Xavier Samuel, a 27-year-old Aussie who shot to the top of the Hollywood hot list when he had a primary role in “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” He also stars in Roland Emmerich’s Shakespeare thriller “Anonymous,” which is set for release this fall.
A self-described nomad, when asked how he defines success, Samuel takes the Bob Dylan approach.
“I think success has something to do with living life your own way,” the Aussie actor told VMAN. Bob Dylan said: ‘A man is a success if he wakes up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.’ That sounds about right.”
But there are a few extra things–aside from complete freedom–that make being deemed a young successful heartthrob worthwhile for Samuel.
“With the first film, it was incredibly nerve-wracking because the fans had a pre-conceived idea of Alice from the book series. I knew I had a lot to live up to . . . Getting into character for Breaking Dawn feels like slipping on a pair of my favorite jeans. I know Alice inside and out and I understand her motives and her back-story. I’ve definitely grown more secure in my skin, both personally and as my character . . . Twilight was my first big film and none of us were prepared for its success and what came along with it. Now, with three of the Twilight films and press tours under my belt, I know what to expect and feel much more comfortable with the process. This time around, I’m much more comfortable. I know I have the unwavering support of our amazing fans, and I’m incredibly humbled by them, the cast and getting to work under Bill Condon’s leadership. We joke that coming back for Breaking Dawn is like going back to our senior year of high school after a summer break!”
He’s all that Winter Adams can think of. Ever since their fateful meeting at Pilgrim’s Lament. Ever since he looked at her with those emerald eyes. Ever since he saved her life.
But Blake isn’t all that he seems. There is a strangeness about him, something dark and otherworldly. Something dangerous. In his attic is a secret he would kill to defend, but Winter seems to have a special ability to make him forget his duty. And he is her only protection against the gathering darkness.
The only problem is, to protect Winter, Blake must risk exposing her to an even greater danger. Himself.
Winter’s Shadow will be released on June 1st 2011
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you would like to take part in the Book Club, get yourself a copy and head over to the Book Club thread on the forum!
Don’t forget to leave questions for the author at the forum
Once you have read the book leave a review in the comment section below, I would love to hear what you think.
Would you like to win a photo signed by ROBERT PATTINSON? That’s right… we have a ROB signed photo that we are giving away!
What do you have to do to win?
DONATE!!
All donation to the Robert for Elephnats Project recieved before the 15th April of $20 or more will go into the draw. And for every $20 you get another entry. So, if you donate $60 you get 3 entres, $100 is 5 entries etc. So, get donating!!
