Mia Goth has been on an absolute tear lately, cementing her status as a powerhouse in both indie horror and prestige cinema. After wrapping up her transformative work in Ti West’s “X” trilogy with “MaXXXine,” she has spent the recent months front and center during the awards circuit for Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein. “
Playing the dual roles of Elizabeth and Victor’s mother, Goth has been a fixture on the red carpet, earning critical acclaim for her ability to hold her own alongside heavyweights like Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. As she continues to promote the film’s successful run on Netflix, she has opened up about the sheer tenacity it takes to land these massive opportunities.
The Art of the Audition Hustle
In a recent conversation with W Magazine, Goth dropped the veil on her competitive edge. When asked if she’s ever stretched the truth about her skill set to win over a casting director, she didn’t just admit to a white lie; she owned the entire deception. Goth confessed that she will lie about “pretty much anything” if it secures a job she wants, jokingly claiming that if a script requires horseback riding, fluency in Chinese, or tap-dancing, she’ll instantly pitch those as her “lifelong passions.”
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This “fake it till you make it” energy is a time-honored tradition in Hollywood, but Goth’s bluntness is refreshing in an industry that often tries to project polished perfection. It shows a level of hunger that explains why her performances feel so visceral. She isn’t just showing up to read lines; she is willing to bulldoze her way into a character’s shoes by any means necessary. It’s that same grit that has made her one of the most unpredictable and magnetic actors of her generation, turning her into a muse for auteurs who value raw intensity over a perfectly accurate CV.
Looking ahead, Goth’s actual, non-fabricated skills will be put to the test in some massive upcoming projects. She is currently preparing for the release of Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey,” where she plays Melantho, a role she recently described as profound and one of the greatest experiences of her life. Beyond that, she is set to make her mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the “Blade” reboot and has officially joined Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” as a lead antagonist alongside Ryan Gosling.
Whether she actually knew how to play these parts before she was cast or not, her track record suggests she’ll figure it out by the time the cameras start rolling. She has proven time and again that she can master whatever world she’s dropped into, making her one of the few actors who can back up a tall tale with an award-worthy performance.
