Lukita Maxwell, who appears in one of the biggest horror movies of the year, was hesitant to dive into the film's online lore before accepting her role. "The Backrooms" actress recently explained why she wanted her character Kat to "have a fresh perspective" in the upcoming A24 feature film.
The project is directed by Kane Parsons and is based on his 2022 web series. Despite the availability of existing online content that could have informed her performance, Maxwell resisted the urge to research the pre-established mythology. Instead, she chose to avoid the "rabbit hole" of the web series and its associated lore.
Maxwell's decision to distance herself from the source material was deliberate. By not engaging with the web series before filming, she ensured her portrayal of Kat would not be influenced by prior interpretations or shaped by fan expectations. This approach allowed her to bring an uninfluenced perspective to the character.
The A24 production represents an expansion of Parsons' original concept from its web series origins to a full-length theatrical release. "The Backrooms" has developed a following through its online presence, creating established lore that fans have come to know. Maxwell's choice to avoid this material demonstrates one approach actors can take when working on adaptations of properties with existing fanbases and pre-established content.
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