EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lindsay Lohan Feels 'Beaten Up', Says Director Hoping To Launch Her Comeback
Posted on Feb 25, 2011 @ 06:59AM
When a judge warned Lindsay Lohan that she is likely facing jail, the troubled star remained calm and collected, but RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that in reality she feels, "beaten up" and "unhappy" about possible prison time.
In an exclusive interview, director Nathan Folks -- the man hoping to launch her comeback -- says Lohan feels like the victim of a vicious publicity stunt after being accused of stealing a $2,500 necklace, and is determined to come back fighting.
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"She feels beaten up," he told RadarOnline.com. "I spoke with her after court and she was not happy with what happened. She just wanted to get on with her life and Lindsay can't do that until this is all over.
"What this jewelry store has done for publicity, has really got to her."
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Folks -- who calls Lohan a good friend -- has cast the actress in her first post-rehab movie, Escaping The Game, and says she is determined to see it through to prove to people she's turned her life around.
"She is clean," he said. "She really wants this to be her comeback, and I want it to be for her. I'm convinced it will be and I will do everything in my power to make it happen.
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"We don't know if she is going to jail, so for now the show must go on. In fact she is going to start training this weekend for all the action this movie is going to offer."
And if all goes well, Folks thinks the world has another Angelina Jolie on its hands.
"Her character is a strong woman. She will play an ex CIA agent, so she has to be tough. There will be lots of action and stunts, and she has to be prepared.
"She will play a role like Angelina Jolie's character in Salt. And lets face it even Angelina went through a rough time in the beginning. She had a very dark time but got these type of roles and managed to turn her life around.
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"I believe this is what will happen to Lindsay, and she could be the next Angelina. If Lindsay heard people saying that about her, she would be over the moon. People need to believe in her.
"If she wasn't able to film because she was in jail, of course I would have to recast her. But I'm fighting for her all the way."
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Folks is planning to start shooting in August and hopes the film will be released in March 2012.
Lindsay's next court appearance is Thursday, March 10 on her felony grand theft case.
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The Daily Juice
Feb 03, 2012 @ 03:00
When was the last time ANY of the lohans actually had jobs. They're always doing "busy work" but what have any of them produced in the last five or six years? Anyone know?
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 11:30pm
Comparing Lindsay Lohan to Angelina Jolie is like comparing a turd to Godiva chocolate.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 8:20pm
The Lohans must have a dart board that they aim at blindfolded every morning. They just get vertical and it's Good Morning! I blame (..... !). Call a talk show! I swear Its their weather report, and they think we believe it.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 3:47pm
She's isn't talented, that's why nobody cares of she goes to jail. She was a child actor, nothing more. All this other stuff is her camp keeping her relavent. Which she isn't.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 3:32pm
The comparison to Angelina Jolie..PRICELESS! I think Lindsay thinks that people will believe whatever she says even sounds like her Dad is starting to make excuses for her in the necklace situation, not good dad..she needs accountablility.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 2:54pm
Just lock her up and be done with it already. It's time. She needs to get her butt in there, feel p*ssed off, then take some time to think about her life. And we need to have her off the streets for a while.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 2:53pm
Hes blaming the store, now you see why she thinks she can get away with anything..like stealing, Always bad actions no consequences, people bail her out, she is never held accountable, well maybe this time.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 2:50pm
Stop being a CRYBABY. Sheesh Louise, you are 24 years old, Lindsay, but act about 12. Did you stop growing emotionally at that age? It certainly appears so. You are SO unlikeable with your 5,000 excuses.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 2:48pm
I can't believe some nitwit thinks she can be another Angelina Jolie.. But at least I got a good laugh.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 2:13pm
She's just not capable of staying out of trouble. And until she rids herself of probations/paroles she will continue to go before the judges. Wake up "little girl", you cannot click your heels and be free anymore.
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 2:11pm