In an exclusive chat with the ever intense, ever versatile Emile Hirsch, the actor recounts his time working with acclaimed director Ang Lee on Taking Woodstock (opening today). After the jump, Hirsch recalls his conversations Heath Ledger about Lee, explains how he developed his character of Billy by working with real Vietnam vets, defends Speed Racer and discusses his plans to do a rock ‘n’ roll version of Hamlet — with Shakespeare’s original text.

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