I totally get it. Youre back in production now on the rest of Season 6 What has been different with the COVID protocols, as youve headed back to set? It was a great first episode to throw me into The Walking Dead universe. Hows this going to be? Honestly, it was amazing. She has appeared on and off Broadway, in television and in films Colby probably doesnt have nearly as much free time as shed like, but when she does get a chance to take a break from work, she loves to spend it catching up on a good book. Netflix's 'Money Shot' Documentary Trailer Shines A Harsh Light On Pornhub, The "Most Trafficked Website In The World", 'The Skinny Shot' on Hulu Is An Ozempic "Documentary" That Plays More Like A Commercial, Where Is Estonia Located? She made her acting debut in the television pilot of American Men (2006) and played her first major-film role in Annie (2014). Season 5 of "Fear the Walking Dead" introduces a group known as the Pioneers, a gang of fearsome survivors that forces the members of the caravan to split into groups and join their various settlements. This included Dakota, who Zoe Colletti played. 1,409, This story has been shared 1,360 times. 4,916, This story has been shared 4,076 times. However,. Colby Minifie (born January 31, 1992) is an American actress. Is she going to be mixing it up with the World Beyond folks? Fear the Walking Dead airs Sundays at 9/8c on AMC. With that, Virginia says, "You just formed us an army. I couldnt ask for a better group of people to be jumping into a show thats already so successful. "I think Virginia sees Morgan as the biggest threat to her community's safety, in a lot of ways," Minifie said when explaining Virginia's vendetta against Morgan on the Walking Dead Universe Preview Special. Its insane. So how was that developed? In 2019, she joined the cast of two very popular series, The Boys and Fear the Walking Dead. And Dakota has been very sheltered behind these walls. That makes me sound very needed and busy. Variety has reported that Netflix's new comedy series, Boo, Bitch will star Colletti, Lana Condor, Mason Versaw and Aparna Brielle. The start of one, at least. So its kind of cool to get to play that range of characters. Tell us what's wrong with this post? This interview has been edited for content and length. Theres no denying the fact that acting is Colbys thing, but its definitely not her only thing. 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I really appreciate getting to do some more intimate scenes, especially with people like Alicia and Colman. Jason Genao will play Devon, a classmate who has never forgiven Erika for giving him the nickname stinky in the third grade that has followed him his entire school career. Youre left not really knowing, as far as this point in the season, why it is that Dakota is off with this group and not with her sister, in a community thats incredibly safe and feels like, Who in this world wouldnt want to stay behind those doors? Especially her being so young. [Laughs]. Unfortunately for me! Camille has a master's degree from Saint Joseph University's Writing Studies program, and she currently works as the Writing Center Assistant Director at a small university in western Pennsylvania. That scene is my first walker kill, so that was my first experience working with the stunt team on that kind of thing. 2,226, This story has been shared 1,709 times. Ill be a zombie. 1,336, This story has been shared 1,278 times. Zoe Colletti (Scary Stories, A Boy Called Christmas) is joining Fear The Walking Dead as a new series regular for the upcoming sixth season of the AMC series. The thing I was most surprised about was the placement of the death in the season. I had tweeted The Walking Dead people being like, I dont care. It is so hot sometimes. Colby Minifie (born January 31, 1992) is an American actress. Ill just be a zombie. You know, you want these characters to play out exactly how they were envisioned, and Im happy that my schedule didnt shift any of that. Theres nothing that can quite compare to the beauty of nature and the feeling of taking in a deep breath of fresh air after a long day. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. They didnt cut the bangs. Zoe Margaret Colletti is an American actress. Its nice. There was a lot more going on with Ginny in Things Left To Do, written by Nick Bernadone and directed by Michael E. Satrazemis than just dying, though. She is a big believer in the importance of recycling and composting and loves sharing information with her followers. I come from the theater, and I worked really hard in the theater world to get to a place where I would get juicy, meaty stuff like that. It's clear from the beginning that Robyn can't stand Jessica, and Robyn is no picnic herself. What Would a 50 Cent Directed Marvel Movie Even Look Like? I know its been cleared to be written, and is in pre-production. Because this season has more of that anthology nature, where its focusing on one of the main characters, or two of the main characters each episode Were you bummed at all that you didnt get to be a part of those big, group scenes with everybody all in it together? Im so grateful to Ian and Andrew, and to Mikey for trusting me with that episode and writing so much for me. Colletti is a brilliant actor, and seeing her with Colby is really, really good stuff. We look so much alike. Years Active The Amazon series, which currently has two seasons under its belt, has redefined what it could mean if humans with super abilities were put in a place of power, and frankly, it's terrifying. She is a very avid reader who enjoys and appreciates all sorts of stories. Before I let you go, anything you can tease about with coming down the pipe for Dakota in Fear? 1,409, This story has been shared 1,360 times. Female Zoe Margaret Colletti is an American actress. I just need them to think you are." Ryan Green/AMC. Why I would do that to myself? I was aware of it from the beginning. Episode 9 saw not only the shocking reveal for Virginia's (Colby Minifie) real relationship to Dakota (Zoe Colletti) but her demise as well. Its literally my sister. She saved my life before, and it felt like closure in a huge way. Her monetary success can be credited to the success of series like Jessica Jones, The Boys, and Fear The Walking Dead. HL spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Zoe about the dynamic between Dakota and Virginia and how her love for 'TWD' universe has come full circle. I talked to Alicia and Colman about this a little bit, they said something that they found, it felt like more of a chance to really act and dig into the characters. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. How was it even going to work with filming? Born Her talent quickly became apparent and she was a scholar with the National YoungArts Foundation. And how did you snag the role of Dakota? She performed for four years with the National Dance Institute. Eventually. HollywoodLife talked EXCLUSIVELY with the young actress about exploring more of Dakota and Virginias complex relationship in season 6. 21 They were just so sweet the best mentors to work with. No matter how talented or experienced an actor is, getting a role is never guaranteed. 4,918, This story has been shared 4,916 times. I think that balances out really well. Zoe Colletti age. Shes such a ballbuster. She made her first appearance in the Oct. 18 episode. 6,654, This story has been shared 4,918 times. James Gunn Reveals New Superman, Batman Movies and More, Fear the Walking Dead Twist Reveals Virginias Secret Weapon to Kill Morgan Jones, Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in March 2023, The Mandalorian Introduces Sweet Tooth Star in Major Role, Dan Harmon's Krapopolis Renewed for Season 3 Amid Rick and Morty Controversy, The Flash: SPOILER Dies in "The Mask of The Red Death Part 1", Star Wars Alum Daisy Ridley Cast in New Prime Video Series. As it happens, that actor Colby Minifie has had quite a few roles over the years, and you've probably seen her in at least one of them. AMC has cast Zoe Colletti in a series regular role on "Fear the Walking Dead." The network also promoted two existing cast members on the show to series regulars."Fear the Walking Dead" is . Or did that come late in the process? Virginia served as a formidable antagonist throughout Season 5 and into Season 6 and was responsible for the deaths of several characters. When Will 'Jesus Revolution' Movie Be Streaming? 1,649, This story has been shared 1,409 times. Congrats to Zoe Colletti on all her new projects!! Oh, and in this weeks episode, she even got to kill her first walker, an event Colletti described with the same energy and excitement she seems to bring to everything. Is 'Yellowstone' On Tonight? Zoe Colletti Which I ended up not getting but from that, connected me with the right people to be in talks for this new character Dakota, that they were writing. "Ms. Colletti is a brilliant actor, and seeing her with Colby is really, really good stuff. While some parents try to talk their kids out of chasing their creative dreams, Colby is lucky to come from a family that has always supported her. Zoe Colletti (Dakota in FTWD season 6). After two seasons of terrorizing our post-apocalyptic heroes, Ginny met her end at the hands of a vengeful June (Jenna Elfman), who shot the former despot through the head as payback for the death of John Dorie (Garret Dillahunt) in last weeks hour. Taking a step back, why were you a fan of The Walking Dead? To find out more from Minifie about the timing of the exit, what it was like to have an episode focused on her character, and whether shed ever return to the franchise, read on. [5] She has appeared on and off Broadway, in television and in films. Bathrooms covered in blood. Theres probably something intriguing about this other group of people that have lived off on their own in the wilderness, fighting the walkers what its like to experience that kind of thing that shes been taken from. 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