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By Colleen Bement, Editor
June B. Wilde knows that every film has a reason, a purpose, and something to teach us.
Out of Vancouver, this award-winning performer has been acting professionally for over 30 years, and her latest film “Blood” hit the theaters last week. With over 95 film and television credits to her name, as well as over 50 stage and live entertainment shows, she has worked with the likes of Colin Firth, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Monaghan, John Hamm, Minnie Driver, and so many more. Fans have seen her in “Corner Office,” “The Butterfly Effect,” “Good Luck Chuck” and “Hope Springs.” Netflix viewers know her as Joan from the hugely successful film “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and its sequels.
When she was just 8 years old, June found her love for performing while receiving a round of applause after having launched a teddy bear into the air while on stage. That was it. She was hooked! She had found her calling and never looked back. Not only has she enjoyed success, she has also mentored many aspiring actors, including Cobie Smulders. Get to know June and hear behind-the-scene stories from shows like “Batwoman” and “Debris,” as well as her exciting new film “Blood,” and find out why she has a passion for running. Be sure to check out the trailer for “Blood” and catch it On Demand.
Colleen Bement: Thank you so much for taking time out to chat. My readers are going to love your new film “Blood.” The trailer alone freaks me out! What can you tell us about your time on the set?
June B. Wilde: Thank you so much for the invitation to chat Colleen. I’m so excited for your readers to watch “Blood!” This offer came to me as we were coming out of the Covid lockdown. As you can imagine, traveling was interesting, to say the least! Not a lot of people were flying and we were required to quarantine for a week or two once we arrived in Winnipeg. And great news! Everyone remained healthy throughout the shoot! My time on set was exquisite! The star Michelle Monaghan was amazing to work with! The director Brad Anderson and the cinematographer Bjorn Charpentier have worked together before and were perfectly in sync with each other. The crew, as well, was top-notch. These things are so important for actors to explore and feel safe to bring the very best to their work. And I can’t say enough about the sunrises and sunsets in Winnipeg. The landscape is stunning. Even the locals were taking photos!
Q: Tell us about your character in “Blood,” and, is there some part of your character that you can identify with?
My character Helen is a patient at the hospital where Jess (Michelle Monaghan) works. After Jess’ son Owen gets bitten by the family dog which gives him a horrific infection, Jess is faced with a moral decision, which involves Helen, on how to keep Owen alive. I can identify with Helen’s vulnerability and her conviction and strength both mentally and physically, to stay alive. I was able to channel my mother’s life which came with many challenges and a strong will to survive.
Q: Was there a particular person on set that you had fun working with?
JBW: Michelle Monaghan!!! Period. All of my scenes were with her. All I can say is she is a true star. I’ve been in this industry for over 30 years and I have had the absolute honor and pleasure of working with a select few actors who are as giving as Michelle is. My role was extremely challenging, and I felt she had my back for the entire shoot. She is an incredible actor and an even greater human being. I feel very privileged to have worked with her. As well, my drivers Mike and Kris were also superstars who totally tuned into my energy at the beginning of each day. They gave me the space I needed to do my best work.
Q: Are you a fan of horror movies? I’ve been a fan since I saw “The Birds” as a kid.
JBW: Oh yes! “The Birds!” My mother-in-law still can’t watch a flock of birds flying without thinking of that film! In all honesty, I’m a fan of all genres of movies. I was watching an old film, “Traffic” the other day. It really made me realize that every film has a reason, a purpose, something to teach us, show us, and a different way to look at things.
Q: Do you have projects in the works that you would be allowed to tell us about?
JBW: Currently, I am really excited to be promoting “Blood.” My team and I are reading a lot of scripts. You are right. I’m not allowed to talk about them yet. What I can say is I have written a screenplay which I am currently working toward producing.
Q: Would you happen to have any stories from your time on the sets of “Batwoman” or “Debris”?
JBW: I was cast in Debris before Covid hit. The show was put on a “fold & hold”. I was in Winnipeg shooting “Blood” and “Debris” started back up. My role had to be recast. I wasn’t allowed to return to Vancouver because of conflicting shooting dates and the Covid rules on set. “Debris” went to camera and they had to shut down again. Fast forward to the night before I came home from shooting “Blood.” “Debris” offered the role back to me and I shot for several weeks upon my return. That experience was truly wonderful! Jonathan Tucker is such a pro and an extraordinary person to boot. I loved that job! And on “Batwoman,” I had a really fun role; again it was a strong woman who was fighting to keep her sister alive. I love these kinds of roles because the stakes are so high and so personal.
Q: I read that you have a passion for running. I’m super impressed because I’ve done a couple of 5Ks and felt like they were minor torture (laughs). How did you get into it?
JBW: Nice job Colleen! I’m sure you were great in your 5K’s! Yes, I can relate to the minor torture (LOL) There is a reason I don’t compete anymore! So I’m very impressed! I always knew I wanted to run, as much as I always knew I wanted to act. For me, running is as natural as breathing. And I loved competing. I would sit out a school play so that I could run in track events. Acting and running have always been a part of my life. It’s like a moving meditation and afterwards, every part of my body feels alive. Running is also an opportunity to see how well I know my lines. During a run, if I can run my dialogue top to bottom for a project I’m doing, then I am certain I know them. My motto is, if you love it, do it. If not, don’t. I meet a lot of people who tell me they are impressed with my running regime and that they should do that too, but they hate it. I always say, find what makes YOUR heart sing:)
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