Although by now Janssen's got to be tired of fielding "X-Men 3" questions, you wouldn't know it's gotten to her by her demeanor. While at the World Premiere of "Hide and Seek" Janssen talked about working with De Niro, preparing for her role in "Hide and Seek," and didn't shy away from a few "X-Men 3" questions.
INTERVIEW WITH FAMKE JANSSEN ('Katherine'):
What can audiences expect from "Hide and Seek?"
A great ride. It’s creepy and fun and exciting, and it’s got Robert De Niro.
What kind of research did you do to prepare to play a child psychologist?
I met with psychologists, child psychologists, in New York where I live.
What did you learn from them that you incorporated into your character?
A lot of different things because it was really important to do the research, to find out the interaction that a person has with the child and the things that you can do to open them up and make them more comfortable. There’s a lot of different things that are not that easy to describe (laughing).
Were you surprised by anything they told you?
No. But I mean, things like you sit down on the ground maybe. You play games with them, like you try to [do normal things]. That’s the normal kind of stuff that one would expect I suppose.
What was it like working with Robert De Niro?
Great. Fantastic! I worked with Robert De Niro. I’ll always keep it with me.
And I’d imagine working with Dakota Fanning isn’t like working with a normal kid.
She’s a true professional. You forget that she’s a kid. It’s like you’re working with an adult. She’s so good at what she does, so well prepared, very serious about it. She brings a lot to everything that she does.
What’s next for you?
(Laughing) Oh, "X-Men 3," probably.
So what’s happening with “X-Men 3?” Have you heard anything about the Dark Phoenix storyline?
I’ve heard some things. Maybe, maybe soon.
She’ll be prominently featured?
She might be…
Aret there any directors that you’ve heard seriously mentioned to take over for Bryan Singer?
No, they don’t know that yet. But they’re looking.
ADDITIONAL “HIDE AND SEEK” INTERVIEWS
Dakota Fanning / Elisabeth Shue / Director John Polson
