Boxoffice® was able to obtain an exclusive interview with one of the stars from Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. The film was written and directed by Zach Helm (Stranger Than Fiction).

RJ Light for Boxoffice®: So tell me what it was like working with Dustin Hoffman?

Bouncy Ball: He’s the constant professional, helped me learn to sit still, and find the actor within. It was hard playing a bouncy ball as I liked to roll around more than bounce.

RJ Light: I’ve heard the schedule on movie sets can be very tiring, how did you handle the pressure?

Bouncy Ball: I got some advice from the piggy bank from Toy Story; he said to schedule times to just have fun. I tried to do that throughout production.

RJ Light: You don’t have any speaking parts in the movie, but there is a dramatic scene where you try to escape and Molly, Natalie Portman’s character, stops you. You steal the scene. What was it like working with Natalie?

Bouncy Ball: Well, thanks. She’s a great girl, really. We played practical jokes on each other on the set.

RJ Light: Your first acting role was in a commercial. Is that correct?

Bouncy Ball: Yes, I was in a Toys ‘R Us commercial—green ball in the back of the store.

RJ Light: Do you have any role models?

Bouncy Ball: Yes, without a doubt. Do you remember the volleyball that played “Wilson” on Cast Away? I couldn’t believe he didn’t get nominated for an Oscar. I knew I wanted to go into the profession after watching him.

RJ Light: I’m sure balls all over the world were inspired by that role. So, what’s next?

Bouncy Ball: Well, I heard that Jerry Seinfeld was thinking about doing something with either Nerf balls or bouncy balls—my agent is talking to him.

RJ Light: Did I hear that you were auditioning for Broadway?

Bouncy Ball: So many women say they have a hard time getting roles after they reach a certain age, well, can you imagine how hard it is for a maturing ball to get good roles? I would like to try Broadway while I still have my bounce, but I’m not auditioning for anything right now. Jersey Boys would be fun - I look good in a suit.

RJ Light: Well, I would think the only thing missing from Broadway would be a Bouncy Ball. Good luck to you.

Bouncy Ball: Thanks.