Chaske Spencer: "I hope so. I hope so. Gil Birmingham - a great actor who’s been around forever - he can do a scene and tear it to pieces and kick ass at it. Now he’s getting his due. The thing is I’d love to have him in a film that I produce to show his talent because he’s good. No one knows how good he is. Through this he’s gotten other films and stuff, so you can see his other films coming out besides the Twilight franchise to see some of his versatility."
So getting into producing, was that something you were always going to do or was it something that Twilight specifically opened up for you?
Chaske Spencer: "Twilight has opened it up for me, but it’s to be more in control of my career. I come from a place where things aren’t being offered to me. I have to really go after them and find projects and find things. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and eventually I do want to direct."
You were talking about directing during the press conference. I remember you mentioned you'd like to direct a film about Crazy Horse.
Chaske Spencer: "I’ve watched so many movies when I was a kid on the reservation. That’s something I’m really passionate about at some point. To be able to have somewhat control of your career is a good thing."
It’s nice to be in the driver's seat.
Chaske Spencer: "It’s nice, you know, to figure out how to find projects and learn from people, too."
We've talked about everything but your character, Sam Uley, in the film series. He’s kind of tragic and he’s really misunderstood. Is that how you see him?
Chaske Spencer: "Yes, I do. I do. I saw that in the very beginning. I did my research and that’s how I wanted to portray him - someone that’s just in extreme circumstances and someone who has to sacrifice a lot. When it comes to Jacob and Sam, who’s to say maybe Sam just wants to let it go. He’s done, who knows? I do see him as a tragic figure."
