FROM SUPERHERO TO PSYCHOPATH

prepared the tape.

I shook my booty to Duran Duran’s

just to give you a mental picture (laughs).

I thought I’d either get banned from the industry or they’d see something in me. Thankfully I got the part and moved to Atlanta about four weeks later.

I fell in love with the process. The Duffers were very inclusive so it was lovely coming from drama school where we worked collaboratively.

I was also apprehensive about coming in to an established story arc and cast. I wondered where I’d fit in but they quickly embraced me. Yeah, the Duffers wanted to steer away from that. They said they weren’t going to repeat it with Billy. The audience will know Billy’s story but the other characters won’t ever get to see what’s behind his mask. When came out, I was worried about losing my anonymity. I loved every aspect of the creative process but I couldn’t stand the thought of not being able to freely go to the gym or the coffeeshop.

I then spent the first four months of filming watching how Natalia, Joe and Charlie individually responded to being noticed when we hung out together.

While doing a promotional tour for

I became aware of how much it meant to fans for me to have that level of appreciation when they noticed or complimented me.

Having kids come up to me saying “I watched this film you’re in and it changed my life,” made me stop and think, “Hang on, this is why I fell in love with film and television.”

When I was 12 and bullied, I’d watch films and TV shows to escape from the harsh reality in life.

When comes out and if I get recognised, it’s an opportunity to engage with fans. There’s a sense of duty and respect for me to uphold.