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Judy Greer and Cara Seymour Talk About "Adaptation"
by Rebecca Murray


Judy Greer at the World Premiere of "Adaptation"
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JUDY GREER ('Alice')

Can you describe your experience working on “Adaptation,” and working with Nicolas Cage?
It was like working with a real, true actor who loves his craft and is really passionate about what he does. It was really great to be in that environment.

The author says it is a story about passion. Did you feel that on the set?
Yes, everyone there was so excited to be there and had so much energy. It was really an exciting environment. It made me want to work as hard as possible.

What do you hope audiences will take away from this movie?
I guess I would love for them to appreciate what everyone does to try to be liked. We all are really insecure inside.

Are you getting used to these premieres?
It's a little scary because I'm so new at it. I'm quivering a little in my 9” heels that I'm wearing right now.

You've worked on projects with big name actors - Mel Gibson, Jennifer Lopez, and now Nicolas Cage. Has there been any craziness on any of the sets?
Every set I've worked been on… I keep hearing stories and I've yet to experience a crazy set. I don't know what everyone is talking about (laughing).

You worked with Jennifer Lopez in "The Wedding Planner." Did you enjoy working with her?
I really did. Again, I was really lucky. She's a real star and she carries herself so well. She's very kind and very nice.


Cara Seymour at the World Premiere of "Adaptation."
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CARA SEYMOUR ('Amelia')

You play a musician in “Adaptation.” Do you share any musical talents with your character?
No, sadly. That's the one thing I really want to be is a musician but actually, me and my husband - we DJ. Other than that, I'm not a musician. I'm pretty good at playing records (laughing).

Your character is also a love interest for Nicolas Cage. What's it like working opposite him?
It's great.

And working with screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and for director Spike Jonze?
It's amazing. Really it's like one of my favorite things - one of my best experiences, I think.

What attracted you to this character?
It was just a very well rounded character. She's very human, a very real woman, so that was really good. I've certainly played a lot of character devices but it's really nice to play a 'real' person.

Were you familiar with the book before you took on this role?
No, I wasn't. I plead ignorance on that one.

Was there ever a time in your life when you had to really adapt to a situation?
God, there's been thousands of them! I live in America and I was born in another country so that's an interesting process of adaptation. I'm still learning but it's so fun.

Interviews with "The Orchid Thief" author, Susan Orlean, and 'Orchid Thief' John Laroche - >Page 1

Photographs from the World Premiere of "Adaptation"

"Adaptation" Photo Gallery

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