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“I’m extremely self-aware and think of what I’m saying or doing. I don’t want to offend anybody, and Mikey is the total opposite” compares American actor Simon Rex to his character in Sean Baker’s critical acclaimed comedy-drama Red Rocket. Delving into the process of creating this persona, Rex told Glass Man that he took inspiration from “delusional, narcissistic dreams who sometimes you’re around and you can’t believe what they’re saying”. It’s these same individuals that he reflected on when asked what the theme of the issue ‘renew’ meant to him: “The last couple of years has forced a lot of people to re-evaluate. The last couple of years have been really seeing who my real friends are, you know? That’s been my renew thing, eliminating the people that are toxic around you”. Photographer @mschwartzphoto  Stylists @jeanneyangstyle and @doll.pratt  Grooming @sussy_styles at @ArtDeptAgencyLA using @randco and @tomfordbeauty  Photography assistant @danyamorrison  Shot at @duststudiosla  Talent @simonrex415 wearing @fendi  #SimonRex #RedRocket #Fendi