Matt Lanter Talks Disaster Movie - page 2

16 December 2008

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Having said that the spoof movies are very popular with movie goers what do you think there appeal is?

Yeah, it’s definitely true. There is a huge audience for that stuff. Again, I personally love it and had a great time doing it. For me, it’s just about sitting back, having a good time and laughing at the 'stupid' comedy. It doesn’t really make sense and is completely random, but that’s why it’s so fun. I think sometimes it’s nice to watch something that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Throughout your career you have worked in both television and film how do they compare and how did you find the transition from TV to film?

I like working on both TV and film for different reasons. There aren’t necessarily shocking differences aside from obvious reasons. With film you get to travel and see new places. You also get to take a character on more of an emotional arc in a set time, usually a few months, whereas in TV you have to live with the character for the span of the show.

Playing an arrogant jerk for five years might get kind of tiring! On the flip side, with TV you’ll be sleeping in your own bed for those five years instead of living out of a hotel for months at a time!

Unlike many actors who tend to dropout of school to pursue their acting careers you went to University and studied Sports Business what made you choose to go into acting?

Uh oh, well I can’t lie I'm actually a few credits away from my degree! I have always been intrigued by film and television. I was and still am completely taken by the magic of it all. I did some extra work when I was still living in Atlanta and I just caught the bug. I just felt like acting was something I wanted to do... felt a calling to go at that point, so I packed up my car with a little bit of money I had saved and I drove to LA.

And how supportive have your family been about that decision as it's an uncertain career?

Of course at first they were skeptical. My parents care about me and my well being so when I came to them while I was still in school and said, ‘Hey I think I’m gonna go live in LA, they weren’t thrilled. Once they knew I was serious, they were 100% supportive and continue to be today. My mom is definitely my biggest fan.