{"id":646,"date":"2013-02-27T03:21:15","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T03:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.officiallypluggedin.com\/news\/?p=646"},"modified":"2013-03-06T19:13:04","modified_gmt":"2013-03-06T19:13:04","slug":"interview-with-addy-miller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.officiallypluggedin.com\/news\/2013\/02\/interview-with-addy-miller\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview With Addy Miller"},"content":{"rendered":"

Addy Miller is a young actress who shot to fame with her small but memorable role on the pilot episode of the AMC hit drama, “The Walking Dead” as a little girl zombie shot in the opening sequence. If you look further into Addy’s growing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, you will see a versatile young actress who has worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. I recently talked with Addy to find out more about this rising star. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Addy Miller - Photo 2010 by Greg Nicotero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mandy: Your role on the Walking Dead was small but memorable, does it amaze you how people have responded to it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> It amazes me every day! I mean here we are in season 3 and I am still getting compliments and new fans all the time. The Walking Dead fans are the best out there too. I feel so lucky and blessed, I hope this never gets old!!<\/p>\n

Mandy: Would you go back to play a zombie again if you were asked?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> Yes, in a heartbeat!! I would go back for any role The Walking Dead offered. I know it is not likely, but going back to the set would be like going home. I get to see the rest of the cast at conventions and I miss them when it is over, so being able to see them everyday would make me so happy.<\/p>\n

Mandy: Any interesting stories or memories from your time on the set?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> I’ll tell you a story I don’t tell very often. My day on set was the first day of filming with zombies for TWD, so Sarah Wayne Callies came by to meet me and watch the scene. I was so excited when I saw her because I remember her from “Prison Break”. Mr. Darabont ended up kinda assigning her to watch over me the whole day. In between breaks he would send her over to make sure I was doing ok. I just couldn’t believe it, she was asking me that!! Shouldn’t I be asking her? It was surreal!<\/p>\n

Mandy: There are rumors of you playing a young Barbra in a Night of the Living Dead remake, any truth to them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> I have been asked to play Young Barbra in a remake of NOTLD. I know that this character is not in the original movie, but I am still excited over the role. I even get to be in a scene with the original Barbra, Judith O’Dea!<\/p>\n

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Addy Miller - Photo 2012 by Amanda Guy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mandy: For being so young, you’ve worked with a lot of Hollywood heavyweights, what have you learned from them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> Oh that’s a good question! I think I have learned that everyone is human. What I mean is that everyone makes mistakes or brings their own ideas to the scene. It has helped me to relax and realize that my opinions matter too. I will say the best piece of advice I have gotten though wasn’t from being on set, but was from a horror convention. I was at a group dinner and next to me was Robert Englund. He told me to always read, read anything I can get my hands on, from different scripts to novels, anything that could allow me to feel and become that character. Since I am young, I don’t really have a lot of life experience to pull from for certain scenes, and reading and feeling those characters will help me.<\/p>\n

Mandy: You’ve shown interest in working behind the scenes, what aspect interest you the most? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> At first, I was interested in the lighting and camera, but now I think I would love to be in casting. It just seems like something I would like to try and would enjoy.<\/p>\n

Mandy: You’ve attended several conventions and are active on your Facebook and Twitter pages, do you enjoy the interaction with your fans? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> I really do love my fans. To be at a convention and someone come up to me and tell me their thoughts on a show or character and how much they love it, it is such a good feeling. I also try really hard to respond to fans on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They get so excited when I write back, it is great to see!<\/p>\n

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Addy Miller - Photo 2010 by AMC\/Scott Garfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mandy: Who do you look up to as a role model? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> Dakota Fanning and Taylor Swift. I actually got to meet Dakota Fanning on set of “The Secret Life of Bees”. She was so sweet! I got to play a younger version of her character, and to prepare for my role, I watched some of her older movies to watch her facial expressions. I quickly became a fan of hers and especially like the kind of movies she does, like dramas. I love Taylor Swift songs too. She also realizes that her fans look up to her as a role model, so she takes it seriously and is trying lead by example. I like how she dresses and is more reserved. I hope I can be like her for my fans one day.<\/p>\n

Mandy: You volunteered this summer at ASNC (<\/strong>Autism Society of North Carolina<\/em>) Camp Royall, how was that experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> It was so much fun. I really enjoyed connecting with the kids, which can be hard for some of them. The ASNC made me go through counselor camp too, so I also learned a lot on how I can help my two brothers at home, whom also have autism. I went back for Winter Camp right after Christmas, and plan on being a volunteer this coming summer too. Not sure I can do 4 weeks like I did last summer, but I will be there as much as possible, it is a second home to me.<\/p>\n

Mandy: Any upcoming projects you can tell us about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addy:<\/strong> I do have a lot coming up this year, but have learned not to talk about them until I actually film, because sometimes it doesn’t work out. I will say my IMDb is pretty accurate with upcoming projects (www.imdb.me\/addymiller<\/a>), and I also announce things on my Facebook (Addy Miller Fan Page<\/a>), Twitter (@TheAddyMiller<\/a>) and Instagram (@TheAddyMiller<\/a>) as well.<\/p>\n

Addy Miller is Officially Plugged in.. watch her video here… here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Interview by @Mandy302<\/a><\/p>\n

*photo credit for the feature top image: 2010 by AMC\/Scott Garfield<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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