Thanks to the Official Days of Our Lives fan club newsletter for this interview
WHAT DO YOU DO TO GET AWAY FROM THE DAILY GRIND OF WORKING?
I enjoy horseback riding and hanging out with friends.
HAS IT HELPED YOUR CAREER IN ANY WAY TO HAVE A CLOSE FAMILY?
Yes very much, I appreciate their continuous support. I keep my family updated on my life. My parents help with my mail (we read every piece) and they run my fan club.
(For fan club information, write to Jensen Ackles, c/o NBC, 3000 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA 91523)
DID YOU GO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS?
I was home for two and a half weeks. I really enjoyed being with family and old friends.
HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR LUNCH AND BREAKS AT WORK?
If at all possible, I run home and take care of my dog Dallas.
YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED ACTING VETERANS ON DAYTIME; CAN YOU TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM THEM?
I've learned so much on the professional level; lighting, finding camera movements, improvisation and running lines.
THE ROLE OF ERIC IS FAIRLY NEW, BUT IF YOU COULD, WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU MAKE IN THE CHARACTER?
I have no complaints really. As far as changes, maybe Eric could be more understanding of John's feelings, after all he did raise him as his son. I know the antagonism makes an interesting story line, but I also feel that this will be worked out in time.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE AND DISLIKE ABOUT ERIC?
I like that Eric is very laid back and doesn't show emotion, yet he has a "fire" within. It makes him mysterious. I dislike that he goes against adults when he's still so young and not experienced in the ways of the world.
HAVE YOU BEEN DOING ANY PUBLICITY APPEARANCES? IF SO, HAS THE FAN REACTION SURPRISED YOU?
I've done a few and am trying to do more. The response has overwhelmed me!
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO GO FROM BEING JENSEN ACKLES TO PLAYING A ROLE ON TELEVISION'S FAVORITE DAYTIME DRAMA?
It's..."MIND BOGGLING!"
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE BEING RECOGNIZED AS "ERIC" BY A FAN?
My parents were in town for a visit and we went to a restaurant, Planet Hollywood. A fan approached our table for an autograph, I signed the autograph and my parents were stunned.
VIEWERS STILL HAVEN'T LEARNED ABOUT ERIC'S PAST, IS THERE SOMETHING YOU CAN SHARE WITH US?
Sorry to say, we are sometimes the last to learn. We get our scripts just two weeks ahead of airtime. The truth is, the crew usually knows more than the actors.
HAVING THE ROLE OF ERIC BRADY GIVES YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A LARGE VARIETY OF THE CAST. IS THERE ANYONE IN PARTICULAR YOU HAVE CLICKED WITH?
Drake Hogestyn, Josh Taylor and Diedre Hall. In fact, Diedre treats me like she's my second mom.
DO YOU SOCIALIZE WITH ANY OF YOUR FELLOW CAST MEMBERS?
My work schedule doesn't allow for much socializing but last minute plans are usually with Austin Peck and Ali Sweeney.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SOAP OPERA DIGEST NOMINATION! WHO TOLD YOU THE NEWS AND WHAT WERE SOME OF THE EMOTIONS YOU FELT?
David Sperber, the Days of Our Lives publicist came down to the set and handed me a letter. At first I thought it was a joke, then total denial, all I could say was "No way!" As soon as I could think, I called my parents. P.S. Jensen was the winner!
WHEN YOU LEFT HOME TO PURSUE ACTING, WAS YOUR FAMILY SUPPORTIVE?
Yes, definitely. It was hard to leave home and it took about a year to adjust.
ARE YOU LIVING THE "HOLLYWOOD" PARTY LIFESTYLE?
No, that's just not me.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR LARGEST PURCHASE SINCE YOU SIGNED ON WITH 'DAYS'?
I bought a computer.
@темы: jensen ackles, дженсен экклз, DOOL, интервью, 1998