Beatles, Bands, And Chief Brody: Our Interview With Alexander Newton

PHOTO CREDIT: Bobby Quillard

One of the things that distinguishes just another pretty face from the throngs of attractive newcomers that storm the entertainment industry on a daily basis hoping to be the next "It" girl or guy is a certain something that often defies explanation. Some would say it's a combination of stars aligning, raw talent, hard work, and who you know. Others would argue that it's a hit-or-miss game full of pain, rejection, and the ripped-up shards of a thousand broken dreams.

Either way, every once in awhile someone ambles through the door and makes enough of an impression for us to sit up and take notice. Alexander Newton is one of those people.

The multi-talented actor and musician will star alongside the late great Roy Scheider this spring in what turned out to be his last film role as well as release his single "Lost In Forever" which hits ITunes on April 18, 2012.

We spoke to him about music, movies, and the pitfalls of being dubbed the next Robert Pattinson. (Not that I think that hurt.)

Okay, let's preface this with the fact that at the tender age of 19 you are already ringing all the bells with the film and the music. Now when I took a look at this movie you are in, IMDB had changed the title close to three times. So can you tell me officially what we will be calling it when it hits theatres?
Yes, confusing I know. Iron Cross is the working title and Justice Vengence is the big billboard title.

Another fascinating tidbit about this whole thing: it's Roy Scheider's last film. And the performances are getting a LOT of buzz.
Yes, I know. Are you a big Roy Scheider fan?

Huge fan of the man. So sorry when he passed away. One thing that not many people know is that your father Joshua Newton wrote and directed this movie.
He did. He's the writer-director and he edited it too. A pretty talented guy all around.