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Your new movie The Pact - in a few words, what is it about,
and what can you tell us about your character in it?
Ahhh now this is a secret I will take to the grave ... or at least until the
premier. My lips are sealed!
What did you draw upon to bring your character to life, and how much Lucy Oke can we find in her? I
have lived in a similar situation before, so it wasn't too hard to
bring Evie to life. Her frustrations, emotions - she's a lot like me
in many ways. A good friend with a small circle. How did you get involved
with the project in the first place? Like
many amazing projects I have been involved in, I was asked to join
this project after my insistent pestering :D ... in
reality, I have known director Paul Sutton [Paul
Sutton interview - click here] and producer Chris Dudley [Chris
Dudley interview - click here] for years and was super excited
when they announced this was being filmed. It was the perfect example
of right place, right time. What can you tell
us about The Pact's director Paul Sutton, and what was your collaboration
like?
Paul is a secret evil villain with the most incredible underground lair. He
has this fantastic masterplan where he ... what?? ... oh, you don't
want ... ok ... Eh-hem, ignore that! I have worked with Paul for years and I find his talent
and enthusiasm so invigorating. He has such an upbeat 'make it happen'
attitude, and this absolutely spills through into his directing. He
makes you feel so at ease on set and encourages you to make the
character your own.
Any future projects you'd like to share? Nothing
in the pipeline at the minute acting-wise, but I will be (hopefully)
donning the stage next year competing in bodybuilding. My main focus
is on everything that goes with that at the minute.
What got you into acting in the first place, and did you receive any formal
training on the subject?
I was always a performer from a very young age. I've acted in many
pantos, musicals, plays, sketches and horror attractions. I
have a HND in Musical Theatre. At college I concentrated a lot on
backstage and learned a lot of new skills. That took me to working as
a casual technician and runner at several theatres and finally to Butlins, where after a season back stage I became a Redcoat (a real
Hi-De-Hi story). I have worked in several holiday parks as an
entertainer, then finally settled up north in a touring 70s show band.
From stage I merged into radio being the breakfast presenter for a community
radio station, then drive time for a commercial radio station. I
was also a writer and senior show producer for a major scare
attractions company - which incidentally, is where I met Paul.
What can you tell us about your
filmwork prior to The Pact? Although
I have lots of stage work under my belt, this is my first time on
film.
How would you
describe yourself as an actress, and some of your techniques to bring your
characters to life?
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I like to think I'm quite a versatile actress. I like to stretch my
ambition and always like to challenge myself. Actresses (and indeed actors) who
inspire you?
Growing up, and even now, my focus has always been on character actors. They
have such a range and are totally overlooked. Steven Buscemi comes to
mind. He has a massive filmography but wasn't noticed by many people
until Boardwalk Empire. I
loved Martin Short when I was growing up. The great Tim Curry. The
late Victoria Wood. Julie Walters. Your favourite movies? Many
people think that Harry Potter is my favourite movie franchise, when
in fact it's Jurassic Park!! I
am a massive Harry Potter fan too though. Labyrinth
has got to me my all time favourite movie though. Unfortunately no one
will watch it with me as I will recite it word for word heehee. ...
and of course, films you really deplore?
Hummm good question. No, I don't think there is. Unless the dog dies of
course - those films can go on the list ... Eight Below :( Your website,
social media, whatever else?
Instagram:
@thetinyoke
Anything else you're dying
to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask?
I think I've waffled on for long enough. Just super excited about this
project and I am incredibly proud to be part of it. Thanks
for the interview!
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