‘So,
obviously you must be pretty excited to be working on your first role in the TV
industry? How are you finding the world of production?’
Honestly,
I’m still overwhelmed. After the first few shoots I figured that the buzz would
have worn off, but I was totally wrong. It’s demanding, I won’t lie, but I’m
still convinced that it’s too much fun for me to call it a proper ‘job’.
‘I’m sure.
Just how pleased were you to have been casted for this new series?’
I’m
incredibly lucky. Being able to learn and grow with an upcoming show takes the
pressure off a little bit. I mean, of course you want to give your best for
your audience, but it allows me time to develop my character as the narrative
progresses. Also, this is the first major production for the whole team which
is nice, because we’re all learning together. On ITV, too! That’s a pretty big
deal. Again, I never thought I’d see the opportunity to work on something like
this. When I was first approached, I left the offer hanging for a little while.
I was so scared, and I didn’t think I had it in me, but threw myself at it –
thank god – or I wouldn’t have had this amazing opportunity.
‘Obviously
you like working with the show, but the concept itself. What do you make of it
all? Do you think it’s relevant to today?’
Oh,
absolutely. It’s like a more modernised take on Orwell’s ‘1984’, and I think
that in many ways it’s the similarities between this dystopian fiction and our
reality that make it so much more of a success. It makes it less of simply a
dystopian fiction, but throws an element of horror into the mix as it becomes
clear that the tragedies of the narrative could be the outcomes of our own
actions.
‘Do you
think that the show is more suited to the younger adults of today, rather than
the older population given the themes?’
The series
is definitely tailored to a more progressive audience. My age group of
‘millennials’, and also the ‘Gen Zs’ after us, will feel the deepest
connection. The characters predominantly lie within these categories that might
make it a little harder for older people to relate to. Ideas surrounding
pollution, the media, mental health and current issues of female empowerment,
disability inclusion, and… I’m not sure if I can tell you too much, but LGBTQ+
characters also make an appearance. More controversial topics basically, that
might not be as well received or valued by the elderly than the young adults of
today.
‘This female
empowerment radiates from your character in particular. Do you think that
having ‘____’ as a lead is important in today’s television industry.’
‘_____’
isn’t the lead as much as she is a rival to ‘…….’’s position. He’s still the
focal character of the series but as you’ll start to discover – wink -, ‘____’
isn’t all she seems right now. That’s all I can tell you. The two work in
unison with ‘…..’ being the key character, but ‘___’ challenging this and
defying many stereotypes that a lot of women, particularly in the lore of
television and cinema, are burdened with.
‘And you like
working with this director? We hear they’re also fairly new to the scene. Could
you share your experience with a newbie creator?’
I always
envisioned a director as being an older, grumpy guy with glasses, frowning in
his special seat and living off of coffee – specific, I know. But I was wrong.
‘_____’ is a joy to work with, very patient with all of us, and I’m so thankful
to be working with her on my first large scale production. She’s an incredible
visionary to create something so diverse, and she really holds the team
together. I think that working such long hours in a frantic studio environment
is enough to drive anyone slightly mad trying to organise, but she manages it.
Also being a girl? I think that’s cool. Even now, like me, you probably picture
mostly men running things behind the screens. Again, I was totally wrong. Maybe
not about the coffee, though. I think it’s her life-source at this point.
‘I can’t say
I blame her! Anyway, it’s been really great to speak with you today. I’m a big
fan of your work so far, even if the series is in the earlier stages still. Did
you have anything else you wanted to share? Maybe to your audience?’
I mean,
really just that I hope they’re enjoying the content as much as I am being part
of creating it. Keep going – the drama’s barely kicked in yet. And to those
that haven’t watched yet: why not? Don’t worry, you haven’t that much just yet.
It’s something fresh and different, definitely worth a try. Even if it is a
little dark.
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