RADAR ONLINE: EXCLUSIVE NEW INTERVIEW WITH JACKSON RATHBONE

Radar online has an exclusive new interview with Jackson Rathbone, who plays Jasper Hale in Twilight. In the new interview, they discuss the meaning behind his tattoo, which of the Cullen men can bench press the most, when we can expect an EP from his band, 100 Monkeys, and more. Jackson was even nice enough to share a baby picture with the world:

RadarOnline: Your character in Twilight, Jasper, is so withdrawn and cold. Do you think fans are a little hesitant to approach you in public? Especially compared with some of your castmates?

Jackson Rathbone: People rarely recognize me, which is actually pretty sweet. I try to change my look in every role I take on: clothing, hairstyle, walk, facial expression, and the way I speak. Sometimes it’s subtle and sometimes it’s not, but as I am not a blonde in real life, people often do the double look before approaching me.

RO: You said in a recent interview that all the Cullen guys worked out together in the hotel gym during filming. So tell us: who can bench press the most?

JR: That would be Kellan [Lutz]. He truly is Emmett.

RO: You live in a house with other members of your band, 100 Monkeys, in Hollywood. What’s the hardest part about being roomies with two other guys?

JR: The smell.

RO: When can fans expect 100 Monkeys’ new album to drop, and how would you describe the band’s sound in one word?

JR: Our EP should be coming out in two or three weeks on iTunes, with three singles from our full length album, and a special surprise if you order the CD directly from us! Our full length album is set for release in the fall of this year. 100 Monkeys sound is “onomatopoetic.”

RO: What’s the most embarrassing song on your iPod?

JR: There’s nothing embarrassing about “Ice, Ice Baby”. It’s just a great song.

RO: Your next movie is The Last Airbender, which is based on a Japanese animated series. Have you done any cool stunts for the film?

JR: I’ve been doing a lot of Kung Fu training and I’ve had to do a good deal of fighting in the last few weeks. It’s a lot of fun, but my band mates are tired of me trying to Kung Fu them before and after shows.

RO: You have a tattoo that reads “I’m Lost…” Is there a story behind it?

JR: Yes. Check out http://www.spencerbellmemorial.com and you’ll get a good glimpse.

Read Radar’s full interview with Jackson here.

(Thanks Lindsay)

Very cool new interview. I like Jackson a lot so it’s really nice to see/read new interviews from him. I wasn’t aware of the story behind his tattoo and I think it’s a very sweet tribute. I can’t wait to see Jackson in The Last Airbender and I can’t wait for the new 100 Monkeys EP either!

What did you think of this interview? Did you learn anything new from it? Do you plan on seeing Jackson in The Last Airbender or buying the band’s EP?