Malcolm
McDowell Has Son to Thank for Heroes Role
8/22/07
British actor Malcolm McDowell
almost turned down his role in hit U.S. show Heroes until his son
convinced him to take the part.
The star plays a crime kingpin in the popular series - but admits he
had never heard of the show before he was offered the role.
He recalls, "I wasn't following the show when I got the offer but
my son said, 'Dad, Heroes is one of the great shows on TV. Which rock have
you been hiding under?'"