Kristian Bruun – Ready or Not

By starrymag | August 26, 2019

By: Maggie Stankiewicz

 

 

Q) What projects are you currently working on?

 

A) I just finished filming Season 2 of “Carter,” which will be returning to WGN America soon and before that I completed a thrilling mini-series about a plane crash investigation called “Departure,” due out in winter (which has already aired in the UK).

 

Q) What made you want to be a part of the film Ready or Not?

 

A) I knew from the audition scenes that it was going to be my jam. I got the tone they were going for right away and the whole thing just sort of clicked with me. Those gigs are the best. It has all the blood and gore of a good horror film but with the kind of dark humor I love so much. It really is the perfect blend of horror, thriller, action and comedy.

 

Q) What was your audition like for Fitch? 

 

A) It was a self-tape in my kitchen (ironically the same night I was taping an audition for a Hallmark Christmas movie that I also booked – two WILDLY opposite projects). I just had fun with it and made it slightly goofy. Example: I had a scene where I had to run in with a weapon and so I brandished a wooden spoon instead.

 

Q) How was Fitch originally described to you?

 

A) Basically, as a rich asshole. The kind of guy you love to hate. I saw it as my job to make him enjoyable despite all that.

 

Q) What’s it like working with such an impressive ensemble cast in Ready or Not? 

 

A) It was one of those amazing and rare gigs where you don’t want it to be over when you finish. I remember someone saying something along the lines of “I can’t believe this is over! Why can’t we just keep doing this?!” (It might’ve been me.)

 

Q Were you looking forward to sharing a scene with anyone in particular for the movie?

 

A) I had worked with Mark O’Brien before on Jeremey Lalonde’s film How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town and so I was really looking forward to more banter on set with him. Plus, my pals Melanie Scrofano and Elyse Levesque. And, of course, I was curious to see what Andie MacDowell was like and she’s the flipping best! After day one, the whole damn cast was besties and having a blast.

 

Q) You often play characters like Donnie on “Orphan Black,” who add an element of humor to otherwise brutal and hyper violent situations. Is your character Fitch in Ready or Not at all similar to Donnie? 

 

A) Fitch is like Donnie if Donnie had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth and was bloated with overconfidence and money.

 

Q) What were some of the most memorable moments of filming?

 

A) We started with the climax! Which was very insane (I won’t give anything away) and bonded us all together in a way that might not have happened if we started with another scene.

 

I also remember how much we laughed with our first big family scene as everyone gets introduced. We all got to see exactly what people were bringing to the table and we had a lot of trouble keeping straight faces.

 

Q) If your in-laws decided to hunt you down in a sinister game of cat and mouse, which Ready or Not costar would you want on your side? 

 

A) This is why I don’t have in-laws. I would want either Elyse’s character Charity because she’s ruthless or, of course, Samara Weaving because she kicks a lot of ass.

 

Q) What do you think it is about this movie that’s going to make it a fan favorite horror film?

 

A) It crosses a lot of genres seamlessly so there’s something for… Well, not everybody loves a bloody gore-thriller. It’s just a ridiculously fun movie that knows when to be scary, funny, tense and shocking in turn.

 

Q) You’ve been a part of quite a few programs with cult followings. What are some of your favorite moments of your career?

 

A) Definitely five seasons of “Orphan Black.” That was a gift that comes around once in a blue moon. The ensemble comedies I’ve been lucky to be a part of with director Jeremy Lalonde (How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town and The Go-Getters). And, of course, the fun I’m having with Jerry O’Connell and Sydney Poitier-Heartsong on “Carter” these days.

 

Q) You have a very impressive television career. Did you experience any learning curve or adjustment period in switching to the big screen for a major movie role?

 

A) I certainly forgot how much more time you spend shooting a scene for film, which is great because it really gives you time to explore options in performance and means the directors have lots of choices for the edit. Other than that, you prep the same, check out the vibe as soon as you get on set, breathe deep and jump in.

 

Q) You’re a part of social media. Do you enjoy the instant fan-feedback that comes with having an online presence?

 

A) It’s amazing! I try to be as accessible as possible, keep things funny and stupid and stay away from politics. There’s so much garbage on social media, I try to avoid weighing in on things but sometimes I just can’t help myself. At the end of the day, I’m very grateful for any following, and happy to interact. For the most part people have been nothing short of lovely.

 

Q) Is there anything you’d like to say to your fans and supporters of your work? 

 

A) Every once in a while, someone tweets that they saw me somewhere but were too afraid to say hi. Say hi to me! I love talking to people in real life! Come talk to me! It brightens my day! I don’t bite! And thank you as always for your support.