Darren Aronofsky Talks About Mickey Rourke's Comeback in 'The Wrestler'

San Diego CityBeat | January 7, 2009
In the 1980s, Rourke was one of his generation's best actors, but he ditched the movies to try to make it as a pro boxer. When he discovered he needed Hollywood, it no longer needed him. Even director Darren Aronofsky was initially skeptical.

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