Action roles - or any role - should go to the best guy for the job. People obsess about nationality. Hollywood and America might be the hub for pop culture and cinema for the Western world, but that shouldn't suggest that all the roles should go to young American men. Jai Courtney actionamericaamerican share on social
I've always played sport. I played rugby, I was involved in athletics, I played cricket... I'm an outdoors kind of guy. Jai Courtney athleticcricketguy Change image and share on social
I'm not sure I'm comfortable with a reputation of being an action guy. That's something I probably try to avoid, but I seem to keep making action movies. Jai Courtney actionavoidcomfortable Change image and share on social
Auditioning for a couple of years, 99 per cent of the time you are doing an American accent. Jai Courtney accentamericanaudition Change image and share on social
I would much rather have a couple of hundred grams of chicken in the afternoon than neck a shake. You're better off just keeping your diet relatively lean and eating simply. Jai Courtney afternoonchickencouple Change image and share on social
I've been approached by a couple of people who've recognized me from 'Jack Reacher.' It's great... when the feedback's positive. I don't know if I look forward to the day when I can't go out and get a cup of coffee. I kinda hope that day never happens. Jai Courtney approachcoffeecouple share on social
I do love doing action, but if I can balance the scale by doing other kinds of films that satisfy my creative ambitions, that feels really important. Jai Courtney actionambitionbalance Change image and share on social