Ali Cook – Ragdoll

By: Jamie Steinberg

Q) Please tell us the premise for “Ragdoll.”

A) A dead body is found – but it’s made up of six, stitched together victims. As the detectives try and find the identity of each, they are sent a kill list of the next six victims and need to bring them into protection before the killer gets to them.

Q) What was it about the series that made you want to be a part of it?

A) It was so well written by Freddy Syborn. It’s dark with fast paced plot but there are also moments of very dry humor.

Q) How as DCI Simmons originally described to you?

A) Simmons was described to me as a ‘failed dad’, basically incapable of managing his own team. He’s a bit of a David Brent with a badge.

Q) Were you familiar with any of your costars before sharing scenes with them?

A) Only Michael Smiley, a legend on the comedy circuit. I’d seen him blow away a crowd in Jongleurs Comedy Club in Camden when I was seventeen years old.

Q) What have you found the most challenging aspect of working on the show?

A) Filming the extravagant death scenes. I’m not very good with fake body parts…

Q) Every episode has been so intense and gritty. What were some of your favorite scenes or episodes to film and what is it that made them stand out?

A) There’s usually a team briefing of sorts in each episode, and I like them best as Simmons always manages to show how much of a buffoon he is.

One of my favorite scenes is in episode two – DC Edmunds (Lucy Hale) has a painting of a naked woman in the office, which Simmons finds very uncomfortable. He asks her to get rid of it and she gets her revenge by having the painting hung somewhere that Simmons isn’t expecting!

Q) You are a part of social media. What has the fan response been so far?

A) It’s not out in the UK as of yet, but I’d say to fans definitely check out “Ragdoll” airing on Alibi starting 6/12. It’s a crazy ride!

Q) What do you think it is about “Ragdoll” that will make it a fast fan favorite thriller?

A) It’s an inventive plot, has ingenious murder methods and some great humor within the mix. There’s nothing else quite like it.

Q) What are the other recent projects that you have been busy working on?

A) I’m currently producing my first folk horror feature called The Grimoire.

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who are fans and supporters of you and the work you do?

A) Thank you for all your support over the years, whether it be my live tours or on screen.