"I get scared easily," Shannyn admits. "When I jump on screen, I'm usually not acting." Despite her nervous ways, she has always wanted to play a vampire. "I love it. I've always been a fan of the vampire aesthetic. It suits me. It feels natural; it is passionate and dramatic. And there is no such thing as over the top!"
Alex is totally into the vampire thing. "Lost Boys was the penultimate vampire film," he enthuses. "I was a teen when it came out and it was just great. Total rock n' roll." Other favorite vampires? "The original Nosferatu, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and of course, Anne Rice. She has had the most influence on how I play this role."
Sophia is no stranger to vampire projects, having starred in Underworld, its sequel, and an adaptation of Dracula. "When they offered me the job, I thought my friends were having a laugh." Despite her exposure to them, Sophia has "never found vampires sexy."
Both Alex and Sophia agree on one thing though: that American culture is terribly prudish. "My entire career, I have been struggling against directors to remain clothed. Now I'm finally ready to get my tits out, and they won't let me!" Sophia jokes.
Moonlight premieres Friday, September 28, 9pm et/pt on CBS.
Article comments
1 - MrsStJohn
Best report from the set so far! I love that last quote from Sophia, although it looks like Alex is the one demonstrating the idea in the picture. LOL That last pic of Sophia and Alex is very cool. I've linked to you from my site, Moonlight-Detective.com.
2 - Margaret
It sounds like you had a great time on set but the pictures are no longer up. Any chance we could see them again? I'm a late arrival to the Moonlight series aned although it was only one season I enjoyed it. Thanks! margroks@gmail.com