Daisy Head is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. The British actress has been making waves with her impressive performances, and she’s set to take the world by storm with two highly anticipated projects.
First up, Head will be starring in Paramount’s much-anticipated Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which hits theaters on March 10th. She’ll be sharing the screen with an all-star cast that includes Chris Pine, Rege Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Michelle Rodriguez. With a cast like this, fans are in for an unforgettable adventure.
But that’s not all – Head will also be reprising her pivotal role as Genya Safin in the second season of Netflix’s hit fantasy series Shadow and Bone, which premieres on March 16th. Fans of the show will be thrilled to see her return to the screen and bring her incredible talent to the beloved character once again.
Head’s talent isn’t limited to just these two projects, either; she’s made a name for herself in British television dramas like Doctors, The Syndicate, and Doc Martin. She also starred in Freeform’s Guilt and was cast in season 3 of the Hulu period drama Harlots.
With her impressive range and undeniable talent, Head is a rising star to watch. Her star power is sure to take her to new heights all around the globe, and before she takes flight – we had the opportunity to sit down with Head and pick her brains. From what fuels her passion, to the limitlessness of fantasy projects – we covered it all.
Head below to watch the trailer for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves…
And now for the interview…
What do you do to wind down when you are not acting?
I am a huge advocate for adding to our overall mental wealth, so I make time to partake in the things that bring me great pleasure such as socialising with close friends, cooking (and eating), spending time outside, reading, physical training/yoga…the list goes on.
How did you first gain an interest in acting and the arts?
It runs in my family, so I felt an immediate affinity with it from as young as I can remember. To quote Shakespeare “I see the world feelingly” and so I think acting was an extension of that, as it gave me an opportunity to explore my interest in humans and their emotions.
What drives your passion to perform?
I am an empath, so the ability to portray characters in a story that others may be able to relate to, or be able to escape into, gives me a great sense of purpose. Whether the character is fictitious or is based on a living or was living person, any representation created by an artist stems from human existence in the real world. I think the opportunity to touch another individuals pain, without permanently claiming it as one’s own is very powerful for both artist and observer. We are all multitudes, and I think acting provides a great opportunity to lean into each and every facet of our personalities, we literally get to step into another person’s shoes.
Who do you consider to be your idols?
Anyone who fully embodies what they do whilst maintaining their own sense of authenticity outside of their work.
You first appear in British TV shows like Doc Martin and Endeavour. How did those experiences shape your career and approach?
Every day, every character, every job provides lessons, some of which may not even be clear to us at the time. I thrive most when I am learning. So I question everything, without attaching to an immediate answer, and that has shaped the way I approach my work and my life too. As Rainer Maria Rilke wisely said “Be patient toward all that is unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves… live the question now perhaps you will gradually without noticing it live along some distant day into the answer”
You’re now doing huge things, outside of just the UK too. How did you manage to get these opportunities?
Honestly I feel so incredibly humbled by all of the opportunities that have presented themselves and come my way. I put huge trust in the universe to place me where I am supposed to be, and to never attach to destinations but rather focus on enjoying the journey to wherever I am supposed to end up. I have wonderful teams on both sides of the Atlantic, so I wouldn’t be achieving any of it without them.
What would your advice be to any budding actor who is looking to break into the wider industry?
Again, it’s a bit of a cliché, but trust the process, and if you have the drive and ambition to grow and learn, perseverance is key to success. Observe and embrace every aspect of life so that it may continue to feed your compulsion to tell stories and portray others. It is said that, “In school we get the lesson, and take the test, in life we get the test, and then learn the lesson”. As tempting as it may be to take shortcuts, so much is to be gained from exploration. There is no finish line, you are in full progress, just keep going; and always remember, there is and only ever will be one you. No one else can offer all that you encompass.
