You and Kathy Burke make a convincing married couple in "The Martins". Did you get on immediately?
We got drunk together the first time we met. And funnily enough I didn't feel any kind of barriers when we came on set and had to hug or kiss or show any kind of affection, I didn't find it a problem. But there was a real family atmosphere on the film generally, everyone seemed to get on.
The film was originally titled "Tosspot", which probably sums up the character you play, doesn't it?
My character has loads of faults, but the most basic thing within his family is the love they have for each other. People might well avoid this family because of how they look, and I don't want to sound like Michael Jackson here, but every person has got something special inside.
How does working on a film compare to working as a stand-up comedian?
Stand-up is where I began, I call it 'going to the gym' when I return to it. I've done every kind of student gig going, where you get beat up, spat out, chucked out, and your car nicked. Working on a film is like a bonus. You get dinner, and you get to work with some very interesting people.
Your next film sees you star opposite Jackie Chan in "Highbinders". How was that?
He's incredible. They actually tried to teach me kung fu, but I said they wouldn't last five minutes round my way. People would just pick something up and whack you with it!
Watch clips of Lee Evans talking about his character and Kathy Burke on the script of "The Martins".
