The star-studded premiere of the film "We Bought A Zoo" took place in New York as lead actor Matt Damon and actress Scarlett Johansson both attended the event. 　　Inspired by the real life story of Benjamin Mee, the family film "We Bought a Zoo" stars Matt Damon as a journalist and a single father, who wanted to give his family a fresh start, by accidentally buying a house situated in the middle of a zoo. With no experience of dealing with animals, and no stable budget to sustain the zoo, Mee has a hard time juggling family and animal life. 　　Matt Damon, who is also a father of four, said that he could relate to his new role. 　　"It's a lot of work raising kids, and it's a full time wonderful job. And I can't imagine doing it without my partner. So it's a movie about a guy who is forced to do it without his partner and I just really, that just really resonates for me." 　　On the other hand, Johansson, who plays the head zookeeper in the film, says it was the practical side of her that attracted her to the role. 　　"I think I was attracted to the fact that Kelly was not looking for love. She wasn't looking for a husband or a boyfriend or a date. She is just a practical salt of the earth grounded character." 　　But for Damon, director Cameron Crowe's film legacy was what drew him to the film. 　　"As a moviegoer, they just really get to me. And I really have a wonderful cathartic experience every time I go see a Cameron Crowe movie. So I wanted to be a part of one." 　　"We Bought a Zoo" will open in Taiwan and U.S. theaters this coming Friday. (Courtesy: 20TH CENTURY FOX)