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Terrell Owens On His Future Plans

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Although he says his vitaminwater drink would be called "Arrogant," Terrell Owens is anything but as we find him roaming Main Street at Sundance. The football star hints at his breakthrough into film and how he plans to one day be premiering a movie at that very festival. Hosted by Michelle Marie.

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Young Hollywood

What's up guys? It's Michelle Marie with Young Hollywood and Vitamin Water. We're here on Main Street in Sundance with Turrell Owens going up and down the street, getting stopped by all these kids. Look at these guys, they're so excited to get your your picture. What's up? I'm freezing my butt off. Are you loving the snow? I mean, you're all bundled up looking good to go.

Terrell Owens

Well, yeah, you know, snow is good. I'm I've kinda gotten accustomed to it being in Buffalo

Young Hollywood

Yeah, exactly.

Terrell Owens

all this past year, so uh Yeah. I've gotten gotten a lot of swag, and so I'm just kinda enjoying enjoy the events.

Young Hollywood

Exactly. So what brings a football player to Sundance? Are you a big movie buff?

Terrell Owens

Well, I'm trying to get into some movies, so

Young Hollywood

You are, that's right, that's right.

Terrell Owens

Eventually, down the road, so um you know, I'm just trying to just make some make some connections and uh see where it goes from there.

Young Hollywood

Well, the last time I talked to you was about a year ago 'round the Oscars. So if you weren't a football player, what do you think you'd be doing right now?

Terrell Owens

I'd probably be playing basketball. But, uh I'm looking to get into Hollywood, and uh, you know, yeah, I got my acting bug last year.

Young Hollywood

Then we saw you on your show, at the VH1 show. How was that experience for you?

Terrell Owens

Oh, it was great. Uh, you know, I have two of my best friends, uh Monique and Kita, Uh also business partners, uh they're the ones who kinda got me into it, and so I didn't really know what I was getting into, and so I've become a football star, now a reality star, so

Young Hollywood

Yes. Exactly. I know. It's been it's been great. Yeah, but everyone's fallen in love with you because you we saw your sensitive side, so it's a good thing.

Terrell Owens

Oh yeah, I mean, you know, I think everybody has that sensitive sensitive side. It's all about uh if you're willing to show it or whatnot. And so

Young Hollywood

Exactly.

Terrell Owens

You know. I've never been a person to to shy away from my feelings and my emotions. So, uh, you know, it's it's it's you know, I'm a human being.

Young Hollywood

Good, good, good. So, how do you feel about the season so far? I know, I mean, obviously it was a big change for you. What were your thoughts about the performance and how you how you handled it this year?

Terrell Owens

Yeah, definitely, it was a change. Uh, you know, the season didn't go as well as we would like.

Young Hollywood

Uh-huh.

Terrell Owens

And uh You know, we we have a new coach now, so we'll see how how that goes. And so right now, my future is up in the air, 'cause, you know, everyone knows, and if you don't know, I signed a I had signed a one-year deal. So,

Young Hollywood

Yeah, exactly.

Terrell Owens

Yeah. I signed a Right now, we just gotta see how the free agency goes, and uh, you know, I may be back, and then I may not. So, may not. So, I'm looking forward to the the upcoming season to, you know, obviously to kinda, you know, get this bad taste out of my mouth.

Young Hollywood

I know. It wasn't a good one. I know. It was hard for you. What I do all day long, I've been drinking my Vitamin Water Revive. And if you were to actually name your own Vitamin Water, 'cause everyone's got one. We need some Vitamin Hot Hot cocoa right now. Let's get a hot cocoa mix for Turrell. If you were to name your own hot cocoa that's made by Vitamin Water, what would you name it and what would be in it?

Terrell Owens

Oh man. Vitamin Water, I'd probably say arrogant. Arrogant.

Young Hollywood

Arrogant. Oh, look. That's kinda hot cocoa, Lo-Preen and my prep, but he has Seriously? Good, thank you, see? I know. I know. This is at his best right here. Sundance at his best. Coming to you guys from Main Street here with Young Hollywood and Vitamin Water. Cocoa in an instant.

Terrell Owens

What's up to all my fans from San Francisco, Dallas, Philly, and Buffalo. And I guess who knows where else?

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Michelle Marie

    Interviewer for Young Hollywood

  • Terrell Owens

    The subject of the interview

  • Monique

    Friend and business partner who got him into reality TV

  • Kita

    Friend and business partner who got him into reality TV

FAQ

What brings Terrell Owens to Sundance?+
Terrell Owens is at Sundance because he is trying to get into movies and make connections in the film industry.
What reality show was Terrell Owens on?+
Terrell Owens was on a VH1 reality show, which allowed people to see his sensitive side.
What is Terrell Owens's status in the NFL?+
Terrell Owens's future in the NFL is uncertain as he signed a one-year deal and is currently in free agency.
What would Terrell Owens name his own Vitaminwater flavor?+
Terrell Owens jokingly stated he would name his own Vitaminwater flavor "Arrogant."

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