With our Netflix to-watch list well and truly rinsed and a Squid Game-shaped hole left in our hearts, it is fair to say that we are all currently on the search for a new binge-worthy watch to obsess over. Well, actress Lucy Fry is here to appease your craving as she, along with a star-studded array of co-stars, feature in the new vampire thriller, Night Teeth. With the budding Australian actress starring alongside the likes of Debby Ryan and Megan Fox to offer viewers an exhilarating new lens through which to enjoy a modern-day vampire tale, she confirms herself as one of Hollywood’s brightest stars on the rise with her masterful portrayal of the angsty vampire, Zoe.

When speaking on her newest role, Lucy exclaimed, “when I read the script, I loved the fun ride that the film is, the adrenaline, the humour, the fight sequences, the irreverence and the action. I was particularly attracted to playing Zoe as the bad guy in the movie, as I haven’t played someone like her before. She’s fierce, fun, a live wire. And when I read the script and realised that whoever plays Zoe was going to have a great time.”

Upon the release of Night Teeth, the actress sat down with Wonderland to discuss her new role, the physical demands of the job and working alongside the likes of Debby Ryan and Megan Fox. Head below to enjoy our interview with Lucy Fry…

Talk us through your beginnings in acting! What first sparked your interest in it?
I was incredibly shy as a kid, and my 3rd-grade teacher told my parents to send me to speech and drama classes because I was so quiet that no one could hear me when I spoke. Overcoming the fear of being heard by practising with poems and little short stories was so terrifying and thrilling that it hooked me in. When I was 14, I joined a physical theatre company in Brisbane, where I grew up, called Zen Zen Zo. The company training is based in Suzuki method and Viewpoints so it was disciplined, raw and very physically demanding. And, the level of commitment created an amazing community with the other actors there. Training with Zen Zen Zo was the thing that made me want to be an actor.

Do you have anyone in particular that you cite as your inspiration career-wise?
Cate Blanchett has always been a huge inspiration to me, as an Australian who is also an incredible character actor.

And, let’s talk about your latest role in Night Teeth! What drew you to the film initially?
When I read the script, I loved the fun ride that the film is, the adrenaline, the humour, the fight sequences, the irreverence and the action. I was particularly attracted to playing Zoe as the bad guy in the movie, as I haven’t played someone like her before. She’s fierce, fun, a live wire. And when I read the script and realised that whoever plays Zoe was going to have a great time. I also enjoyed the subtle questions the film poses about power and humanity.

And, there is plenty of action and drama in the film! Was there much preparation you had to do to get ready for your role?
Debby and I both trained with a brilliant stunt team. I have been doing American Kenpo Karate for the last 5 years and Debby does boxing, so we both had really good control and our director Adam quickly realised he could shoot intense fight sequences with us and added them into the film.

Do you think you share any similarities or personality traits with your character Zoe?
The similarities would be around her playful nature. She’s been alive a long time, so she gets bored pretty easily and wants to have fun even as she’s overthrowing the power systems of the vampire gangs in LA. I felt that the playful part of her was easy to access. And by the end of the film, I felt that I had settled into her irreverence, strength, and passion more. The fun part about playing a vampire, who is ancient, is that for Zoe, she knows exactly who she is – there’s no coming of age for her at 200! That comes with not really giving a damn about what anyone thinks, and I loved that.

You are also starring alongside the likes of Debby Ryan, Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox! What has been it like working with some of Hollywood’s brightest stars?
It’s been awesome. Debby makes me laugh so hard. Especially on night shoots driving around the streets of LA or New Orleans until 6am, she’ll bring out the humour in the weirdest scenarios and help me notice the funny details. Like the day that Megan and Sydney shot their scenes around this crazy fire pit in a swimming pool, Debby was like, “yo, we gotta go see this fire pit in a swimming pool.” And, she’s also incredibly diligent, insightful, and passionate in her work.

Aside from action and drama, are there any other genres you are interested in exploring next?
I’m interested in psychological thrillers. Also, I want to make a surf film, and to play an artist. I guess I want to do the things I love and call it work.

What TV shows and films are you currently enjoying right now?
I rewatched Sopranos recently because I wanted to steal Lorraine Bracco’s accent for my role in Godfather of Harlem. But watching it again, I think it’s still the best show ever made.

You have previously starred alongside the likes of Will Smith, Joel Edgerton and Eddie Murphy in warmly-received projects such as Bright and Mr Church! What has been a career highlight so far?
Working with Will Smith on Bright was definitely a highlight. He’s an incredible leader in the way he can uplift and inspire everyone on set and create this great energy every day. It was pretty surreal to work with him.

Who is your next dream co-star?
There are so many talented people I’d love to work with. It was a dream to work with Forrest Whitaker, and I am so thrilled that that’s happening. The actors who are at the top of my head right now are Francis McDormand, Viola Davis, Marc Rylance and Ruth Negga. There are so many talented people that I want to create with!

What is next for you? What are you most looking forward to with regards to the future of your career?
I am looking forward to Last Looks coming out next year, a detective thriller I did with Charlie Hunnam and Mel Gibson. And I feel that there is more coming with Godfather of Harlem, and I’m excited to explore how my character grows in the next season.