EW Q&A with Chris Weitz

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by in News

Entertainment Weekly has a new Q&A with Chris Weitz where he talks about opening weekend, his favorite cast moments and reveals how he’s dealt with the fan adoration and the paparazzi intrusion.

A lot of fans say they like the movie more than the book, that New Moon was their least favorite book in the series.
New Moon takes a lot of time to read and you have a lot of time without Edward in the picture. And here in the compressed scenario of the movie, there is less time without RPatz. And the fact that Taylor [Lautner] does such a great job, to the reading audience who’s been very skeptical of him, here he is in the flesh, and it’s quite something.

Were there moments that you felt constrained by the book? Anything you wanted to take out but couldn’t?
The studio, my editor, and I were all working off the same piece of music. The only way I can make that interesting is to compare it to my previous experience of The Golden Compass. I don’ think the studio had read the book. Maybe they had heard the audio book while sipping Zinfandel. Eventually, they were appalled and frightened by it. At a certain point they considered cutting loose the author. They considered and executed the complete regearing and destruction of what I thought was going to be a pretty good movie. It was a shame and pursued me through what should have been my sleep for a good year.

Check out the full Q&A here.

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4 Responses to “EW Q&A with Chris Weitz”

  1. AmyO

    24. Nov, 2009

    I know I’ve said this before but I have to say it again- I ♥ Chris Weitz!!!

  2. JessLynn

    25. Nov, 2009

    Amy – I was thinking the same thing as I read – I think he is great and extremely realistic in his approach to the media hoopla. He care about the books, the fans, the actors and his crew and that is so nice to see. I’ve never cared much to meet directors before, but I’d love to meet him

  3. Emmilye

    25. Nov, 2009

    I was impressed with the movie. He did a great job.

  4. Cheryl

    25. Nov, 2009

    I loved the movie, I think Chris did a great job! I thought the movie was very well acted and he deserves some of the credit for that. New Moon is actually my favorite book, because of the darker side of Edward, and the relationship between Jacob and Bella. There is so much more emotion with this story than the other 3 for me. The numbers speak for themselves!