The Twilight World

Peter pratar om ganska mycket i denna intervjun men en av de sakerna är om vad han tycker om att Breaking Dawn kanske blir två filmer.

Read IESB’s exclusive interview with Dr. Carlisle Cullen himself, Peter Facinelli, below:

IESB: This Twilight stuff, is really a phenomenon, who would’ve known it was going to be this big. When you signed up for the first one, did you just think it was going to be a small little vampire movie?

Peter Facinelli: I knew there was a fanbase of the books, but, somewhere along the line of finishing the movie and it coming out, that fanbase grew exponentially. But we were just trying to make a good movie for the fans of the books, we had no idea that it would turn into this, but, I am always very grateful for the fan support and love that interaction with them because their energy feeds me.

IESB: David Slade, how was he on set? Every director seems to bring something a little different to the franchise, how different was Slade, considering he knows the vampire genre.

PF: I thought he was a great fit for what they were going for. Every movie has had a little bit of different energy, I think the director sets the tone and David brought a great quality to it, it has a lot more action and I think he understands the action elements to it as well as the love story. There is a lot going on in that book and I was glad he was at the helm.

IESB: Do these events ever get tiring, I don’t mean in a bad way but Comic-con and different events all over the world, does it get a little like, “Wow, there is too much for me to do!”

PF: No, I mean it would be a lot more work this morning if nobody showed up (laughing), so the fact that people are interested and people are willing to take the time to come out to come out and support something that I think is important and also to come out and meet me, I’m always grateful for.

IESB: As an artist are you looking to break off and do a different role now?

PF: I’ve been working for 15 years so I don’t feel like the Twilight movies define me as a person, I am very grateful to have it as part of my career. I’m also currently on Nurse Jackie with Edie Falco which is a total 180 degree turn from this so for me I’ve, throughout these 15 years, have tried to play different characters and every time my agents say, “What do you want to do next?” I say, “Anything I haven’t done before.”

IESB: What is your favorite genre?

PF: I don’t really have one, I try to do different things, what’s appealing to me is to continue to push myself as an actor to do genres that I haven’t done before, to try to surprise an audience as opposed to have them come to a Peter Facinelli movie and say, “hey, I know exactly what to expect.” And when I line up characters like the Big Kahuna character I did with Kevin Spacey and put that next to the Fast Lane character and I put that next to the Scorpion King character and that one next to the Carlisle and put that character next to the Nurse Jackie character, they’re vastly different from each other and that’s what drives me as an actor. I am happy I look so different from Carlisle because no one confuses me with him, I think they are happy I am the actor that played that role and so, I just, as an actor, continue pushing myself. I like to win audiences over too, I mean, when I got the role for Twilight, there were a lot of people that hit the internet when I first got it and we’re like, “I can’t believe they cast Mike Dexter from Can’t Hardly Wait as Carlisle.” But now that they’ve seen the movie they’ve changed their minds.

IESB: I almost didn’t recognize you.

PF: They are vastly different characters.

IESB: So are you getting ready for this big epic finale Breaking Dawn, they are saying it’s a two parter, possibly 3D, are they telling you to expect double the time for production?

PF: I haven’t really thought about it much. We just came off of New Moon and I’m still in the gear of finishing up Eclipse, I’m getting ready to go out and promote Eclipse, that’s my favorite book so I am excited to see that one hit the screens. But, I haven’t really put much thought into Breaking Dawn, I think it will be bittersweet but I will be excited to be able to finish up this series and then move on from there.

IESB: I know Kristen Stewart is saying she is excited to see it broken up into a two-parter, would you like to see it that way?

PF: I would. I think it’s a very big book, makes a great doorstop (laughing). It’s a very thick book and has a lot of stuff going on so to try to squeeze that into two hours would be difficult so I think making it into two makes the most sense. I don’t even know if they’ve made a decision on that yet, I heard that’s what they were steering towards. But, I let them do their thing, when they call me to show up on set, that’s where I’ll be, I let them do the business stuff and I’m supportive of their decisions. Summit has done a good job with the books so far with picking the directors and putting the movies out there so I defer to them on those decisions and I’m just excited to bring Carlisle to life.

IESB: Any chance any of the previous three directors will return for Breaking Dawn or do you think they will go with one or two different directors?

PF: I think they would probably go with one because I think we would shoot it all as one and then it would be, in the editing room, split into two. I have no idea who they are looking at for directors, I’m out of that loop, but I am sure they will pick someone great. Maybe all three will come back to shoot it (laughing).

IESB: Are you looking to write, direct or produce in the future?

PF: I have written and that’s where I am gearing towards now. I would like to do projects I am passionate about instead of waiting to read things and like or dislike, so there are a couple scripts that I’ve written that in development right now and I am trying to get off the ground. So that will be the next phase of my career, hopefully, is getting material out that I like, producing that material, star in the material, getting stories out there.

IESB: How about directing?

PF: I’d like to direct, that’s in the future too. I’ve been doing this a long time, I’ve worked with a lot of directors, I feel like I know how to tell a story and so that would definitely be something I would be excited to take part in.

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IESB: If length had been of no concern for you, is there anything from the book or the script that you wish you could have included?

Chris: Not really. I think the movie could have still been longer and fit in under the wire of how many screenings a day that you’re supposed to have. But, there feels like a natural length and flow to every movie, and this one just felt right, in terms of the speed of the storytelling. There is another version that people can see eventually, in which every seen is extended and no bit of dialogue from the script is missed out, and I think that that could be very satisfying for the very hardcore fan, but this is pretty much how I planned it out to be.

IESB: Looking back on the process of making New Moon, from pre-production to the finalization of the DVD, what will you remember most about the experience? Was there anything that you learned about directing or filmmaking that you’ll carry with you to future projects?

Chris: What I learned was the power of a devoted audience, in supporting the filmmaker’s efforts. I felt incredibly supported by the fans throughout the process. And then, to see their enjoyment and anticipation was such a visceral experience that you don’t usually get to have on a memory. What I learned, as a director, was that very early on I promised myself and the actors that I would never rush them along or expect them to do something, just because it was a movie and we had a schedule to meet, and that we could always talk things through, no matter what. When I worked with my brother, I was probably the guy who was less likely to talk with the actors, and this was a full commitment to always engaging with them, and that’s something I’ll always take with me.

IESB: With the reception for New Moon being so overwhelming and favorable for the final outcome of the film, would you consider coming back to helm the last film, if that were to present itself, or have you moved on from the Twilight Saga?

Chris: I wouldn’t say it’s so much that I’ve moved on. It’s just a very daunting prospect for someone with a young family to imagine taking on what I think will probably be an 80-day shoot. It may have moved on from me. I think the best set-up for this series of films may be that there’s a new filmmaker for each one.

If you were able to travel in time for just one trip, what event would you choose to go and witness?

Chaske Spencer: I would love to see what the Sumerians (earliest known civilization in the world) were like.

In the Twilight saga, if you had the choice, would you have chosen to be one of the Vampires or did you prefer being one of the Wolves?

Chaske Spencer: I prefer to be in wolf-pack!

How exactly does one prepare for the role of playing a man that becomes a werewolf? I see you played Dracula in New York - do you have an interest in these kinds of fantasy roles?

Chaske Spencer: I read the books and dedicated myself to the workout program and Youtubed wolves. Yes, sure, it was fun!

What was it about the role of Sam Uley that attracted you to it?

Chaske Spencer: He is a great character, and it was an opportunity to break some of the native American stereotypes and use the platform to create positive, sustainable change
in the world.

What do you think the average person on the street can do to address poverty and make a difference?

Chaske Spencer: Let their voice be heard to their elected officials!

Do you have any plans to come to England and do some stage work?

Chaske Spencer: Not right now but would love to!

Why do you think the Twilight saga has been such an enormous hit?

Chaske Spencer: People can relate to it because it relates to individuals who are outsiders trying to fit in.

You're something of a sex symbol in the UK but are there any famous UK ladies that have particularly caught your eye?

Chaske Spencer: Kate Winslet.

A number of US stars have settled in the UK and others call it their second home. Would you ever consider living in the UK and where do you consider to be your second home?

Chaske Spencer: Maybe someday. My first home is where my family is, my second home is the UK.

The Twilight films and books are quite sexually charged in an understated/tasteful kind of way. Does any of that sexual tension translate to relationships between the cast off-screen?

Chaske Spencer: Me and Bronson (Pelletier, laughs) just kidding!

Kat from Portrait Magazine had the awesome opportunity to sit down with the band. They discussed the Spencer Bell Legacy Concert and answered questions from fans -

Hi Guys. Could you tell us about the Spencer Bell Legacy concert? How did you get involved?
The members of 100 Monkeys have been working with the Bell family and Dr. Gary Hammer for a few years now, putting on the legacy shows and trying to spread the word of Spencer’s music and art since he passed away in 2006. We got involved because many of us were personal friends of Spencer’s, and bringing his music to other people means a lot to us.

At the end of the day what do you most want to inspire in people through this concert?
It means a lot to us when we hear that listening to Spencer’s music or reading his writing has inspired someone to pull their guitar out of the closet or start writing again. Anyone can create art and get satisfaction from the process, and when people come together as a group to celebrate and appreciate an artist’s life and work, it can make you believe in yourself too.

(Question from Susanne)
I heard that Jackson and Jerad produced a movie together. What is it about?
It’s about a young man with down syndrome who romantically pursues a single mother in a small town, while her volatile ex-boyfriend watches on.

(Question from Anonymous)
For Jackson: What’s your favorite childhood memory?
I sled into a cement wall when I was five and busted my head open. Had to go to the hospital and get stitched up.

(Question from Megan)
Besides being musicians Jackson, Jerad and Ben G are all actors. Is there any chance we would be seeing all of them together in a movie?
Yes definitely. We are working on a couple projects right now that would involve the whole band.

(Question from Cynee)
What happened to Jackson Rathbone’s face? It looks as though he has a slightly bruised left eye,a scrape on the bridge of his nose and a scrape on the left side of his face.
Diamond Jim Brady says, “Leave it to legend.”

(Question From LMCullen)

I Love you Jackson

Jackson: errr .. that wasn’t a question..

LMC: Oh .. I know ..

You can read the rest of the interview with the 100 Monkeys here!

AP: Did you feel a lot of pressure choosing "Remember Me," since it's the first time we're seeing you post-"Twilight"?

Pattinson: I just always liked the script. When I was making it, I didn't even think about it. Now that it's being released, it comes into context
with all of that.

AP: I know your two sisters are older, but were you able to draw on any real-life experience for your role as a protective brother?

Pattinson: I've never really had the opportunity to do that, really. I remember when I was like 6 years old and one of my sisters was being bullied by
someone and I came down with my foam baseball bat. That's the only
example of brotherly protectiveness I had.

AP: What exactly are these modesty patches you used during the sex scenes?

Pattinson: Mine was made out of half a bra and some wig tape, which took me 35 minutes to actually figure out how to stick on and then it just fell
off immediately. ... You're so obsessed whenever you have to do any
nudity stuff. You're like, "Yeah, I definitely need this thing on." ...
And then you get there and as soon as you're standing naked in front of
everyone you don't care anyway. It's actually quite liberating."

AP: So if nudity doesn't make you blush, what does embarrass you?

Pattinson: Dancing. I used to dance all the time till I was 16 and I was at a wedding in Seattle. I didn't realize at the time that Canadian beer is like really strong, like 7.8 percent or something. And I was just going nuts on the dance
floor and my dad was like, "What are you doing?" ... I've never been
able to get that out of my head. I'm so self-conscious about it.

AP: When are you most at ease?

Pattinson: Arguing with people.

AP: What can't you live without?

Pattinson: Very little. I'm not one for ... comforts and stuff. I think I can kind of do without most things.

AP: So when you travel, there's nothing you can't leave home without?

Pattinson: No, I don't bring anything. I came here for like four days and ended up bringing this massive suitcase and ... I've been wearing
the same clothes for like three days now.

AP: So you're not into shopping, yet you're ranked one of the top earners in Hollywood. That money must go somewhere?

Pattinson: I bought a really nice guitar recently, which is the only thing I've ever really spent a lot of money on. But that's the only thing. I had my apartment in London before when I was unemployed —
this tiny little place and I liked it more. You had to walk through a
restaurant kitchen and up this staircase filled with trash and there's
no heating. I like that. But now it's quite difficult. I can't live in
places like that anymore. The people outside, that's the only issue.

AP: Do you regret taking on "Twilight"?

Pattinson: You can never tell. When I did "Twilight," I had no idea it was going to be so big. I didn't know they were going to make the sequels afterward. ... But I don't really have any regrets about
it. It's just, you can't. There's nothing you can do about it.

AP: So no pleasures? Reality TV?

Pattinson: I don't so much anymore. I used to watch things like "American Idol" and stuff because I used to like it. And now, I was back at home in London and I saw "Top of the Pops" they had a Christmas special and five out of the 10 people were reality TV show winners or
ex-winners. Now people who want to be musicians think it's not about
learning an instrument, it's not about doing anything. ...They should
have much better idols."

AP: How do you feel about being an idol?

Pattinson: I don't really know if I am. It's still just the sort of character that people like a lot. I try and avoid promoting myself like that cause otherwise you end up with a huge burden of
responsibility.