Exclusive Interview with How to Be Director
Posted on 21. Sep, 2009 by Golden_Topaz_Eyes_42 in News
Kimberly Sherman, a writer for The Examiner, recently was able to interview Oliver Irving, the director of How To Be. Irving shares information on working with RPattz and his new project, Life is Just a Game. Here’s a sneak peek:
How was Robert Pattinson chosen for the role of Art? Did his musical ability play a role in his casting?
We found him after a year and a half’s worth of casting calls. He just seemed the right person for the job. He was interesting to look at – but down to earth enough to play the part. He really seemed to “get it” – he knew people like the characters in the script, and understood the main character ‘ART’. Not having gone through drama school, Rob’s acting and response to direction fit in well with other main cast members who were not trained actors either. Rob actually underplayed his musical ability in the auditions, as he knew the character was meant to be rough around the edges when it comes to musical ability – but it actually was invaluable in the end that he understood the music references and had the technical ability to pull off what we were asking from him.
One Response to “Exclusive Interview with How to Be Director”
Katib
21. Sep, 2009
We few of us Austin TM’s met both Oliver and Robert last October at our Austin Film Festival when they were in town to promote HTB, and I have to say Oliver is so fun to talk to! He and Robert have some same mannerisms. If you ever get the chance to go to a film festival where Oliver is at, I highly suggest it.