Hilary Duff’s Development from TV Days to Feature Films: “Well, she’s grown up. I mean you know she started at age 12 I think on the ‘Lizzie McGuire’ show. And now she’s almost 18 – she’s getting there. And she’s grown up, she’s smart. She is funny. She is grounded, experienced. She just brings a wealth of experience and fun to the project.”
Rosman’s Directing Style: “I will certainly change certain stylistic things to fit the movie but at the core I always approach movies in a similar way, which is to really go for the performances in the story. That’s the heart.”
Mark Rosman on Why He Took on Directing “The Perfect Man: “I love movies about relationships that have a very fun, solid story. That combination of both a high concept plot, if you will, as well as a heart-felt story. That combination I just love because I love to see that as a moviegoer.
Little kids are going to really love it. Not only does it have Hilary in the movie, but also Aria Wallace who plays the little daughter in it. It’s just a lot of fun for them, as well as a lot of great fun for adults who will see Heather [Locklear] and Chris Noth.
Future Plans: After spending the last 2 ½ years directing Hilary Duff movies, Rosman says it’s time to take a vacation and relax. When he decides to take on directing duties again, he’ll be looking for stories with heart, preferably comedies or relationship films. Asked if he ever worries he’ll get stuck with the label of ‘teen movie director’ Rosman said no way. “No, I would just say see this movie because this movie really isn’t a teen movie. ‘Cinderella Story’ really was. It was just right down the middle teen movie. This movie has a big adult component and is a much more mature work. I think people should just take a look at that and they’ll see the range.”
ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS FROM “THE PERFECT MAN” PREMIERE:
Hilary Duff / Mike O’Malley / Ben Feldman / Gina Wendkos & Michael McQuown
