Whatever he does, success follows. Yes, Tom Brady is built different, however, as Tom said with Forbes, it was through his struggles that success followed. Words that anyone can get motivated by, "When I saw things that weren’t going my way, I thought I was the victim of circumstance. But when I changed, shifted my view and my mind to say ‘I am not a victim, why don’t I empower myself’ I could grow in ways I was struggling."
"Through working with psychologists and others, I learned you have to face the challenges and look at them as opportunities for growth. It was a lot of work, but it really paid off in my life. My wife uses a great line, ‘The teacher appears when the student is ready.’ You can’t force something to happen in your life. You have to just be open and embrace them when the time is right.” He's definitely the teacher and some would say the darn principal these days as nobody comes close to his accomplishments among active players.
However, in the Hollywood realm, things are different. We can still say that Brady is pretty green and in fact, he once turned down a huge project that could've changed his acting career. Let's just say he didn't make the same mistake twice...
Interest In Acting
Dating back to 2015, Bleacher Report stated that Brady had a huge interest in acting and was looking at it as a possible path following his NFL career, "Tom knows he only has a few seasons left before retirement. He's thinking ahead and believes he could become a huge movie star," the source said. "He's used to being a superstar. After winning the Super Bowl again, he's thinking about new challenges outside of football."
Well, let's just say a decision to turn down a certain role wasn't the best for his future in the field. A close friend approached him with a concept, one that on the surface didn't sound too convincing.
Brady Says No To Mark & Ted
Putting the success of the film aside, let's be honest, the script really wasn't the most convincing. Heck, Seth MacFarlane himself wasn't sure, "When we were making this, Seth MacFarlane was like, ‘I dunno if this is going to work.’ A puppet? Mark Wahlberg? He was saying that stuff out loud. He’s a very humble guy and, of course, it was just a monster."
Tom was also part of the people who didn't buy into the film at first. Mark Wahlberg recalls talking to Tom about the film, "I was pitching the concept. He just kind of had the same reaction that everyone else did. That this was kind of ridiculous, that I was probably taking like 10 steps back in my career doing this but maybe I'll figure it out. But then he saw the movie and he got it."
The film would enjoy massive box office success, grossing a near $550 million. This, coming off a budget of $65 million. Given the success of the film, it was only right that a sequel took place. This time around, Brady didn't make the same mistake twice.
Brady Says Yes To The Sequel
Following the first film, Brady understood the concept and he was very willing to appear in the sequel, "So when I called him. I told him what it was. As soon as he stopped laughing hysterically, he agreed to do it. Right away. He can't control his looks. He thinks it's silly the way people react to him sometimes. When people make a big deal about it. He just thought it was good to joke out of the whole thing. He was a good sport about it."
Appearing on the set, Wahlberg admits Brady was an absolute pro and treated like the President. Here's what he had to say with USA Today, "Tom showed up ready to have some fun. He seemed at ease with the idea of filming opposite the empty space where we would eventually add Ted. The guy did a fantastic job. The funniest thing about having Brady on the set was the stir he created with the crew and other cast members. It was like having the President visit the set."
The sequel didn't quite make the same numbers as the original, nonetheless, it brought in a hefty amount, at $216 million. In addition, Tom was praised for his light-hearted appearance, it all worked out in the end.
Sources: USA Today, Bleacher Report, Cinema Blend & Forbes
