Sam Claflin Mentions Kristen Again (and talks about #SWATH)

Given the comparisons to Twilight, we felt compelled to inquire if Claflin (who provided a generous and diplomatic response) is a fan of the franchise.

“Honestly I’ve only ever seen the first one, and it’s not because I’m not a fan, it’s just because I…I did enjoy the first one and I’m a fan of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart and everyone involved. So, with the new movies coming out, I’m looking forward to seeing all of them (the films) as a whole.”

Perhaps as a result of Kristen Stewart’s involvement in the film, some fans are beginning to liken Snow White and the Huntsman to Twilight, and speculate that there will be a love-triangle between Snow, the Huntsman and the Prince. “It depends really who plays the huntsmen I suppose,” Claflin mused.

“Because there were rumors that it would be Viggo Mortensen or Hugh Jackman, (if it were) someone like that with Snow White being Kristen Stewart it wouldn’t be as much of a triangle. However, if it’s someone like Chris Hemsworth (who is rumored to be in talks to take on the role) yes, maybe it would be more of a love triangle.”

As to whether a love-triangle between the three is inherent in the script Claflin replied:

“Not necessarily. I don’t want to divulge too much into it, but no… It’s still early days, I mean they’re set to start shooting not too far away – at the same time, who knows what can happen in a short space of time. I think a lot depends on the casting. At the same time, I believe that the director (Rupert Sanders) is a genius, he’s an absolute genius, and I know he’s working very, very hard at getting the final script down and ready as well as the final castings."

Of the two live-action interpretations of Snow White currently in development, Snow White and the Huntsmen is reportedly the “darker take” on the tale. Claflin (who was apparently destined to play Prince Charming) had the opportunity to read some of the scenes from the other film when he auditioned for the role that Armie Hammer is now set to play. The actor said he couldn’t make a full comparison on the two films, but that his interpretation of what Rupert Sanders (the director of Snow White and the Huntsman) is creating, is that, “it is Gothic and dark.”

Source, via fiercebitchstew, @KstewAngel