Actress Indira G. Wilson chatted about starring in the sports horror movie “HIM,” and the digital age.
Background on ‘HIM’
In the film “HIM,” former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers plays Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football.
On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.
Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox).
A Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.
The movie features a dynamic supporting cast including alternative comedy legend Tim Heidecker, Australian comic Jim Jefferies, MMA heavyweight fighter Maurice Greene and hip hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack, all three in their feature film debuts.
How was your experience in the sports horror film “HIM”?
I had an amazing experience shooting “HIM.” The cast and the crew were amazing. It was my first time working with Justin Tipping and it was incredible to watch a Director with such a clear vision.
What did you like most about your character?
My character, Yvette, is the quintessential sports mom. I thought of her as that mom that never misses a game, loves her role as the team mom and always has snacks after a game. She is the support system that her son needed to be successful.
How does it feel to be a part of the digital age? (Now with streaming, technology and social media being so prevalent)
As a creative, we always want our work to be seen by an audience and in this age of streaming and social media, it is fascinating to witness how an audience engages with your work. It’s also great to be a part of a project that sparks conversation.
How was your experience in “The Equalizer”?
Working in “The Equalizer” was a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to play a no nonsense police captain.
Captain Grace Watkins was about business and she wasn’t taking no mess from The Equalizer or Detective Dante!
What is your advice for young and emerging actors?
My advice to young and emerging actors would be to create your own work. From the beginning, I have been writing and producing my own work.
I’m currently working on a TV series that I wrote, produced and star in. I think it’s important to build a creative community and tell the stories that are important to you.
What does the word success mean to you? (My favorite question)
Success to me means a lot of things. Being an actor can be a very long journey. You really have to love what you’re doing.
So, I guess to me, success means not giving up and having fun while on the journey.
What would you like to tell our readers about “HIM”? (What’s the one thing you want them to get out of it)
“HIM” asks the question, “What are you willing to sacrifice to be great?” And I would like to tell your readers to think about that as they’re watching the movie.
Challenge yourself to put your own life to the test. What are you willing to sacrifice?
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