'It's like being sprayed with weed killer every day': Eric Bana says his Australian mates have helped keep him grounded after finding fame in Hollywood

By BIANCA LA CIOPPA FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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He has featured in numerous Hollywood blockbuster movies since launching his acting career 19 years ago.

Now Australian actor Eric Bana has revealed his secret to never falling into the trap of forming a large ego. 

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, in an interview published on Thursday, the 47-year-old admitted his friends, who are based in his hometown of Melbourne, have kept him grounded over the years.

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Grounded: Bana revealed his secret to never falling into the trap of forming a large Hollywood ego

Grounded: Australian actor Eric Bana has revealed his secret to never falling into the trap of forming a large Hollywood ego

'It [ego] wouldn't be allowed to fester to the point of needing to be smacked out,' he explained to the publication. 

The Troy actor laughed: 'It's like being sprayed with weed killer every day'.

On Wednesday the hunky heartthrob showed off his witty sense of humour during an interview with Channel Seven's Sunrise. 

Close: The 47-year-old admitted his friends, who are from his hometown of Melbourne, have kept him grounded over the years saying they wouldn't allow any sort of ego to 'fester to the point of needing to be smacked out'

Close: The 47-year-old admitted his friends, who are from his hometown of Melbourne, have kept him grounded over the years saying they wouldn't allow any sort of ego to 'fester to the point of needing to be smacked out'

Down to earth: The Troy actor laughed his reality checks are 'like being sprayed with weed killer every day'

Down to earth: The Troy actor laughed his reality checks are 'like being sprayed with weed killer every day'

While sitting on the lounge alongside Samantha Armytage, Natalie Barr and Edwina Bartholomew, Eric joked about feeling out numbered by the female reporters.

'No, I am feeling grossly out numbered this morning,' he said after Samantha asked if he had you ever been interviewed by three women before.

During the chat with the breakfast program he spoke highly about Hollywood success Ricky Gervais, who he works alongside in his upcoming Netflix Original film, Special Correspondents. 

'It [filming] was the greatest two months of my life. It never felt like he [Ricky] was my boss. I would go to work everyday and just laugh all day long,' he explained. 

'He is nothing but fun. He is a great director.

On Wednesday the hunky heartthrob showed off his witty sense of humour during an interview with Channel Seven's Sunrise
On Wednesday the hunky heartthrob showed off his witty sense of humour during an interview with Channel Seven's Sunrise

Wit and delight: On Wednesday the hunky heartthrob showed off his witty sense of humour during an interview with Channel Seven's Sunrise

Outnumbered! While sitting on the lounge alongside (L-R) Natalie Barr, Samantha Armytage and Edwina Bartholomew, Eric joked about feeling out numbered by the female reporters

Outnumbered! While sitting on the lounge alongside (L-R) Natalie Barr, Samantha Armytage and Edwina Bartholomew, Eric joked about feeling out numbered by the female reporters

'I was surprised he even knew who I was. When I got the call I was like "does he know who I am? Like seriously why am I getting the script?".'

Their new film, Special Correspondents, which has been written and directed by Ricky, is now streaming on Netflix.

The film follows two radio journalists, played by Eric and Ricky, who are sent to Ecuador on a job, only to lose their passports and money and find themselves stuck in New York.

They get creative and decide to fake their reports from above a Spanish restaurant instead. 

Out now: Eric (R) currently stars in the newly released Netflix Original Movie, Special Correspondents, alongside Ricky Gervias (L)

Out now: Eric (R) currently stars in the newly released Netflix Original Movie, Special Correspondents, alongside Ricky Gervias (L)

 

 

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