Alicia Crowder on Taking part in Diana in Inform Me Lies

In our Q&A collection Last Call, we get right down to the underside of each final thing with a few of our favourite celebs — from the final time they had been starstruck to the final music they listened to. This week, Alicia Crowder takes our name.

We’re nearing the top of season one of “Tell Me Lies,” however Alicia Crowder guarantees there’s nonetheless some main surprises in retailer. The 25-year-old actor stars within the collection, primarily based on Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel of the identical identify, as Stephen’s (Jackson White) ex-girlfriend Diana, who finds herself caught in the course of his tumultuous relationship with Lucy (Grace Van Patten). Crowder was destined for Diana, however reveals to POPSUGAR that she may have taken on a a lot totally different position within the collection. The truth is, she auditioned for 2 different characters earlier than turning into the overachieving school scholar. “I really auditioned for Bree [played by Catherine Missal] and Pippa [Sonia Mena] first. After which I used to be despatched Diana, and I used to be like, ‘That is it,'” she remembers. “She is so near me in how I function and transfer by life that it was actually a no brainer. And I used to be simply so blissful to be solid as a result of it is an incredible position with an incredible present, and everybody’s actually nice.”

Crowder admits she hadn’t learn Lovering’s e book previous to getting solid, however as soon as she did, she “completed it in three days.” She raves, “It is so good. I like to recommend it to anybody who hasn’t learn it but.”

And now with solely three episodes to go, followers are on the perimeters of their seats ready to see what is going to turn into of Lucy and Stephen’s relationship, and whether or not or not Stephen’s darkish secret will lastly be uncovered. With out giving an excessive amount of away, Crowder teases, “Get able to be stunned. There are literally a pair actually large twists developing that I do not suppose anybody’s going to anticipate.”

No matter the place Diana results in Lucy and Stephen’s story, Crowder says she’s “so overjoyed to be part of one thing that individuals are actually having fun with and connecting to.” As of now, Hulu has not confirmed a second season, however Crowder, Van Patten, and White are all right down to return. “We’re simply ready,” Van Patten beforehand informed POPSUGAR a few attainable second installment. “Season one ends in such a method the place there’s a lot to be stuffed in, and I’d like to see what occurs inside these eight years, as a result of as of now, it is a thriller.”

Maintain studying to see what else Crowder has to say about her “Inform Me Lies” costars, what she’s studying, and extra.

What was the final day on the set of “Inform Me Lies” like for you?

My final day was really actually enjoyable. The assistant director known as me out. He was like, “Oh, Alicia, I must say one thing to you earlier than you end.” And he was similar to, “That is Alicia Crowder’s final shot!” Everybody gave me an enormous applause. It was such a candy shock. I in all probability began crying. It was very nice, and it was very surreal as a result of that had been my life for half a yr. After which unexpectedly, it was over.

Who’s the final “Inform Me Lies” costar you texted?

In all probability Cat [Catherine Missal]. We went out after the [“Tell Me Lies”] premiere.

What’s the final thing you probably did together with your “Inform Me Lies” costars off set?

After the premiere, Cat and I went to see a DJ set at a bar, a dance bar someplace in LA. I would by no means been there earlier than. It was small, nevertheless it was tremendous enjoyable.

What was the final e book you learn?

I have been studying a e book known as “Backyard of Emuna” [by Shalom Arush], which is about spirituality. It is known as “A Sensible Information to Life,” so about spirituality and discovering consolation and peace in your life.

What’s the final present you binge-watched?

I simply binge-watched “Rick and Morty,” considered one of my faves. I began from the start to finish.

What’s the final music or album you listened to?

In all probability, Aldous Harding. She’s an indie singer. She simply got here out with one thing that was new. However I hearken to music on a regular basis. I simply put my appreciated songs on, and I simply undergo them. However I additionally love discovering new music.

What’s the final piece of recommendation you obtained that caught with you?

To essentially take time to course of your feelings, which might be onerous for me as a result of I really feel like I am a really impulsive particular person. However my brother is tremendous considerate, and I used to be speaking to him and he was like, “Yeah, journal. In case you’re feeling one thing actually intense, do not be reactionary. Write out your ideas.” And that was one thing that actually helped me.

What was the final clothes merchandise you bought?

I obtained a black velvet gown that is sort of lengthy, sort of like winter-y as a result of we’re simply transferring into that season. I find it irresistible. I am obsessive about velvet.

What was your final audition like?

It was actually enjoyable. It was very intense. It was extra of a personality piece for me . . . It wasn’t like taking part in Diana, the place I really feel like I am simply taking part in a barely totally different model of myself. It was somebody who was in highschool and really troubled and used medication . . . Moving into her head was actually attention-grabbing. And it is at all times enjoyable as an actor to be despatched stuff that, “Oh, I would not naturally suppose that that is me.” But it surely ended up being actually enjoyable and going rather well.

When was the final time you had been starstruck?

Actually, assembly the creator of “Inform Me Lies” [Carola Lovering] . . . As a result of I had learn the e book after I had gotten solid, and I used to be obsessive about it. After which, she simply appeared someday. I used to be similar to, “Oh my God, it is you.” She’s the one who gave beginning to this whole story. So yeah, that was a loopy second for positive . . . She really despatched me a extremely candy present, a knitted hat that has “TML” on it. And he or she stated that she was simply so blissful and having a good time watching. It was very nice.

New episodes of “Inform Me Lies” air Wednesdays on Hulu.

Picture Supply: Courtesy of Alicia Crowder