Paul Rudd on Fame, His New Musical Film, and the Power of Humor

Paul Rudd, whose ageless appearance has long been a subject of fascination, is stepping into a new musical role in "Letras robadas." The film, directed by John Carney, features Rudd as a rocker-turned-wedding singer, a departure that required him to sing and play guitar on camera for the first time.

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I like singing like everyone else, and as for playing the guitar, although I've been doing it for many years, I'm not the type of guitarist that makes people say, 'Oh, how good, we want to hear you play the guitar.' So I tend to practice in solitude.

Rudd, who has starred in blockbusters like "Ant-Man" and comedies such as "Anchorman," is also recognized for his genuine likability, a trait he brings to his character. He admitted to LA NACION that while he enjoys singing, his guitar playing is a private pursuit. "I tend to practice in solitude," he said with his characteristic smile.

When asked about performing with professional musicians like Nick Jonas, who plays his antagonist, Rudd joked that he didn't seek special coaching. "Nick is a great singer, and I'd like to believe that just being in his proximity helped me improve," he stated. He embraced the challenge, overcoming nerves to join the musical numbers.

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No, and I didn't ask for help or advice from anyone. (laughs). Nick is a great singer, and I'd like to believe that just being in his proximity helped me improve. In this case, I took the opportunity to let go of the nerves and how the musical scenes intimidated me, and mentally prepared myself to join the party. Nick and the rest of the professional musicians on set made me feel like I was worthy of being in the room with them.

The film's setting in Dublin, a city Rudd knows well and loves, added another layer to his experience. He has visited Ireland numerous times, partly due to his father's work as a Titanic historian who often led tours there. This personal connection to the country likely enriched his portrayal of an American musician living in Ireland.

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I know Ireland very well, I've visited many times. It's one of my favorite places in the world. In fact, my dad was a Titanic historian and spent a lot of time there. That's how he made a living, taking contingents of tourists around.