BLUE CRUSH 2 is one of those sequels that even though it’s part of a series, it could stand on its own as an entertaining summer flick. Starring Sasha Jackson (ONE TREE HILL), BLUE CRUSH 2 (out today) tells the story of Dana, an amazing surfer who flees California to fulfill her mother’s dream of surfing in South Africa. With her mother’s journal in hand and a bunch of new, energetic friends, Dana is forced to tackle waves both in and out of the water.
The Mag got the chance to chat with Sasha about her experience filming BLUE CRUSH 2! Here’s what she had to say about keeping an American accent, learning to surf, and shooting in the freezing cold!
Are you excited for the Blu-ray/DVD release?
Extremely. I feel very proud to be a part of this movie and the BLUE CRUSH franchise. Empowering women is something I strongly support.
Was it difficult to keep an American accent the whole time?
I studied very hard for a year when I arrived in LA with the wonderful dialect coach, Bob Corff. It was difficult and frustrating at times, but I can literally switch in and out of it now without thinking/worrying about it. I’m very lucky. We have a variety of accents/origins in this film: Elizabeth (Pushy) is an American playing South African, I’m British playing American, Ben Milliken is an Australian playing American. Sharni is a fellow Aussie and obviously Chris Fisher is South African. In between takes, we’d sound totally different.
What techniques do you use to maintain such a sharp accent?
I speak in an American accent on the phone and whenever I’m in a store, etc. If I really need to sharpen up, I talk to my parents in an American accent. It’s very difficult to maintain it when talking to your mum and dad, as your natural accent is obviously second nature and you have to ignore it.
What was the most difficult scene to shoot?
I would say the first scene at “New Pier,” where Pushy and I first surf together and meet Tara. It took us so long to shoot this one scene because we were [constantly] jumping from location to location and had to try and mimic the weather and background from the very first days’ shoot in Durban. Also, we were in bikinis in that scene. It was extremely cold (to the point of hypothermia) and the weather just got worse and worse, but we still had to look warm and happy in our bikinis due to the continuity. For most of the other surf scenes, wetsuits were written into the script.
What was it like working with your co-stars, Sharni Vinson and Elizabeth Mathis?
We were very lucky to all get along so well with each other. Liz and I became a support system as we went through most of the “tough stuff” together each time. I am very proud to have worked with her. Sharni and I clicked from day one. She was the only one there for two weeks, so it was a very sad departure as she was enveloped in our “family” very quickly. She remains one of my best friends to this day and we speak every day.
What’s a role you would love to play one day?
I absolutely love doing stunts and action work, so anything that entails that I will love. But to be honest, I love every role that I do. I’ve been very blessed and look forward to what the future holds. Bring it on!
Thank you Sasha Jackson! For more from our interview with the BLUE CRUSH 2 star, pick up the July/August issue, on stands June 27.
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