11 year old Abigail Breslin has already won a Critics Choice Award and nominated for an Oscar in her role in Little Miss Sunshine. Abigail will plays Maya Hayes in "Definitely, Maybe" out in cinemas on 8th of February.
How do you decide to choose a part like Maya?
Abigail Breslin: Usually, my mom reads the script first. Then, she’ll tell me if I can read the script. Then, if she says it’s okay, she lets me read it. I just liked the part of Maya.
What did you like about Maya?
Abigail Breslin: I really like the character Maya because she is kind of curious and really honest. She likes hearing her dad tell the story and she wants him to get back together with her mom.
Which one do you think would be the perfect mom?
Abigail Breslin: I don’t know. I liked something about each of them, but I much prefer mine.
Was it fun to shoot the film?
Abigail Breslin: They shot in New York, and I live in New York, so I really liked that they filmed me in my city. It looks really pretty and cool. The Central Park Zoo is really nice. I don’t go that much because it’s not too close to where I live.
What was your favorite part of filming?
Abigail Breslin: What I really liked was… “Craft Services!” (laughs) It all depends on the food, if it’s a good craft services. (laughs)
What are your favorite foods?
Abigail Breslin: I like french fries. And my mom makes really good baked macaroni and cheese.
What was it like playing Maya?
Abigail Breslin: The crying scene was difficult and it took a while to get into character.
What is your favorite part of your day?
Abigail Breslin: When I’m done with school at the end of the day is a great feeling. I’m like, Yes! I like playing with my dogs. I have two dogs, a cat and a turtle.
Your brother is also an actor. Would you like to do a film with your brother?
Abigail Breslin: I see him at home everyday, and still, I think it would be fun to see him on set.
What would you like to be when you grow up?
Abigail Breslin: I would like to continue to be an actress and also a veterinarian.
You said you have dogs and cat, but do you have a favorite animal?
Abigail Breslin: I like elephants. When I was working on a film in Australia I saw some seal lions and I like them as well.
What was your favorite scene of this film?
Abigail Breslin: I liked the penguin scene at the zoo.
What did you learn while filming this movie?
Abigail Breslin: I learned that Ryan can’t dance! (laughs). Really, I learned that if your parents are divorced, you should still love them even though they’re not perfect.
What about love? Do you have a crush on anyone?
Abigail Breslin: It’s a secret. I can’t tell anyone.
What would you like as a gift from someone you like?
Abigail Breslin: Hmm, not sure. Maybe I’d be happy with some mac and cheese!
So, the way to your heart may be through the stomach! What did you learn about love from this film?
Abigail Breslin: I learned that love can be complicated.
What else can you say about Ryan?
Abigail Breslin: Ryan is crazy! He’s real funny… he used my foot as a phone. (laughs) He spent a lot on a stuffed animal when we went to FAO Schwartz toy store!
Do you have an allowance?
Abigail Breslin: Yes, Eleven dollars a week.
What do you buy with your allowance?
Abigail Breslin: I like to buy Jewelry and cds.
What kind of music do you enjoy?
Abigail Breslin: I like to listen to Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana.
What characteristics do you like of the women from the film? Which would you like to be like?
Abigail Breslin: I like some parts of each of them. April because she’s fun; Emily because she’s responsible; and Summer because she’s smart!
What is your next project?
Abigail Breslin: I have a movie coming out in April and another in July.
What else are you working on?
Abigail Breslin: Right now I’m doing fractions at school.
What’s your favorite book?
Abigail Breslin: Actually I have two favorites. One is called The Clique, and the other isAnne of the Green Gables.
This article has been provided by Guest (external source), published on Monday, 11 February 2008