From Apples Never Fall to Nautilus, Georgia Flood’s recent projects may have her skyrocketing into stardom, but she’s been climbing the ladder since the age of six. Moving from Dubai to Melbourne and studying in Paris, she has worked across stage and screen productions, joined masterclasses from L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq and the 16th Street Actors Studio, been nominated for the Australians in Film’s Health Ledger Scholarship and the “Best Actress in a Miniseries” award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Now, she steps into two television adaptations of beloved novels: Peacock’s Apples Never Fall based off of Liane Moriarty’s bestseller and AMC’s Nautilus inspired by Jules Verne’s Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. We catch up with Flood about both.
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Hey Georgia! How has 2024 been treating you so far?
Howdy! Oh man, It’s been wild and inspiring so far! I’m back in Los Angeles, pinching myself, feeling very grateful to be a part of the Apples Never Fall press campaign.
Talk to us a bit about how you got to where you are now in your acting career.
I started acting as a kid. I also did some commercials in Dubai (we moved there when I was 6). When we returned to Melbourne 5 years later, I got my first guest role on City Homicide. I have been working in film, theatre and television ever since! I guess to answer the part about where I got to where I am now… never having a back up plan.
What initially drew you to the role in Apples Never Fall?
That it is a Liane Moriarty show and to be a part of that sorry telling legacy would be a dream come true! And then, of course the fact that the role of Savannah was so juicy and thrilling and heart breaking. A character that I’ve never worked on before either. A total challenge.
How did you prepare for such a central character in the series?
In pre-production, it was all research. I went to town investigating Savannah’s inner life, and creating her back story. Along with a wonderful creative collaboration with Melanie Marnich, our beautiful show-runner and head writer. Melanie and I talked at length about who Savannah is and why. I read a very illuminating book and watched countless films, that if I tell you the names of, will be a huge spoiler!
Can you tell us a bit about your character’s journey in Apples Never Fall without giving away any spoilers?
Savannah appears initially lost, and essentially homeless, taking refuge in the arms of Joy Delany. But as you continue to watch the show, you realise that not everything is what it seems with her, and perhaps she’s not as lost as she says she is. And without giving anything away, I’ll say that Savannah’s initial plan is hijacked by her heart. I wish I could tell you more!
How do you think this series stands out from similar shows in the genre?
Possibly that it’s centred around a seemingly perfect family, with murder-mystery vibes.
You also have a starring role in Nautilus coming up. What attracted you to this project and how does it feel to be part of a series inspired by such a classic literary work?
The fact that it would be a Disney fantasy set in 1860’s and the fact that my character’s name is Humility. It feels like an honour, truly, to be a part of the Jules ’Verne-verse’.
Can you share any insights into your character or the storyline of Nautilus that viewers can look forward to?
Nautilus is a swashbuckling adventure extravaganza! It is the story of Captain Nemo (Shazad Latif), and his ragtag team, on a submarine, fleeing the imminent capture of the British East India Company. There’s action, drama, romance, sci-fi… it’s very fun. And funny. Maybe I’m biased because the ensemble cast is practically my family now. But still, I reckon it’s worth a watch. If not for comedy duo stand outs, Arlo Green and Ashan Kumar. We are all very keen for viewers to see it.
As someone with experience in both theatre and television, do you find any significant differences in how you approach your craft in these mediums?
The approach is usually the same, interrogation of my character’s psychology, and a deep dive into the story. But there are some clear differences. In theatre you are performing, reaching the back of the audience, using your entire body to project the words of the playwright (especially Shakespeare! Have you ever been to Crossfit? Try one of the Bard’s comedies, in a corset!). There is more freedom of physical expression in theatre from my experience. In film, you are just living and breathing as you would in your day to day life. It totally depends on the genre though! I will say, when I was 14 and on a TV show called Tangle, our graceful director, Jess Hobbs, said to me (when I was clearly doing some theatrical facial expressions), “if you just feel it, we see it,” and that was very relaxing.
Can you share any more projects you are working on or aspirations you have in your career?
I’m currently working on my music! My new single is imminent! Also, a big dream of mine would be to co-write the music for a music driven film, like A Star Is Born, and also act in it. Write music for the characters and such. I would also love to produce, especially the films that I act in. I cannot wait to share my stories through film and music. Thank you for asking!