Miles Teller Talks Getting Naked Next to Zac Efron in 'That Awkward Moment' (Interview)

Miles Teller opens up about his upcoming film That Awkward Moment in this brand new interview with JustJared.com!

The 26-year-old actor stars alongside Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan in the film, which is about three best friends who vow to maintain their single status for as long as possible when one of them is devastated by a recent breakup.

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In case you missed it, check out the film’s hilarious trailer!

That Awkward Moment hits theaters on January 31, 2014!

Click inside to read our interview with Miles Teller…

JustJared.com Interview – Miles Teller

JustJared: So let’s talk about your character. Are you guys a lot alike?

Miles Teller: I think my character rallies people together to go out and drink. And for a long time, that was me, but I think I lost a step and I’m just getting older or something. I would say that…I care a lot about my friends, so I want everybody to have the best time.

JJ: How did you prepare for the role?

MT: I tried to not be in too good of shape because I wanted my character to be relatable, so I just drank a lot and I tried to work on my American accent as much as I could because I’m from Australia. (Editor’s note: He’s kidding.)

JJ: This isn’t the first time you’ve had to do nudity in a film. Is it easy at this point?

MT: Well, Zac got naked. Once I saw what he looked like, I was like, “I’ll go half that.” Because nobody wants to see all that. The day that we filmed, I was all sick and on steroids and stuff. I was like, “I look fat and gross. I don’t want to take my shirt off.” So that’s why I’m wearing a shirt.

JJ: What’s the douchiest thing a guy could do on a date?

MT: F-cking text during a date. I think that’s pretty douchey. Or tweet or something. Just turn your phone off.

JJ: What’s something a girl could do that would win you over immediately?

MT: Just be herself. I like girls who are cute and naturally funny. As long as they are not too high-maintenance, then we’re good.

JJ: What are some flirting tips you’ve picked up on?

MT: Listen. It’s the same thing with improv. If you’re too busy thinking about your line and your own stuff, you’re not really taking in what this person is saying. And I think girls are surprised when you actually really listen and then you call it back at the end of the night. Plus, it gives you more to work on, talk about the things she’s interested in. Listening just opens up a lot of possibilities.

JJ: Obviously, you also have Divergent coming up next year too. What was your audition process like for that?

MT: I didn’t have to audition. The director saw Shailene [Woodley] and I in Spectacular Now, and said, “Hey, would you be interested in this?” I originally auditioned for Four and that didn’t work out. And they’re like, “We think you would make a good villain. Would you want to play the role of Peter?” And I said “Yeah, sure.” I didn’t know much about him. I read the script, obviously. Once I was cast and people were talking about it online, I read the book after. I didn’t know that Peter was so hated.

JJ: But he does have a soft spot for Tris…

MT: He saves her life. I think in the third book, I think he’s going to come around even more.

JJ: This is not the first film adaptation you’ve done. How do you go about it? Do you read the book or focus just on the script?

MT: You read the book I think because it gives you more information about someone, which I want. But at the same time…obviously, I read about two-thirds of Spectacular Now and then I think I just stopped because the more they were talking about this kid, that’s not how I was playing him. I didn’t want to get too invested in…the character in the book is a little more of a caricature.

JJ: Last question: would you ever consider playing the role of Christian Grey?

MT: I don’t know who that is. I’m aware…something with sex in it?

JJ: Yeah, 50 Shades of Grey.

MT: If I read it and I dug it, I would be open to it.