Sammy Boyarsky appears in the new film “Rampart” staring Woody Harrelson. Media Mikes had a chance to talk with Sammy about her role in the film as well as her voice over work.
Adam Lawton: What made you want to start acting at such a young age?
Sammy Boyarsky: Around the time I was 9 I was being bullied at school so I wanted to find something that would help boost my self confidence. I went to a few acting classes originally just for fun but I ended up realizing acting was something that I wanted to do professionally. I felt I really belong in acting.
AL: What did you initially think of the classes?
SB: I thought it was kind of crazy at first. I couldn’t believe people could put on a face that wasn’t their own. After awhile I realized just how much fun it was and how creative you could be.
AL: Can you tell us how you got involved with the film “Rampart”?
SB: My manager called me with this roll and I went into the first audition after breaking down the script with my coach. From there I was immediately sent to a director’s call back where I met Oren Moverman. A few weeks later I heard I had gotten the part. After I got off the phone I started screaming and fell on the floor crying.
AL: Can you tell us about your role in the film?
SB: I play Margaret Brown. Her father is a rogue cop in the rampart police division in 1999. Margaret is the youngest daughter and the only one who still has faith in her father. Over the course of the film Margaret starts to learn that her father is not really the man she thinks he is.
AL: What was it like working such a great cast?
SB: Everyone was really great to me. We had a lot of fun especially during the family scenes. We were allowed to improv and just talk during those takes. I learned a lot from working with everyone in this film.
AL: Do you have any great behind the scenes stories from the shoot?
SB: There was one scene that didn’t make it into the movie that we were able to do in one take. Afterwards Woody came up to me with flowers and complimented me on being able to do what I just did. That is something I will never forget. When I first met Woody I knew he and I were going to be great friends.
AL: Can you tell us about your voice work on “Diablo III”?
SB: My dad actually works for the company as he is game designer and helps with the voice work. I really like doing an English accent and I had heard they were in need of a kid with such an accent. I love voice acting as it’s the same thing as acting however you can go in you pajamas if you want to. (Laughs)
AL: What other plans do you have for 2012?
SB: Well I am turning 14 and I plan to have fun during my last year in middle school. I also will be auditioning throughout the year.