Texas-born supermodel, designer,
entrepreneur and actress, Erin Wasson plays the ruthless, sexy and evil vampire
Vadoma in “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” directed by renowned Russian
filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov.
The thrilling film delivers an entirely
original twist to the story of the iconic American president. Vampires are re-imagined
as evil bloodthirsty slave traders and Lincoln (played by Ben Walker) is
portrayed as a master at killing the supernatural creatures. In this fantastical action-packed movie, the
iconic leader Abraham Lincoln has a secret life alongside his presidential
duties: hunting the undead. Rooted in historical fact that is blended
skillfully with a fictional supernatural tale, Lincoln is portrayed as a man
who was essentially the first superhero.
Ben
Walker gives a powerful performance as President Lincoln. The film also stars
Dominic Cooper as Henry, a high living ladies’ man who saves his life and
instructs him on the art of vampire hunting. Rufus Sewell portrays Lincoln’s
vampire nemesis Adam, commander of the vampire army. Erin Wasson plays the gorgeous
vampire, Vadoma, Adam’s chief lieutenant and bodyguard. The film is based on
Seth Grahame-Smith’s bestselling novel.
Wasson sinks her teeth into a
deliciously meaty and malevolent role – following is her q&a on her
thoughts on beauty, fashion, martial arts and vampires.
Q: What
kind of vampire is Vadoma?
A: “She
is a woman of few words, a woman of action who is on a mission, she is very
straightforward. She’s a really strong, powerful woman who is very talented and
good at what she does. She’s a skilled assassin.”
Q: Can
you explain what these assassins are doing at this point in US history?
A: “The
slaves are our food; we’re trading slaves to keep us (the vampires) alive. The
vampires are living off the blood of the slaves.”
Q: What
kind of costume do you wear?
A: “The
interesting thing about Vadoma’s costume is that the color palette consists of
shades of red, crimson and deep purples. She always wears a hat and sunglasses
during the day. She is a woman on the move.
She spends her day on horseback so the costumes have to be practical.
She definitely has a dark side.”
Q: How
interesting was it playing someone who’s really evil?
A: “It
was great. Vadoma is pure evil so there’s not a lot of consciousness going into
her actions and not a lot of emotion.”
Q: Why
do you think vampires continue to be so popular?
A: “They
are part modern day folklore and it is the mystery of vampires that I think
intrigues people. People connect
vampires to sexuality, with the element of the blood. There is a correlation
between vampires and human urges or desires.”
Q: How
would you say that your own natural beauty, your looks, have contributed to
your extraordinary success?
A: “I
certainly think that [my looks] have contributed to my career. You know, that is
how I fell into the industry and that was partly how I got to experience so
much. That has enabled me to be where I am now.
I’m grateful for the beauty, but I’ve been able to see through that. I’m
more beautiful inside than outside (laughs).”
Q: What
was your childhood like in Texas?
A: “I
come from a really strong Texas family. I grew up playing in the streets of my
neighborhood, predominantly with boys. We would be out all day long until the
street lights came on. My mother (Chris Wasson) is incredible; she’s a strong
woman, enabling you to be able to walk through the challenges of life and keep
your head above water, so I give a lot of credit to my folks.”
Q: It
sounds like your Mother was a great role model?
A: “Absolutely.
My mom was a flight attendant for 30 years. When I started out as a model at 15
she came to every shoot with me, in between her flying schedule. She is the
kind of mother who would have lunches packed and waiting for me and my sister
Meghan, even when she’d just got off a ‘redeye’ (all night) flight. She would
drop us off at school and then come home and do house chores. I don’t know when
she slept. And then she did it all over again the next day.”
Q: You
are considered a style icon. Is that
rewarding?
A: “I
don’t even know what it means to be a style icon. It is interesting you know,
because when people tell me that’s what
I am, it doesn’t really make any sense. But I’m super appreciative that people
see me in that way. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for that.”
Q: What
has been the defining moment in your
career so far?
A: “Getting
a cosmetic deal because in this kind of business, that gives you an incredible
security blanket. You never know when things are going to come and go with the
ebb and the flow, so getting a cosmetic contract (with Maybelline) allowed me
to breathe a little bit easier. When I
was a young girl, I grew up looking at their make up and I still don’t
understand why I’m here, I am very grateful.”
“Abraham
Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” arrives July 4 in theaters (2D and 3D) from 20th
Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
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