We’re ushered into the room by a dashing Charlie, 29, who then chats with us about the moment that changed his life, hanging out with Robert and Kristen, and getting pornographic notes from fans…
New Moon was your first acting job…Yes! I realised I wanted to act not too long ago. I think if you have creativity in you, it will come out somehow. I mean I feel like I have songs in me too - I just can’t play an instrument!
How was it coming into a sociable, young cast who had already worked together on the first movie?I guess they had formed quite a tight unit, but it worked well for us because the Volturi are the vampire royalty and very stand-offish. It helped us bond as a family.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are the main stars - how did they make you feel welcome on set?I don’t think it was really their job to make us feel comfortable. At the end of the day we are all actors, it wasn’t like there was some sort of initiation process. They are obviously under a massive amount of pressure and to have this new family of Volturi step on set and become part of this thing, it was probably more nerve-racking for them! I loved talking to Kristen, though - she’s a very deep, intelligent person and Rob reminds me of a lot of people I know from home. He talked to me about his friends back home getting recording contracts. His music is really important to him but with 12-13 hour days there’s not much time for that. I’ve heard him play and he’s good.
Did Robert and Kristen seem like a couple on set?I would see them together. And when it was lights, camera, action, they were obviously together and they acted that very well!
Twi-hard fans are very passionate - what was it like when you were filming?The craziest part was shooting in Italy when the fans were allowed on the set. We had 5,000 fans in the space of a tennis court! The word got out who I was - eventually! So they would be all: ‘Charlie, Charlie, can I have your autograph?’ Then they’d get up closer and say: ‘Where is Rob?’ I think he was under lock and key somewhere! I remember the exact moment where I became famous. I turned round one day and there was a wall of photographers all snapping at me because a little girl had told them I played Demetri.
What was it like?I loved it! It’s just such a crazy experience. The fans are so passionate about this whole thing. I have enough energy to dish it out to everyone! As long as my blood sugar is at a good level. I know some people don’t, but I just embrace the whole thing. The more fans the better.
Have you had lots more interest from girls?Yes! I remember when I first got the audition and I went on Facebook and said: ‘Tell me what you know about this guy Demetri.’ Before I knew it I had this network of female minions from around my Facebook galaxy feeding me all this information!
How about you fan experiences since?You should have seen how much stuff I was left at my hotel this morning! Tons of chocolates, pornographic notes saying: ‘Come to my hotel room later…’ If these girls go back to school and tell their friends they hooked up with a vampire, they’re made! I guess they have to try, but am I going to go for that? No!
Have you met any of your acting heroes?I met Colin Farrell. He’s great. I knew Heath Ledger and he was a lovely guy, great to talk to.
Did you study anything to help you feel more vampire-like?No, but loads of people thought I had dance training! Demetri eventually developed more of a flamboyant European side. An arguably homosexual side!
‘Eclipse’ is released July 9th with advance screenings on July 3rd & 4th.
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