February is a big month forRosie Perez.
Thats ridiculous, says Perez, snapping back at the suggestion.
Youre talking about a 30-year plus career.
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And quite the run its been.
Now, shes entering the comic and superhero world as the overlooked, alcoholic Gotham City Det.
Everything is bland about her, says Perez.
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It was excruciating, she shares.
I requested a physical therapist be on set, so in-between takes Im getting massaged out and realigned.
And Im like, No!
And miss all the fun?'
And Perez knows all about both triumphs and struggles in this industry.
So Im going to keep fighting.
EW asked the actress to elaborate on why she feels that way.
And so it takes a lot of strength within oneself to say no.
To say no to projects that you know are going to be commercially viable and successful.
To say no to a big payday.
Why do you have to change it?
They didnt changeWhite Men Cant Jump.
And they just cant think past that.
Therefore, Im really humbled and grateful for the career that Ive had and that Im having.
So that is what humbles me.
You cant invent that, he recalled of watching Perez become the fiery Gloria.
Wesley [Snipes] knew from day one, says Perez of her costar.
Day one on the set he goes, You all know this is going to be big, right?
This is going to be one of those films that never goes away.
Woody [Harrelson] and I looked at him and looked at each other like, Really?
Without hesitation, she declares, Gloria would have blown everybody away.
Birds of Preyis in theaters now.
