MTV has interviewed Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) on the set of Twilight.
*Thanks to Kellie Bates and michelle for the tip!
MTV: We recently ran a story with Kristen Stewart talking about “Twilight.” The old record on the MTV Movies Blog was 600 comments; that story now has 1,600 comments!
Rachelle Lefevre: [She laughs.] I’ve noticed. Twilight’s got some avid — and rabid — fans.
MTV: And every other comment is: “OMG! Kristen is so beautiful!”
Lefevre: I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many people [write] “OMG” in my life.
MTV: People are just now beginning to realize how big this “Twilight” thing is.
Lefevre: We are too.
MTV: So how did you become aware of it? When you first got the script, was it just another gig?
Lefevre: There were three things about it that made me want to go for the audition: The first one was that [director] Catherine Hardwicke was attached; the second was that the role was to play a vampire; and the third was that I could do an adaptation of a book that’s a trilogy, with the potential to explore a character, hopefully, over three films.
MTV: So you’ve always wanted to play a vampire?
Lefevre: [She laughs.] I have, actually! It appeals to me. I wrote Catherine a three-page letter on why I thought I should get the part. And most of it was about how I thought that vampires were basically the best metaphor for human anxiety and questions about being alive. I also said I wanted to do something that appeals to both a younger and an older audience.
MTV: At the center of the books is the forbidden romance between Edward and Bella. And much like “Titanic” or “The Notebook,” it’s constructed to appeal to several generations.
Lefevre: Yeah, absolutely. … She’s not a vampire, and I love this idea that she can’t be with him for all these reasons. It’s the “Romeo and Juliet” thing that we love, that romanticism of “What am I willing to do?” and “What am I willing to sacrifice to be with the person I love?” Like “Titanic” or “Romeo and Juliet,” these are movies where there’s something that gets in the way of the romance, where you really have to sacrifice something in order to have it. And in this case, it’s her life, so what can be more romantic than that — potentially having your life threatened every time you’re with the guy?
MTV: You begin filming this week. What have you been doing up there until now?
Lefevre: I’ve spent a few weeks in Portland doing rehearsals, and it’s amazing. The other actors are ridiculously committed to these roles. We’ve had cast dinners where we go out, just to bond — especially for the actors playing the Cullens. I think it’s really important to them to be a family.
MTV: Are the Cullens sitting in the corner eating by themselves, like they do in the book?
Lefevre: [She laughs.] Well, it may evolve into that once we begin filming, who knows? But in the beginning, Catherine is very organic, and she really wants us to have it in our bodies about what it would be like to be a vampire. I remember that in your article, that Kristen [Stewart] pointed out that it’s not just that these people are vampires. They have supernatural abilities beyond living forever. They have super strength and speed and hearing and agility. So Catherine really wanted us to feel what that would be like. And so there’s been a huge emphasis on having the vampires work together and rehearsing together to get this cohesiveness.
MTV: And there’s also tons of stunts. What kind of training have you guys received so far?
Lefevre: Oh my God, my favorite has got to be the wire-work. They put you in a harness and put you on wires, and you’re flying through the air. It’s really amazing. … We also do this thing called “riding the magic carpet,” which makes you look like you’re moving extremely fast. … They make you walk at incredible speeds, on an incredibly fast-moving thing, so that the effect is like you’re walking with no effort at 30 miles an hour.
MTV: Tell us about how you see the character.
Lefevre: I play Victoria, who is in the book. There’s not a lot about her backstory in the first book, but what I can tell you is that she’s a nomadic vampire who is very, very feline and just pure instinct. This is a woman who is half-cat and is extremely powerful and enjoys her power. And she’s got this flaming-red hair, which I kind of have.
MTV: She’s a tough cookie.
Lefevre: Let’s just say that hell hath no fury like a vampire scorned. [She laughs.]
MTV: Would it be appropriate to say that she is James’ henchman?
Lefevre: They travel together; I will say that. They travel and feed together. … You wouldn’t want to meet a vampire in a dark alley, but I think you particularly wouldn’t want to meet Victoria.
MTV: Now, these vampires have no teeth, right?
Lefevre: There are no teeth, no fangs.
MTV: For someone who always wanted to play a vampire, didn’t you feel a little gypped?
Lefevre: Yeah, I did. That’s the only thing I really wanted, was to put in teeth. [She laughs.] But there is something about no teeth that I find even scarier now, because if you think about it, think how hard and how aggressively you’d have to bite someone. Think of how aggressively you have to bite somebody to draw blood. Think about that for a minute. It’s a lot scarier than you initially imagined, and probably not as neat and tidy as those two little holes.
MTV: I like that.
Lefevre: Yeah, these aren’t gentle, “you may feel a little poke”-type of vampires.
MTV: What’s the one line in the script that you can’t wait to deliver?
Lefevre: Oh, well, Victoria has a line where she very aggressively says, “I love it when men chase me!” And it can be taken so many different ways. I find that line, as a woman, to say that in a really empowering way, is kind of sexy.
MTV: Ever since we announced your casting, there have been so many fan comments posted about you — some good and some not so good. I know you’ve been reading them, so I thought we could have you address a few. An MTV Movies Blog reader named “Shada,” for instance, posted: “Rachelle Lefevre doesn’t look scary enough to play Victoria.”
Lefevre: What would I say back? Well, I would say that every picture she’s ever seen of me is taken out at an event, where I’m probably happy to be there. How could I possibly look mean? Maybe she should come to my house and see me at 7 a.m., before I’ve had a cup of coffee. [She laughs.]
MTV: Someone named “Alexia” said: “Victoria looks fabulous and could definitely portray evil.”
Lefevre: I would say, “Thank you for your confidence. I hope I don’t let you down!”
MTV: And then there’s “Rachel,” who wrote: “Victoria looks too nice with her freckles and stuff.”
Lefevre: [She laughs.] I would say that freckles equal Pollyana. And I will say this for all us freckled people, all of us red-headed, freckled gals: I intend to represent!
“MTV: People are just now beginning to realize how big this “Twilight” thing is.”
HAHA! Yea!
Rachelle Lefevre sounds awesome playing Victoria. It sounds like she’s done some serious work on the role and those stunt preperations sound amazing. She seems perfect, as do all the other cast members!
Aw, I’m so excited!!!!!!
“I love it when men chase me!” ….uh…what?
Acutally that line is going to be pretty cool if she delevers it well. When would she say it though.
Gosh, this movie is going to be so exciting! That magic carpet thing seems really cool! And how there is the
“coven bonding” and stuff like that. I think shes going to be a great Victoria and she seems like a really nice
person too!!!!
These cast members have a great weight on their shoulders – so many people, us “rabid” cult people…we’re
crazy!
Oh I love Rachelle :3 She seems great. I can’t wait to see her as Victoria.
i am going to die when film come out…and 4th book …..i lovvveee ittt…..(bad english…sorry)
I am so psyched about this becoming a movie! I think Rachel seems perfect as Victoria; she seems to really get who Victoria is as a character, rather than just a part of James’ coven.
This has just made me anticipate the film about five times more! Thanks, guys.
I just can’t wait to see teaser clips. xD
I thought Victoria’s character was going to be intense anyway, but listening to Rachelle talk about wanting to be her so bad makes me that much more excited! I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!
gah! its so exciting!
I think we are the luckiest fandom (and Stephenie is the luckiest author) considering the movie.
they have picked the best cast! and they are working to keep it as close to the book as possible and still make sense.
I never had any doubt Rachelle would “not be scary enough”. I dunno, she looks like she has this sorta flame inside her. lol
sooooooooo excited =D
THANK YOU MTV!! wooo All of these interviews just get me more and more excited!!!!! This is going to be THE greatest movie ever (just like the books are the greatest books!), and let’s just say theyre BETTER be a midnight showing when its released!! I think Rachelle will be an AWESOME Victoria. She’s not exactly how I imagined Victoria, but no one ever really is, and after reading this interview I love her! YAYYY!!
ps-i love how us crazyy fans have such a big repuation now among everyone =) we just love us some twilight!
I love Rachelle as Victoria. One thing I don’t get, though, is that she says that none of the vampires have teeth. Still in the books, even though they don’t have fangs, they still have teeth, right? What happened to the teeth? I just imagined all of them smiling toothless. That sort of reminds me of a baby. Still, can someone please explain about the teeth thing?
I’m pretty sure she meant they will have no fangs. She just phrased it strangely. I think Rachelle will do a lovely job as Victoria. I can’t wait.
“MTV: Now, these vampires have no teeth, right?
Lefevre: There are no teeth, no fangs.”
They have teeth!!! Razor sharp teeth. Just no fangs. I don’t get what they’re talking about.
And yeah, she looks to sweet to play Victoria. But if she’s a really good actress she can pull it off.
I am super psyched for the movie and just like everyone else, im sure, i am a little worried about how different it will be. I know that they have to change some stuff to fit in the amount of time and other things but the Twilight series is a majorly popular series and everyone has a certain expectation….a lot of people will be disappointed if its too different…and quite possibly mutinous…..but one thing that i am not worried about is the actors. Though most of them were not my first choices, i am sure that they will portray the characters that we love so much and the ones we may not….cough cough victoria cough….as well as humanly possible…..they truelly dont want to disappoint all the Twilight fans…..so im not too worried and i wish them luck……im going crazy waiting!!!!! and im really excited!!!!
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Wow, i cannot belive how much i love TWILIGHT!
Rachelle Lafevre is so good in this film and i really don’t want to see the 3rd film (when she dies) .
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