I had the opportunity to learn more about what life is like for a soldier [in The Yellow Birds].

I've had that experience many, many, times - when you don't get roles. I'd developed a good muscle for shaking it off.

I had the opportunity to learn more about what life is like for a soldier [in The Yellow Birds].

I buy myself a present whenever I don't get a role that I really wanted.

Basically, Beautiful Creatures was the first lead that I had since Tetro, and it was a lesson in seeing what it's like to film a movie that's of a much bigger scale. It was a good initiation.

My parents weren't involved in show business but my parents would show me. We'd watch old films in the house.

I really want to be a part of those movies that say something good to a lot of people.