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Typographic Portrait

Rip Van Winkle

Creative Brief Background IMDb is a website deticated toward the movie scene. Features offered range from up coming movies to specific on celebrities. Each celebrity has an image, bio, images of themselves, movies they appear in, and parts they play. My image will be placed beside the bio. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1211488/ Target Audiences - Movie lovers - Movie critics Objectives - To create a portrait that resembles Lynn Collins - To peak an interest in viewers in favor of the actress - To represent the beauty of type and of the actress Obstacles Creating an incredibley accurate portrait is important in order for the audience to recognize the actress.

Key Benefit I want the audience to become interested about the actress the my artistic touch.

Support Statements Because so many pictures are represented underneath the actress and her bio, an artist should be given some freedom for the construction of the bio image. After the audience views the actress made from typography, they will be interested in learning about her and her movies.

Tone Black and White, accurate, pleasing.

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Process And before director James Cameron ever envisioned a race of blue aliens, there was John Carter. In fact, it would be difficult to find any science fiction writer who wasn't inspired or influenced in some way by Edgar Rice Burroughs' character, which was introduced a century ago in a magazine story, and then immortalized in the book "A Princess of Mars." That book, published in 1917, was the first of 10 books that Burroughs (he is better known as the creator of Tarzan) would write about "Barsoom" – his name for the planet Mars. On Friday, Burroughs' character will hit the big screen in "John Carter," the first live-action film from director Andrew Stanton, the Pixar wizard who won an Oscar for "WALL-E." The new film stars Taylor Kitsch in the title role as a Civil War soldier who mysteriously wanders into a time warp and finds himself on Mars with super-powers caused by the change in gravity. He lands in the middle of another civil war on a dying planet, where he chooses sides with a beautiful warrior princess, played by Lynn Collins. See photos of Lynn Collins and "John Carter" Collins, 34, has dabbled in fantasy action movies before (she played Kayla Silverfox in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and was hot for vampires in HBO's "True Blood"), although her background is more classical in nature. The Texas-born actress graduated from the prestigious Julliard School in New York City, and then performed in a string of dramatic stage roles in productions of "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet" and "As You Like it." None of that, however, prepared her for the role of Princess Dejah Thoris in "John Carter," which called for her to perform a variety of stunts, including flying through the air on wires. Oh, did we mention that she is afraid of heights? Collins, who is married to actor Steven Strait, talks about flying, how she got introduced to science fiction and what she really wanted to be when she grew up. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: What's a nice classically trained actress like you doing in an action movie like this? LYNN COLLINS (laughs): When I read the script, I was overcome with desire to do this film. And then there is this amazing female kick-ass role in it. There are my Shakespeare heroines, and then there are characters like this. I also wanted to work with Andrew Stanton. He's a genius. I know I'm going to be safe with him. Q. When you say you're going to be safe with him, what do you mean? A. It means that I can make a choice that may not be the right choice, and he's not going to chastise me or embarrass me. He understands the creative process. He understands that an artist has to go through a process to get to a sweet spot. Q. And what is the sweet spot? A. It's the take that you want the audience to see. You need to get through so many layers and understanding to get to that place. Q. You have a very serious theater background, but your TV and film choices are much more diverse. Why is that? A. I get bored easily. I had goals when I left Juilliard, and one of those goals was to experience all mediums, so I am open to everything. I believe in storytelling. That's what I look for. Q. So, whether it's Ophelia or a Martian princess, it's all about the story? A. It's all about the story. I want women to look at my work and say "I can be that self-empowered." That's what I loved about this character. She is so empowered. I want little girls to say, "I can be that strong when I grow up." Q. You feel that responsibility with every role? A. I do feel that responsibility. To have success in this industry comes with a backpack. So many actors say they didn't sign up for that, but you still have that backpack whether you want it or not. Q. Who were your acting inspirations when you were younger? A. Sigourney Weaver. Q. Ripley in "Alien?" A. Oh yeah. The idea of female-empowerment was so exciting. Q. Are you that strong in real life? A. You can't just play strong. You have to be strong. You have to be brave to play a character like this. Q. Which leads perfectly into my next question. At what point in the filming did you realize you'd have to fly through the air on wires? A. That was day three. I saw our stunt doubles do this amazing fall from this incredible height. I started to walk away when I saw Taylor climbing heights? who isstunts? A. I thought there into his harness. All he said to me was, "No regrets, Collins." Q. You didn't know before that day that youafraid were of going to beCollins, doing those married to actor Steven Strait, would be a conversation first. There was none. There was just, "Here we go." Q. Were you terrified? A. The firstabout time they I couldn't stand on my own. 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Not in real life. A. (laughs) I watched a ton of sci-fi because my whole family was into it. Q. What will bring audiences in to see this movie? A. There's an incredible love story in it. Q. That won't bring the guys in. A. There is fighting and warring among every type of species imaginable. Q. There you go. And then there is Mars. A. Everybody loves Mars.And before director James Cameron ever envisioned a race of blue aliens, there was John Carter. In fact, it would be difficult to find any science fiction writer who wasn't inspired or influenced in some way by Edgar Rice Burroughs' character, which was introduced a century ago in a magazine story, and then immortalized in the book "A Princess of Mars." That book, published in 1917, was the first of 10 books that Burroughs (he is better known as the creator of Tarzan) would write about "Barsoom" – his name for the planet Mars. On Friday, Burroughs' character will hit the big screen in "John Carter," the first live-action film from director Andrew Stanton, the Pixar wizard who won an Oscar for "WALL-E." The new film stars Taylor Kitsch in the title role as a Civil War soldier who mysteriously wanders into a time warp and finds himself on Mars with super-powers caused by the change in gravity. He lands in the middle of another civil war on a dying planet, where he chooses sides with a beautiful warrior princess, played by Lynn Collins. See photos of Lynn Collins and "John Carter" Collins, 34, has dabbled in fantasy action movies before (she played Kayla Silverfox in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and was hot for vampires in HBO's "True Blood"), although her background is more classical in nature. The Texas-born actress graduated from the prestigious Julliard School in New York City, and then performed in a string of dramatic stage roles in productions of "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet" and "As You Like it." None of that, however, prepared her for the role of Princess Dejah Thoris in "John Carter," And before director James Cameron ever envisioned a race of blue aliens, there was John Carter. In fact, it would be difficult to find any science fiction writer who wasn't inspired or influenced in some way by Edgar Rice Burroughs' character, which was introduced a century ago in a magazine story, which called for her to perform a variety stunts, including through the airto onfind wires. did we mention that shewasn't is afraid of heights?

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You have a very serious theater background, but your TV and film choices are much more diverse. Why is that? A. I get bored easily. I had goals when I left Juilliard, and one of those goals was to experience all mediums, so I am open to everything. I believe in storytelling. That's what I look for. Q. So, whether it's Ophelia or a Martian princess, it's all about the story? A. It's all about the story. I want women to look at my work and say "I can be that self-empowered." That's what I loved form a variety of stunts, including flying through the air on wires. Oh, did we mention that she is afraid of heights? Collins, who is married to actor Steven Strait, talks about flying, how she got introduced to science fiction and what she about this character. She is so empowered. I want little girls to say, "I can be that strong when I grow up." Q. You feel that responsibility with every role? A. I do feel that responsibility. To have success in this industry comes with a backpack. So many actors say they didn't sign up for that, but you still really wanted to be when she grew up. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: What's a nice classically trained actress like you doing in an action movie like this? LYNN COLLINS (laughs): When I read the script, I was overcome with desire to do have that backpack whether you want it or not. Q. Who were your acting inspirations when you were younger? A. Sigourney Weaver. Q. Ripley in "Alien?" A. Oh yeah. The idea of female-empowerment was so exciting. Q. Are you that strong in real life? A. You can't just play strong. You have to be strong. have to be brave to play a character like this. Q. Which leads perfectly into my next question. At what point in the filming did you realize you'd have to fly through the air on wires? A. That was day three. I saw our stunt doubles do this amazing fall from this incredible height. I started to walk away this film. And then there is this amazing female kick-ass role in it. There are my Shakespeare heroines, and then there are characters like this. I also wanted to work with Andrew Stanton. He's a genius. I know I'm going to be safe with You when I saw Taylor climbing into his harness. All he said to me was, "No regrets, Collins." Q. You didn't know before that day that you were going to be doing those stunts? A. I thought there would be a conversation first. There was none. There was just, "Here we go." Q. Were you terrified? A. The first him. Q. When you say you're going to be safe with him, what do you mean? A. It means that I can make a choice that may not be the right choice, and he's not going to chastise me or embarrass me. He understands the creative process.time they dropped us, I couldn't stand on my own. My legs were shaking so much. I realized that it wasn't going to be the leaping that would kill me; it was going to be the adrenalin spiking that would kill me. Taylor didn't have that problem. He's a hockey player so he's used to the action. Q. Don't they cover flying through the air at Julliard? A. Nope. I never had to go up in the air. Q. You grew up in Texas. Did they make fun of you for wanting to be an actress? A. I went to a very competitive high school, and at 14, I had to make a decision. The drama department was exemplary, and I had to He understands that an artist has to go through a process to get to a sweet spot. Q. And what is the sweet spot? A. It's the take that you want the audience to see. You need to get through so many layers and understanding to get to decide whether to pursue acting or to concentrate on my grades so that I could go to medical school and become a child psychiatrist. Q. Your two life choices were acting or medical school? A. Yes. Q. How did you make a decision like that? A. I had this drama teacher who sat me down and told me I that place. Q. You have a very serious theater background, but your TV and film choices are much more diverse. Why is that? A. I get bored easily. I had goals when I left Juilliard, and one of those goals was to experience all mediums, so Ihad this exceptional gift that needed training. He also said I was beautiful, and with those two, you could scale great heights in this business. Q. Did you think you were beautiful? A. Beauty is something I see in other people. I couldn't see it in myself. Q. You don't see yourself as beautiful? A. It's a problem. I see it in my characters, but it's hard to see it in a mirror. Q. You definitely would have been the best-looking child psychiatrist in the neighborhood. A. It would have been weird. Q. Is the studio thinking that "John Carter" could be a franchise? A. I'm signed on for two more movies. Q. That's a huge am open to everything. I believe in storytelling. That's what I look for. Q. So, whether it's Ophelia or a Martian princess, it's all about the story? A. It's all about the story. I want women to look at my work and say "I can be that selfcommitment. A. It is, but when you find a character you love, and a director you love, then you cling to it like a little marsupial (laughs). Q. How do plan your life when you're committed to a franchise? A. You surround yourself with a manager and an agent who figure out your schedule. Q. This role empowered." That's what I loved about this character. She is so empowered. I want little girls to say, "I can be that strong when I grow up." Q. You feel that responsibility with every role? A. I do feel that responsibility. To have success in could make you much more visible than any other role you've done. Are you ready for that kind of fame? A. I'm ready. It's part of that backpack I was talking about. It comes with the territory. Q. I assume you weren't a sci-fi geek when you were growing up? A. Why do you assume that? Q. Because a girl. A. Girls make the best sci-fi geeks. Q. Only on "The Big Bang Theory." Not in real life. A. (laughs) I watched a ton of sci-fi because my whole family was into it. Q. What will bring audiences in to see this movie? A. There's an incredible love story in it. Q. That won't bring the guys in. A. There is this industry comes with a backpack. So many actors say they didn't sign up for that, but you still have that backpack whether you want it or not. Q. Who were your acting inspirations when you were younger? A. Sigourney Weaver. Q. you're fighting and warring among every type of species imaginable. Q. There you go. And then there is Mars. A. Everybody loves Mars.And before director James Cameron ever envisioned a race of blue aliens, there was John Carter. In fact, it would be difficult to find any science fiction writer who wasn't Ripley in "Alien?" A. Oh yeah. The idea of female-empowerment was so exciting. Q. Are you that strong in real life? A. You can't just play strong. You have to be strong. You have to be brave to play a character like this. Q. Which leads per- inspired or influenced in some way by Edgar Rice Burroughs' character, which was introduced a century ago in a magazine story, and then immortalized in the book "A Princess of Mars." That book, published in 1917, was the first of 10 books that Burroughs (he is better known as the creator of Tarzan) would write about "Barsoom" – his name for the planet Mars. On Friday, Burroughs' character will hit the big screen in "John Carter," the first live-action film from director Andrew Stanton, the Pixar wizard who won an Oscar for "WALL-E." The new film stars Taylor Kitsch in the title role as a Civil War fectly into my next question. At what point in the filming did you realize you'd have to fly through the air on wires? A. That was day three. I saw our stunt doubles do this amazing fall from this incredible height. I started to walk away soldier who mysteriously wanders into a time warp and finds himself on Mars with super-powers caused by the change in gravity. He lands in the middle of another civil war on a dying planet, where he chooses sides with a beautiful warrior princess, played by Lynn Collins. See photos of Lynn Collins when I saw Taylor climbing into his harness. All he said to me was, "No regrets, Collins." Q. You didn't know before that day that you were going to be doing those stunts? A. I thought there would be a conversation first. There was none. and "John Carter" Collins, 34, has dabbled in fantasy action movies before (she played Kayla Silverfox in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and was hot for vampires in HBO's "True Blood"), although her background is more classical in nature. The Texas-born actress graduated from the prestigious Julliard in New York City, and then performed in a string of dramatic stage roles in productions of "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet" and "As You Like it." None of that, however, prepared her for the role of Princess Dejah Thoris in "John Carter," which called for her to perform a variety of stunts, including There was just, "Here we go." Q. Were you terrified? A. The first time they dropped us, I couldn't stand on my own. My legs were shaking so much. I realized that it wasn't going to be the leaping that would kill me; it was going to be the School flying through the air on wires. Oh, did we mention that she is afraid of heights? Collins, who is married to actor Steven Strait, talks about flying, how she got introduced to science fiction and what she really wanted to be when she grew up. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: What's a nice classically trained adrenalin spiking that would kill me. Taylor didn't have that problem. He's a hockey player so he's used to the action. Q. Don't they cover flying through the air at Julliard? A. Nope. I never had to go up in the air. Q. You grew up in Texas. actress like you doing in an action movie like this? LYNN COLLINS (laughs): When I read the script, I was overcome with desire to do this film. And then there is this amazing female kick-ass role in it. There are my Shakespeare heroines, and then there are characters like this. I also wanted to work with Stanton. He's a genius. I know I'm going to be safe with him. Q. When you say you're going to be safe with him, what do you mean? A. It means that I can make a choice that may not be the right choice, and he's not going to chastise me or embarrass me. He understands the creative process.

Did they make fun of you for wanting to be an actress? A. I went to a very competitive high school, and at 14, I had to make a decision. The drama department was exemplary, and I had to decide whether to pursue acting or to concen- Andrew He understands that an artist has to go through a process to get to a sweet spot. Q. And what is the sweet spot? A. It's the take that you want the audience to see. You need to get through so many layers and understanding to get to that place. Q. You have a very serious theater background, but your trate on my grades so that I could go to medical school and become a child psychiatrist. Q. Your two life choices were acting or medical school? A. Yes. Q. How did you make a decision like that? A. I had this drama teacher who sat me TV and film choices are much more diverse. Why is that? A. I get bored easily. I had goals when I left Juilliard, and one of those goals was to experience all mediums, so I am open to everything. I believe in storytelling. That's what I look for. Q. So, whether it's Ophelia or a Martian princess, it's all about the story? A. It's all about the story. I want women to look at my work and say "I can be that self-empowered." That's what I loved about this character. She is so empowered. I want little girls to say, "I can be that strong when I grow up." Q. You feel that responsibility with every role? A. I do feel that down and told me I had this exceptional gift that needed training. He also said I was beautiful, and with those two, you could scale great heights in this business. Q. Did you think you were beautiful? A. Beauty is something I see in otherresponsibility.

To have success in this industry comes with a backpack. So many actors say they didn't sign up for that, but you still have that backpack whether you want it or not. Q. Who were your acting inspirations when you were younger? A. Sigourney Weaver. Q. Ripley in "Alien?" A. Oh yeah. The people. I couldn't see it in myself. Q. You don't see yourself as beautiful? A. It's a problem. I see it in my characters, but it's hard to see it in a mirror. Q. You definitely would have been the best-looking child psychiatrist in the neighbor- idea of female-empowerment was so exciting. Q. Are you that strong in real life? A. You can't just play strong. You have to be strong. You have to be brave to play a character like this. Q. Which leads perfectly into my next question. At what point in the filming did you realize you'd have to fly through air on wires? A. That was day three. I saw our stunt doubles do this amazing fall from this incredible height. I started to walk away when I saw Taylor climbing into his harness. All he said to me was, "No regrets, Collins." Q. You didn't know before that day that you were going to be doing those hood. A. It would have been weird. Q. Is the studio thinking that "John Carter" could be a franchise? A. I'm signed on for two more movies. Q. That's a huge commitment. A. It is, but when you find a character you love, and a director you the stunts? A. I thought there would be a conversation first. There was none. There was just, "Here we go." Q. Were you terrified? A. The first time they dropped us, I couldn't stand on my own. My legs were shaking so much. I realized that it wasn't going to be the leaping that would kill me; it was going to love, then you cling to it like a little marsupial (laughs). Q. How do plan your life when you're committed to a franchise? A. You surround yourself with a manager and an agent who figure out your schedule. Q. This role could make you be the adrenalin spiking that would kill me. Taylor didn't have that problem. He's a hockey player so he's used to the action. Q. Don't they cover flying through the air at Julliard? A. Nope. I never had to go up in the air. Q. You grew up in Texas. Did they make fun of you for wanting to be an actress? A. I to a very competitive high school, and at 14, I had to make a decision. The drama department was exemplary, and I had to decide whether to pursue acting or to concentrate on my grades so that I could go to medical school and become a child psychiatrist. Q. Your two life choices were acting much more visible than any other role you've done. Are you ready for that kind of fame? A. I'm ready. It's part of that backpack I was talking about. It comes with the territory. Q. I assume you weren't a sci-fi geek when you were growingwent or medical school? A. Yes. Q. How did you make a decision like that? A. I had this drama teacher who sat me down and told me I had this exceptional gift that needed training. He also said I was beautiful, and with those two, you could scale great heights in this business. Q. Did you think you were up? A. Why do you assume that? Q. Because you're a girl. A. Girls make the best sci-fi geeks. Q. Only on "The Big Bang Theory." Not in real life. A. (laughs) I watched a ton of sci-fi because my whole family was into it. Q. What will bring au- beautiful? A. Beauty is something I see in other people. I couldn't see it in myself. Q. You don't see yourself as beautiful? A. It's a problem. I see it in my characters, but it's hard to see it in a mirror. Q. You definitely would have been the best-looking child psychiatrist in the neighborhood. A. It would have been weird. Q. Is the studio thinking that "John Carter" could be a franchise? A. I'm signed on for two more movies. Q. That's a huge commitment. A. It is, but when you find a character you love, and a director you love, then you cling to it like a little marsupial (laughs). Q. How do plan your life when diences in to see this movie? A. There's an incredible love story in it. Q. That won't bring the guys in. A. There is fighting and warring among every type of species imaginable. Q. There you go. And then there is Mars. A. Everybody loves you're committed to a franchise? A. You surround yourself with a manager and an agent who figure out your schedule. Q. This role could make you much more visible than any other role you've done. Are you ready for that kind of fame? A. I'm ready. It's part of that backpack I was talking about. It Mars.And before director James Cameron ever envisioned a race of blue aliens, there was John Carter. In fact, it would be difficult to find any science fiction writer who wasn't inspired or influenced in some way by Edgar Rice Burroughs'comes with the territory. Q. 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Oh, did we mention that she is afraid of heights? Collins, who is married to actor Steven Strait, talks about flying, how she got introduced to science fiction and what she really wanted to be when she verfox in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and was hot for vampires in HBO's "True Blood"), although her background is more classical in nature. The Texas-born actress graduated from the prestigious Julliard School in New York City, and grew up. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: What's a nice classically trained actress like you doing in an action movie like this? LYNN COLLINS (laughs): When I read the script, I was overcome with desire to do this film. And then there is this amazing female kick-ass role in it. There are my Shakespeare herothen performed in a string of dramatic stage roles in productions of "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet" and "As You Like it." 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You have a very serious theater background, but your TV and film choices are much more diverse. Why is that? A. I get bored easily. I had goals when I left Juilliard, and one of those goals was to experience all mediums, so I am open to everything. I believe in storytelling. That's what I really wanted to be when she grew up. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: What's a nice classically trained actress like you doing in an action movie like this? LYNN COLLINS (laughs): When I read the script, I was overcome with desire to do look for. Q. So, whether it's Ophelia or a Martian princess, it's all about the story? A. It's all about the story. I want women to look at my work and say "I can be that self-empowered." That's what I loved about this character. She is so empowered. I want little girls to say, "I can be that strong when I grow up." Q. You feel that responsibility with every role? A. I do feel that responsibility. To have success in this industry comes with a backpack. 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A. Sigourney Weaver. Q. Ripley in "Alien?" A. Oh yeah. The idea of female-empowerment was so exciting. Q. Are you that strong in real life? A. You can't just play strong. You have to be strong. You have to be brave to play a character like this. Q. Which leads perfectly into my next question. At him. Q. When you say you're going to be safe with him, what do you mean? A. It means that I can make a choice that may not be the right choice, and he's not going to chastise me or embarrass me. He understands the creative process.what point in the filming did you realize you'd have to fly through the air on wires? A. That was day three. I saw our stunt doubles do this amazing fall from this incredible height. I started to walk away when I saw Taylor climbing into his harness. All he said to me was, "No regrets, Collins." Q. You didn't know before that day that you were going to be doing those stunts? A. I thought there would be a conversation first. There was none. There was just, "Here we go." Q. Were you terrified? A. The first time they dropped us, I couldn't stand on my own. My legs were shaking so much. I realized that it He understands that an artist has to go through a process to get to a sweet spot. Q. And what is the sweet spot? A. It's the take that you want the audience to see. You need to get through so many layers and understanding to get to wasn't going to be the leaping that would kill me; it was going to be the adrenalin spiking that would kill me. Taylor didn't have that problem. He's a hockey player so he's used to the action. Q. Don't they cover flying through the air at Julliard? A. Nope. I never had to go up in the air. Q. You grew up in that place. Q. You have a very serious theater background, but your TV and film choices are much more diverse. Why is that? A. I get bored easily. I had goals when I left Juilliard, and one of those goals was to experience all mediums, so ITexas. Did they make fun of you for wanting to be an actress? A. I went to a very competitive high school, and at 14, I had to make a decision. The drama department was exemplary, and I had to decide whether to pursue acting or to concentrate on my grades so that I could go to medical school and become a child psychiatrist. Q. Your two life choices were acting or medical school? A. Yes. Q. How did you make a decision like that? A. I had this drama teacher who sat me down and told me I had this exceptional gift that needed training. He also said I was beautiful, and with those two, you could am open to everything. I believe in storytelling. That's what I look for. Q. So, whether it's Ophelia or a Martian princess, it's all about the story? A. It's all about the story. I want women to look at my work and say "I can be that selfscale great heights in this business. Q. Did you think you were beautiful? A. Beauty is something I see in other people. I couldn't see it in myself. Q. You don't see yourself as beautiful? A. It's a problem. I see it in my characters, but it's hard to see it in a mirror. Q. You definitely would have been the bestempowered." That's what I loved about this character. She is so empowered. I want little girls to say, "I can be that strong when I grow up." Q. You feel that responsibility with every role? A. I do feel that responsibility. To have success in looking child psychiatrist in the neighborhood. A. It would have been weird. Q. Is the studio thinking that "John Carter" could be a franchise? A. I'm signed on for two more movies. Q. That's a huge commitment. A. It is, but when you find a character you love, and a director you love, then you cling to it like a little marsupial (laughs). Q. How do plan your life when you're committed to a franchise? A. You surround yourself with a manager and an agent who figure out your schedule. Q. This role could make you much more visible than any other role you've done. Are you ready for that kind of fame? A. this industry comes with a backpack. So many actors say they didn't sign up for that, but you still have that backpack whether you want it or not. Q. Who were your acting inspirations when you were younger? A. Sigourney Weaver. Q. I'm ready. It's part of that backpack I was talking about. It comes with the territory. Q. I assume you weren't a sci-fi geek when you were growing up? A. Why do you assume that? Q. Because you're a girl. A. Girls make the best sci-fi geeks. Q. Only on "The Big Bang Theory." Not in real life. A. (laughs) I Ripley in "Alien?" A. Oh yeah. The idea of female-empowerment was so exciting. Q. Are you that strong in real life? A. You can't just play strong. You have to be strong. You have to be brave to play a character like this. Q. Which leads per- watched a ton of sci-fi because my whole family was into it. Q. What will bring audiences in to see this movie? A. There's an incredible love story in it. Q. 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On Friday, Burroughs' character will hit the big when I saw Taylor climbing into his harness. All he said to me was, "No regrets, Collins." Q. You didn't know before that day that you were going to be doing those stunts? A. I thought there would be a conversation first. There was none. screen in "John Carter," the first live-action film from director Andrew Stanton, the Pixar wizard who won an Oscar for "WALL-E." The new film stars Taylor Kitsch in the title role as a Civil War soldier who mysteriously wanders into a time warp and finds himself on Mars with super-powers caused by the in gravity. He lands in the middle of another civil war on a dying planet, where he chooses sides with a beautiful warrior princess, played by Lynn Collins. See photos of Lynn Collins and "John Carter" Collins, 34, has dabbled in fantasy action movies before (she played Kayla Silverfox in "X-Men There was just, "Here we go." Q. Were you terrified? A. The first time they dropped us, I couldn't stand on my own. My legs were shaking so much. I realized that it wasn't going to be the leaping that would kill me; it was going to be the change Origins: Wolverine" and was hot for vampires in HBO's "True Blood"), although her background is more classical in nature. The Texas-born actress graduated from the prestigious Julliard School in New York City, and then performed in a string of dramatic stage roles in productions of "Hamlet," "Romeo adrenalin spiking that would kill me. Taylor didn't have that problem. He's a hockey player so he's used to the action. Q. Don't they cover flying through the air at Julliard? A. Nope. I never had to go up in the air. Q. You grew up in Texas. and Juliet" and "As You Like it." None of that, however, prepared her for the role of Princess Dejah Thoris in "John Carter," which called for her to perform a variety of stunts, including flying through the air on wires. Oh, did we mention that she is afraid of heights? Collins, who is married to actor Steven Strait, talks about flying, how she got introduced to science fiction and what she really wanted to be when she grew up. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: What's a nice classically trained actress like you doing in an action movie like this? LYNN COLLINS (laughs): When I read the script, I was overcome with Did they make fun of you for wanting to be an actress? A. I went to a very competitive high school, and at 14, I had to make a decision. The drama department was exemplary, and I had to decide whether to pursue acting or to concen- desire to do this film. And then there is this amazing female kick-ass role in it. There are my Shakespeare heroines, and then there are characters like this. I also wanted to work with Andrew Stanton. He's a genius. I know I'm going to be safe with him. Q. When you say you're going to be safe with him, trate on my grades so that I could go to medical school and become a child psychiatrist. Q. Your two life choices were acting or medical school? A. Yes. Q. How did you make a decision like that? A. I had this drama teacher who sat me what do you mean? A. It means that I can make a choice that may not be the right choice, and he's not going to chastise me or embarrass me. He understands the creative process. He understands that an artist has to go through a process to get to a sweet spot. Q. And what is the sweet spot? A. It's the take that you want the audience to see. You need to get through so many layers and understanding to get to that place. Q. You have a very serious theater background, but your TV and film choices are much more diverse. Why is that? A. I get bored easily. I had goals when I left Juilliard, and one of down and told me I had this exceptional gift that needed training. He also said I was beautiful, and with those two, you could scale great heights in this business. Q. Did you think you were beautiful? A. Beauty is something I see in otherthose goals was to experience all mediums, so I am open to everything. I believe in storytelling. That's what I look for. Q. So, whether it's Ophelia or a Martian princess, it's all about the story? A. It's all about the story. I want women to look at my work and say "I can be that self-empowered." That's what I people. I couldn't see it in myself. Q. You don't see yourself as beautiful? A. It's a problem. I see it in my characters, but it's hard to see it in a mirror. Q. You definitely would have been the best-looking child psychiatrist in the neighbor- loved about this character. She is so empowered. I want little girls to say, "I can be that strong when I grow up." Q. You feel that responsibility with every role? A. I do feel that responsibility. To have success in this industry comes with a backpack. 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