Bateman talks about Gervais role

Updated 14.20 Mon Jul 07 2008

US actor Jason Bateman has spoken about his cameo appearance in Ricky Gervais' new film, This Side of Truth.

He said: "I shot one scene...it is up to him whether it is in the film. I tried to kiss his bottom as effectively as possible. I am willing to do anything further than that as I am such a big fan of his."

Bateman is currently starring alongside US actor Will Smith in the Hollywood blockbuster Hancock

Bateman is currently starring alongside US actor Will Smith in the Hollywood blockbuster Hancock.

In the film Bateman is cast as Ray Embrey, a PR executive whose life is saved by Hancock.

Bateman first shot to fame in the cult TV series Arrested Development in the Little House on the Prairie.

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