Margo Harshman is starring in the upcoming film “Infected” with Vinnie Jones, Danny Glover and Beverley Mitchell. She is also appearing in upcoming TV series “Bent” on NBC in 2012. Margo is known best for her role in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens and the film “Sorority Row”. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Margo about her upcoming work and what we can expect.
Mike Gencarelli: Give us a little background on the film, “Infected” and your role in the film?
Margo Harshman: “Infected” leans toward sci-fi, but can’t be classified as only that. I play Mandy, the level-headed longtime girlfriend of a war vet recently returned home (played by Taylor Handley).
MG: How was it working with such a great cast i.e. Vinnie Jones, Danny Glover and Beverley Mitchell?
MH: The cast was great to work with. Everybody was very nice.
MG: Any fun stories from working on the film or difficult moments?
MH: The first few days of shooting we filmed the biggest death scenes in the script. It can be challenging to play scenes that intense without much knowledge of who you’re working with. It was a blast hanging out on set between lighting set ups or scenes. I had worked with some of the crew and cast before and we killed a lot of time laughing.
MG: Tell us about your role in the new NBC comedy “Bent”?
MH: I play Amanda Peet’s little sister Screwsie. In a few words, she’s a free spirited chef.
MG: Tell us about working with Amanda Peet, David Walton and Jeffrey Tambor?
MH: It felt like I’d known Amanda a long time when we met. I think she’s an awesome woman. I had worked with David before on a comedy called Fired Up, so I knew what I was in for with him on set. He’s hysterical. And who doesn’t love what Jeffrey Tambor’s all about? So pro. So funny.
MG: How does working on a show like this compare to “Even Stevens” for you?
MH: We haven’t started shooting episode two yet, but if it’s anything like the pilot I’m sure we’ll all work hard and have a great time. I find something very special about every job I do. Even Stevens is an indescribable and irreplaceable part of my life. It is one of the most special jobs I’ve ever had for many reasons. “Infected” was unforgettable in its own right. I hope Bent is too.