Meagan Tandy started off in the business co-starring with Denzel Washington in “Unstoppable”. Megan is currently co-starring in the TV series “Jane by Design” and will be in the upcoming film “Piranha 3DD” as well. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Meagan about “Piranha 3DD” and also what else see has planned for 2012.
Mike Gencarelli: What was it like getting to work with such a great cast on your first film “Unstoppable”?
Meagan Tandy: People were shocked that my first feature film was going to be a Fox feature with Tony Scott and Denzel Washington. I never thought my first feature film was going to be a studio film. I had the time of my life and it was so much fun getting to meet and work with everyone.
MG: Can you tell us about your next film “Piranha 3DD”?
MT: I was in Atlanta shooting for a show called “Single Ladies”. I was just doing my thing and my manager came to me and said I was being asked to read for the role of Ashley in what was being called “Piranha: The Sequel” at the time. I made a tape and sent it in not really knowing what I was auditioning for. Within about a week they notified me telling me I was the girl and they wanted me to be in Wilmington, NC the next day. I literally had no time to breathe. When I got there the entire cast was just so much fun.
MG: What can you tell us about the 
production?
MT: I can’t give away too much of what my character does but one day I was in the water filming a scene where I jump from a van into the water. We ended up only doing takes of this scene as during one of the takes I jumped and cut my foot. I had to go to the hospital and get stitches. Of course that’s the take I think they are going to be using. I have a lovely scar on the bottom of my foot and will always remember this film.
MG: Were you familiar with the first film?
MT: Absolutely! I did see the first one and the film did really well. I love a good horror film and being able to say that this is my first scary movie I am not complaining at all. I am very excited!
MG: What can you tell us about your upcoming role in “Jane by Design”?
MT: That will be my very first series. I play Lulu who is the exact opposite of my real personality as Lulu is the mean girl. The show is based around fashion and how the
character of Jane balances the world of fashion and school. My character really likes to give Jane a hard time. I believe the show will be coming out January 2nd or 3rd.
MG: How did you become involved with the show initially?
MT: I auditioned for it in November of 2010. We shot the pilot and then waited quite awhile to find out if we got picked up or not. I found out that we did get picked up the same time I was getting ready to go to Wilmington. I really had no time to celebrate.
MG: How do you feel working on film and television differs from each other and do you prefer one over the other?
MT: I have always wanted to be an actress and I absolutely love movies and television. They are both great and I hope to get to do more movies in the future.
