{"id":70,"date":"2016-08-08T20:50:32","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T03:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wormholeriders.net\/vanhelsing\/?p=70"},"modified":"2017-11-12T21:37:51","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T05:37:51","slug":"interview-with-actress-laura-mennell-by-john-at-laura-mennell-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wormholeriders.net\/vanhelsing\/?p=70","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Actress Laura Mennell by John at \u2018Laura Mennell Fans\u2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome van Helsing WormholeRiders<\/a> Vampires! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Exclusive Interview with Actress Laura Mennell<\/a> by John at \u2018Laura Mennell Fans<\/a>\u2018<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We had the chance to talk to Actress Laura Mennell<\/a> in my second interview with Laura about her recent work in Syfy\u2019s Van Helsing<\/a> and other upcoming projects.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Laura Mennell<\/a> is best known for her work as Dr. Charlotte Cross in Syfy\u2019s Haven<\/a> & her main cast role as Nina Theroux in Syfy\u2019s Alphas<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you very much Laura for doing another interview with me.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

John:<\/strong> What did you think about getting to play another Vampire & how different is your character from the Vampire Christina that you played on \u2018Blood Ties<\/a>\u2019 ?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Laura Mennell as Rebecca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Laura:<\/strong> “I\u2019m always excited to get the chance to play different characters and Rebecca\u2019s extremely unique. “<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“I haven\u2019t played a vampire for a very long time, \u2018Blood Ties\u2019 was in 2007, so I was ecstatic to be cast in Van Helsing!” <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“But honestly, Rebecca is quite different from Christina in Blood Ties. Christina\u2019s character was very much in the vein of the old school, romanticized vampires.”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“Rebecca is much more dark, gritty and really cut throat. She\u2019s definitely an edgier villain and makes Christina\u2019s vampiric qualities seem like child\u2019s play.”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

” It was quite fun and at times a little weird getting to play with all that darkness. Can\u2019t wait to see how it comes together!”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

John:<\/strong> What do you think of your co-star Kelly Overton<\/a> in Van Helsing<\/a> and working with her?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Vanessa<\/a>Laura:<\/strong> Kelly\u2019s the epitome of the perfect kick-ass heroine.\u00a0 I was so impressed with her and love to see what she brought to Vanessa.”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

” When she said she was channeling Sigourney Weaver\u2019s Ripley for her inspiration of this role, I thought that was perfect and it certainly shone through.”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

” It\u2019s funny how,\u00a0 in real life, Kelly has this calm and grounded energy\u2014but then, as Vanessa she\u2019s suddenly so fierce and looks as if she can kick anyone\u2019s ass. She\u2019s fantastic!\u00a0 Kelly\u2019s also a wonderful person and I loved hearing her funny stories about her super cute daughter.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

John:<\/strong> What is your favorite thing about filming Van Helsing<\/a>?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Laura:<\/strong> “That\u2019s a pretty difficult question!\u00a0 It\u2019s impossible to say just one thing!\u00a0 There are a lot of wonderfully talented and genuinely kind folks on this show.\u00a0 Made coming to work a real pleasure.\u00a0 Lots of laughs and fun was shared in this first season.\u00a0 Let\u2019s keep our fingers crossed for a second!”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

John:<\/strong> Do you have any other upcoming projects that haven\u2019t been announced yet ?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Laura:<\/strong> “There\u2019s always something around the corner but I don\u2019t have anything to share yet. I\u2019m an auditioning fool right now\u2026 something has to give eventually. That\u2019s the beauty of this job, it tests your patience, but there are always fun little surprises around the corner.”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

John:<\/strong> Did you enjoy getting to work last year with The 100?s<\/a> actress Chelsey Reist<\/a> in Limina<\/a> & what can you tell us about the characters you & Chelsey play in Limina ?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Laura:<\/strong> \u201cUnfortunately, Chelsey and I never worked together on set, but at the table read and chance meetings around the production office, she was always energized, super sweet and great to be around.”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“Without giving away any spoilers, our characters are in very different places in their lives. Chelsey\u2019s Maria is on a very emotional journey, and I look forward to seeing her interpretation as she had a lovely presence at the read through.”<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“My character, Lois, is very much about love, guidance and acceptance. The film celebrates diversity and centres around a spirited gender-fluid child and their unique way of connecting with their community. I love how it celebrates not only the LGBT community but highlights diversification within many characters in this film. These differences are what makes life exciting\u2014we can\u2019t keep seeing the same cookie cutter characters in films and television.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Van Helsing<\/a> will premiere September 23rd 10pm on SyFy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n