Secrets of The Da Vinci Code
Did you meet Dan Brown, the author?
Yes, in London. He told me he was pleased I was playing Sophie Neveu. What touched me was seeing the author of one of the biggest bestsellers in history being shy around Ron Howard and Tom Hanks.
Are you anxiously awaiting the film's release?
Not really. But when I saw the trailer, I almost made fun of myself -- my hairstyle, the intensity of the car chases… It makes me laugh to see myself in the kind of film I had never imagined being in. In this sort of role, you imagine a gorgeous toned Amazon rather than a mischievous little French girl. I just hope people won't wonder why Ron came looking for me!
In conclusion, what are your greatest fear and greatest joy concerning this adventure?
My greatest joy is telling myself I am in the kind of film -- action, suspense, American blockbuster -- that I am likely never to be in again. That amuses me. My greatest fear, given the scale of the project and the expectations, has to do with fame and popularity: I hope I can continue to live the same life I have now.