Mexican magazine Cine Premiere has three exclusive interviews with Rob, Kristen and Taylor in their latest New Moon special magazine. It’s all new stuff and I have the complete translations for each interview. They’re really good interviews because the cast, as always, opens up more to the foreign press, for some reason. You’ll enjoy reading them :).
The interviews are a bit long, so as always, please link back to us as the original source if you re-post :).
Complete interviews with Kristen and Rob after the jump. Taylor’s interview is coming up!
Robert Pattinson - The most desired vampire in the world.
Has the character changed for you? And how so?
I’m very surprised at how relaxed I am with everything. I was very nervous before, especially with all the expectations. But since Twilight did well, I think I’m less nervous now.
What can you tell us about Edward in this sequel?
He feels like he’s lost everything since James, Victoria and Laurent appeared in his life. For him, everything spiraled out of control for him, and he’s struggling to stay afloat by pretending that everything is fine. So that’s why everything happens faster this time; he’s been considering it for a while.
And he thinks he’s doomed anyway, right?
Yes, actually from the first movie he feels that way. And in this movie he thinks he’s doing the right thing, even if later he realizes he made a mistake.
Edward is a little mean in this movie, isn’t he?
I don’t think he’s mean in this one. I think he’s mean in the next movie (laughs). He’s just lost and he takes the typical male attitude of finding a person he loves and throwing away everything because of his self-doubts. And then he realizes, after he messed up, that you only have few chances. And that’s the good thing about Bella.
She keeps giving him those chances.
Yes, but for her is not even about giving him another chance. She just knows more about the relationship than him, and he just blames himself for everything.
Have you ever been that way?
I’m always that way! In every relationship I’ve been this way, it’s ridiculous.
Do you dump them?
No, they actually dump me (laughs).
Building a Saga
Your return in the movie is very important. Are you nervous about that?
Definitely. What I was worried about was that the absence was not really going to be an absence. I didn’t want to be there at all, like in the book. I just wanted there to be a voice. I think that could’ve given more strength and power to my return. But they decided to have visions, not just my voice. She sees me. Amd that’s hard because you need the least ammount of acting, without being dead. You’re someone else’s creation on their mind. Amd I didn’t want to saturate the movie with my presence.
Was it hard changing directors?
A little bit, yes. Catherine has a very specific style, and a very defined and unique atmosphere; and in this one, the mood is extremely different. But Chris is great, and this movie will be very different. Catherine has a point of view about the world, that is completely stripped away from any cynicism. And Chris can be more cynical, and see verything from a darker point of view. This is a much darker movie.
How well do you get along with Taylor? Do you feel threatned by his presence or his muscles?
Yes, I do feel a little bit threatned (laughs). His hand shake is very strong, so yes, he’s an intimidating person.
How much did you work with special effects?
I did some scenes on green screen, mostly for my “apparitions”. What I like is that Chris is doing very subtle apparitions, you barely notice them.
What scene were you looking forward the most to shoot?
There’s a couple of dream sequences that people will not expect. They’re weird. Bella has horrible nightmares in the book, so we thought about the most disturbing and scary way to play them on film. I’m not really Edward in those scenes, I’m a version of her insecurities.
Were you worried about committing to a sequel that could’ve compromised you and make you pass on other opportunities that maybe you might not be motivated to do in a few years?
A little bit, but the truth is that it’s very rewarding to do something that people care about so much. Because you even work harder than usual. And even if they don’t like the result at times, they cared enough to worry about the outcome.
Were you excited about filming in Italy with the rest of the cast?
Yes, a lot, I think Michael Sheen as Aro is brilliant. I was reading a scene where I’m supposed to get my butt kicked, and by a little girl, no less, and I thought it was wonderful. I don’t normally care for that kind of stuff, but in this movie I think it will look great. And Chris and I found a way to writhe in pain on screen, without having to twitch all over the floor, and that was very unpleasant.
And how was the set?
It’s visually strong, very strong. And it’s so cool. It’s Saint Marcus day, so everybody is wearing red cloaks, and it looks amazing.
The Twilight Effect
What has happened to you with all the massive phenomenon?
It’s weird. I was having dinner the other day and there was a magazine with me on the cover. And it was like being on the eye of the storm: you really don’t realize what’s going on. And seeing those covers and realizing that it’s you people are talking about, saying “Robert and Kristen, this and that”, it’s so bizarre.
Why do you think there’s such a level of adoration for this character?
I don’t know. I honestly don’t know. When I read the book I try to look for something that can help me relate to him, I don’t look for reasons why girls love him so much.
Could it be because he’s dangerous?
I think it’s because he’s willing to leave everything for her; there’s the appeal.
Do you still have a band?
I don’t have time for a band at the moment. But I love knowing that my friends in London, the ones that wrote the sons in Twilight with me, are getting record contracts because of their association with me and Twilight. Originally I played at a pub with three people, now they’re selling out venues for 500 perople.
How is acting any different from making/performing music?
Music puts you in a more vulnerable position, because you’re onstage and get an immediate reaction. But in many ways your more free because you’re not playing a part.
Is it weird to be known for your name now?
It is. It’s funny, I talked to Will Smith before presenting at the Oscars, and I asked him what to o onstage, and he said “Don’t try to do anything funny, just read the words. You can be funny when it’s your 4th time presenting”.
Would you like to become immortal?
I don’t know. If I had a reason to live forever I would.
Are Mexican fans crazy?
Yes, those three days in Mexico were very intense (laughs).
Kristen Stewart - Bella with a broken heart.
What’s it like to play the same character again?
It’s was weirdly easy returning for this part. I don’t know why, I normally leave a project and go through a mourning process, and it’s hard letting it go. But knowing that I was going to play her again, I guess she never left me. It’s a very unique character and I have the best resource: a series of books where her character is explained.
What’s it like changing directors?
It’s very different this time. Although everyone asks me if it’s different because he’s a man. Chris is a person full of compassion. If a man had to direct the sequel, it had to be this man, because he’s perfect for it. He’s sweet and sensitive. And at the same time he’s willing to push boundries and see how dark the movie can get.
How was the change from vampire to werewolf?
She thinks she’s losing her mind. She doesn’t understand why the only people she can relate to in this world are monsters. But it’s sad because she’s the typical girl who found her ideal man, and she has to struggle to be with him, and it’s never easy. However, there’s the counterpart: the best friend is there, waiting for her, and it’s a perfect relationship with him because he loves her, and it’s easy and comfortable to be with him. She’s very masochistic. She’s willing to ignore that he is perfect for her, because she needs that “ideal guy”, she needs that fire she gets with Edward, instead of the comfort that Jacob can offer her.
She’s takes a lot of risks in this movie. There’s bikes, lots of stunts. Did you do any of your own stunts?
No, I wasn’t allowed. I wish I had. I had to jump from a mini-platform that was about 2ft high, and the bike I was using had an extra training wheel. So no, I didn’t get to do them.
Bella is very sad through out the whole movie. What do you do to cheer up when you’re sad?
Mmmm.. definitely music helps. Running or any other type of excercise helps clear your mind. But I don’t think there’s anything that can get you out of a situation that you have to deal with. Like people who ignore their problems by doing something else. I’m not a fan of that.
The phenomenon and the Twi-Hards
Now that you’ve played Bella, do you understand why people are so passionate about this project?
I think it’s because you can almost get in her shoes. It’s a story about devotion. It’s very fundamental and sincere. It’s simple, because it doesn’t try to be anything more than what it is, it doesn’t try to have a bigger plot. It’s just a very captivating and human story.
And it’s a love story.
Of course! That’s what I mean by devotion. If you have to have something in your life; it’s love.
Has Twilight changed your life?
I see it this way: if Twilight is going to be a huge part of my life, and people are going to obsess with it, I’ll work more on it. I could not do something for so long if it was empty to me. And it’s funny when things become so huge, because then you think it’s a shallow story, and I wouldn’t want to be a part of that. But my life hasn’t really changed. I do the same things I did before.
What’s it like dealing with so many fans? Does it bother you when people write stuff about you, does it affect your work?
No, it actually drives me more. The fact that so many people are waiting for it is exciting. And I like that it’s one after the other. We don’t give people the chance to lose interest by making the process longer. It’s exciting, it’s not unbearable. Unless you go online, you don’t know the level of fanatism there is online. Although there’s still a few number of fans outside the set wanting to say hello.
If you had the chance of becoming immortal would you take it?
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Carrie
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