What was harder: doing an American accent, or coming up with two different voices for the twins?
A. Both were a challenge. The American accent is something I’d done before in “August Rush.” I just tried to talk as much as possible (like that) so it became second nature and I wouldn’t have to worry about it. But I also wanted to get a little difference between the twins’ voices. One lower, one higher, to reflect their personalities. Q. Are you more like Jared or Simon? A. Somewhere in the middle. (He smiles.) I wouldn’t go running around, smashing holes in walls. (Like Jared) But he’s got a good drive to get things done. Simon is more an internal guy. Q. What are your favorite subjects? A. I like the languages, French, Spanish … and Latin, but that’s not — you can’t really go anywhere and converse in Latin. I’m OK at French. I’ve done a few films in France, and we shot in Montreal for this film, so you just improve when you’re in the country. Q. With all the traveling you do for movies, do you ever get to take family vacations? A. We went to Cambodia. (After filming) for two mont
