In Disney's Bridge of Spies, Jillian Lebling plays Peggy, the daughter of Tom Hanks and Amy Ryan's characters James and Mary Donovan, but it's hardly her first role. She's also played a young version of Megan Boone's character on The Blacklist and performed on Broadway in Once. We talked to the 9-year-old actress about shooting with Tom Hanks, being an actress and what A-lister she wants to work with next. Check it out.

GL: When did you first become interested in acting?

Jillian: I have loved performing for my family for as long as I can remember, but it was at an acting workshop in New York that I attended when I was 6 that I really got the feel for professional acting. I loved it.

GL: What's your favorite part about your character Peggy in Bridge of Spies? Do you have a lot in common with her?

Jillian: Actually my character Peggy is a lot like me: a sweet and playful young girl!

GL: What was a fun or funny moment that happened on set?

Jillian: There's a really fun moment where Mr. Hanks and I do a shopping cart dance together.

GL: We can't wait to see it! What part of Bridge of Spies are you excited for people to see?

Jillian: I am really excited for people to see this movie so that they can see a different time in history. I had a lot of questions about what was happening in the movie and was able to read more about it. I like learning about our history and think it is important. I hope it will excite kids to learn more about history.

GL: Us, too. Are there any other kinds of movies you want to be in one day?

Jillian: I really want to be in a scary movie!

GL: Are there any actors you'd particularly like to work with?

Jillian: I would really like to get the chance to work with Kevin James because he seems really funny and I think he would be so much fun on set!

Are you gonna check out Bridge of Spies when it hits theaters today (10/16)? What spy movie is your favorite?

POSTED IN entertainment, movies, Disney, GL Exclusive

by Chelsea Duff | 2/1/2016

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