While Paul Walker might be perceived as just another Hollywood pretty boy, the thirty-year-old actor has big plans for his career. Already known for his roles in "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Varsity Blues" and "Joy Ride" to name a few, Walker now stars in Richard Donner's " Timeline" which opens in theaters November 26. JustArts recently had the opportunity to interview Walker about "Timeline," his other upcoming film projects and his real opinions of life in Hollywood."Timeline," based on the Michael Crichton novel, is about a team of student archeologists who travel back to 14th century France to rescue their professor who has been trapped in the past by his own machine. Once back in time, the students discover they are in the midst of a feudal war and find themselves not only fighting for their professor's life, but their own as well. Walker stars as Chris Johnson, the professor's son. Though he has portrayed savvier, more street-smart characters in his previous films, such as Bryan O'Conner in "The Fast and the Furious," Walker felt he could personally relate the best to his role as Chris in "Timeline." Walker described Chris as being a regular guy like himself. Compared to Bryan in "The Fast and the Furious," Walker explained that Chris has less edge and is simply trying to discover his own path in life.
Walker was also really excited that his role in "Timeline" allowed him the opportunity to act out his childhood fantasies.

"When I was a kid, every stick was a sword, and I always dreamed of being a knight," Walker remembers. "That's why being on this set, around all these characters in full armor, is truly like going back in time for me. The only thing I was disappointed about was that all the extras got the armor, and I ran around looking more like someone in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" Walker added that he wished he could have been added to more fight scenes in "Timeline," saying that his role in "The Fast and the Furious" series was much more physically demanding.
Being on location in Montreal was another one of Walker's favorite aspects of the film's production. He called the Canadian city "a great experience" for the wonderful nightlife, food and friendship he enjoyed while filming up north. Walker became closest with the upbeat Billy Connolly ("White Oleander") on the set of "Timeline," describing Connolly as a "glass half-full guy."

Listening to Walker, the actor does not come off at all as your stereotypical, snobbish superstar. Walker hates seeing himself in the press, forcing his family and friends to hide articles in which he is featured before he comes over. In his spare time, Walker likes to ride horses, race cars, go boating and sit at home with his daughter watching the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet.

Walker also confessed that he doesn't ever see himself fitting in with the Hollywood scene. Responding to the fact he was quoted as saying, "Hollywood is garbage," Walker explained that he thinks too many actors in the business tend to lose sight of what's important. He admires actors such as Jeff Daniels, Jon Voigt and fellow "Timeline" actor Billy Connelly for their ability to keep perspective in life. As an aside, Walker stated that if he could choose one actor to do a movie with, he would love to work with Morgan Freeman.

After "Timeline," Walker will be acting with Robin Williams, Susan Sarandon and Penelope Cruz on the independent film "Noel." Obviously excited to work with Williams, Walker stated, "Acting is like a sport to me. Working with better people makes you better faster." Also, he is always interested in producing and is currently in negotiations to create a Western-style movie sometime in the future. Yet above all, Walker just "wants people to think of him as being a nice, good guy," and hopes the public will remember him for "doing cool movies.