Interview With Abigail Klein
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We had the pleasure of chatting with upcoming actress Abigail Klein. Abigail Klein is a former NFL Cheerleader for the "Dallas Cowboys", she also is an actress. We chatted with Abigail about her role in Adam Sandler's new movie "That's My Boy" and of course we manage to get her to talk about her inner geek, from romance novels to "Temple Run."
OtakusandGeeks.com: Can you tell us about your role in "That's My Boy" and how did you get the role and what was it like on set?
Abigail Klein: I play one of Jamie's bridesmaids who is played by Leighton Meester. My character is very fun loving, enthusiastic bridesmaid. I audition for my part last July. I went in did the audition and thought okay great that was fun, then I went home to Texas for the fourth of July thinking nothing of it. Then when I got back to L.A. I was told that I had gotten the part. Next thing I knew I was on the plane to Cape Cod to shoot for a month out there, with the most amazing cast ever! It's exciting to finally get to see it.
OtakusandGeeks.com: What have you learned being on set? Is there anything that you will take that you will use through the course of your career?
Abigail Klein: This is my first movie, so I'm was basically trying to soak up everything. The best part was the group of people I got to work with, Sandler, Samburg, and even James Caan, Rachel Dratch and Will Forte. Everybody was so down to earth, and welcoming so it made my first movie experience very comfortable. You learn a lot just watching these great actors.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Is it hard to work on a Comedy, you must have been laughing a lot of times during takes?
Abigail Klein: When most your cast members do Comedy, it's hard not crack up, sometimes they would crack themselves up and then the whole set would be laughing. It's a different set to be on, oppose to a more dramatic set. I really enjoyed laughing all day at work.
OtakusandGeeks.com: For those who don't know you were a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader? We assumed the Cowboys are your favorite team?
Abigail Klein: Go Cowboys! I grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan. I grew up in Irving, close where the players would train. My parents are die hard Cowboys fans, the Cowboys is basically in my blood.
OtakusandGeeks.com (Justin): That's very interesting since we are from and based in New York. I know my Uncle who is a die hard Cowboys fan and a Texan would agree with your support for the Cowboys.
Abigail Klein: New York huh *laughs.* Don't matter what team you cheer one thing is for sure, everyone cheers for the cheerleaders.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Agreed. Here at Otakus and Geeks we focus heavy on Anime, Videogames, Films, Books, etc. Being geek doesn't necessary mean you fall into those areas. Abigail what is your inner geek, what makes you geek out?
Abigail Klein: Romance Novels! I' am a sucker for romance novels. The latest one I'm reading "The 50 Shades Of Grey." It's a real page turner, it seems whoever picks up the book disappears for a while *laughs*. The book is really out there and I'm enjoying the series.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Time to answer some questions our readers have for you. John asked "Is it a difficult transition from going to one form of entertainment to another, going from cheerleader to actress?
Abigail Klein: That's a really good question, it's really different because I grew up dancing, I didn't grow up acting. I was always accustomed to performing for a bigger audience. I'm very comfortable in front 80,000 fans in a huge football stadium, when I made the decision to go to L.A. it was different arena. Acting is more of an imitate setting, and it's a real learning experience, because I'm out of my comfort zone.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Stacy asked "Every actor or actress has that one person they would love to work with. Who would you love to work with?
Abigail Klein: Betty White! I think she is awesome. I've been a fan of hers I would love to meet her.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Since you were on the topic of books earlier, what book would you love to live in?
Abigail Klein: Harry Potter series, to be a wizard would be amazing, having the wand and flying on the broom.
OtakusandGeeks.com: We love videogames here, so we have to ask do you play any type of games?
Abigail Klein: I don't really play that much videogames, but when I'm auditioning or taking a break I play "Temple Run" which is really addictive.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Finally what can we expect from "That's My Boy" and your words of wisdom?
Abigail Klein: You can expect a really funny movie, with an amazing cast. My words of wisdom is be happy.
"That's My Boy" will be in theaters June 15 2012 Nationwide.
You can follow Abigail on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/abigailklein
OtakusandGeeks.com: Can you tell us about your role in "That's My Boy" and how did you get the role and what was it like on set?
Abigail Klein: I play one of Jamie's bridesmaids who is played by Leighton Meester. My character is very fun loving, enthusiastic bridesmaid. I audition for my part last July. I went in did the audition and thought okay great that was fun, then I went home to Texas for the fourth of July thinking nothing of it. Then when I got back to L.A. I was told that I had gotten the part. Next thing I knew I was on the plane to Cape Cod to shoot for a month out there, with the most amazing cast ever! It's exciting to finally get to see it.
OtakusandGeeks.com: What have you learned being on set? Is there anything that you will take that you will use through the course of your career?
Abigail Klein: This is my first movie, so I'm was basically trying to soak up everything. The best part was the group of people I got to work with, Sandler, Samburg, and even James Caan, Rachel Dratch and Will Forte. Everybody was so down to earth, and welcoming so it made my first movie experience very comfortable. You learn a lot just watching these great actors.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Is it hard to work on a Comedy, you must have been laughing a lot of times during takes?
Abigail Klein: When most your cast members do Comedy, it's hard not crack up, sometimes they would crack themselves up and then the whole set would be laughing. It's a different set to be on, oppose to a more dramatic set. I really enjoyed laughing all day at work.
OtakusandGeeks.com: For those who don't know you were a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader? We assumed the Cowboys are your favorite team?
Abigail Klein: Go Cowboys! I grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan. I grew up in Irving, close where the players would train. My parents are die hard Cowboys fans, the Cowboys is basically in my blood.
OtakusandGeeks.com (Justin): That's very interesting since we are from and based in New York. I know my Uncle who is a die hard Cowboys fan and a Texan would agree with your support for the Cowboys.
Abigail Klein: New York huh *laughs.* Don't matter what team you cheer one thing is for sure, everyone cheers for the cheerleaders.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Agreed. Here at Otakus and Geeks we focus heavy on Anime, Videogames, Films, Books, etc. Being geek doesn't necessary mean you fall into those areas. Abigail what is your inner geek, what makes you geek out?
Abigail Klein: Romance Novels! I' am a sucker for romance novels. The latest one I'm reading "The 50 Shades Of Grey." It's a real page turner, it seems whoever picks up the book disappears for a while *laughs*. The book is really out there and I'm enjoying the series.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Time to answer some questions our readers have for you. John asked "Is it a difficult transition from going to one form of entertainment to another, going from cheerleader to actress?
Abigail Klein: That's a really good question, it's really different because I grew up dancing, I didn't grow up acting. I was always accustomed to performing for a bigger audience. I'm very comfortable in front 80,000 fans in a huge football stadium, when I made the decision to go to L.A. it was different arena. Acting is more of an imitate setting, and it's a real learning experience, because I'm out of my comfort zone.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Stacy asked "Every actor or actress has that one person they would love to work with. Who would you love to work with?
Abigail Klein: Betty White! I think she is awesome. I've been a fan of hers I would love to meet her.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Since you were on the topic of books earlier, what book would you love to live in?
Abigail Klein: Harry Potter series, to be a wizard would be amazing, having the wand and flying on the broom.
OtakusandGeeks.com: We love videogames here, so we have to ask do you play any type of games?
Abigail Klein: I don't really play that much videogames, but when I'm auditioning or taking a break I play "Temple Run" which is really addictive.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Finally what can we expect from "That's My Boy" and your words of wisdom?
Abigail Klein: You can expect a really funny movie, with an amazing cast. My words of wisdom is be happy.
"That's My Boy" will be in theaters June 15 2012 Nationwide.
You can follow Abigail on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/abigailklein
