In our Q&A collection Final Name, we get right down to the underside of each very last thing with a few of our favourite celebs — from the final time they had been starstruck to the final track they listened to. This week, Alicia Crowder takes our name.
We’re nearing the top of season one among “Inform Me Lies,” however Alicia Crowder guarantees there’s nonetheless some main surprises in retailer. The 25-year-old actor stars within the collection, primarily based on Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel of the identical identify, as Stephen’s (Jackson White) ex-girlfriend Diana, who finds herself caught in the course of his tumultuous relationship with Lucy (Grace Van Patten). Crowder was destined for Diana, however reveals to POPSUGAR that she may have taken on a a lot totally different function within the collection. In truth, she auditioned for 2 different characters earlier than changing into the overachieving faculty scholar. “I truly auditioned for Bree [played by Catherine Missal] and Pippa [Sonia Mena] first. After which I used to be despatched Diana, and I used to be like, ‘That is it,'” she remembers. “She is so near me in how I function and transfer via life that it was actually a no brainer. And I used to be simply so completely happy to be forged as a result of it is an incredible function with an incredible present, and everybody’s actually nice.”
Crowder admits she hadn’t learn Lovering’s guide previous to getting forged, however as soon as she did, she “completed it in three days.” She raves, “It is so good. I like to recommend it to anybody who hasn’t learn it but.”
And now with solely three episodes to go, followers are on the sides of their seats ready to see what is going to develop into of Lucy and Stephen’s relationship, and whether or not or not Stephen’s darkish secret will lastly be uncovered. With out giving an excessive amount of away, Crowder teases, “Get able to be shocked. There are literally a pair actually huge twists developing that I do not suppose anybody’s going to anticipate.”
No matter the place Diana results in Lucy and Stephen’s story, Crowder says she’s “so overjoyed to be part of one thing that persons are actually having fun with and connecting to.” As of now, Hulu has not confirmed a second season, however Crowder, Van Patten, and White are all right down to return. “We’re simply ready,” Van Patten beforehand instructed POPSUGAR a few doable second installment. “Season one ends in such a method the place there’s a lot to be crammed in, and I’d like to see what occurs inside these eight years, as a result of as of now, it is a thriller.”
Maintain studying to see what else Crowder has to say about her “Inform Me Lies” costars, what she’s studying, and extra.
What was the final day on the set of “Inform Me Lies” like for you?
My final day was truly actually enjoyable. The assistant director known as me out. He was like, “Oh, Alicia, I must say one thing to you earlier than you end.” And he was identical to, “That is Alicia Crowder’s final shot!” Everybody gave me an enormous applause. It was such a candy shock. I in all probability began crying. It was very nice, and it was very surreal as a result of that had been my life for half a 12 months. After which rapidly, it was over.
Who’s the final “Inform Me Lies” costar you texted?
In all probability Cat [Catherine Missal]. We went out after the [“Tell Me Lies”] premiere.
What’s the very last thing you probably did along with your “Inform Me Lies” costars off set?
After the premiere, Cat and I went to see a DJ set at a bar, a dance bar someplace in LA. I would by no means been there earlier than. It was small, however it was tremendous enjoyable.
What was the final guide you learn?
I have been studying a guide known as “Backyard of Emuna” [by Shalom Arush], which is about spirituality. It is known as “A Sensible Information to Life,” so about spirituality and discovering consolation and peace in your life.
What’s the final present you binge-watched?
I simply binge-watched “Rick and Morty,” one among my faves. I began from the start to finish.
What’s the final track or album you listened to?
In all probability, Aldous Harding. She’s an indie singer. She simply got here out with one thing that was new. However I hearken to music on a regular basis. I simply put my appreciated songs on, and I simply undergo them. However I additionally love discovering new music.
What’s the final piece of recommendation you acquired that caught with you?
To actually take time to course of your feelings, which will be laborious for me as a result of I really feel like I am a really impulsive individual. However my brother is tremendous considerate, and I used to be speaking to him and he was like, “Yeah, journal. If you happen to’re feeling one thing actually intense, do not be reactionary. Write out your ideas.” And that was one thing that basically helped me.
What was the final clothes merchandise you bought?
I received a black velvet gown that is sort of lengthy, sort of like winter-y as a result of we’re simply shifting into that season. I find it irresistible. I am obsessive about velvet.
What was your final audition like?
It was actually enjoyable. It was very intense. It was extra of a personality piece for me . . . It wasn’t like taking part in Diana, the place I really feel like I am simply taking part in a barely totally different model of myself. It was somebody who was in highschool and really troubled and used medicine . . . Moving into her head was actually attention-grabbing. And it is all the time enjoyable as an actor to be despatched stuff that, “Oh, I would not naturally suppose that that is me.” However it ended up being actually enjoyable and going very well.
When was the final time you had been starstruck?
Actually, assembly the writer of “Inform Me Lies” [Carola Lovering] . . . As a result of I had learn the guide after I had gotten forged, and I used to be obsessive about it. After which, she simply appeared in the future. I used to be identical to, “Oh my God, it is you.” She’s the one who gave delivery to this complete story. So yeah, that was a loopy second for positive . . . She truly despatched me a very candy present, a knitted hat that has “TML” on it. And he or she stated that she was simply so completely happy and having a good time watching. It was very nice.
New episodes of “Inform Me Lies” air Wednesdays on Hulu.
Picture Supply: Courtesy of Alicia Crowder
