Jackson Rathbone Produces a Girlfriend

In a recent interview with MTV, Jackson revealed his new project; producing an indie film by the name of Girlfriend.

“I’m actually producing my first film this year called ‘Girlfriend,’” he says. “New director Justin Lerner kind of made a splash at a couple festivals last year with a short film he did.”

Justin Lerner is a UCLA film school grad, who has been featured at numerous film festivals, including Sundance. Jackson wouldn't reveal any plot points, but did have this to say about the film:

“It’s an exciting time. I get to play a part in it and have a little bit more say behind the scenes, behind the camera, which is really interesting. It’s what I’ve always really wanted to get into. I love film. I love the art behind it.”

He is quickly setting himself up as a triple threat; actor (his latest projects include The Last Airbender, Lords of Chaos, and of course, New Moon), musician (check out the 100 Monkeys website!), producer and director. Whew! And even with all that burgeoning talent, he remains humble and thankful.

“I wake up everyday and I just thank God I’m alive and get to do this,” Jackson gushes. “It’s incredible.”

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Jackson Rathbone's Chaotic New Role

Our very own Jackson Rathbone has landed a role in Japanese director Sion Sono's Lords of Chaos, centered around Norway's black metal scene.

Based on Michael Moynihan and Didrik Soderlind’s book of the same name, the film depicts true events and revolves around the black metal sub-culture that spawned a wave of murders and Church arsons across Norway in the early 1990s.

Jackson will play the lead role of The Count, who was often depicted as Norway's version of Charles Manson. the film is tentatively scheduled for release in 2010.

Sounds like another dark role for Jackson, and I can't think of anyone more likely to pull it off. We wish him the best of luck with this project, and can't wait for its release!

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