Jamie Campbell Bower talks EXCLUSIVELY to us (woo!)
The star and author of The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones talk about their new movie
Getty ImagesWhich characters are the best role models in The Mortal Instruments?
Cassandra Clare: Each has something different to teach people.
How hard was it doing stunts? Have you recovered?Jamie Campbell Bower: Very difficult and no, I’m still sore and going back to do number two [City of Ashes]!
Best joke on set?
Jamie: We had a lot of private ones, but none made much sense. I was probably the biggest joker.
Rex FeaturesFavorite and least favorite things about Jace?
Cassie: Favourite – that he’s loyal. Least favourite he doesn’t think before he acts.
Jamie: Most favourite is his vulnerability; least favourite – the same as Cassie.
How did the idea of this book series come about?
Cassie: I was inspired after going to magical New York City.
Jamie, you’ve said Lily is amazing as Clary, what was your favourite scene to film with her?
Jamie: The Greenhouse scene.
PA PhotosIf you could play any other character, who would you play?
Cassie: Magnus!
Jamie: Madame Dorethea.
Has the character of Jace
inspired or changed you?
Jamie: A lot. There are parts of Jace in me that I didn’t know existed.
What was it that made Jamie’s audition stand out?
Cassie: Jace goes through lots of emotional changes & Jamie was the only person I saw who could do that.
PA PhotosWhat was your favourite weapon to play with and why?
Jamie: The staff, because I’ve never wielded a staff before.
Do you feel more identified with Jace before or after meeting Clary?
Jamie: After.
Cassie, could you give any hints to the plot of the last book?
Cassie: We leave this world entirely, for a different world.
Rex FeaturesWhat’s the #1 perk of being a shadowhunter?
Jamie: Leather.
If you could be any of the characters from City Of Bones who would you be?Cassie: Someone mundane & not in danger
Jamie: The cat, Church.
Jamie, is it true that you got a rune tattoo?
Jamie: It’s not true. I’m getting a tattoo but I'm not getting a rune. I know what I’m getting.
PA PhotosBest Jace line?
Jamie: “To love is to destroy” – it’s pretty accurate.
Cassie: “If you want me to rip my clothes off you should have just asked.”
Jamie, any plans for releasing some of your music on iTunes?
Jamie: Yes, lots of plans.
Cassie, did your perception of the characters change after seeing the film?Cassie: Yes, when I’m writing I picture the actors.
PA PhotosShadowhunter, vampire, warlock, werewolf or mundane?
Jamie: Shadowhunter.
Cassie: Warlock.
What are you looking forward to, in the City of Ashes film?
Cassie: The court scene
Jamie: The development of characters
Which celebrity do you think is secretly a shadowhunter?
Cassie: David Bowie
Jamie: The Hoff
Which actor do you look up to?
Jamie: Old school actors & generally actresses. I love Audrey Hepburn.
Cassie, who inspired you for the character of Jace?
Cassie: A bit Mr Darcy & Heathcliffe and a bit of people I’ve met in real life.
Thanks for all your questions. The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones is out in cinemas on 21 August.
