How exciting is it being the star of House of Wax?
Q. You made your name in the TV series 24. And you’ve since made films like The Girl Next Door. How do you want to be perceived career-wise now? A. I want people to feel confident that if I’m in a film it’s going to be good. It’s a big goal to set for yourself but I think if you can deliver enough times, hopefully people will commit. Q. Is it okay for you to contemplate the fact that you might be competing with Paris Hilton for roles in the future? A. You know, I’m picturing her back when I was reading for the film Girl Next Door. She could very well have been a competitor. She has the look and physique and all the things that go along with being an attractive woman. But I feel like there’s a lot of room for a lot of actresses. I really feel very excited for her. She’s stepping into something new and actually working really hard when maybe she doesn’t have to. Q. Were you surprised by her? A. Totally. She’s very kind. You see her in the public eye and when you meet her she doesn’t put
