What is your background and how did you become involved in the entertainment industry?
In the UK there is a famous acting dynasty called The Fox family. I am not from that dynasty. But I am starting a rival one—my parents both being actors themselves too. I had my heart set on going to drama school from a young age and had auditioned at 17, after finishing school. I was aghast when I didn’t get in anywhere. I ended up taking two gap years, I worked in the office of a comedy club and finally got into RADA on my third go.
You currently star in “Intrigo: Samaria”. What can you tell us about your character and her involvement in the story?
I play a young documentary maker called Paula who decides to make a film about a classmate of hers, who went missing when they were at school. She starts digging up the past and decides to try and find out what actually happened to her.
You also star in “The Great”. How did you know the show was the right fit for you?
The show is a blend of period drama and modern realism. Best encapsulated by women in corsets who go around cursing and swearing! I loved the possibilities the irreverent writing opened up and was drawn to playing a character who was funny!
The show is a blend of period drama and modern realism. I loved the possibilities the irreverent writing opened up and was drawn to playing a character who was funny!
What was the audition process like and how did you react when you got the role for “The Great”?
I put myself on tape at home with my husband and after hearing they liked my tape I just went in to meet all the creatives for a chat. I was absolutely stoked when I heard I’d got the job as I loved The Favourite!
What are some movies/shows that made you fall in love with acting?
Two things that come to mind: I remember turning on the TV as a child and finding myself watching the scene in Truly, Madly, Deeply where Juliet Stevenson breaks down following the death of her husband. I was completely enraptured by that performance even though it was definitely too adult for me to be watching at the time. The Piano Teacher and Isabelle Huppert’s performance in that is another one that has continued to inspire me.
Who are some artists you would love to collaborate with?
Jane Campion, Patricia Clarkson, Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Kaluuya.
If you weren’t an actor, what profession would you pursue?
I definitely have delusions of grandeur when it comes to interior design.
I put myself on tape at home with my husband and after hearing they liked my tape I just went in to meet all the creatives for a chat. I was absolutely stoked when I heard I’d got the job as I loved The Favourite!
