Mia Threapleton
Meet an actress at the precise moment she switches from promising up-and-comer to bonafide movie star. As The Phoenician Scheme premieres at a cinema near you we meet it’s unassuming scene-stealer.
Where are you from?
I grew up in both NYC and the UK. I love to travel. That is something that I love about my job; I get to travel and see amazing places, meeting incredible people along the way who are infinitely interesting.
Who or what first drove you to become an actor?
I don’t think there is just one thing that did it for me. I have always loved and wanted to perform since I was very young. I loved movies and was continuously involved in something acting or drama related at school. Other than wanting to be a Marine Biologist (aged 7) or a Fashion Designer (aged 12), being an actor was the one that was always a constant for me. I just wanted to do it!
What do people tend to misunderstand about the acting profession?
I suppose the thing that comes to mind is that “it’s easy”. It has always been impressed on me that it is most definitely not easy. But I think that’s one of the things that I love so much about this job (which i feel incredibly lucky to do), is the challenge.
The world has just discovered you via Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, but what previous work should your new fans seek out online?
I think I am most proud of my role as Freya in a project for Channel 4 called I Am Ruth. It was a very challenging job to do from an emotional perspective.
What would your dream role or co-star be?
I’ve always loved Wes Anderson’s films so I think I have just achieved my dream role!
The most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given?
“Read the script over and over again”. This for me was so valuable, particularly as I’m dyslexic. For me this means that I often find it hard to retain all the information on the first read through of something. Additionally, reading and re-reading I find to be so helpful with character study and development. Once I feel I know the story inside out, everything comes much easier.
Is there anything else we should know about you?
I don’t understand any social media. I don’t have it and nor do I want it!
I make a mean banana bread, and don’t know why anyone would eat anything other than breakfast foods.
Photography Perry Curties
Styling Steph Kelly
Hair - Keiichirro Hirano
Makeup - Michael Gray
Mia wears green roll neck top by Weekday; green suit trousers by Mango; green pointed mules by Raid; gold earrings by Aloe.