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.