MAKING A LIST: Before the lights went down at Naeem Khan Tuesday morning, “Jessie” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” actress Peyton List talked about her own coming attractions.
She’s about to start shooting Sepia Films’ “Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet” based on Joanne Proulx’s young-adult book. “I’m excited to play some other things besides Disney. I always try my hardest to play different characters. I think it will be cool for people to see me in this different light, more of a mature role,” she said. “I always end up breaking down the character’s back story so I have that in mind even though no one gets to see those parts of the character. It’s just good to have that in mind.”
Another plus is getting to know her costar Cameron Monaghan and hanging out with him. The 18-year-old also enthused about the coming-of-age film’s director Robin Hays’ “amazing vision” and shooting two hours outside of Vancouver. “Something else about this movie is it is very natural and will show my real side. Everyone is more used to seeing me like this — more glammed up,” she said, tossing her side braid for effect. “So how good will it be just
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