Headline : Interview: Alexander Ludwig and AnnaSophia Robb
By : Tommy2.net

Tommy2: Did you have fun working with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson on your new movie, Race To Witch Mountain?

AnnaSophia: Definitely! Dwayne is so cool.

Alexander: He is such a professional. He’s unbelievable! He’s such a good guy – and he’s always on time.

AnnaSophia: Dwayne is very supportive, but the thing I love about him the most is the way that he really respects everybody on the set. He’s a very giving guy.

Tommy2: Did you get starstruck when you met him for the first time?

Alexander: It was certainly a little nerve-wracking.

AnnaSophia: Especially because Dwayne is huge! The first time I met him was on the day I flew into LA to work on the movie. We did a tour of Disneyland and there were crowds of people coming up to him, but he was so respectful. He acknowledged everybody and he was really gracious.

Tommy2: Did you go on the Disneyland rides with Dwayne?

Alexander: This was the funny thing… Dwayne wouldn’t get on any of the rides! He can tackle a 7-foot guy jumping on him in a wrestling ring, but he won’t go on a ride for 6-year-olds. It was really funny!

Tommy2: Are you saying Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is a big wuss?

Alexander: He’s a huge wuss! Oh, wait a minute… No. He’s going to kill me for saying that. It was very funny, though. He didn’t want to go near the rides!

Tommy2: What was it like to act alongside him for the movie?

AnnaSophia: He gives back as an actor. If you want to try a scene a different way, he’ll try it with you and he’ll be there for you.

Alexander: We got on so well because he’s such a cool guy. He came from a pretty hard background, so I find him very inspiring. He’s great to work with.

Tommy2: Would you like to work with him again?

Alexander: Definitely! Hopefully, if this movie does well, we might get the chance to work on a sequel. I’ve heard a rumor they’re already talking about writing one.

AnnaSophia: We don’t know if it’s going ahead, but we’re hoping and praying it does.

Tommy2: What’s it like to see your face on the big screen?

Alexander: It’s weird!

AnnaSophia: I don’t like watching myself at all. I love this movie and think it looks amazing, but I’m really critical of myself when I see myself on screen.

Alexander: It’s incredibly rewarding to see yourself on the screen – but it’s even more amazing when you drive past a billboard of yourself. That’s unbelievable! The adrenaline always flows when you see something like that.

Tommy2: Do you think you’ll ever get used to seeing your face on billboards?

Alexander: No way! I don’t think anyone ever gets used to it. I’m incredibly critical of myself, too – especially if you’re watching a movie. You always think you can do a better job. Mind you, I’m very happy with Race To Witch Mountain.

Tommy2: Is it true that AnnaSophia didn’t have to audition for the movie?

AnnaSophia: It is true. I was very lucky! The director liked me and decided I was right for the part, so I didn’t have to audition. The same thing happened to me with the movie, Bridge To Teribathia. I guess I’ve been lucky twice.

Tommy2: Did you get to decide if Alexander won the role of your brother?

AnnaSophia: It was exciting trying to figure out who my brother would be. Alan (the director) would ask me what I thought of everyone who auditioned. I was really nervous during the screen tests because I thought, ‘What happens if they don’t like me?’ They could still re-cast my role, which would’ve been awful – but luckily they stuck with me.

Tommy2: Do you remember the first time you saw Alexander?

AnnaSophia: We were staying at the same hotel before the screen test. I remember eating breakfast with my dad and the pool was just outside the door, where I could see Alexander swimming. I knew all of the boys who were auditioning were staying in the same hotel, so I guessed he was one of them.

Tommy2: What did you think of him?

AnnaSophia: He seemed like a down-to-earth kid. He was getting all pumped-up as he prepared to go swimming, which made me laugh. He seemed pretty cool, though.

Tommy2: So what do you get up to in your spare time?

Alexander: I love hockey, so I’m really looking forward to the Olympics – especially as I’m from Canada. If I wasn’t an actor, I would definitely be trying to get into the Olympics as a skier or something.

Tommy2: What about you, AnnaSophia?

AnnaSophia: I love movies and traveling. What’s my favorite film? Well, Slumdog Millionaire is one of my favorites. Plus, I went to Mumbai in India, which was amazing.

Tommy2: What are your future ambitions?

AnnaSophia: I love this industry. I love the way that I can tell any story I want. I want to go to university, which I think is important – but I’d love to produce later on, too. I’d love to be able to influence the world and share stories. You can do a lot when you’re an actor. Just think of the attention certain actors can bring to things they’re passionate about.

Tommy2: Can you give us an example?

AnnaSophia: I think Brad Pitt is a great example of that with Louisiana. I’ve shot a couple of movies down there and I think he’s been doing an amazing job helping rebuild everything.

Tommy2: What about you, Alexander? What do you want to do in the future?

Alexander: This business is so magical. You can be anybody in a movie, which is something I love, so this is want to do for the rest of my life. I wouldn’t feel whole if I wasn’t pursuing my dream.

Tommy2: Do you see yourself going to university?

Alexander: I would love to go to university and get a degree. That’s definitely one of my goals in life – but I have a passion for acting, so I really want to do this for now. I also love music, so I might get into that industry, too. I want to do everything I possibly can and follow my dreams!

Tommy2: Have you got any more movies lined up?

Alexander: I’ve been having meetings with a couple of amazing directors, but I’ve not got anything confirmed yet. It’s all top secret!

AnnaSophia: Right now, I’m in high school and that’s taking up a lot of my time. When I’m back home in Colorado, it’s all about schoolwork for me. I’m also looking at a couple of new movie projects, but I’m just waiting to see what happens. Fingers crossed it all works out!