Exclusive Interview: A Catch Up With Bronzi

Jeff Turner:
Your latest movie, Bury ‘Em Deep, sees you riding back into the Wild West! That’s a genre you seem to have a real passion for. What drew you to this project in particular?

Robert Bronzi:
I actually love good western films; I grew up with them, and Charles Bronson is my role model as an actor. By the way, I liked the theme of the film and the role I played in the movie, as a bounty hunter.

Jeff Turner:
What’s it like making a Western in today’s era? Do you get much time to prep for the action scenes, or is it all go-go-go on set?

Robert Bronzi:
I am an actor and a stuntman, and I have experience, so I only had to focus on the dialogue and the scenes, and the shoots went smoothly.

Jeff Turner:
Since we’re talking about Western films—do you have a favorite Western movie of all time? One that really inspired you, either as a child or during your career?

Robert Bronzi:
Charles Bronson’s Once Upon a Time in the West is my favorite. I was ten years old when I first saw it, and I was completely enchanted.

Jeff Turner:
You also acted in 12 to Midnight. What was it like working with Sadie Katz and Tito Ortiz? It seemed like a fun and intense cast.

Robert Bronzi:
They are very professional actors. I really enjoyed working with them; we joked a lot during the shoots.

Jeff Turner:
Fans are still talking about your character in Havoc. Your fate was left on a cliffhanger—have you heard anything about a sequel? Would you be interested in returning if the opportunity came up?

Robert Bronzi:
So far, I have no information about the continuation of the film, but if there were a chance for a sequel, I would be happy to take it on.

Jeff Turner:
You’re still doing an amazing job and achieving great things—what’s your secret to maintaining your fitness and handling the physical challenges of action filmmaking?

Robert Bronzi:
Yes, I am indeed trying to keep my body in shape with various forms of exercise, such as Thai boxing, judo, and gym workouts, but I also ride horses. The secret is that I work passionately as an actor, which requires good physical condition, and I take this seriously; age does not matter.

Jeff Turner:
I’m really excited about your upcoming movie, The Caretaker! Can you tell us more about your role and what audiences can expect from it?

Robert Bronzi:
I play a caretaker in the film who lost his young daughter in an accident. He lives in a very sad, withdrawn manner. He took a job in a ghost town as a caretaker, which closed at the end of the tourist season. He sees a beautiful young woman he believes is being trafficked and so he has a chance at redemption trying to save her from a very bad gang. The audience will see a movie filled with exciting action.

Jeff Turner:
You have a film listed called The Avenging Angel, which also stars Fred Williamson. That sounds like a badass team-up! Is this due to be filmed soon? Can you tell us more about the project?

Robert Bronzi:
Unfortunately, I cannot say anything about this project because I have no new information about it.

Jeff Turner:
You also starred in The Gardener with Gary Daniels. So now we’ve got The Gardener, The Caretaker… next up we need The Super, where you’re the supervisor of an apartment block that comes under siege! That would complete the everyday man trilogy—a modern-day Dollars Trilogy, right?

Robert Bronzi:
Sounds great, let me know the details please.

Jeff Turner:
You have appeared in almost every genre—action, thriller, horror. Do you have a personal favorite that you like to play in, or do you enjoy jumping between styles?

Robert Bronzi:
I love the style of my films but I would also gladly act in adventure films or historical films. For me, every new role is another challenge that I gladly undertake.

Jeff Turner:
Your breakout film Death Kiss really made waves. Is there any talk of a sequel or a spiritual successor to that gritty throwback?

Robert Bronzi:
Death Kiss is a very good themed film that really suits my character. Many people are looking forward to the sequel, which I would also be happy about doing, but it’s not up to me.

Jeff Turner:
You’ve often been compared to the legendary Charles Bronson—not just for the look, but the on-screen presence too. How do you feel about that comparison? Has it influenced the kinds of roles you choose?

Robert Bronzi:
I have to say that yes, I got my roles because of my resemblance. I tried to play them to the best of my knowledge and talent, respectfully paying tribute to my role model, Charles Bronson.

Jeff Turner:
When fans meet you at conventions or premieres, is there one particular role or movie they always bring up?

Robert Bronzi:
Among my films, they ask more about Death Kiss, The Gardener, and Once Upon a Time in Deadwood, but they ask questions related to the theme of all my films. They actually want to know my opinion on which is my favorite role, but I have to answer many different questions, which is not easy.

Jeff Turner:
You’ve worked with some wild stunt teams and directors. Any behind-the-scenes stories you can share—maybe something that didn’t go according to plan?

Robert Bronzi:
Perhaps it should be mentioned here the incident that occurred during the filming of Once Upon a Time in Deadwood. We filmed a scene in a forest clearing. My partner and I were supposed to gallop alongside the camera on two horses, which should have been a simple task. However, I got a horse that for some unknown reason kept trying to throw me off when we started to shoot. The producer, the director, and the whole crew were anxiously watching my struggle with the horse. After about an hour, we finally managed to capture the footage.

Jeff Turner:
Are there any actors or filmmakers you’d love to work with in the future? Someone on your dream list?

Robert Bronzi:
Yes, if I had the chance, I would like to work with Danny Trejo, Liam Neeson, Denzel Washington, and work again with my friends Daniel Baldwin and Michael Paré.