What will the people who read the book Taking Lives think of the movie?
I hate to say it, but I think it’s one of those movies where if you like the book you’ll hate the movie and vice versa. But that character of Martin Asher is the core. What do you think of the casting? The casting is great. There are only a handful of female leads who can play this part. I didn’t realize when I was writing it that the main character was so limited. I didn’t even think it was a problem. Who do you get to play this? Angelina is the obvious choice. I did think about her when I was writing it because believe it or not I went to film school with her brother. I thought Ethan was a very interesting choice. I went to the set and saw him working. That’s where it became amazing to see. Watching him bring it to life was fascinating because each take would be different. I never knew what that meant like, “Each time they try something new.” That actually gives you options. He’s scared in this one; then he’s angry in another. He did a great job. Taking Lives producer Mark Canton has
