Emily Osment: Exclusive Interview!

Emily Osment stars in the upcoming HANNAH MONTANA: The Movie, available on Disney DVD and Blu-Ray on August 18th! I had the chance to chat with Emily and she was very sweet to answer some questions for the Junior Celebs readers…

JC: Tell me about Lily’s role in Hannah Montana The Movie?

We see that friendship really tested. It’s a big part of the movie, because in the end Miley really needs Lily’s help. And it’s kind a test of friendship and the movie’s about friendship, about going back home as well.

JC: And was this more of a standalone plot?

It was a little tough for the writers because we were shooting episodes of Season 3 that were going to air after the movie had aired, so we had to get everything in our timeline kind of straight. In the series we were going to do Jackson going to college, but when the first draft of the movie came out Jackson was applying to college. We had to get everything straight I shot an episode a few months ago where Lily was celebrating her seventeenth birthday! Timing is tough in the Hannah Montana world.

JC: What is your favorite part of the Hannah Montana Movie?

Just being able to go outside I guess. We’ve been shooting in a sound stage inside for four years, and being able to go outside and take our characters with us, and shoot in Tennessee. Working on these wonderful locations with new people – Vanessa Williams, Tyra Banks, Lucas Til – so many opportunities to work with new people. The movie was a totally different experience and was a refreshing change.

JC: So do you prefer to do movies or television shows?

I hate to say I prefer to do movies but it’s a much bigger experience because it takes a longer time. When you tape a TV show it’s shot in a week and its done. So obviously I’d rather shoot a movie because you get to work months upon months with hopefully really great actors, so I think I’d rather do that.

JC: Do you have any funny stories from the set?

I don’t personally have any bloopers, but Jason was bitten by an ostrich. He got pecked in the face very hard. Now it’s pretty funny but back then it wasn’t very funny.

JC: How did you get started in acting.

I was about five years old when I started. My brother was really into it and my dad was doing it as well. So I tried it and it really gave me the opportunity to express myself. I loved it and I kept at it.

JC: Do you have any tips for fans interested in getting into the industry?

Yeah, make sure you know why you’re getting into the industry. I got into the industry because I loved acting and I loved playing different roles. I loved everything and it’s a wonderful way for me, personally, just to have an outlet for creativity. Make sure you don’t get into it for the celebrity, because that’s not the fun part.

JC: How was it doing the crossover event for the Wizards of Waverly Place and Suite Life on Deck?

We shot that a while ago. It was so fun. I’ve known the Sprouse twins and Brenda Song for as long as I’ve known our cast, so it was really fun to work with them. Suite Life came on our set, which was kind of nice because we got to share our set. I love the guys and Brenda of course!

JC: If you could play any role, what would you do?

It’s hard to say. I love playing a lot of different roles. I think it’s natural to want to play different roles and different from yourselves.

JC: If you could work with any actor, who would it be and why?

I love Edward Norton. Working with him would be pretty incredible.

JC: Do you want to do a project with your brother?

I’ve done some voiceover but nothing on screen. I think that would be pretty weird but pretty cool. We’ve talked about it before.

JC: Do you have any good luck charms?

My dog!

JC: Team Jacob or Team Edward?

I hate this question! I’ve read all the books but I have to go with Team Edward. I don’t like it when they ask if I like does that mean you like Robert Pattinson or Taylor Lautner better. And I say no, it has nothing to do with that – It’s the characters!

JC: If you could say anything to your fans, what would it be?

Please be yourself. Don’t try to be anybody else.

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