Charlie Sheen's All-Star Method Acting (Or, 'Major League' on Steroids)

You could call it method acting if you want to, but either way, is it really surprising that Charlie Sheen has now admitted that he was on steroids while filming Major League? In a Sports Illustrated interview with the cast and crew of the 1989 baseball comedy, Sheen opened up about his substance abuse for the first time yet again.

In Major League, Sheen memorably played Cleveland Indians pitcher Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn, and in order to delve into his character, the actor used steroids to enhance his game. And, you know what? He doesn't really care what you think about his steroid use, because he says it made him a better pitcher.

"Let's just say that I was enhancing my performance a little bit," Sheen told Sports Illustrated. "It was the only time I ever did steroids. I did them for like six or eight weeks. You can print this, I don't give a f---. My fastball went from 79 to like 85."

Which would only really matter if he was a baseball player, and not an actor. You could give him some credit for his "dedication" to the role, but that would be almost as preposterous as taking Sheen himself seriously.

People may have had enough of Charlie Sheen these days, but he's honestly the most entertaining part of the interview. Not only does he admit to using steroids, but he's really honest about everything, including how he feels cheated by Mitch Williams. (The Phillies pitcher adopted the nickname "Wild Thing," and walked out on the field to the song.) At the end of the interview, the cast was asked if they'd do another sequel, although it's been 22 years since Major League. Everyone pretty much answered affirmatively in 10 words or less, but Sheen decided he'd let us in on a story too:

"I'm in. F---, yeah. Why not? I think enough time has gone by. Let me tell you a story. We had this party at my place a few months ago to watch Major League. It was awesome. The beard was there—Brian Wilson, from the Giants. We had Eddie Murray and Kenny Lofton. And I got David Ward to introduce the film. Colin Farrell showed up. And when my big strikeout at the end comes on, the place goes nuts like we've never even seen the movie before. I'm in between my two girlfriends, and I look over and there's Colin Farrell giving me a thumbs-up. I reach behind me for a fist bump from Brian Wilson, who goes, "Winning!" I'm telling you, David Ward created a baseball classic, and baseball is all that matters in the world. You know, I always wonder what I'm going to be in the middle of when I die. And I just hope it's not in the middle of the greatest f------ pennant race ever."

Charlie, if I had to guess, I'd say you will probably die mid-winning.

-- Ali Mierzejewski