Teen Zone Exclusive Interview with Leighanne Littrell
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She may be married to one of the most adorned men in the music industry, but this lady deserves a spotlight all her own. She has a new movie coming to theaters in Orlando, New York, Baltimore, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, called "Olive Juice" and we predict that this is just the beginning. We look forward to seeing much more of her both on the big screen and in other areas of the industry.
Some of Leighanne's #1 fans sent in questions for her to answer about her career, being married and her personal life. Find out a little about the woman behind the man, as Leighanne reveals details about the filming of "Olive Juice" and her career in Part 1 of this 2 part interview! One of the sweetest people you could speak with, it is a pleasure to present an exclusive interview with Mrs. Leighanne Littrell.
PART 1 of 2
Can you tell us
about your character in the movie?
My character is a professional who works at a news station as a
graphic designer. She does all the graphic designing for the set-up
of the news. She's a little more conservative than I am, but
she's got a good sense of humor and she's like the girl next door.
What was it like
working on the film and how does it feel that the film is finally
going to be released?
It's wonderful. After 2 years, it's great that we got it released
because it is an independent and a lot of people don't get
theater time and so, we're really excited about that, the film is
awesome because obviously, it's my first starring role and it was
a great learning experience. I was involved with the acting, as
well as associate producing on it, so it was an incredible
learning experience.
What is your
favorite scene in the movie?
I would say that probably the carriage scene where we are acting
kind of tipsy and drunk, where Brian is in, because it was fun
making.
Where will the
film be released?
It will be released in independent theaters in Los Angeles, New
York, Baltimore and Orlando.
Does Brian get
jealous with you filming scenes with another man?
(Laughs) He doesn't like it that much but it's kind of like him
doing like a dance on the stage with another girl or doing videos
with girls. You know he has to understand, but it's kind of
uncomfortable for us, you know (laughs)
Now that "Olive
Juice" has finished, what are your plans for the near
future?
Well, now that "Olive Juice" is finished and as soon as
I get the soundtrack all done, I am looking at another project
and I might be executive producer on and starring in. It's not
set in stone, but I would like to either do another independent
or try to get a small role in a big film. I've been auditioning a
lot out in L.A., just trying to get back in the groove of things.
It's pilot season right now and many actors are on strike. So,
there may not be anything until the strike is settled. I am also
writing with my roommate trying to get another film started.
We've got the whole production started and it's like our first
project together and we're both really excited about it. We've
got a couple of artists that we are going to push and maybe have
them record an album.
I know that you
co-produced the soundtrack of "Olive Juice" with Brian.
What was that like?
It was really fun. I had a lot of people send me different music
from Orlando and L.A. and Brian and I listened to the music
together and then we put the music in the film and that was where
he played a big role, where we actually sat together and watched
things over and over again with the different music to see what
fit. It was something that we both have a natural talent for, and
now that Brian is getting ready for the tour and he was
recording, I was left on my own with like getting all the rights
and I actually had to fight for like 5 songs that are on the
album, to get the rights to because we loved them so much. We
work really good together and I have a little music background,
because like my Dad was a drummer when I was really young, so you
know I have a passion for it, as well.
Will the
soundtrack be released in music stores?
It will be in every store we can get it in.
Do you have any
plans to venture more into the music business?
I've been writing a little
bit. I would say that writing and producing is pretty much what I
want to do right now.
When was the
first time that you knew in your heart that you wanted to be an
actress...anything that particularly toyour memory? (Lynn)
No, I mean since I can
remember like 5. I think I was born with that kind of passion and
I was always a little performer. When I was 5, I started
gymnastics and did that for 2 years and then around junior high
or high school, I started getting into the drama program and just
loved it.
What steps did
you take to make it to where you are now?
Well, I got
into a couple commercial classes, which is basically a course or
seminar that teaches you how to audition for commercials and I
spent 5 years in a theatre group. I guess I studied a lot of
theatre, because it's the best training for acting whether it
film or commercials or whatever. Method acting was probably my
favorite style of acting.
What advice do
you have for any actors or actresses who are looking forward to
making it in the entertainment business?
I would
definitely stay in school. Get a good education, because there's
a lot of reading; you need to have an understanding about events
and time periods, and history plays a big role. I would say stay
in school, study as hard as you can in the theatre or whatever
you are interested in. If you can carry a tune, that's good for
musical theatre, if you can dance, that's good; as long as you
know that you've got a craft and you can do anything they want
you to do, nobody can say no to you and that's a power that you
got for your self-esteem.
What school did
you attend?
I went to an acting school called "Alliance Theatre" in
Atlanta.
If you weren't
an actress, what do you think you would be doing?
I wanted to
be a veterinarian a long time ago (laughs), but probably
something along the lines of producing, directing, in the music
background, you know, something in the industry.
Who are your
role models??
Well, I would say in business it would be Meryl Streep, Jessica
Lange, Goldie Hawn…
Now that you
have been married for almost 5 months, is there anything about
marriage that you didn't expect?
You know
what, everyone said when you get married, everything changes and
they were thinking negatively for some reason. I talked to a lot
of people that had a hard time the first couple of months of
marriage. Our marriage has been awesome. It's gotten better and
our communication is better.
There are rumors
flying around that you and Brian are expecting? Is this true?
No, no
babies.
Are their any
plans for kids in the near future?
We are
planning on having a family, just not now. Not any time within
like the next year or so.
Hi, I was just
wondering if you love 'Yes I Will' as much as me. It must be
wonderful hearing your husband sing such a sweet, romantic song.
What is your favorite song off of Black & Blue?
Yes, I do
love that song and my favorite song is "Time" and also
"More Than That".
Are you planning
on touring with Brian when he goes on tour for Black & Blue?
I'm going to
start off the tour and if we strike, I'll be on the tour as long
as I can. I'll be there when I'm not working.
What would you
like for fans to know about you?
Hmm. That
I'm not mean, that I don't get on the internet and curse people
out (laughs), that we really appreciate the support for Brian and
just because he's married doesn't mean they have to stop liking
him, and that we're just normal people.
STAY TUNED FOR
PART 2 as she reveals the answers to:
When you first met the Backstreet Boys, was Brian the one you
were initially attracted to?
I heard that you and Brian received death threats recently. Is
this true?
What has been the most romantic thing that Brian has ever done
for you?
AND MUCH MORE!! Next Issue!