Young Stars of Max 2: White House Hero Talk About Dogs, Acting and Favorite School Subjects
Zane Austin got the acting bug at age 8. Francesca Capaldi was ‘discovered’ by a Hollywood agent as an adorable toddler. Today, these 12-year-olds are rising stars in Hollywood. They teamed up on the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio to chat with host Arden Moore about starring in the new Warner Brothers movie, Max 2: White House Hero. The movie centers on a secret service dog named Max (played by four talented Belgian Malinois) who protects Austin who portrays TJ, the first son in the White House and Capaldi, who plays Alex, the daughter of a visiting Russian president. Tune in and discover the depth of talent these two possess and why you should catch this movie, which is a bone-a-fide hit!
BIO:
Francesca Capaldi
Known for her starring role as Chloe James in Disney’s hit series Dog with a Blog, Francesca Capaldi has worked consistently in the industry since age four. After booking dozens of national commercials and guest-starring on shows such as A.N.T. Farm and How I Met Your Mother, Francesca stepped into the spotlight and garnered the adoration of millions of fans by landing one of the leads on Disney’s wildly popular show. She soon became one of the breakout faces of the channel and also guest starred on their hit show Jessie. She also did an episode on the new show Mack and Moxy; a children's education show that focuses on causes. Francesca has starred in two motion picture movies, The Dog Who Saved Summer and 3 Day Test. You can also hear her as the voice of Little Red-Haired Girl in the full length feature, The Peanuts Movie. In January, Francesca was also named the new face of Claire’s Stores Tween line and is still collaborating with Claire’s.
Zane Austin
Zane Austin is a California native, having spent all of his 12 years in the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks. Growing up, Zane always gravitated towards performing: each year doing a lead role in his grandmothers original holiday plays and school plays and twice, winning the Performing Artist Award at school. But it was when he was 8 years old, that Zane called a conference with his mom and dad, letting them know he wanted to be an actor. His Dad, a professional musician, was no stranger to show business, and he wanted to be sure that this was a serious passion before allowing his son to pursue it. Zane never waivered in his desire to do film and TV and after reminding his parents for 8 months that he wanted to be an actor, they helped him find an LA agent and manager. He wasted no time in booking- landing a Roundtable Pizza commercial almost immediately and many other national commercials followed. Soon his dream came true and he snagged the lead in Max 2, his first feature film.
When he is not acting, Zane enjoys playing All-Star baseball, golf and soccer, doing parkour and he loves hanging out with his goldendoodle puppy, Wilson.
Max 2: White House Hero
Duty calls again, and our hero dog Max returns to action in "Max 2: White House Hero." His new assignment brings him to Washington, D.C. to serve on the U.S. president's Secret Service detail. When a foreign leader arrives with his precocious daughter Alex (Francesca Capaldi), tensions arise between both countries. First Son TJ (Zane Austin), along with Max and Alex, uncover a dangerous plot that puts both kids and both nations in jeopardy. A highly-sensitive mission will push Max’s specialized skills, intelligence and loyalty to the test.