This interview has been slightly edited for clarity and space.
Cheryl Eddy, io9: Sister Andrea can see demons, somethingEviluses to both comedic and terrifying effect.
Whats it like for you filming those scenes, when youre interacting with these creatures?
Photo: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+
They cant go to the bathroom.
It takes such a unique individual.
Not everybody can do that kind of work.
Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+
And then to have to act!
I mean, honestly, I couldnt do it.
You know, I just have a habit on my head and a really loose skirt.
Thats how I get by.
But theyre in full prosthetics, so its extraordinary.
I never acted with people in prosthetics.
You have to stay in character.
You have to believe that this is a demon.
You have to really believe for do this show.
How do you think she approaches finding a balance there?
Martin:She speaks her mind.
Shes driven by faith.
Thats whats going to guide her more than the Catholic Churchmore than anything, really.
I think she knows her place.
Shes fighting to change how women and nuns are looked at in the Catholic Church.
The world is a tough place, and without faith, its really hard to keep your spirits up.
And to be able to say, Im sorry, I believe in a higher power.
I believe in hope and joy.
I mean, I have to believe that, for goodness sake.
So I tried to hold on to that when I was playing the character.
io9:Weve learned a little bit about Sister Andreas backstory here and there.
Was that something you knew about when you started to play her?
Martin:There wasnt really a backstory.
But then they kept writing more, and then I just dug a little deeper, you know?
So as the character continued and the series continued, I created a backstory for sure.
And some of that backstory you will see in the last couple of episodes.
io9: Did [Evilcreators Robert and Michelle King] name the character after you?
Or was it Sister Andrea when you took the part?
I never asked them, now that you bring that up.
I assumed that it was written with me in mind, but I could be wrong.
If you talk to Robert and Michelle, ask them!
You know, Robert and Michelle always have a twinkle in their eye.
And theyre always right under the surface with humor.
So they probably thought there was something funny about that.
I dont know, but thats how it ended up.
As an actor, what is it about the horror genre that excites you the most?
Martin:I think just being asked!
It was directed by Ivan Reitman.
It was a comedy horror film.
you’re able to see it.
I dont know if Netflix has it.
So that was my first movie.Cannibal Girls, dear god.
And then,Black Christmas.
That was a really frightening film to watch.
And then I did the [2006Black Christmasremake].
Its something that I would never watch.
I get easily scared.
I dont like horror films.
I dont like violent films.
I just like an old-fashioned romantic comedy.
So, thank god I dont have to watch what Im doing as Im doing it.
I dont know if Id be able to do it.
I just approach it as an actress, not as a horror film actress.
Martin:Yeah, I have unfortunately.
I cant even talk about AI without thinking about what were leaving for our children.
But I think its just a matter of time.
All she wants to do is look at an iPhone.
And thank god they do keep her away.
I hope that theyll be able to do that until she can think for herself.
Like when shes in high school.
And now with AI, I mean I think AI can work wonders with medicine and science.
But when it comes to art, its so frightening.
I think people will go to the theater more.
I think theyll go to the ballet more.
I think theyll go to operas more.
I think theyll go to symphonies more, where there are real people.
I think people will crave it.
So I dont know.
Its a worldyou know, Im old now, and I just really think about the future for children.
Thats more frightening than any horror show for me.
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