5 MINUTES WITH... ALYSSA SUTHERLAND
Model turned actress Alyssa Sutherland is no stranger to historical drama, having appeared in the hit series, Vikings. Now she’s leading the cast of New Gold Mountain, which explores the untold stories of the Victorian gold rush. Here Alyssa gives us the inside scoop...
Viewers can expect the series to be…
an exciting murder mystery, set in the gold rush and told from the perspective of the Chinese immigrants. The series confronts issues of race, class and belonging.
The thing that I loved about Belle was…
that we find her at a time in her life after the death of her abusive husband, where she has to really fight to survive. She’s an entrepreneur and just won’t quit.
The cast were…
so talented, and it was truly a joy going to work each day with everyone. [Co-star] Yoson [An] is a lovely man, and I had a total fangirl moment when I realised I was working with Alison Bell, who I think is just brilliant.
My favourite memory from filming was...
when I got the giggles doing a scene for episode one. You’ll know it when you see it!
I love working on historical dramas because...
it’s always fascinating diving into a different time period and learning about what was different with society. But ultimately, I think regardless of when a character existed, what matters to me is their humanity.
The thing I miss most about Oz when I’m living away is…
my family!
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