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Karl Urban came through Dallas recently to promote RED, which opens this weekend. I had spoken to Karl at the San Diego Comic-Con over the summer, though we were there to talk about PRIEST. During that time we discussed a little of his starring role in the Judge Dredd reboot, titled DREDD. When we talked in Dallas, I managed to get a bit more out of him on it. But before we get to that, Urban’s role in RED is a pretty impressive one, as he has a spectacular fight scene with Bruce Willis, and (as we found out in the press conference) does most of his own stunts. Wait until you see him hit the flat screen high on the wall… ouch! Karl also mentions his familiarity with the comic books the movie is based on, and working with director Robert Schwentke.
Urban heaped praise on the great Ernest Borgnine, who he shares a scene with in RED. In this interview you’ll hear a lot, so give it a watch. If you want the DREDD info, look below the vids, or just watch part 2 – I did my best to outline the news specific to that film below the vids. In the audio you’ll hear the voice of me (Mark Walters), and Dallas journalists Alice Reese and Matt Mungle. My sincere thanks to Rachel Parker of DFWLive.org for the camerawork, and Matt Mungle of MungleShow.com for the audio.
Notes on DREDD:
Karl revealed the story is “The story is a day in the life of Dredd as he puts his rookie Anderson through her paces to determine whether or not she’s got what it takes to become a judge.”
“It’s going to hardcore, high octane action.” He mentioned that they are shooting the film in Cape Town, South Africa, Pete Travis (VANTAGE POINT) is directing. Olivia Thirlby (JUNO) is playing Judge Anderson. I tried to find out who the villain is, but Karl said he didn’t know.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
Karl Urban kicks ass. About time he’s getting the fun roles.