Samara Weaving: podcast appearances and interviews

Samara Weaving, born on 23 February 1992, is an Australian actress and model known for her work in television and film. She gained early recognition in Australia through her appearances on the series Out of the Blue and her role as Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away, which earned her an AACTA Award nomination. Weaving also appeared in the first season of the series Ash vs Evil Dead and played the primary antagonist in the Australian thriller Bad Girl. Her career expanded to international films with roles in horror and thriller movies such as Mayhem, The Babysitter, and the critically acclaimed Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri for which she received ensemble awards. Weaving achieved widespread recognition for her leading role in the dark comedy horror film Ready or Not in 2019, a performance that solidified her status as a scream queen and prominent actress in genre films. She reprised her role in the sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Her filmography includes sci-fi, horror, comedy, and action projects such as Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Babysitter: Killer Queen, Scream VI, Azrael, and Borderline. In 2026, she starred in leading roles in the romance/crime film Carolina Caroline and the comedy/thriller Over Your Dead Body, further establishing her versatility across different genres.