And she brought this level of passion because she was coming from this passionate place and not coming from an arrogant place.
ME: How was it working with Bethany Ashton Wolf? How do you think having a female screenwriter and director impacted the film?ĪLEX: I think that Bethany just as a human is so full of love, and she’s such an incredibly smart woman and incredibly passionate about the project. And not so much that I have completely left my home, mine is more of a kind of a juggle between the two, but because I have a taste of it I could imagine what that would be like in a more heightened sense. And I identified with the self-discovery and stuff that happens when you do go home. ME: Do you feel like you identified with that?ĪLEX: With missing home for sure. That he’s using it to cover up the pain that he feels of losing his mom. That once he’s there, he’s not actually happy. And that was kind of an important aspect of it and also this idea of fame, which is so glamorized, I think it’s a really good thing for the story to show the other side of fame that isn’t so great. In some way he kind of rediscovers himself. And that he finds through home and family and through retracing his roots. I appreciated the idea that this character initially starts off not that much of a likeable guy and as someone who’s kind of lost his way. ME: What was it that drew you to this film? What made you say yes to the script?ĪLEX: I really appreciated the kind of story of forgiveness. I sat down with him for a little Q&A about the film. His acting is unbridled, exhilarating, complex, and unexpected, and that’s exciting to watch unfold in front of you and on screen.”Īnd lucky me, I had the chance to meet Alex who truly embodies all that Bethany describes. He just wants to be a working actor and do his best work.
“Alex could care less about being a movie star. “There are so few leading men who have that brooding, swooning magnetism while also being profoundly talented, and at the same time incredibly humble and grounded,” she says. The director likens him to classic Hollywood stars of yesteryear. Love can still exist even in this crazy time and world that we’re in.”Īnd last but not least - there is the leading man, Alex Roe, who plays Liam. Rothe says about the film, “I hope that the audience takes away the idea that people deserve second chances, that people can change and that you shouldn’t be afraid to fall in love or to be a romantic.
I loved Josie’s character in the movie because she’s beautiful, but relatable – strong, yet vulnerable. Then there is Josie, the leading lady played by Jessica Rothe. In movies that are quite romantic I think it’s great to have fun with someone who’s a realist, and how fun to have the realist be the kid!”Īlex Roe and Abby Ryder Fortson in FOREVER MY GIRL Photo credit: Jacob Yakob Courtesy of Roadside Attractions/LD Entertainment It’s like you’re talking to an adult, which is perfect for this character. She’s so present and her energy is so vibrant and she’s so mature and worldly.
Abby Ryder steals the show as 8-year old Billy. Not only is the story truly heart-warming and relatable, but you will fall in love with the characters. I had a chance to screen the film early thanks to our friends at Fingerpaint Film, and I have to tell you it’s so, so sweet. When he unexpectedly returns to his hometown for the funeral of his high school best friend, Liam is suddenly faced with the consequences of all that he left behind. However, Liam never got over Josie, his one true love, nor did he ever forget his Southern roots in the small community where he was born and raised. In theaters Friday, January 19th, Forever My Girl tells the story of country music super-star Liam Page (Alex Roe) who left his bride, Josie (Jessica Rothe), at the altar choosing fame and fortune instead. Hi friends! I know you’ve seen the trailer for this film and you’re already interested (as you well should be).