yay, chapter 4! congrats on the milestone :) by the way, I'm not sure if you've seen it before, but there's another IF called Spotlight that also has a actor RO surnamed Sutton, it was partly what drew my eye to Sutton because I was like haha another actor named Sutton, what a funny coincidence :))
the chapter 4 scenes with Cross and MC's past and you mentioning Sutton was being interested in the tension between them at table made me wonder if we'll get any jealousy scenes? not necessarily like if mc romances multiple ROs (though I'm curious about that too) but if MC starts romancing them, would they get jealous about Cross' past history with them? (in a 'I wish I met you first' kind of way ig)
To Sutton:
What's the 'Malibu Incident'? Just kidding, here's the actual questions, I hope multiple questions is okay
1. When and how did you get into acting?
2. Do you tend to prefer certain genres or roles for acting? Are there roles you would like to try despite likely being typecasted (i assume)?
3. Do you like watching any particular genre or franchise of movies?
4. What do you like to do at home for fun or relaxation?
5. If not for the scripted coffee date with MC, what would be your ideal date or first date?
Hiii! I didn't know about Spotlight, but I'm definitely checking it out! Maybe that Sutton and mine are related? Who knows, lol!
As for the jealousy, yes! You will absolutely have the chance to make Sutton (and other ROs) jealous in the future. You can, of course, romance more than one RO at the same time (we don't judge here!), but… remember: the press is really interested in your love life, and you do have an official partner… 😉🤫
Now, Sutton is here and ready to answer your questions! Thanks for the ask!
1. When and how did you get into acting?
Sutton: I wasn't one of those kids putting on plays in the living room. When I was a teenager, I just needed some extra cash, and a friend told me a local production needed extras. I went for the twenty bucks and the free catering. Somehow, that led to an audition, and I landed my first actual role with lines in a show called The Academy when I was seventeen. After that, I spent a few years doing some truly terrible B-movies where I ran away from bad CGI monsters all day. Then, one thing led to another, and I got the opportunity to be in The Last Sunset. That movie changed everything, and it just snowballed from there.
2. Do you tend to prefer certain genres or roles for acting? Are there roles you would like to try despite likely being typecasted (i assume)?
Sutton: Don't get me wrong, I'm immensely grateful for the sci-fi franchise. But after a couple of years of saving the galaxy and playing the ultimate moral compass, you get a little exhausted of being the 'good guy'. If I could choose right now I'd love to play an absolutely unhinged villain. Someone with terrible motives who doesn't have to apologize for anything. Being the bad guy sounds like incredible therapy.
3. Do you like watching any particular genre or franchise of movies?
Sutton: If you ask me in a press interview, I'll tell you I'm a high-fantasy purist and that watching the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings is a mandatory annual event. But if I'm being completely honest? My real lifesaver when my brain is completely fried is comedy. It just puts me in a good mood instantly.
4. What do you like to do at home for fun or relaxation?
Sutton: I try to stay active, so I play a lot of padel. But if we're talking about really disconnecting... swimming. I'm lucky enough to have a pool at home, and it's my ultimate refuge. There's something about going underwater that just shuts your brain off. No phones, no cameras, not even ambient noise. You can't find that level of absolute silence anywhere else in LA. It's the only time of the day when the outside world literally ceases to exist.
5. If not for the scripted coffee date with MC, what would be your ideal date or first date?
Sutton: Honestly, the place or the activity doesn't really matter to me if I'm with the right person. But realistically speaking, my ideal first date would have to be at my place, or theirs. Just ordering takeout and actually talking. The second we step foot in a restaurant, someone is going to pull out a phone or ask for a picture, and the magic is completely gone. I just want privacy.
Sutton: ...I think that's a better question for Pike. They're the musical lover. I do not have an obsession with musicals. I simply appreciate good storytelling, complex choreography, and actors who can actually hold a note. It's called respecting the craft.
That being said... if I had to choose? Les Misérables is a classic for a reason. And I saw Hadestown the last time I went to London and... yeah, I highly recommend those two. But I'm not an expert, okay?
