch.
7. He’s the guy from Friday Night Lights: Taylor’s first huge break came in 2006, when he was cast in NBC's TV adaptation of the film as hunky running back Tim Riggins. "I loved Riggs!" he told People. He remains great friends with his co-stars from the show, Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton and Zach Gilford.
6. He’s a fan of Rihanna’s ... acting: Taylor plays opposite the Barbadian beauty, who makes her big screen debut in Battleship. Asked by MTV about how the S&M singer did when the red light came on, he said, “This is a tough one, this is intense -- she’s better at acting.”
5. He looks like the guy in the Soloflex ad, with good reason: In accordance with his lead role in John Carter, Taylor had to get buff, which he did through a grueling gaunt