I play Rachel Doss. I work in the DA’s office and I’m Bruce Wayne’s good friend growing up - and that’s all I can say.
Are you doing any stunt work for it or is more of a talkie role?
It’s more of a talkie role. I’m not into stunts. I’m not one of those girls. I like it real easy.
Did Michael Keaton give you any advice on being in a “Batman” movie?
Unfortunately I didn’t even know I was going to be in a “Batman” movie when I worked with Michael. He had shared some of his stories from his experience, but we had no idea that maybe I was going to do the next one.
How many “Batmans” are you signed on for?
It’s sort of more complicated than that question. They can have me if they want me for two more.
Is this another transition?
I found it to be more challenging to be in a huge effects movie because a lot of the things aren’t there so you have to trust the director and react to noting. With this particular project, the cast was very intimidating and Chris Nolan is amazing, but I was just thrilled to be with these people. You know, I was like I have to do this so right and perfect. I think if I get to be in another maybe I’ll relax a bit.
Was Christian Bale able to help you because he’s done that kind of effects work?
I didn’t tell Christian I was having a problem. It was fine.
Do you see doing something like that as a transition to more adult roles?
I hope that as I get older and mature that I will be able to play more adult-like roles and hopefully it will happen naturally. And doing “Batman” I think will be helpful because it’s a movie that brings a lot of exposure. I was so excited to be a part of something with such history. The experience was awesome. Everyday I was on set I was e-mailing my friends, “I just rode in the Batmobile, what are you doing?” It was so cool. I saw the mobile take off and go down the street and I was like, “Okay, I get it. I get why guys love cars. I am in love right now and all I want is that car.”
Have you been reading the comics?
Yes.
Is your character in the comics?
No.
Speaking of more adult-type roles, do you think one day you’ll be Kate Holmes instead of Katie Holmes?
No.
Was now the right time to do "First Daughter," a romantic comedy?
It came at a time [when] I just finished “Dawson’s Creek.” It was a movie I felt like sort of catered to the audience of “Dawson’s Creek.” I thought, “Well, that could be a good idea.” I also just loved Forest. I don’t know. I liked the idea of a fairy tale movie. I’m kind of a sucker for that. I love doing darker things and edgier things, but sometimes it’s kind of nice to go to the movies and just sort of be happy and escape.
Would you get back into TV if the right thing came along?
I definitely would. Not right away just because I’m still sort of getting over the grind and the time it really takes and what it takes out of you to do a television show. I had the greatest time doing it, but I got out of it thinking what do I like to do? I don’t remember. I haven’t done any hobbies for six years.
