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Lotto lout Mikey Carroll

Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Monday 20 October 2008

He’s made headlines as a violent thug, but now Lotto lout Mikey Carroll is hoping to turn over a new leaf as an actor – playing a violent thug!

Mikey, who won £9.7 million on the Lottery in 2002, earned a reputation as the self-styled “King of Chavs,” splashing his cash on drug- and booze-fuelled parties, trashing the mansion he bought and getting into trouble with the police.

But now the former binman hopes to put his troublesome past behind him after landing his first movie role, playing a tough guy in British thriller Jack Said. He’s already being compared to screen hard man Vinnie Jones – though Mikey shrugs off the comparison.

“I think I’ll be a natural,” says Mikey, 25, of Downham Market, Norfolk. “I’m looking forward to playing a villain – I was born to be an entertainer. Unlike Vinnie, I’m a proper thug with years of experience.

“I know people think badly of me because of my past, but I’m hoping my likeable side will come across on screen.”

With his burly, tattooed 20st frame and sovereign rings, Mikey seems made for the role as henchman to one of the crime bosses in the movie.

Mikey, who has piled on 2st over the past year, is set to spend most of his time on screen looking menacing and fighting.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” says Mikey, who starts filming in January. “I have a couple of fights and some funny scenes in the film, so it’s not too much of a stretch.”

Incredibly, he’s even hoping to carve out a career to rival the likes of his Hollywood idols, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. “I can see myself being a big star,” he insists.

Mikey – who in the past was jailed for affray and failing to attend drug treatment sessions and once got an ASBO for smashing up cars – will draw on his experiences as a bad boy for the gangster role.

“I was a thug in the past,” he admits. “So on screen, I’m just going to be my old self.”

Despite his reputation for violence, dad-of-one Mikey will still need to take lessons in fighting – so he can throw mock punches in the movie without hurting anyone. He’s also having private acting lessons.

And while he insists he’s still got plenty of money tucked away from his Lotto win, he expects to earn a substantial fee for his role.

“I really want a career in acting,” he says. “I’ve worked hard to stay out of trouble the last two years and this is a great opportunity to do something positive with my life.

“I want to be remembered as Mikey the actor, not Mikey the Lotto lout.”

By Victoria Raymond

Readers CommentsReaders Comments

Posted by CHEDTAYLOR

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Looks more like shrek than Vinnie Jones.

Posted 21/10/2008 13:42:34

Posted by Sarah Clayton

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

At least he is trying to turn his life around and do something positive - good on him to have at least some ambition!!

Posted 21/10/2008 15:48:41

Posted by col2107

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Very suprised he has any money left, would of thought he would of blown it. Obviously not as daft as we thought he was. Well done for turning things around and realising soon enough that you were a wally!
Good luck.

Posted 22/10/2008 11:43:03

Posted by col2107

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Very suprised he has any money left, would of thought he would of blown it. Obviously not as daft as we thought he was. Well done for turning things around and realising soon enough that you were a wally!
Good luck.

Posted 22/10/2008 11:43:07

Posted by clarabella

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Good luck to him. If thats what he wants to do then why shouldn't he?
Atleast he's still working and not getting into trouble anymore.
Everyone deserves a second chance,he was obviously young when he won the lotto,and he admits he made mistakes,and lets face it we all do!
I reakon he'll make a good thug (on tv) he's certainley got the looks for it.Good luck mate,prove all the doughters wrong!

Posted 25/10/2008 17:08:21

Posted by soph113

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

this is the big break he deserves
out of all the people looking to pursue a career in acting
he really earned it by winning the lottery and blowing everything on shit when theres ppl out ther struglin
get a grip
what a joke really

Posted 27/10/2008 12:50:36

Posted by gypsygurl

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

gud on im !! my dad and that nows him xx gud luk and all da best in ur new career mate x

Posted 28/10/2008 18:01:22

Posted by clarabella

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Why shouldn't he have a career soph113?
Just because he won the lotto dosn't mean he shouldn't work.
Atleast he wants to work,and not sit at home in his large house pissing his winnings up the wall!
Get a grip woman,he's trying to turn his life around,and good look to him!

Posted 28/10/2008 19:20:28

Posted by fastbrook

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

So i guess this just shows money does buy anything. Yeah i guess everyone should have a second chance....but nasty drug dealing thugs like this guy! and anyhow this wouldnt be his second chance would it! Good luck and all that but to be honest i dont think your going to be al pachino now are you?!

Posted 28/10/2008 19:46:38

Posted by altraviolet

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

that is stupid
other people might be really good at acting and never done anything wrong and might be good people
and there himm with no acting experience and hes got a poast of doing horrible things like smashing up peoples cars
people deserve a second chance
but becoming rich and famous
i personally dont think he deserves that much.

Posted 02/08/2009 21:40:35

Posted by altraviolet

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

that is stupid
other people might be really good at acting and never done anything wrong and might be good people
and there himm with no acting experience and hes got a poast of doing horrible things like smashing up peoples cars
people deserve a second chance
but becoming rich and famous
i personally dont think he deserves that much.

Posted 02/08/2009 21:40:47

Posted by altraviolet

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

that is stupid
other people might be really good at acting and never done anything wrong and might be good people
and there himm with no acting experience and hes got a poast of doing horrible things like smashing up peoples cars
people deserve a second chance
but becoming rich and famous
i personally dont think he deserves that much.

Posted 02/08/2009 21:40:52

Posted by altraviolet

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

that is stupid
other people might be really good at acting and never done anything wrong and might be good people
and there himm with no acting experience and hes got a poast of doing horrible things like smashing up peoples cars
people deserve a second chance
but becoming rich and famous
i personally dont think he deserves that much.

Posted 02/08/2009 21:40:54

Posted by altraviolet

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

that is stupid
other people might be really good at acting and never done anything wrong and might be good people
and there himm with no acting experience and hes got a poast of doing horrible things like smashing up peoples cars
people deserve a second chance
but becoming rich and famous
i personally dont think he deserves that much.

Posted 02/08/2009 21:40:59

Posted by altraviolet

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

that is stupid
other people might be really good at acting and never done anything wrong and might be good people
and there himm with no acting experience and hes got a poast of doing horrible things like smashing up peoples cars
people deserve a second chance
but becoming rich and famous
i personally dont think he deserves that much.

Posted 02/08/2009 21:41:04

Posted by altraviolet

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

that is stupid
other people might be really good at acting and never done anything wrong and might be good people
and there himm with no acting experience and hes got a poast of doing horrible things like smashing up peoples cars
people deserve a second chance
but becoming rich and famous
i personally dont think he deserves that much.

Posted 02/08/2009 21:41:06

Posted by stardoll69

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

my brother has been slated and slated over the years for what??...living up to the persona that the press and this damn country has made him!! and all because he was wearin an electronic tag when he won and only for petty drunk and disorderly crimes its pathetic...thank u to all those that have supported him and stuck up for him but to the rest yes everybody is entitled to there own opinions and i havent disputed that but hey none of u know him and he's treat like britains worst criminal he has feelings too and is a very lovin family man and any1 that knows him will say the same!

Posted 11/06/2012 22:59:53

Posted by shortynikiki

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Why the hell do people judge other people when they don't know anything about them. If people knew Michael they would see he is a fantastic bloke who will do anything for those he loves. I did not know Michael til about 4 years ago and I have not and will not judge him I go by what I see and know, I don't go by what I hear by the media or anyone else. Its not just Michael that gets put down it is his family as well, I get so fed up with this they are a loving family always have been and always will be.

Posted 11/06/2012 23:31:35

Posted by stardoll69

RE: Lotto lout:'I was a thug - now I'm a film star'

Posted 07/07/2012 20:28:36



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