Russell Brand Heckled At Rock Of Ages Premiere

Russell Brandreportedly lost his cool at the premiere of his new flick Tom Cruise at the event - was targeted by onlookers who shouted that he looked like "Jesus" and "a homeless person" as he walked the red carpet.

Reacting to the taunts, the funnyman is quoted by the newspaper as saying: "I'd like to play Jesus, and wasn't he homeless for a while too?"

The 37-year old also went on to admit that portraying the role of a hard-partying rocker was difficult for him, as it reminded him of his wild past.

Brand stated: "When I was lying on the toilet floor I thought, 'Hello, here we are again... on my own'."

Speaking of how he prepared to play leading manMary J. Blige and Julianne Hough, hits UK cinemas this Friday, 15th June.

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