Which 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? Was it difficult to recover?
Jamie Campbell Bower: Very difficult and no I’m still sore and going back to do No. 2 (City of Ashes)
Best joke on The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones set?
Jamie: We had a lot of private ones, but none made much sense. I was probably the biggest joker
Favorite and least favorite things about Jace?
Cassie: Fave – that he’s loyal. Least fave he doesn’t think when he acts
Jamie: Most fave vulnerability, least fave – the same as Cassie
How did the idea of this book series (The Mortal Instruments) come about?
Cassie: I was inspired after going to magical New York City
You said that Lily (Collins) is amazing as Clary. What was your favorite scene with her?
Jamie: Greenhouse scene
If you could play any other character, who would it be?
Cassie: Magnus
Jamie: Madame Dorothea
Has the character of Jace inspired/changed you?
Jamie: A lot. There are parts of Jace in me I didn’t know existed
What was it that made Jamie’s audition stand out?
Cassie: Jace goes through lots of emotional changes & Jamie could do that
What was your favorite 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
Could you give us hints to the plot of the last book (City of Heavenly Fire)?
Cassie: We leave this world entirely for a different world
What’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 and not in danger
Jamie: The cat Church
Is it true that you got a rune tattoo?
Jamie: It’s not true. I’m not getting a rune. I know what I’m getting
Best 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
Any plans for releasing some of your music on iTunes?
Jamie: Yes, lots of plans
Did your perception of the characters change after seeing the film?
Cassie: Yes, when I’m writing I picture the actors
Shadowhunter, vampire, warlock, werewolf or mundane?
Jamie: Shadowhunter
Cassie: Warlock
What are you most looking forward to for City of Ashes film?
Cassie: The court scene
Jamie: The development of characters
What celeb do you think is secretly a Shadowhunter?
Cassie: David Bowie
Jamie: The Hoff
Would you consider doing a song for the soundtrack?
Jamie: Absolutely. Unfortunately it didn’t happen this time
When are you back training for City of Ashes?
Jamie: Right now. It’s killing me. Shouldn’t have eaten a pizza
How do you make the decision of kill a character? How do you feel after?
Cassie: I know from the start, there’s an arc. I’m genuinely sad when they do.
If you were a warlock what would be your mark?
Cassie: Gills so I can find treasure underwater
What was your 1st reaction when you found out you got cast?
Jamie: I was shocked. I was prepared for a no. I opened a celebratry beverage. Watching Eurovision
When are you going to start filming City of Ashes?
Jamie: End of September
Which actor do you look up to?
Jamie: Old school actors & generally actresses. I love Audrey Hepburn
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
C&J: Thank you! Come see the film 21 August!
Cassandra Clare: Each has something different to teach people
How hard was it doing stunts? Was it difficult to recover?
Jamie Campbell Bower: Very difficult and no I’m still sore and going back to do No. 2 (City of Ashes)
Best joke on The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones set?
Jamie: We had a lot of private ones, but none made much sense. I was probably the biggest joker
Favorite and least favorite things about Jace?
Cassie: Fave – that he’s loyal. Least fave he doesn’t think when he acts
Jamie: Most fave vulnerability, least fave – the same as Cassie
How did the idea of this book series (The Mortal Instruments) come about?
Cassie: I was inspired after going to magical New York City
You said that Lily (Collins) is amazing as Clary. What was your favorite scene with her?
Jamie: Greenhouse scene
If you could play any other character, who would it be?
Cassie: Magnus
Jamie: Madame Dorothea
Has the character of Jace inspired/changed you?
Jamie: A lot. There are parts of Jace in me I didn’t know existed
What was it that made Jamie’s audition stand out?
Cassie: Jace goes through lots of emotional changes & Jamie could do that
What was your favorite 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
Could you give us hints to the plot of the last book (City of Heavenly Fire)?
Cassie: We leave this world entirely for a different world
What’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 and not in danger
Jamie: The cat Church
Is it true that you got a rune tattoo?
Jamie: It’s not true. I’m not getting a rune. I know what I’m getting
Best 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
Any plans for releasing some of your music on iTunes?
Jamie: Yes, lots of plans
Did your perception of the characters change after seeing the film?
Cassie: Yes, when I’m writing I picture the actors
Shadowhunter, vampire, warlock, werewolf or mundane?
Jamie: Shadowhunter
Cassie: Warlock
What are you most looking forward to for City of Ashes film?
Cassie: The court scene
Jamie: The development of characters
What celeb do you think is secretly a Shadowhunter?
Cassie: David Bowie
Jamie: The Hoff
Would you consider doing a song for the soundtrack?
Jamie: Absolutely. Unfortunately it didn’t happen this time
When are you back training for City of Ashes?
Jamie: Right now. It’s killing me. Shouldn’t have eaten a pizza
How do you make the decision of kill a character? How do you feel after?
Cassie: I know from the start, there’s an arc. I’m genuinely sad when they do.
If you were a warlock what would be your mark?
Cassie: Gills so I can find treasure underwater
What was your 1st reaction when you found out you got cast?
Jamie: I was shocked. I was prepared for a no. I opened a celebratry beverage. Watching Eurovision
When are you going to start filming City of Ashes?
Jamie: End of September
Which actor do you look up to?
Jamie: Old school actors & generally actresses. I love Audrey Hepburn
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
C&J: Thank you! Come see the film 21 August!
Below is the first synopsis for City of Heavenly Fire, released in 2014.
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"Erchomai," Sebastian had said, "I am coming."
Darkness returns to the Shadowhunter world. As their society falls apart around them, Clary, Jace, Simon and their friends must band together to fight the greatest evil the Nephilim have ever faced: Clary’s own brother.
Nothing in the world can defeat him — must they journey to another world to find the chance? Lives will be lost, love sacrificed, and the whole world changed in the sixth and last installment of the Mortal Instruments series!
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"Erchomai," Sebastian had said, "I am coming."
Darkness returns to the Shadowhunter world. As their society falls apart around them, Clary, Jace, Simon and their friends must band together to fight the greatest evil the Nephilim have ever faced: Clary’s own brother.
Nothing in the world can defeat him — must they journey to another world to find the chance? Lives will be lost, love sacrificed, and the whole world changed in the sixth and last installment of the Mortal Instruments series!