Luke Goss might have once been best known as a member of 1980s pop band Bros, but these days he’s a solid acting talent and has a rep for cranking out enjoyable action movies. In his latest film, AWOL-72 (out on DVD and Digital now), he plays Conrad Miller, a military officer who’s forced to go on the run when he’s accused of selling secrets – and his life and love come under threat. We caught up with Luke to talk about the film and his transition from music to movies.
Tell us a bit about you character, Conrad Miller, and what first attracted you to the project?
Conrad is a man on a mission, doing the wrong things for the right reasons. Doing this movie was a chance to work with director Christian Semsa again [after 2014’s Lost Time]. It’s always fun making movies with him.
How was it co-starring with RZA? Did you have a good working relationship?
We spoke briefly but we didn’t have any scenes together. He seemed like a good guy, and I’m a big fan of the Wu Tang Clan!
What about the physical aspects of an action movie such as AWOL-72? What sort of toll does the shoot take?
With any action movie, being physically ready is extremely important. Thirteen or fourteen hour days soon add up when you’re hitting walls and cars! And the love scenes are exhausting, of course!
Did you always have aspirations to act before your music career launched with Bros?
No, it’s something that thankfully found me.
You’ve been acting a long time now, since 2000’s The Stretch, but what were the major challenges in transitioning from pop music to movies?
I guess learning my craft while the career was actually happening, and staying the course. But that’s easy when you love what you’re doing.
What have been your personal highlights from the movie career so far?
The number one movies I’ve had in the USA. It’s still a big deal for me. Also, directing myself in a movie that I also wrote and produced [the upcoming Your Move]. Just knowing that I’d reached a point in my career where that was even possible is most definitely a highlight.
What advice would you give to any pop star that wants to make it in acting?
Just have the same work ethic in acting as they have in music. You have to take it seriously. If you get an opportunity to swing the bat, you need to knock it out of the park.
AWOL-72 is out on DVD and Digital now.
