Rooney Mara and David Fincher | Japan premiere of “The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo”
![Mara credits her lack of fame as an advantage in winning her role in the movie. “I don’t think [director] David [Fincher]’s intention was ever to hire someone well-known,” she says. “To make this movie, he needed someone that people were unfamiliar with because it’s the only way they would really believe this character. She’s such a mystery. You couldn’t hire someone that people already have a relationship with.”](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw5lvuQXg51r5ikolo1_500.jpg)
Mara credits her lack of fame as an advantage in winning her role in the movie. “I don’t think [director] David [Fincher]’s intention was ever to hire someone well-known,” she says. “To make this movie, he needed someone that people were unfamiliar with because it’s the only way they would really believe this character. She’s such a mystery. You couldn’t hire someone that people already have a relationship with.”
GQ: And then you became buddies?
Justin Timberlake: Yes.
Jimmy Fallon: Ehhh…
Justin Timberlake: Absolutely.
Jimmy Fallon: Of course. We’re super friends! I remember talking backstage during those VMAs. I was totally nervous and you were nervous and we both ended up having good nights. We’re good luck to each other—like each other’s rabbit foots.
GQ: And Justin was the first guest when you got your late night show, Jimmy, right?
Justin Timberlake: I’d never seen him more nervous.
Jimmy Fallon: Completely nervous. We didn’t really know the show well yet. Neither did you. Which is why you’re my favorite. I remember asking you, “Dude, would you come on the first show?” And without even thinking you were like, “Yeah of course. No problem.” It’s not easy to book the first week of a show. Publicists get in the way and are like, “Oh no, my client can’t do that. Let’s see if the show’s a hit first.”
