Edi Gathegi, who plays Laurent in the Twilight movie, was kind enough to give our roving reporter, Cocoa, a spectacular interview. It’s detailed, witty, and gives you fabulous insight into what a dedicated performer Edi is. Thanks again to Edi for taking the time out to share thoughts with Twilight fans!
Just a few teasers:
"I happened into an acting class my junior year of college and fell in love with the craft. In high school I totally laughed at the "theater geeks", and end up being one professionally. Ironic? Yeah… "
"I’m usually the one playing pranks on the cast. For this film, I have this valley girl character named Kelly…"
"One word. Vampire. My dirty little secret is that I have always wanted to play a vampire but I have never really been attracted to Vampire films…"
To read the full interview part A click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read the file.
Hezzz OFF THE CHZZANNE ! – i cant seem to stop using that phrase ever since i read the interview with Welch X)
he seems to sincere in everything i read. HES AWESOME! i cant believe i doubted him being Laurent. he seems so knowledgable and humourous. Hezz GONNA BE AWESOME!
+ ahaaa and yess i totally third-motion that they MUST include that prank on the DVD * hopefully the had it filmed. X)
Thank you for the insight into this actor – I’m excited for his performance now! Can’t wait for part two!
He seems so nice and WAY funny! That was a great interview Cocoa!! Thanks!
Cocoa, do you think we can an interview with Esme?
That would so fabulous.. I haven’t heard anything from her… she’s also of fav. of mine… I loved puccini for beginners
ring ring… “Hello, Jackson Rathbone here…”
Edi in a hi squeeky girl voice: Hi Jackson! OMG I can’t believe you pciked up, like gag me with a spoon!
“Look, stop calling me!”
“But i like can’t…”
lol… that was the funniest part of the entire interview… i mean.. come on! Poor Jasper… I mean Jackson.
I couldn’t have come up wit h a better prank than that… lol… well i could… lol… but that was great!
he makes a wonderful Laurent… I can’t wait to see this film!
ahhh. You can tell he will be a great laurent!!!!
I think my favorite part was the Jackson/Kelly thing. I couldn’t stop laughing. lol Awesome interview. I can’t wait for the rest.
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When is part 2
GAHHHHH!!! This dude is sooo freakin awesome!!!
Oooh! Thanks E2
Also, I’m excited for the movie, all these actors will do such a good job
Thanks ^^ So…is there a part B? C? V? *hopeful smile*
Cool interview. I can’t wait to see him the movie.
Oh, I love him! So he is going to have a French accent? oh la la! Love the interview, another great one!
LOVE EDI! LOVE THAT HE IS SO FREAKIN HOTTT! LOVE THAT HE IS A PRANKSTER! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Ahh!! That was so fun to read! Thanks for the good questions Cocoa– a lot of the other interviews are kind of lame, but this was really good!!
On a side note, did anyone else catch that line about “…just filmed the part of the film I was thrilled about filming..” or something like that? haha I actually laughed out loud on that one! I love his sense of humor. I think he’ll be great.
edi is so amazing! i cant wait to see him play laurent. only he probably wont get to show much of his hilarious sense of humor!
whoooooooo!!!
he’s hilarious and reminds me of other guys at my school that are funny like that.
haha.
im so stoked to see him play Laurent.
yea, i said stoked.
All right, i like him, but the only problem is that a vampire is supposed to be very pale, so i dont know about that. I love him as an actor, his movies are awesome and i’m sure he will do an awesome job! But he seems like a totaly awesome actor, he will be soooo goood!!! Of course there are going to be flaws with the movie, but that’s with every movie… the only thing i have to say is, is that i dont know how i will react to the movie. If i see the movie and it’s nothing like the book, i may not see the book of how i used to. i might not even watch the movie, cuz i love the books so much.
Wow, i just noticed how many times i typed awesome!!! lol but i really think all in all, it will be phenominal!!!
ok i love edi and all and im all for him being laurant but u no how hez black rnt vampires supposed to turn really pale when they change???
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Omg, he like described the scene when they walk in…….. i so can’t wait for this dang movie!!!!!! *hyperventilatiing right now*
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I loved him on House. He’s a taletned actor, and I’m glad to see him getting the exposure and work he deserves. Thanks for the interview, Cocoa and Edi!
aw man. i love it when people are so into their acting and roles that they research about their character. that is so cool. i can’t wait to see him in the film. he’ll be great.
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Wow seems cool enough. But um not to be rude but in the book was Laurent black??
Awesome I’m going to link to this.