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Mia Threapleton Discusses Independent Acting Career and Upcoming Wes Anderson Role

The emerging actress, daughter of Kate Winslet, reflects on her journey, rejecting nepotism claims, and preparing for her lead role in 'The Phoenician Scheme.'

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Overview

  • Mia Threapleton, 24, emphasized her independent pursuit of acting, starting at age 14 and signing up for casting sites at 15 without her mother’s involvement.
  • She clarified misconceptions about her childhood, noting she rarely visited her mother Kate Winslet’s film sets and had minimal exposure to the industry growing up.
  • Threapleton credited Winslet for her practical advice, including the importance of hard work and thoroughly reading scripts before taking on roles.
  • Her acting career includes appearances in 'A Little Chaos,' 'I Am Ruth,' and Apple TV+’s 'The Buccaneers,' showcasing her growing portfolio.
  • She is set to lead Wes Anderson’s upcoming film 'The Phoenician Scheme,' starring alongside Benicio del Toro, marking a significant milestone in her career.