TARYN MANNING (Mimi)
What was it like working with Britney Spears?
It was an experience like I'd never had before. Basically it was really cool to hang out with a girl who has so much fame, and just be around her all the time. It was so surreal at times, yet she's so grounded and down-to-earth that it was almost as if I was working with someone who had never done anything. It was cool.
How did you three click as a group?
We just did. We bonded so much. We spent so much time in the car that in-between filming we'd talk, and get to know each other so much that by the end of the film, we were just so bummed.
What are you more passionate about - singing or acting?
I'm very passionate about both. Whatever I'm working on at the time, I give my all to. It's like tonight I love this Premiere, tomorrow - maybe something else.
How is your band doing?
We're doing well. We're going to have our album out this Summer.
Is it hard to make the transition from singing to acting?
I think my transition is going to be acting to singing. I don't know yet. I've never done this.
Is it harder to sing or act?
It's harder acting. You have to really find the characters.
JUSTIN LONG (Henry)
Can you describe your character?
I play a guy named Henry. I'm high school chums with Britney in the beginning of the movie. We go to the Prom together and we have a nice little post-Prom Night scene. It's a small part but it was a lot of fun to do.
How many times have you been asked about “the kiss?”
Oh, I think we are in the quadruple digits now (laughing).
What's it like being at this crazy Premiere tonight?
They (the fans) were chanting “Justin, Justin, Justin” which is kind of flattering. I have a feeling they meant Justin Timberlake though (laughing).
How was it acting opposite Britney Spears in her first feature film?
It was great. She was real natural. We did some ad-libbing and we just bounced right off each other.
Were you a Britney fan prior to this film?
I am now (laughing). She's a sweetheart.
Did you have any hesitation about starring in a movie with a pop star?
No, but it wouldn't matter because I didn't star with her. I really had a small part. If I were to have starred with her, maybe… No, I would love to work with Britney again!
