Sophie Thatcher Aims to Expand Beyond Dark Roles
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Sophie Thatcher Aims to Expand Beyond Dark Roles

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Actress Sophie Thatcher is looking to move past roles that have typecast her as a character immersed in darkness. She acknowledges public perception of her, fueled by portrayals in shows like “Yellowjackets” and films such as “Heretic” and “Companion.”

Thatcher recognizes the pattern in her recent work: Natalie, her tortured teen on “Yellowjackets,” an abducted missionary in “Heretic,” or the enslaved robot girlfriend in “Companion.” She believes a contributing factor to these choices may stem from her Mormon upbringing.

The actress suggests that her religious background fostered “a feeling […],” though the source does not complete this thought. Thatcher is now seeking roles that allow her to explore different facets of her acting range and step away from consistently playing troubled or tormented characters.

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