AOL Chat Transcript

On March 14th at 8pm Eastern Standard Time, 5pm Pacific time Devon had a live chat with AOL! Read on for exclusive questions that Devon answered:

Welcome, Devon Sawa. It is indeed a pleasure to have you here this evening.

Devon: It's a pleasure to be here.

Let’s get right to the questions:

Question: Hey, Devon! Well, first things first I'm a big fan! I've liked you since "Casper"! How do you feel this film "Final Destination" is different from all the other projects you've done?

Devon: It's the first kind of young adult film that I've done. It deals with more mature issues and is overall a more mature movie.

Question: What character are you most like out of all of your movies?

Devon: It would have to be Anton from "Idle Hands," just because I'm lazy as he is.

Question: Devon, do you have any television appearances coming up this week or anytime soon? If so, on what shows?

Devon: There are no TV shows. There are a couple of entertainment news shows. I'll be on "Fox and Friends" on Friday, "Entertainment Tonight" and "Access Hollywood" this week, along with other various promotional shows.

Question: Hi, I'm Jean and I was wondering, what did you do in your free time while filming "Final Destination?

Devon: There wasn't a lot of free time. "Final Destination" shot mostly at night for about 14 hours every night, so I did a lot of sleeping. When I did have time off set, I would play video games or watch a lot of movies.

Question: Hi, Devon! Why would you recommend seeing your new film?

Devon: Because it's an original movie. There's nothing else out there like it. It'll keep you on the edge of your seat. I guarantee you'll be entertained and scared.

Question: Devon, I was wanting to know why you cut your hair? I mean, you looked hot before. I am not saying that you don't look hot now. But I was just kind of wanting to know.

Devon: It's much easier to do when you wake up. I just needed a change in my life, and so I decided to chop off my hair. :) I felt it was more the character I was playing.

Question: With all the movies that you've been in and your career being really great right now, how is all of this affecting you personally?

Devon: I don't believe that it is affecting me personally, and I hope that it doesn't in the future. I try to go back to Vancouver, Canada to see my parents as much as possible so that I can stay grounded.

Question: Do you like computers, and do you have a web site?

Devon: I do like computers. I do have a web site, but I don't do it. I will have one myself eventually, sometime in the future... I'll keep everyone posted, but at the present time I do not have one.

Question: Do you ever chat on AOL?

Devon: No, I don't. I just moved back to Los Angeles, but I haven't gotten online yet. I've been to busy promoting "Final Destination"

Question: Why did they change the title from "Flight 180" to "Final Destination?"

Devon: They felt "Final Destination" was a stronger name and a little catchier. They being the studio :)

Question: At what age did you film your first movie?

Devon: My first movie was doing at the age of 15, which was "Casper". Before that I appeared in several TV shows and various commercials.

Question: Hey, Devon, what's your most embarrassing experience?

Devon: You know what, I've had so many, I can't really pinpoint one right now.

Question: Is if hard to keep in touch with old friends, and have any of them stuck by you now that you've gotten big?

Devon: Yes, definitely some have. It's definitely hard to keep close to old friends because I've moved to Los Angeles. But I keep in touch as much as possible.

Question: Hey, Devon! Do you think your character in "Final Destination" is different in a significant way from all the other characters you've played?

Devon: Yes, Alex Browning is not the most popular guy in school, and he goes through so many different emotions, unlike the other characters in my previous movies.

Question: So what do you feel about all these fans you have?

Devon: I feel flattered, and I couldn’t be happier. They're who keep me in the business and make it worthwhile.

Question: Do you have a girlfriend? If so, Who?

Devon: I'm not going to tell you whom at this point, but I've just gotten into a relationship.

Question: Devon, I heard you've been to Europe. When and where did you go, and was it any fun?

Devon: I went to the South of France. I had a blast!

Question: Devon, what are the biggest goals in life that you have or want to achieve?

Devon: My biggest goal is to achieve happiness and stability, and to reach the goals that I've set for myself.

Question: Devon, you were in two movies with Christina Rica, do you and her still stay in touch at all?

Devon: I see her out every once in a while.

Question: Hey, do you like doing scary movies?

Devon: I do. I definitely like scary movies. I like to entertain people. I do like to scare them, too. But I like comedies and dramas, too. Whether it's having the audience crying or laughing when they leave the theater, I've achieved what I've set out to do, which is taking them out of their everyday life and into another world.

Question: Devon, how did you get started in movies?

Devon: I started in theater at the age of 11, I worked my way up to commercials, TV shows and, at the age of 15, sent my audition tape down for the part of "Casper", and I've been working ever since.

Question: What drew you to join the cast of "Final Destination"?

Devon: The director was a big part of me wanting to do "Final Destination" I thought he had some really great ideas in shooting it. And I loved the script.

Question: Devon, do you plan on doing anything else but movies?

Devon: You know, I've thought about theater. But we'll see. If things continue the way they're going now, I'd definitely like to stay in films.

Question: How do you think you have changed physically and emotionally from this film compared to all the others?

Devon: I've grown a couple inches, gained a couple of pounds, and have learned a little since then. In all aspects of life :)

Question: What have you been doing lately besides making films?

Devon: I'm still constantly learning. I have just gotten into watching wrestling, which is now one of my biggest hobbies. Specifically the WWF. My favorite wrestler is The Rock.

Question: So what's it like being an actor? And do you have your own personal life?

Devon: I couldn't ask for a better job. And I've really tried my best to maintain a separate personal life.

Question: Devon, I think you're such a cutie! Which actor do you admire most?

Devon: Thank you for the compliment! Robin Williams, Tom Hanks...because they can do any sort of part.

Question: Do you plan to stay with acting all of your life? If not, what other professions interest you?

Devon: I do plan to stay in acting as long as possible. That has been my goal ever since age 11. If I had to choose another career, I'd have to work behind the camera as a cinematographer.

Question: Have you ever thought of directing?

Devon: I have but it doesn't interest me at this point. I think it's a huge responsibility to direct, and I'm not sure I'm ready for that huge responsibility at this point in my life. Maybe one day in the future.

Question: What was it like when you first got discovered, like when you made your first audition?

Devon: It was very exciting. I nearly jumped through the roof!

Question: What is one special achievement that you would like to accomplish in the next 5 years?

Devon: I'd like to do some great work with some great directors.

Question: Who is the best and most talented actor/actress you've worked with so far?

Devon: It would have to be Bill Pullman, And I think Christina Ricci is very talented, as well. I also like working with Demi Moore.

Question: How many hours a day did you have to film?

Devon: Twelve to sixteen hours a day.

Question: When will "Around the Fire" be coming out?

Devon: "Around the Fire" is, as we speak, going to a few film festivals before it's released in selected theaters.

Question: Do you visit you family in Canada much?

Devon: As much as possible. Probably a couple of weeks every two months, if I'm not working.

Question: Devon, are you thinking of moving back to Canada to be with your family?

Devon: I plan to stay down here for quite some time.

Question: Who in your life influenced you the most to pursue a career in acting?

Devon: I would have to say my cousin, just because she was doing it, and she has not continued to do it. She only did it for a year.

Question: Did you enjoy making "Idle Hands"?

Devon: It was one of the best films I've done. Seth Green kept me laughing the whole time. And the physical comedy was a lot of fun to do.

Question: Devon, this if your second film in two years with horror tone to it. Do you prefer horror? Or just great screenplays sent your way?

Devon: You know, it's just coincidental that they're both horror films. I just loved the screenplays—I thought they were interesting and would be fun to make.

Question: Hi, Devon, I wanted to know if you have an address we can write to?

Devon: I do not at this very moment in time, but will soon. I'll keep you posted!

Question: Any info on your upcoming roles?

Devon: No. I'm in the process of something right now, but I can't discuss it. :)

Question: Do you think that you've matured a lot since being in "the business"?

Devon: Yeah, I think the business has matured me at a very rapid pace. I still have a great deal to learn, but I definitely have matured quickly.

Question: Who is your role model?

Devon: I didn't really have a role model. I look up to people like Robin Williams and Tom Hanks as actors.

Question: What kind of outdoor sports are you into? Snowboarding, by any chance?

Devon: No snowboarding. I do ski. And I love to box.

Final Question Question: Do you have any things to say to people who want to become an actor or actress?

Devon: Just have fun. It's all about fun. The minute you stop having fun, you should stop acting.

Thank you Devon Sawa, for joining us this evening.

Devon: Thank you very much for having me on the show. :) Thanks to everybody tuning in, and I hope you all see "Final Destination" on the 17th.

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