Mckenna Grace might only be 19 years old, but she has already done the work to be called a bona fide scream queen. The Haunting Of Hill House, Annabelle Comes Home, Malignant and the Ghostbusters movies have given her all kinds of cred in the genre, and her personally professed appreciation for the scary stuff means we’re likely only going to see that cred get further enhanced in the future (case in point: she’s in Scream 7 next year!). With that reputation, you might think that it was a specific effort from the folks behind Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 that led to her role in the new film – but the reality is that she metaphorically broke down doors so that she could land a role in the video game adaptation franchise.
One need only look at Mckenna Grace’s filmography and social media accounts to recognize her as a proper geek (a 100% complementary label), but when I spoke with her last week in advance of the home video release of Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 she explained that the horror video game is her number one passion. She explained that she made regular professional inquires when she learned that the first movie was in development a few years ago, and she clearly let the folks at Blumhouse Productions (the studio behind the films) know about her extreme interest. Grace told me,
I mean, Five Nights At Freddy’s was always my… I’d call my agents every couple of months and be like, ‘Hey, I know they’re making a Five Nights At Freddy’s movie.When are they making it? Can I be in it?’ I’d go to Blumhouse, and I’d be like, ‘So, like, what’s going on with Five Nights at Freddy’s? Hey guys, like, do you need an extra? do you need just like a little blonde girl to be in there somewhere?’ I know the lore, I can do it.
Maya Hawke on Five Nights at Freddy’s, Scream 7, and The Hunger Games
Maya Hawke, currently starring in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, reveals a deep-rooted passion for the franchises she’s now a part of.The actress shared that, growing up homeschooled, she spent much of her time immersed in movies, video games, and books, including the works of Stephen King with her father. “[Five Nights At Freddy’s] was always like my top, north star,” hawke stated, adding, “I am in so many fan bases secretly.”
This enthusiasm is translating into a busy acting career. In addition to reprising her role in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Hawke is slated to appear in the upcoming Scream 7. She’s also joining the cast of The Hunger Games: sunrise on The Reaping,scheduled for release in theaters next November. https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/the-hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-what-we-know-so-far
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 continues to perform well, having surpassed $100 million domestically at the box office. https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/box-office/avatar-fire-and-ash-rules-weekend-box-office-course-questions-linger-about-future The film is also now available for viewing via digital purchase or rental.
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