Is it true that AnnaSophia didn’t have to audition for the movie?
AnnaSophia: It is true. I was very lucky! The director liked me and decided I was right for the part, so I didn’t have to audition. The same thing happened to me with the movie, Bridge To Teribathia. I guess I’ve been lucky twice. Did you get to decide if Alexander won the role of your brother? AnnaSophia: It was exciting trying to figure out who my brother would be. Alan [the director] would ask me what I thought of everyone who auditioned. I was really nervous during the screen tests because I thought, ‘What happens if they don’t like me?’ They could still re-cast my role, which would’ve been awful – but luckily they stuck with me. Do you remember the first time you saw Alexander? AnnaSophia: We were staying at the same hotel before the screen test. I remember eating breakfast with my dad and the pool was just outside the door, where I could see Alexander swimming. I knew all of the boys who were auditioning were staying in the same hotel, so I guessed he was one of them. What did yo
