Alexander Ludwig on Becoming Cato
In a new interview with Trend Hunter, Alexander Ludwig talks a little about the process he went through to become Cato.
3) Although Cato’s character seems to be villainous upon introduction, he is really a victim of circumstance. How did you get into the mindset of this character and do you have any similarities to him in real life?
Becoming Cato was a process that I undertook in a very serious way. Gary Ross and I collaborated a great deal in terms of the direction that we felt Cato should take. It was through that collaboration that the final scene emerged as a means of showing the audience the humane yet twisted side of the character. Cato was a broken man at the end of the movie, and although I don’t have personal experience that parallels his journey, I did relate to his loss and resolution. I enjoyed exploring the dark recesses of his mind.
4) How do you reset yourself to be creative? Do you have any rituals?
Fortunately, being creative is not something that I have a difficult time with—I think I’m just hardwired that way. I just need to make sure I’m in a good zone personally, and it all happens. I think I’m at my best if I’m close to nature and water. Surfing and skiing are a big part of the process.
Alexander also had this to say when asked about the importance of connecting with his fans via Ustream:
I wouldn’t be where I am today without my fans. I truly mean that. I view this whole journey as something that we are all on together, and I always want them to have input into my career.
You can read the entire article at trendhunter.com.
I LUV this guy….he has always been my perfect Cato!
I like how much he does loves his fans.
OMG!!!! love him so much. i wish that he could still be in cf but i loved him in thg
Haha, I love how on Twitter, he doesn’t seem to be too bright. But in interviews… man, he seems to take a lot of time to craft his answer and he seems to be really intelligent.
when they picked him I was shocked I always saw him as a prince charming kind a guy but he ended up being the most amazing Cato ever! I love him!
I haven’t had a chance to watch the film since it came out, and I have got to say that the image that immediately pops into my mind anytime I think of the film is Cato’s eyes at the very end–he looked so desperate and defeated and terrified – it was one of the most poignant moments in any film I’ve ever seen. Kudos to Alexander Ludwig on an AMAZING job.
Look Alexander Ludwig will choose who he wants to “LIKE”! All you are fighting over him like he is a thing like you own him,you dont own him, no one does!He is all ready “DATING” Leven Rambin!