Flea and His Desire to Play Popeye in a New Movie

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

June 21st, 2022 10:33 AM

Flea, like many of us, has dreams. Apparently, one of those dreams is to play Popeye in a movie.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist shared via Twitter, “If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man.”

By his appearance alone, he definitely captures the visual essence of Popeye. Of course, whether or not he’d want to be compared to Robin Williams and his 1980 performance as the iconic sailor man is up to Flea, who already has a rather impressive acting resume.

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 04: Flea (2R) and Anthony Kiedis (2L) attend a game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 4, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Chad Smith, Flea and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers wait backstage before performing at the start of the Los Angeles Rams home opening NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Coliseum on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs before the Los Angeles Rams home opening NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Coliseum on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Musician Flea cheers on the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on October 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs the national anthem before the game between the Arizona Wildcats and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion on January 9, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers attends the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 6, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers attends Game Seven of the NBA playoff finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010 NBA Playoff at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Anthony Kiedis (L) and Flea (R) of Red Hot Chili Peppers attend Game Seven of the NBA playoff finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010 NBA Playoff at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Guitarist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers watches warmups before Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Flea attends Game Six of the NBA playoff finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010 NBA Playoff on June 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: Musician Flea attends Game Two of the 2010 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on June 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 03: (L-R) Musicians Flea, Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers attend Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on June 3, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: Flea attends Game Five of the Western Conference Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: Flea and his daughter Clara Balzary attend Game Two of the Western Conference Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 19, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

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