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"We're the Millers is rated R for lots of reasons that make it not-so-appropriate for crowds under 18 (and seriously blush-inducing for those over). But we braved a screening anyway and can safely report that Will Poulter, an up-and-comer from London, steals the show as the endearingly awkward (like, super awkward) teen boy\u2014quite a feat, since he shares the screen with Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, and Emma Roberts.\n\nOn the heels of the movie's release, we caught up with the hilarious actor to hear about starring alongside some of Hollywood's funniest actors, filming the movie adaptation of The Maze Runner, and rapping to TLC.\n\nCongrats on the movie release! How do you feel?\n\n It's a strange thing, that it's actually out and that people are seeing it on the other side of the world from where I am. But yeah, it's great that people can finally get a chance to see it. We worked really hard on it!\n\nYour character is a total goof. Was it a big departure to play someone so&amp;amp;awkward?\n\n I was never the cool kid at school, but I guess no one is quite as dorky as Kenny. I have some similarities to him; I went through an awkward stage when I was younger, as a lot of people do when they're not comfortable in their own skin. I can also relate to the way Kenny follows David, played by Jason, like a lost puppy. It's slightly how I treated my older brother. I totally idolized him and followed him around, so I can relate to that for sure.\n\nThe cast is awesome. Did you learn anything new? \n\n Working with people like Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis is such a blessing because I've watched them a great deal. I grew up with Friends and always aspired to work with someone from that cast. Jason is just such an amazing comedian. He's the funniest dude to be around. It was interesting to see he and Jennifer balance each other out, and their chemistry was fantastic. It was great to see experienced, successful actors who are still very enthusiastic and passionate about what they do but are also still so grounded.\n\nWhat was it like working with Emma Roberts? \n\n Emma has been in the industry for a long time. Given that she's only 22, it's kind of amazing how much she's done. It was really interesting to work with someone around my own age who has done as much as she has. It's very, very cool. As a young person, I just want to pick up as much experience as possible, so it was cool to work with her.\n\nTell us about the incredible Waterfalls cover that everyone's talking about.\n\n It came about because me and Jason are both hip-hop fans, and we'd talk about it a lot it. It was hip-hop that brought us together! We talked about it all day, every day. Jason thought it would be hilarious if Kenny rapped something a little bit unexpected, and Waterfalls by TLC was perfect for that. Dysfunctional, completely quirky choice for a family road trip song\u2014typical for the Millers.\n\nWhat was high school like for you?\n\n High school was interesting. For the most part, I quite enjoyed it. But everyone is trying to find their footing and school can be a tough environment. Kids can be cruel to each other. It's quite unforgiving at times.\n\nYou started acting when you were super young. What appealed to you about it?\n\n It wasn't like I had a choice. I didn't! I wasn't good at anything at school, and acting was the only thing that I really loved doing and was interested in. It was kind of like my only option. For me to get opportunities in acting is so fortunate. I found something I loved doing and wasn't terrible at, it was quite nice.\n\nYou're also in The Maze Runner. Do you prefer thrillers over comedies?\n\n I've been lucky enough to have been in different kinds of movies, and that's something I'd love to continue if I can. I try to pick roles as different as possible, for the sake of variety and for my own selfish interest\u2014it keeps me enthusiastic and challenged.\n\nThe Maze Runner has a pretty young cast. What was it like on set?\n\n We all became pretty close, and that was a really nice thing about it. There were so many talented people, and it was very inspiring to be around actors your own age who are as good as they are. That was very cool.\n\nWho do you look up to in the industry?\n\n I look up to Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon. I'm a huge fan of their work. I also like actors who really transform themselves, like Joaquin Phoenix. And I loved Robin Williams growing up. He does comedy and drama so brilliantly.\n\nDo you have anything else going on this summer?\n\n I'm taking a little bit of a break, but then I'll start a new film in a couple of weeks that I unfortunately can't say the name of\u2014which is so annoying! Stay tuned."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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