Welcome to the Behind the Scenes of The Imitation!
Today I am interviewing the lovely Sarah Whitnall, who plays the role of Megan Foster, to delve deeper into the making of The Imitation...
What interested you in becoming a part in The Imitation?
I was so excited to work with the two budding directors/producers, Lily Richards and Amy Hale.
When you first heard about the film The Imitation, what were your initial thoughts on the storyline?
I thought the storyline 'The Secret' was very interesting and I was interested to see how Lily and Amy brought the narrative to life!
In The Imitation, you played the role of Megan Foster. How would you describe her character?
Megan is not a very nice woman. I would describe her as vain, self-obsessed and unable to hold down a steady job. For most of her life she is jealous of her sister Liberty and this is what drives her to have an affair with her sister's husband. You'll see how this unveils in the film...
What was life like on set?
Filming was tough. The experience was condensed into a short amount of time, but with a truck load of biscuits and tea we pulled through - oh and also the cases of prosecco!
Where was the film located?
There is a funny story actually. When I first signed the contract I was told the film would be filmed in Barbados, but this location was soon changed to Orpington. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to be filmed in Orpington!
Within the film, you really had the opportunity to showcase your true acting talents, especially in such scenes as the collapse - was a stunt double used?
No, I did all my own stunts. There were a few hairy moments such as the death scene as I collapsed on to the rug. I still have some carpet burns, but luckily first aid was on hand.
After this role in The Imitation, where do you see your career heading in the future?
Well...after The Imitation being showcased at The Little Picturehouse Cinema, I think this could be the stepping stone into my career in acting. All I can say is 'Hollywood - watch out!'
A large thank you to Sarah Whitnall for answering our questions, and to see Sarah Whitnall's performance as Megan Foster in The Imitation, come to the showcase at The Little Picturehouse at 6pm.
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