http://www.moviehole.net/news.php?newsid=551
Nathan Phillips plays Ryan Jeffers.
Some bits from the interview:
"How was the Warriors of Virtue sequel?
Well it was amazing in the fact that I spent two months in China. Celebrated my 22nd birthday with a bottle of red wine on the inspiring Great Wall of China. Learnt a bit of Chinese, played up at some sorted Kareoke restaurants, learnt how to do wire work as seen in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, weapon work, dodging real fire bombs, taking the
occasional wayward punch or kick, attempting an American accent and how to survive a non english speaking film crew. The best thing was the incredible people I met, ecspecially New Zealand gentleman, husband, father and actor Kevin Smith who had a special impact on me.
Q.Who do you play in it, and when's it released?
I play the lead Ryan Jeffers and it's released on Dvd through Miramax sometime this year, I think. I saw it finally and for what it is it's pretty amazing. It's an action fest entertaining hour, I hope for those who liked the first film that they enjoy this one. Kevin is stella as the villain."
"Which co-star has made the biggest impression on you?
Well definately Kevin Smith. Being away from my bro, parents and mates was hard. Kevin became a mate, a role model a Dad a person who showed me that life is love, love is happiness. He loved his family so much, he loved acting, he loved travelling, loved sport and seemed to light up a room
with his presence. He was humble and witty and was simply real. We talked about everything, drank together, ate together, sang and played guitar together.
And this guy could sing the house down, ecspecially any Elvis song or Voodoo child by Jimmy Hendrix. I am still at a loss about his death, he was gold. In eight weeks Kevin showed me alot about living, and I am so thankful for that time we shared. I mean who could not love a guy who strips off on the Great Wall of China, (he was very buffed), in freezing minus degrees temperature's to take a photo for his wife."
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Tanya.
