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Owen, Amy, and Woody talk about their #FreeBirds characters

October 30, 2013 by Jennifer Donovan

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Premiere Of Relativity Media's "Free Birds" - Red Carpet

5M4M writer, Jennifer D.went on an expenses-paid trip to L.A. sponsored by Relativity Media to participate in parent blogger roundtables. Her opinions are her own.

Jenny, voiced by Amy Poehler:

What the director Jimmy Hayward said about her:

When I pitched the movie to Amy — and maybe it’s because I grew up in such a feminist household, thanks Mom– it was that Jenny’s the smartest person in the movie. Jenny’s the smartest person in the movie all the way through.

Amy’s thoughts:
FB-Character-Jenny

  • When I read it, I was like, oh, that’s great. Unfortunately, not as typical as it should be and so it was cool to play.
  • It’s fun to play a strong female character, natural leader, a girl who’s kind of following in her powerful father’s footsteps.
  • She’s kind of the straight turkey in the movie. And animation’s so fun because you get to take really big jumps but you do sometimes need a force that’s grounding everything together, which I think the character Jenny is. And I didn’t really do so much of a voice in this because they really kind of wanted it to be kind of natural. I’ve played all across the spectrum of that. So, it’s cool to actually play someone that feels like a somewhat normal animated character, if that makes sense. But, she’s also a turkey.

Owen and Woody playing Buddies Reggie and Jake

FB-Character-JakeInterviewing Owen and Woody was like herding cats, seriously. They were paired, and not only do they play buddies in the movie, apparently they are real-life buddies.

As cast member Amy Poehler said about the Free Birds movie, “It’s like a buddy comedy with the two of them. And their chemistry is really natural. I knew that everyone would buy that they would be friends like they are in life.”

That definitely came across as they joked around the whole time. We started off the interview by asking if any of their kids had seen the movie yet:

Woody Harrelson: My little girl Makani, 7, and I asked her the other day what her favorite movie was honestly. She said Free Birds. Of course, I had asked her every other day before that and sent her to bed without dinner–.

Owen Wilson: —So, she was a quick study.

Woody Harrelson: Yes, she got to eat that night.

Owen Wilson: I did one of the talk shows the other day, so they sent some clips over, and I showed them to Ford, who’s almost three. And, bless his heart, but he just loved it. He thought it was the funniest thing he’d ever seen. He was like “Dada. When were you going to tell me about this? What the heck? You’re just keeping this to yourself? Hang onto your nuggets. Come on.”

FB-Character-ReggieThis was Woody’s first time to do an animated film, and he enjoyed the process. Owen is a staple as Lightning McQueen, and here’s why he prefers animation, “I’m trying to think of a word that sounds better than easier. You don’t worry about wardrobe or kind of people coming over with hair and makeup and stuff, and you just go in and kind of make believe. So, yes, I like doing animated.”

What Jimmy Hayward, the director, said:

“Owen and Woody are both such great actors. Owen really comes across like Owen, in the appeal that his voice has. When you see him play in all these other movies, he’s just got that sort of stumbly sort of an Owen thing where it’s basically like he always sounds like he’s telling you a secret or something.

And then, of course you know Woody’s played, a wide variety of characters. He is a great lovable dumb guy in a lot of stuff. Even though he’s a whip smart person, he plays a lovable dumb guy really, really well.”

Free Birds, from Relativity Media & Reel FX Animation–opens November 1

In this hilarious, adventurous buddy comedy for audiences of all ages, directed by Jimmy Hayward (Horton Hears a Who!), two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history – and get turkey off the Thanksgiving menu for good.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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16 Comments

  1. Buddy Garrett says

    November 10, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    They are two great actors. It is great to see them doing a turkey movie. Sorry I couldn’t resist but it is a great movie.

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  2. kathy pease says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I love owen and woody their movies are always funny and uplifting 🙂

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  3. Cynthia R says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    I bet working with Owen and Woody was a handful, I’m sure Amy held her own though.

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  4. Maria Iemma says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    It must have been lots of fun for them to work together since they are long time friends. I have been a fan of Woody for many years.

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  5. shaunie says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    so glad he decided on an animated film that was for children… love great movie and really fun it seems would love to go and see it myself

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  6. LaVonne says

    November 3, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    This looks so great. I can’t wait to see it. I love hearing about their kids’ reactions. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. patricia caradonna says

    November 3, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    How wonderful to be able to work together and be real life friends. They have great sense of humor. I can’t wait to take my nephew and niece to this movie.

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  8. Leslie Brown says

    November 3, 2013 at 8:30 am

    How fun to be in a movie with people who are your real life friends…that sounds like the ultimate fun! I love both Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson (Amy Poehler too!) so I have a feeling I would like the movie as much as my kids would.

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  9. Tammy S says

    November 2, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    I think it’s great that they both get along so well in real life. I love Owen Wilson! I am sure he nailed the part. Can’t wait to see it.

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  10. Cheryl F. says

    November 2, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Love both of these guys — their movies are great.

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  11. Sarah L says

    November 2, 2013 at 3:17 am

    I like that Owen says that animated movies are easier because all you have to worry about is your voice.

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  12. Tami Vollenweider says

    November 2, 2013 at 12:32 am

    These two guys are some great actors. I can’t wait to see the movie!

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  13. mrsshukra says

    November 2, 2013 at 12:17 am

    I’m excited about the cast especially Woody and Owen!

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  14. Mary W says

    November 1, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Woody and Owen bring great voices to their parts and help make this a fun movie.

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  15. vickie couturier says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:00 am

    those two guys are awesome,,good actors an cant wait to take the grankids to see this movie

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  16. samantha w says

    October 31, 2013 at 3:34 am

    My kids want to see this movie, and laugh every time a preview comes on. I think they chose some really good actors/actress to play in this movie.

    Reply

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