Double Trouble: Violet McGraw and Jack Griffo Discuss Sister Chemistry, Andrew Koji and Sequel Plans

Violet McGraw and Jack Griffo discuss bringing back nostalgic family adventures, filming in Las Vegas and their ideas for Double Trouble 2.

Some movies are simply made to entertain, and Double Trouble is the kind of adventure Hollywood needs more of. The new family action comedy brings together a jewelry heist, Christmas spirit, sibling chemistry, and plenty of laughs for a fun Las Vegas adventure.

Directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino and written by John Ducey, Double Trouble stars real-life sisters Violet and Madeleine McGraw alongside Azizi Donnelly, Jack Griffo and Andrew Koji.

The story follows two quick-witted sisters who unexpectedly become involved in a jewelry heist in Las Vegas. With their parents unaware of their disappearance, the girls must recruit a jaded security guard, outsmart a group of bumbling henchmen, and stop the mastermind behind the operation.

I recently spoke with Violet McGraw and Jack Griffo to discuss their experiences making the film, the appeal of bringing back nostalgic family adventures, working with Andrew Koji, and their ideas for a potential Double Trouble 2.

Having previously interviewed Griffo about The Thundermans, it was great catching up with him again.

Double Trouble Brings Back the Nostalgia of ’90s Family Movies

One of the first things I wanted to discuss was how Double Trouble captures the feeling of the family adventures many of us grew up watching.

The movie has a lighthearted energy and holiday atmosphere that immediately reminded me of the entertaining family films released throughout the 1990s.

For Violet McGraw, the nostalgic feeling was present from the moment she and her sister learned about the project.

“As soon as the concept of Double Trouble was brought up to me and my sister, we were just immediately like, yes, yes, please,” McGraw told me.

She explained that reading the screenplay and eventually watching the completed movie brought back memories of the Christmas films she and Madeleine enjoyed growing up.

“It just felt so nostalgic because it felt like one of those ’90s Christmas movies that me and my sister grew up watching.”

Griffo agreed, pointing to the combination of holiday heart, family relationships and action as the elements that make the movie entertaining.

“I think there’s that holiday heart family aspect, but it’s also super fun. And like, the action’s really good.”

Griffo admitted that seeing how the finished movie came together was a pleasant surprise. Actors never know exactly how a film they read on paper will compare with the completed production.

Fortunately, he was pleased with the result, describing Double Trouble as a well-rounded experience that delivers entertainment throughout.

Filming Double Trouble at the Palms in Las Vegas

Las Vegas serves as more than just the setting for Double Trouble. The city’s casinos, hotels, and larger-than-life atmosphere provide an unusual playground for the sisters’ adventure.

I asked McGraw and Griffo about filming at the Palms Casino Resort and whether the experience was as unusual as the city itself.

McGraw embraced the opportunity, explaining that working inside a casino was unlike the environments she had experienced on previous productions.

“I actually found it cool filming at a casino just because it’s such a different environment,” McGraw said.

The actress also revealed that she has family living in Las Vegas, which gave her opportunities to spend time with relatives while working on the movie. She enjoyed the experience enough to say she would happily return for another production.

Griffo had a similarly positive experience, although he admitted that most of his previous visits to Las Vegas involved attending shows or visiting the Sphere.

Filming and staying at the Palms made the production particularly convenient.

“We stayed at the Palms, we filmed at the Palms. So it was all kind of just kind of there,” Griffo explained.

Our conversation also turned to one of the city’s more frustrating features: getting from one hotel to another.

Anyone who has spent time walking around Las Vegas knows that two buildings can appear close together while requiring a surprisingly long trip.

Griffo agreed with my frustration over the city’s transportation, joking about how convenient it was to have the production concentrated in one location.

Jack Griffo Explains Juniper’s Obsession With the Jewelry

While Violet and Madeleine McGraw lead the adventure, Jack Griffo plays Juniper, a character whose obsession with a valuable piece of jewelry becomes an important part of the story.

I asked Griffo what initially helped him understand Juniper and how he approached playing someone with so much confidence and arrogance.

According to Griffo, the character’s personality and motivations were immediately clear in the screenplay.

Juniper is accustomed to having wealth, attention, and success. However, his obsession with the jewelry creates a personal conflict that drives his actions.

“I think just the idea that he’s got the whole world in the palm of his hand,” Griffo explained.

He also discussed how understanding what a character wants is an important part of preparing for a performance. In Juniper’s case, his obsession provided a clear motivation without requiring him to search for additional explanations.

One of my favorite moments involving Juniper comes during his introduction, when the character is surrounded by people and clearly isn’t interested in entertaining all the attention.

The moment led to a funny exchange about not having enough social energy to deal with everyone around him.

I also asked Griffo whether he enjoys taking supporting roles that allow him to make an impression without carrying the responsibility of leading an entire movie. His answer was immediate.

“Absolutely. There’s no pressure that way. I can just come in and, you know, do what I do.”

Griffo said he enjoys being part of an ensemble and supporting the actors carrying the story. He also admitted that supporting roles allow him to have fun without carrying the same level of pressure.

Interestingly, after watching the completed movie, he felt Juniper had a larger presence than he originally expected.

Even when his character isn’t physically on screen, the other characters continue discussing him, keeping Juniper connected to the larger adventure.

For Griffo, seeing how those moments connected his performance to the rest of the story made the experience especially rewarding.

Violet McGraw Talks Working With Andrew Koji and Madeleine McGraw

Andrew Koji has built an impressive career through performances that combine physical action with strong character work.

His involvement in Double Trouble was one of the reasons I wasn’t entirely surprised by how well the movie’s action sequences came together.

However, I was curious whether the actor audiences know for his intense performances brings the same energy to a family comedy.

When I asked Violet McGraw about working alongside Koji, she immediately praised his personality and talent.

“Oh my gosh, so talented and super funny,” McGraw told me.

She explained that she, her sister Madeleine, and Koji spent considerable time filming together, creating a strong connection during production.

“We had a great time. We were the trio for sure.”

The opportunity to work with Madeleine was equally important.

Although both sisters have established their own acting careers, Double Trouble gives them a chance to share the screen and bring their real relationship into the story.

I asked Violet what she gets creatively and personally from working with her sister that she doesn’t necessarily experience while acting in projects alone.

Her answer highlighted one of the movie’s biggest strengths: their natural chemistry.

“I guess just that real sibling chemistry because we are actually sisters and it just comes off so natural.”

McGraw explained that watching herself and Madeleine together on screen sometimes doesn’t even feel like watching a scripted movie.

Their conversations and interactions resemble the same exchanges they have in everyday life. The sisters’ familiarity allows their performances to feel effortless, particularly as their characters navigate an increasingly ridiculous situation.

Fortunately, their real family vacations have been much less eventful.

When I asked whether they had ever experienced a real-life Double Trouble situation while traveling, McGraw recalled family trips involving New Zealand and Mammoth.

Neither vacation involved stopping a jewelry heist, and she would prefer to keep it that way.

Violet McGraw and Jack Griffo Pitch Double Trouble 2

One of the most entertaining moments of our conversation came when I asked Violet McGraw to pitch a potential Double Trouble 2.

With the first movie taking place in Las Vegas, I wanted to know where the sisters should travel next and what kind of trouble might follow them.

McGraw didn’t hesitate to suggest a change of scenery.

“Let’s go on a tropical vacation, let’s leave Las Vegas…let’s go to something a bit more relaxed.”

Of course, relaxing might be difficult if Juniper somehow finds his way into another adventure.

Griffo immediately jumped into the conversation with an idea for bringing his character back.

“Still, there has to be some sort of Juniper happens to go there on a tropical vacation. We run into each other.”

I suggested that the sisters could unexpectedly arrive at a resort where Juniper happens to be performing, bringing everyone together for another round of trouble.

McGraw enthusiastically agreed with the idea. While our conversation was simply a fun opportunity to imagine another adventure, the exchange demonstrated how easily the characters could find themselves in another unusual situation.

No sequel was officially announced during our interview, but McGraw’s tropical vacation idea would certainly offer a different setting for the sisters.

The possibilities for another jewelry heist, an unexpected encounter with Juniper, or an entirely new mystery could give the characters plenty of reasons to reunite.

Double Trouble Delivers an Entertaining Holiday Escape

Beyond the action and comedy, Double Trouble has a holiday atmosphere that made me appreciate the movie even more.

Although the film arrives in October, its Christmas setting and nostalgic energy already had me looking forward to the holiday season.

I even joked with McGraw that I was ready to skip Halloween and jump straight into Christmas after watching the movie.

Fortunately, she shared my enthusiasm.

“I love Christmas so much. It’s Christmas every single day in my house.”

Double Trouble is now playing in theaters.

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