Though Christian Convery is only 12 years old, he’s already started an impressive acting career.
You may have seen him “Playing with Fire” or “Venom.”
For the film’s release, Convery sat down for an exclusive interview with The List.
What was it like playing a character who was grieving like that?
Was it at all challenging?
Yeah, you did a great job.
And then, with that, Rob is also dealing with bullies in his new town.
What do you think of the advice that his dad gave him?
Or do you think that Rob had a better idea about it?
Maybe he would’ve.
Well, that’s really what acting is.
You got to pretend it’s there, and you have to imagine.
Like you said, Rob has a wild imagination.
You have to have a wild imagination, and imagine that it’s there flying around you.
Do you feel like you have that in common with Rob, where you both have pretty strong imaginations?
I would say yes.
He’s also pretty quiet throughout the movie, especially at the beginning.
It was somewhat of a challenge, but I do like challenges.
Getting to work with Queen Latifah and Dennis Quaid was awesome.
He’s always telling jokes and laughing, so it was definitely amazing to get to work with them.
Did you have any favorite moments from behind the scenes on this movie?
Getting to hang out and have fun with everyone.
That’s really the moment.
I loved the woods there.
I loved getting to be outside and the woods were really magical.
They were awesome, and I wish I could go back.
They were so cool.
Like you said, he and Sistine are these opposites in a way.
Do you feel like they learned from each other throughout the movie?
What was it like filming in New Zealand for that?
It was so awesome.
I love it so much.
I’m currently filming Season 2, so that’s cool.
That’s so exciting.
Can you tell us anything about season two or give us any details?
No, but I did get to meet him.
What was that like?
He’s super cool and very nice.
That can apply to “The Tiger Rising,” too.
Rob is trying new things and growing up also.
Ooh, this is really, really tricky.
Mm-hmm (affirmative).
Or one of the favorites.
I know it’s hard to just narrow it down to one.
I’d probably say “Avatar.”
I really liked the CG on that.
It was so beautiful.
There’s not really one, but I’d really like to work with everybody and make new friendships.
You’ve already been in a lot of TV shows and movies, considering how young you are.
Do you feel like you’re going to continue on into your adulthood, and this is the plan?
I definitely want to be an actor.
Well, you’re doing it already, so you’re ahead of the game.
And what is one role you wish you could play?
It could be one that’s already been done from any movie.
Honestly, I have no idea.
I’d like to play a role that has all the characters that I’ve played converged into one.
That would be cool.
That’d be interesting to see.
I’m trying to imagine it.
And then, do you have any other upcoming projects that you’re excited for people to see?
And also, it’s going to be [available] on demand February 8th.
With Season 2 [of “Sweet Tooth”], you said you’re filming it right now.
How has that been reuniting with the cast for that?
Oh, it’s been so amazing getting to see them again.
Do you feel like it’s all coming together really well again?
And I like how I’m getting to work with different people now because there are more characters coming.
Are the new characters going to shake up the plot?
I know you’re able to’t tell us a lot, just a little bit.
Maybe …
We’ll have to wait and see, I guess.
