Hey Twist Girls!
TWIST recently caught up with the cute Brit Freddie Highmore, star of the upcoming movie Astro Boy. Freddie voices the title character, who is a futuristic robot searching for acceptance after being rejected by the scientist who created him. The movie is full of Astro Boy's adventures of learning who and what he is. Talk about the surprise you'd have if you found out you had super-powers!
Check out the trailer below, and then read our exclusive interview with Freddie, where we talk about the movie, girls and Halloween (he might need your help coming up with a costume!). Give him ideas in the comments!
XO,
Intern Kelly
TWIST: Hi Freddie! First, tell us a little bit about Astro Boy?
Freddie: Well, Toby was the son of Dr. Tenema and he dies at a young age. So the doctor creates Astro Boy, who is a robot, to replace his son, Toby.
TWIST: How did you relate to Astro Boy?
Freddie: I think everyone has something in common with Astro Boy. It's just, he's so relatable. And he has this energy in him that's just purely positive. He is just good and everyone can find something in common with him, especially with how he is a robot and he just wants to fit in, you know?
TWIST: Do you have a particular favorite scene or part of the film?
Freddie: I really liked the whole film. I actually watched it the other day and the climax is really great. Of course, I can't really give too much away about that, but yeah, it's just really great, because it's not just action -- it has really emotional parts as well as funny parts. Its great for kids and parents because kids will love it, and the parents won't be bored either.
TWIST: OK, so you're 17? Have you started to date yet?
Freddie: Yeah, but it's kind of difficult to date and have a relationship. Not just with girls, but also with my family. I mean, I don't even get to see my family everyday, so having a relationship is even more difficult.
TWIST: And Halloween is just around the corner, so do you have any great memories you can share? Like, anything with a crush?
Freddie: Everyone asks about Halloween! I usually went out with my brother every year around the area that we lived. I guess you guys have to sort of be ahead of the game, but not any particular ones. I guess I remember my first costume. It was just a sheet really with holes that I cut for my eyes and I was a ghost!
