Diana Penty Instagram – MARY MATTHEWS
My team thought I was bonkers when I said find me someone mysterious. How does one find an actor that looked mysterious. Truth be told neither did I.
I realised I’d have to find someone and then hone that aspect of the character. As luck and doom scrolling would have it I chanced upon an image of Diana and BANG something clicked.
The mysterious part was down pat.
But apart from the broad stroke of being mysterious, Mary’s character was intense, strong and resilient … for me the character was an onion that you’d have to peel as the screenplay unfolded.
Interacting with Diana was always a pleasure she’s someone who conducts herself with so much poise, professionalism and warmth in equal measure. We also realised its a small world and we have a Devlali connection 🙂
Diana was a sponge through the entire process, absorbing the written word and our conversations to output Mary Matthews fantastically. She’s such an untapped, underrated actor and I as a filmmaker want to see so much more of her.
@dianapenty #adbhut | Posted on 12/Sep/2024 10:05:20
