It's been so lovely as well to see Mary again, and remember where I first really started to learn my onscreen craft which I can't thank you enough for!
It has been nearly 3 years since you finished filming on MMM. What have you been up to in this time?
Not so long after MMM wrapped, I did my very first one woman show. I haven't really looked back. Since then, I've performed in everything from manor houses to cafes to fully-fledged theatres with my one woman shows, but am also still very much into my screen and voiceover work. For example, I spent about a year being the voice for the Laundrapp commercials, and my very first short film, Learning To Talk, won multiple awards and nominations - basically, I became an award-winning actress and writer over the past few years!
Have there been any lingering characteristics that you have found yourself doing or saying left over from your time as Mary?
In all seriousness, a little, yes! Mary is very headstrong and can be quite serious when it comes to getting her man, which I've always loved about her, and that is rather my default. I've managed to keep the fake moustaches at bay, but Mary's quite a bold character, and I like to think that a little of her rubbed off on me accidentally...
Cake?
Splendid!
Does it please you to know that you still hold the record for most times playing Mary Morstan/Watson in history?
It really does! It's a lovely record to hold, and anyone who asks or talks to me about it always say they were fond of her and my interpretation thereof, so I'm actually rather proud. I shall try not to be too upset when someone doubtless eventually comes along to knock me off my perch.
What about the future? What have you got going on at the moment?
I have several scripts I'm taking to Santa Monica for the American Film Festival. I'm so pleased to be in a position where people are talking about my work and wanting to work with me, so this is the next step to getting an agent, hooking up with production companies and taking it to the next level. I'd love to be able to say I got a lot of people in the industry some work at some point, or gave them a boost into it, so that's the aim of this work: female-driven, powerful dramas that are both touching and funny. This is why getting over there is so important to me....
Thank you for your time Lexi!
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