Is this it? Is this it? He likes zombie games, believes in alien life forms and plays a nerd in his new movie. Could Christopher Mintz-Plasse be any more McLovin? Fri 16 Jan 2009 19.01 EST Share on Facebook

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What's new pussycat?

Not much sweetheart. My film Role Models is just out in the UK. I play a character who's kind of a loner; he's obsessed with this role-playing game called Laire, where people dress up as trolls and knights and they battle for control of the realm. Yes, he's nerdy, but not like Superbad - McLovin didn't know he was a nerd. I've got two more movies coming out where I don't play that type of role at all so I think I'll escape it.

Do you remember the first time?

My first ever sex scene in a movie was in Superbad. Because I was 17, for legal reasons my mother had to be on the set. It was real awkward but it worked out OK because when I watched the movie with her the sex scene wasn't awkward because she'd been right there when it happened. Afterwards we didn't talk about it; we still don't speak about that moment. Now, I'm 19 so my mom doesn't have to be in the room when I have sex, thank God.

How long has this been going on?

Superbad was my first movie but I've been acting since I was seven.

Who are you?

I'm just a regular 19-year-old. I like playing my drums, I like to give good gifts at Christmas, I like to take long showers and walks on the beach. I like drinking piña colada and getting lost in the rain - but only in London, I'm allowed to drink there. Why was I in London? I was making an adventure comedy [Kick-Ass] with Nicolas Cage.

Why can't I touch it?

I try not to go out a lot in public for that reason, people want to touch me and I get obnoxious people shoving camera phones in my face. They don't really care about me. It can get a bit overwhelming. But then I'm not really a guy who goes out much anyway. I played tennis with my grandmother yesterday. I don't really go to clubs. There are other people who just want to shake your hand and say they like your movie and I appreciate that.

Is there life on Mars?

I have no idea, I hope so. How can the human race be, like, the only living form in the universe? There have to be other life forms out there. I believe it.

Do you know the way to San Jose?

You'd think I would. I live 40 minutes from Hollywood.

How clean is your house?

It's clean, I've got a Rock Band session going on, that's pretty messy. Rock Band's OK; I'm playing it because I was sent it for free. I prefer Left 4 Dead - it's a zombie game.

What's the worst that could happen?

I could die. That would be pretty bad, if I was being selfish. We could also lose all the food in the world and everyone could starve.

Where's your head at?

On my shoulders. I never got a chance to take advantage of Superbad at school because I graduated before it came out, so I never got to use any of my fame to pick up girls and go to cool parties.

Who got the funk?

I'm a huge fan of Jack White, Led Zeppelin, the Chili Peppers. My favourite album is probably Weezer's blue album [Weezer]; I'm kind of sad about their new stuff, though. There's a band I saw in London that I really liked called Doll And The Kicks.

What are you waiting for?

I'd love Sean Penn's career path. He had odd roles in the beginning and now he's winning Oscars and making incredible movies.

Is this it?

Yes: this is our only life and you should make the most of it