A:  I'm the oldest brother of three from a military family  We're very competitive  Our youngest brother, Jack, died in an accident, and we have some deep-seated feelings about that which have come to the surface.

Q:  How has it been working with Rob Estes, who plays your brother in the movie?

A:  Rob and I are having a great time playing brothers  We shot a football game at the beginning of production and that really helped us develop a bond.

Q:  What's been the biggest challenge for you with this role?

A:  This movie has a lot of action  After shooting the football scene, I went to the hospital to have my jaw X-rayed because I was afraid I had broken it  I usually play more romantic stuff, so this is quite a change of pace.

Q:  How did you prepare for your role as a Secret Service agent?

A:  I have an uncle who did this for a living, so I called him up and asked for a few tips  I also watched "In the Line of Fire," with Clint Eastwood, just to see some of the protocol they use  And I also read the original novel by Richard Henrick, who gives a lot of detail in the book.

Q:  What do you think it means to be a Secret Service agent?

A:  You have to be willing to take a bullet for your country, so it's quite an honor to be part of the Secret Service.

Q:  This movie features a woman playing the U.S. President  What are your thoughts on that?

A:  It's not too far off, I don't think  Maybe in the next election or two, we'll have a woman in the White House.

Q:  What do you think the TBS Superstation audience should expect from COUNTERSTRIKE?

A:  They should expect a big, great-looking movie, with a lot of action.