Andrew Lee Potts – Girl in the Video

By starrymag | January 13, 2024

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) Please tell us the premise for the new film Girl in the Video.

 

A) Girl in the Video in a nutshell is every parent’s worst nightmare. The story of young Krissy (Tia May Watts) kidnapped and held hostage by abusive narcissist Jack. This all plays out in real time live on the dark web. This is the story of a mother (Cush Jumbo) who will stop at nothing to get her little girl back and to bring Jack to justice.

 

Q) How was your character Jack originally described to you?

 

A) Jack is an American blue-collar worker with a fifteen-year-old daughter. Outwardly respectable and kind but with an internal and explosive rage. Good at concealing his dark nature and secrets.

 

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

 

A) Bringing humanity to a somewhat inhumane character has always appealed to me, acting wise.

 

Q) There is quite a darkness to Jack. Was it hard for you, emotionally maybe, to slip into this character?

 

A) After acting for so long I find I need to slip in and then out of the character as soon as I hear the word “cut.” I don’t feel it’s that good to overthink or be consumed by the role you are playing, especially when they’re such extreme opposites to your own personality. I act off instinct. I often have a habit of making some kind of joke to lighten the mood after a very intense scene. I guess it’s each to their own how you handle these things. That being said, if I have a very emotional piece to play I often discreetly disappear into a corner moments before the take to get my head in the game. It seems to work for me.

 

Q) You have an exceptional costar in this film – Cush Jumbo. Please talk about working with her.

 

A) Cush is fantastic. Believe it or not, we never met or talked during the shoot. Filming schedule wise, our paths never crossed, but I actually think that may have been very useful for both of us. We don’t meet in the film face to face, so it helped to keep that distance that our characters must have felt. Saying that very grateful to be on a project that Cush is on, as she is a wonderful actress.

 

Q) What were some of the more difficult scenes for you to film?

 

A) I found all the scenes where I was still wearing the balaclava quite challenging to film. I had to project emotionally what I was thinking through only my eyes. I was relieved when Jack finally takes his mask off and I actually got to use the rest of my face. [laughs]

 

Q) As we mentioned, Jack is quite an intense role. How did you shake off a long day of shooting?

 

A) Back in the day I used to love a good socialize after work but now, if I’m honest, I love a nice bath and a FaceTime call with my loved ones – works for me. I know, rockstar, right?

 

Q) This is another one of “Girl In…” franchise. What do you think it is about Girl in the Video that is going to make it a fast fan favorite Lifetime movie thriller?

 

A) It’s the best. [winks]

 

Q) What are some of the other upcoming projects that you have been busy working on?

 

A) I’ve just finished shooting the movie Never Have I Ever. I’m currently filming Unseen Scars and start another movie in March. I have a few more exciting film releases this year and I’m very happy to say one of those releases is my debut feature film as Director, Firecracker, starring Nick Moran, Jason Flemyng and Katie Sheridan. It’s an independent film that has amazingly been picked up by a big American distributor for which I am very grateful. More news to come…

 

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

 

A) I’m extremely lucky to have such a loyal fan base from the work I’ve done over the years. They are very supportive whether it be fans of the lighter stuff – from “Primeval” to playing the Mad Hatter in Syfy’s “Alice” or “The Crown” to the darker stuff – Stan Lee’s “Lucky Man,” Netflix’s “The Innocents,” Girl in the Video, etc. I will aim to constantly give as many versatile performances as I am allowed. [winks] So, thank you so much for the continued support, if you keep watching I’ll keep acting.