INT: Nicole Rayburn

Last Updated on July 28, 2021

The
Arrow interviews Nicole Rayburn


The lovely Nicole Rayburn is a Scream
Queen on the rise wheter she like sit or not. She’s drop dead
gorgeous, has potent acting chops to back them looks up and has thus
far been in 3 horror films. I’m talking

Scarecrow, Boo and Alien
Abduction
with another one on the way on top of that. I got a
chance to ping-pong with the classy dame and here’s what she smacked
back my way.

What’s your favorite
horror movie?

I’m not a big horror
movie buff believe it or not, so I’d probably have to go with
something more recent that I know of like The Ring or even The
Grudge.  I’ll probably get shit for that but everyone’s got an
opinion don’t they?  I just like stuff with kids that are creepy and
I like stuff that the villain is like this one dead for years wants
revenge character.  That’s my type of scary movie.

How did you get into
acting? Was it by fluke or was it a long time goal?

Neither. I didn’t always know it’s what I
wanted to do. Somewhere around high school I thought it would be the
perfect career choice but still didn’t seriously consider it an
option. At the time, I lived in this little town in Central
Florida. The closest thing to acting was Disney and that wasn’t what
I was talking about. I moved to Miami and someone eventually
convinced me to get a modeling agent and I started doing some print
work, commercials and music videos. Once I started to see how it all
worked I knew I really could do it. I have what it takes and it
takes tenacity!  Really you just have to have perseverance. Talent
helps but anyway, I knew I would have to make a big move if I ever
wanted to see myself on the big screen. It was N.Y. or L.A. and the
Gods had their say, so here I am.

Would you consider
yourself a “method actress”? What’s your process when tackling a
role?

Yeah, whatever method
works. No, really, I have studied for about 4 years with the Beverly
Hills Playhouse. I have learned priceless tools there how to get
more out of the material I’m looking at but when it comes to my own
approach, I just start with what comes natural. I guess I’m one of
those very instinctual actors. I just use my instincts and emotions
first and then if I can’t seem to get into the place I need to be
then I’ll rely on some techniques learned.  Of course, nothing is
ruled out.  I use it all to get the best performance possible for
me.   

You will be seen in
the genre opus BOO when it locks distribution. How would you
describe your experience on that show?

LIKE NO OTHER!  It was probably the hardest
role I’ve had to play even though other roles have had more scenes
or dialogue or harder moments to play.  In this movie, the pace of
shooting was faster than anything I’ve worked on because we had a
deadline but we also had so many special effects that take time to
do so we didn’t have the luxury of spending so much time with the
camera on acting.  It was like, O.K., let’s set up special effects
and block out any stunts for safety and then hurry up and get the
shot.  Not to mention the freezing building we were shooting in and
the wet goo all over us.  It was probably the most uncomfortable
film I’ve shot to date, but I’ve never had so much fun in all my
life.  I wouldn’t have changed a thing.  I made some solid
friendships and best memories. 

You also have a part in the recently
released Alien Abduction, what can you tell us about your role in
the picture?

I play a mental patient in this sort of
asylum.  All I can say is that I know what I wanted to achieve with
the role and I saw the end product. I don’t think I quite hit it but
we are our own worst critic. I think the film itself hit the
mark. It’s bizarre but I think it’s one of those films that people
will rent and go “Why don’t more people know about this?”

Being a mucho
attractive woman. Do you find it hard to break the type-casting
barrier to lock “meatier” roles?

A role is what you make it. I understand
what you’re saying about a meaty role because I have the frustration
of finding a really poignant role for a woman but so far as being
type cast, no I don’t seem to have a problem with that. I think we
have more control over the parts we get than a lot of actors like to
admit.  If they admit that then they would have to take
responsibility for not getting the roles they want.  If they say
they are type cast then they can blame what they get on others. I’m
learning all the time how to seek out what I want and go get it
rather than just sit and wait for what comes to me.

Scarlett Johansson
doesn’t seem to have any problems with
casting, why should I?

With Scarecrow, Boo and Alien Abduction
under your belt. Are you scared of being labeled a Scream Queen or
is it a tag that you embrace with open arms?

Well, like I said earlier, I’m not worried
about getting pigeon holed as anything because I don’t believe
anything is going to hurt my career, but my preference of types of
movies I have to admit is not horror.  Sorry guys, but I really look
forward to more redeeming roles such as a western with a moral
message and comedies. I’m actually a very comedic actress so I’ve
come to find out.  Who knew?

What’s next for you in
terms of acting gigs? When will we see you next?

Believe it or not,
you’ll see me in another horror flick. That I chose, no less. I
think it’s going to be my best character yet. It’s tongue in cheek
horror and my character IS the comic relief in the film.  The
working title is “Candy Stripers” but I don’t know what they will
end up with. 

What does Nicole
Rayburn do when she’s not working and wants to chill out!

I love to ride the motorcycle down to
Malibu or Santa Monica beach.  I love motorcycles and I love the
beach, I like to make necklaces.  It’s just a hobby and I love to
write.  I like taking naps in the middle of the day to but that kind
of makes me feel lazy although it’s soooo great to do. 

You went from blonde to brunette when
cast for Boo. So who has more fun? Blondes or brunettes?

I also just went from brunette back to
blonde for this film I just did and let me just say that blondes get
noticed more.  I forgot about all the catcalls while I was a
brunette.  I think I have just as much fun either way cause I’m
gonna do what ever I’m gonna do whether I’m blonde brown purple pink
or red.  But, yeah, blondes definitely get more attention.

What was the first
drink you consumed at the Boo “wrap-party”?

I think a Dr. Pepper.  I’m not a big
drinker.  Sorry, boring I know.  I don’t even think I drank at the
wrap party for Boo, but I did win a $100. in a raffle and I bowled
like a 160 or something great like that and I ate a bunch of food
and laughed a lot because everyone was just so much fun. 


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