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Your character, Spider, has quite a dramatic ending. Can you tell me about how Spider grows in the coming Avatarmovies?
Like all of the other characters, he has been through a lot. You will see his character change for the worse and for the better. I think this next movie will definitely shock you regarding all of the characters’ choices and how they grow - it is definitely way crazier than I would have ever imagined.
You have gone from one major franchise, Avatar, to now another, Scream. How does it feel to be working in films that are so iconic by nature?
For Scream, I didn’t really feel the pressure. It was like, ‘Oh shit, I’m going to have a blast.’ But there were major contrasts [between] filming the two. Firstly, Scream [didn’t take] four years. There was very little CGI and all of my castmates weren’t in polka-dot suits! It was only two months and it kind of felt like a really fun summer vacation. It was a super relaxed atmosphere and probably the nicest set. Everyone from actors to camera and boom operators were great. Maybe because we were in Canada and everyone is nice there [laughs].
What can you tell us about Scream VI, without giving anything away?
I would say, people have to watch this one, if you want to see the angriest Ghost Face yet, you have to see it. He is crazy, he is angry and he doesn’t care where you are. He will find you and slice you.
You have fulfilled huge roles so far already, but what are some roles that you have always wanted to play?
That’s a good question. I have always really wanted to play a cowboy. It goes back to the fact that one day I would really like to own a ranch somewhere, maybe in Wyoming or Montana somewhere and have some horses. I just love western movies. They are just so badass. I grew up watching a lot of old westerns with my grandad - everyone from John Wayne to Clint Eastwood. I really love cowboys, they are just the coolest characters.
Outside of filming and acting, do you have other hobbies and interests that keep you driven?
Fitness is a big thing of mine. I go to a CrossFit gym. It kind of has a reputation to it but it is a really good environment and great group of people - at least at my gym. I love to skateboard too and also I am getting into wood carving.
Oh, amazing! How did you fall into that?
Well, it’s something that my Grandad did that I am starting to pick up from him. I started with soap actually because it is easier to carve. If you want to use stone you can use limestone as that is a little softer to carve. It's a really nice pastime and you can just get lost in it if you want. But you know, something that I would love to be able to do is create maps. I love Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's genius is inspiring. Being able to draw maps is such a cool idea to me. If I could draw an old-school map of my town or neighbourhood, I would love that. There is something adventurous about it and I really love the outdoors. I don’t go camping enough but every once in a while I like to and just submerge myself in nature. It’s secluded but not quite because you are surrounded by nature, untouched by man.
As we move into 2023, with Scream VI now out in the world, what else can we expect from you?
I did a movie last year, Freaky Tales with Pedro Pascal and a bunch of others. It is such a cool movie. It is basically an ‘80s anthology movie with four different stories that all find a way of intertwining somehow.
On a more personal note, what do you hope for yourself?
My main goal in the next eight years would be to be a steady working actor and have a family. Even though I was raised by a single parent, and it was unique and incredible, I want to grow old with someone, have a kid and teach them the lessons of life. With a kid, everything becomes more magical.
Scream VI is out in cinemas now.
