A lot of times, when I'm approaching pre-production and my job, and trying to research and work on the script and whatnot it's always different.

My ideal role would be the lead in a film with a director that I really appreciate and admire.

A lot of times I'm on my own trying to find research material and things like that and trying to educate myself on the world and the film that I'm working on.

I really started acting when I was 12 when I was doing this television show called 'Jack & Bobby.'

I grew up going to school and high school and then shooting a movie for a few months. It's an odd way to grow up and is kind of forced maturity.

When filming, I like to travel with an instrument.

I started working with James [Schamus] early on, and my role as an executive producer was more about being involved in the conversations of putting the film together. I didn't have to do much work because James is the most experienced first-time director you could imagine.