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Alix Angelis talks about ‘Imaginary’ and ‘This Is Me… Now’ 

Actress Alix Angelis chatted about being a part of “Imaginary” and “This Is Me… Now.”

Actress Alix Angelis
Actress Alix Angelis. Photo Credit: Lee Holbrook.
Actress Alix Angelis. Photo Credit: Lee Holbrook.

Actress Alix Angelis chatted about being a part of “Imaginary” and “This Is Me… Now.”

‘Imaginary’

On her experience in “Imaginary,” she said, “It was a new kind of role for me, to play a mom who is struggling with some really dark stuff. To play that character as part of a story dealing with themes of childhood trauma while being a new mom myself, was intense to say the least. It definitely informed my performance.”

“To have the monsters physically on set, in practical special effects costume and makeup was amazing and scary, but the scarier stuff to me was the psychological damage that the kids are going through in the story,” he said.

“Trying to find a way through that by making real friends and healthy family bonds is what makes the film special,” he added.

She opened up about playing her character Samantha. “My character does not come across well, I’ll be honest. Her demons are getting the best of her when we meet her, but what I like about her is that she still has such a strong connection with her daughters,” she said.

“Samantha is in the throes of severe addiction but she can feel that her girls are in danger. She literally drags herself, barefoot, a significant distance to make sure they are safe,” she said.

“It ends up being frightening and frankly unhealthy but I like that even if she can’t fight off all her demons, she tries to fight off the dark entity to protect her girls,” she elaborated. 

‘This Is Me… Now: A Love Story’ 

She spoke about being a part of Jennifer Lopez’ “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.” “It is such a wild thing to be a part of because it is so grand in scope but so personal in its DNA,” she said.

“To be hand-chosen to portray a version of one of her closest friends and for her to trust me with being a part of telling her own story, was really extraordinary. And it wasn’t like it was a biopic with someone else playing Jennifer Lopez. There she was! Playing out scenes from her life,” she elaborated.

“Or at least emotional representations of moments from her life. Art is often truer than (literal) truth and I think this is a wonderful example of that,” she clarified.

Advice for young and aspiring entertainers

For young and aspiring entertainers, she said, “Don’t be stingy with your personality. Be generous. This is something that I am consistently working on because I think I was raised to be seen and not heard and not take up too much space, but I’ve learned that being yourself is a gift in your personal interactions and especially your auditions or performances or however you celebrate your creativity.”

“Don’t be afraid of ‘bothering’ people by being too much. Be kind. To everyone. Be reasonable. Read the room. But don’t hide,” she added.

The digital age

On being an actress in the digital age, Angelis said, “Gosh, I suppose there are pros and cons like anything. It can be easier to find movies and tv shows that are exactly my taste now that there are so many platforms, and go, ‘That’s the kind of stuff I want to make’!”

“Then, go on social media and connect with like-minded creators, but you can also easily get lost in the shuffle. I like keeping up with artists I admire, and being inspired by that. Social media can be a great way to cheer my artist friends and collaborators on,” he added.

Dream acting partners

She listed Andrew Scott and Meryl Streep as her dream acting partners. “Andrew Scott. He has such vulnerability and is so delightfully surprising in his performances. He also comes from a theater background (he still does theater) and theater was my first love. I just know he’d be a fantastic scene partner. One of those that makes you better just by acting with them,” she said.

“Also, Meryl Streep. It might seem overplayed as an answer but I can’t help it. I love how she is so dialed in in her work but between takes she is playful. I resonate with that way of working because I find connecting with people in the room (there are a lot of people in the room when making a movie) makes my walls come down, which is what it’s all about. I love her,” she elaborated.

Success

On her definition of success, she said, “Striking a balance in my life where I get to consistently work on projects I find meaningful with people that feel like soulmates, being able to use my influence as a force for good, and having time to nurture my family and raise my kid to be gentle, curious and confident.”

Closing thoughts about ‘Imaginary’

Angelis remarked about “Imaginary,” “You guys, see it in theaters. See it with your best friends. Your real ones. It’s fun, it’s got jump scares, it has awesome practical effects.”

“At its heart, it’s about tapping into what’s real, what’s good for you, and the people that love you, instead of the nasty things we can imagine up and tell ourselves about what’s true,” she concluded.

To learn more about Alix Angelis, follow her on Instagram, and check out her IMDb page.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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