Actor Samara Weaving shared her personal history and evolving relationship with video games in a recent episode of Polygon's "Shelf Quest." Weaving, known for her roles in "Carolina Caroline" and "Ready or Not," described herself as an "agent of chaos" in the gaming world, enjoying titles that allow for mayhem.
Her early gaming experiences included time spent with "The Sims" and "Mario Kart." However, it was watching her husband play "Red Dead Redemption" that significantly deepened her engagement with gaming. Weaving noted that she "never looked back" after that experience, indicating a strong preference for action-oriented games, though she also admitted to a fondness for "The Sims."
During her visit to videogamesnewyork for the "Shelf Quest" episode, Weaving discussed how films and games serve as outlets for her "wild side," embracing elements of action and "a little bit of violence." She also touched upon her aspirations for her newborn daughter, expressing hopes for her future relationship with gaming.
Weaving's latest film, "Carolina Caroline," is currently in theaters.