In town to promoteDrive Angry 3D, we caught up with her towards the end of the day.
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Thank you.
Well, in my career Ive tried my best and ultimately sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt.
But Ive made the story I wanted to tell.
And this movie had it all.
It had a truly bad ass, strong, female character.
So, I had it all.
[laughs] And I get to do it all while saving the world with Nic Cage.
I had everything I wanted in this one.
Its kind of raised the bar for me.
Its gonna be difficult to get the next one.
[laughs]
Yeah, I mean, I never really wanted to be a part of that action.
It just seemed a little- MMA fighting is something I cant relate to.
But this is different.
She doesnt need to kiss somebody.
She doesnt need to make out with anyone.
She doesnt need to wear a bathing suit!
I interviewed William Fichtner the other week, who seemed like a lovely man.
When he switches on that intensity, was that intimidating in any way?
He was the biggest surprise for me in the movie.
When I watched the movie I had no idea, really, what he was bringing.
Its just an element that is so not obvious.
But hes brilliant in the movie.
He was so wonderful in that part.
He was the biggest Hes one of my favourite parts of the whole movie.
I loved working with him.
He doesnt have to be, but hes a great person.
I like to describe him as a mix between crazy and zen.
[I laugh at her accuracy and point out what a great analogy that is of Cage.]
But he brings it.
And did you draw from him as an actor?
I just sawThe Wardthe other week.
Yeah, I cant help it!
Are you a horror fan?
Yeah, Im a horror fan, but I also like making horror films.
Theyre a lot of fun to make.
I mean thats why I wanted to work with John Carpenter.
I felt like he knew how to direct strong women and didnt take from their strength.
I mean, perfect example of John letting a strong woman be a strong woman and lead his movie.
John let me lead that movie, The Ward.
He trusted me to do that.
No, I didnt audition.
I was already familiar with his work, as a horror fan.
I couldve called myself a fan of his, but I wouldnt tell him that!
Just a last quick couple of things.
It was more of heads up.
Ill say this: I will work with Nic Cage any day.
Yes, its calledThe Rum Diary.
I think hes a brilliant artist and a fantastic director and I was excited to work with him.
I also felt like the integrity of the original material would be protected in his hands.
Johnny Depp is the perfect and only person who I would trust with Hunter S. Thompsons work.
Amber Heard, thank you very much, indeed!
Drive Angry 3D is on general release now.
