Madeleine Petsch on 'The Strangers: Chapter 2', Intense Filming, and 'Riverdale' Cast

'The Strangers: Chapter 2' and Madeleine Petsch's Role

• 🎬 Madeleine Petsch, known for 'Riverdale', stars in the horror sequel 'The Strangers: Chapter 2'.
• 🔪 Petsch plays Maya, the lone survivor from Chapter 1, who must fight for survival against masked killers.
• 💥 The film focuses on Maya taking survival and revenge into her own hands.

The Demands of an Intense Role

• 😨 Preparing for a constant state of fear throughout the film was challenging, described as maintaining high cortisol for months.
• 🎬 Petsch approached the role with a plan, filming multiple installments of the franchise simultaneously.
• 🤯 She was offered the movie just three weeks before shooting, which she felt was a blessing as it prevented her from overthinking the intensity of filming three movies at once.

On-Screen Pain and Emotional Intensity

• 🩸 In one scene, Petsch had to portray extreme pain with an open wound and crying, requiring her to instantly access a place of imagined suffering.
• 🎭 She emphasized the visceral nature of the scene and the need to make herself cry on cue to convey the character's agony.

'Riverdale' Cast Connections

• ❤️ Petsch confirmed that the 'Riverdale' cast remains very close, with daily contact and attendance at each other's life events.
• 🤝 She mentioned Cole Sprouse attending her birthday party and daily communication with Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes.
• 🌟 After seven to eight years, the bond with the cast is strong and enduring.

Personal Growth and Healing

• ✨ At 31, Petsch described herself as being in a phase of healing and growth.
• 🎯 She feels confident in finding her alignment and knowing what is or isn't aligned with her.
• 🍃 Currently, she is focused on letting go and surrendering.