Samantha shares stories from her performances in ‘The Serpent Queen’, ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Whale’ in this interview on her acting career. She recounts the first time a teacher introduced her to acting and drama, working with Stephen Spielberg and Tom Cruise on ‘Minority Report’, and the struggle to get roles after having a stroke. This Q&A moderated by Scott Mantz is part of the SAG-AFTRA Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting.

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0.00 Introduction
1.16 The Serpent Queen (2022)
17.33 She Said (2022)
22.24 The Whale (2022) / Darren Aronofsky and Brendan Fraser
25.49 Upbringing / Interest in Acting
30.52 Sweet and Lowdown (1999) / Academy Award Nomination
35.18 In America (2002)
38.41 Minority Report (2002) / Stephen Spielberg & Tom Cruise
46.26 Better Industry Experience
49.22 Code 46 (2003)
50.48 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
52.06 Synecdoche, New York (2008)
54.33 The Messenger (2009) / Oren Moverman
56.35 Working After Having a Stroke
58.36 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
1.02.26 The Walking Dead (2010 - 2022)
1.08.07 Ian Smith and Lynne Ramsey
1.09.40 The Walking Dead (2010 - 2022) (cont.)
1.11.26 Advice to Struggling Actors