So what do you think of this aussie cutie? Many of the fans seem to be very welcoming of Xavier Samuel, and excited for his new career within the United States. The Australian radio show Hot30 has the first ever interview with the newly cast, Riley, in Eclipse.

The interview revealed three things about Samuel and his experience with the Twilight series: He made his initial audition tape in Sydney, then flew to Vancouver and LA to meet the crew, and just found out yesterday that he landed the role, Xavier watched Twilight for the first time during the plane trip to North America, and this is his FIRST (of many to come) American roles.