In 2022 she portrayed Lucy in the second season of Only Murders in the Building. Im like, Im going to be like Greg Nicotero. And then everything shot off from there. I know its been cleared to be written, and is in pre-production. Zoe Colletti as Dakota- Fear the Walking Dead Photo Credit: Ryan Green/AMC. What was it like, coming on set or in rehearsal for the first time, and meeting the cast? 2,460, This story has been shared 2,392 times. This interview has been edited for content and length. That makes me sound very needed and busy. I have some of the funniest images of being at crafty and seeing zombies standing there on the phone, or eating bananas. I dont have a sister, I only have a brother. Is there going to be a crossover? How would you rate this article? I do want to talk about some specific moments, starting with the last scene in the dilapidated church with you and Jenna Elfman. Theres nothing that can quite compare to the beauty of nature and the feeling of taking in a deep breath of fresh air after a long day. She has an interesting plotline. She was an outwardly sweet youth with a rebellious streak who lived in fear of her sister Virginia (Colby Minifie), who would later. Its very nice to put it that way. Though Colletti is new to Fear, she's definitely not new to the screen. 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Episode Guide: How Many Episodes of 'Mandalorian' Will There Be on Disney+? 'Mandalorian' Funko Pops up to 77% Off Baby Yoda and More for Season 3, Who Plays the Armorer in 'The Mandalorian'? I was really lucky with the group I got to film with. ", "The thing I'm looking for ain't in here, it's you. Shes such a ballbuster. Ryan Green/AMC. I actually did we used to, every Sunday night when Walking Dead would air, my family would invite a bunch of people over. I honestly have no idea whats going on, but I loved playing her. But when Robyn and her brother fall victim to the villain Kilgrave (David Tennant), Robyn's grief over the loss of Ruben finally softens her more unpleasant aspects. However, Virginia meets her end when she is shot and killed by June Dorie (Jenna Elfman) as vengeance for the death of June's husband, John (Garret Dillahunt). Top Filming Locations For the Tom Hanks Movie, Never Forget Joe Manganiellos Iconic Gas Station Strip Scene Now That Magic Mike XXL is on Netflix, Stream It Or Skip It: 'A Man Called Otto' on VOD, Starring Tom Hanks as a Stereotypical Grumpy Old Man, Chris Pine Laughs Off Rumors of Harry Styles Feud: "It Did Look Like Harry Spit on Me", How To Watch 'Magic Mike's Last Dance,' Now Available From On-Demand Retailers, Stream It Or Skip It: EO on the Criterion Channel, a Donkey's Life Interpreted as Art. It was a really cool experience. Caucasian-American HollywoodLife talked EXCLUSIVELY with the young actress about exploring more of Dakota and Virginias complex relationship in season 6. But other than that, I dont really know that much about it. It kind of was like, before I got onto set, joining a new school Senior year type of thing. She did an outstanding job on the series, so it will be great to see her in something new. It felt right. Youre like, Alright. The first time I saw her, we were like, What the heck? Mirror image. It's scary and fun.". Her monetary success can be credited to the success of series like Jessica Jones, The Boys, and Fear The Walking Dead. Was that something you were aware of since the beginning? [Laughs] Of course, of course. In the years since making her professional debut, Colby has worked hard to earn bigger roles and the last few years have been huge for her career. She is a teenager, Colletti told Decider about her take on the newest star of the series. In between me being in talks for Dakota and when I started filming, I, on my own, was in a hotel room and was like, Im cutting fringe! I had no idea that Colby had fringe bangs. After Virginia is captured by Morgan (Lennie James) and his group, he attempts to show mercy on her by freeing her and her daughter, Dakota (Zoe Colletti). Zoe was born on Nov. 27, 2001, making her 20 years old and her zodiac sign Sagittarius. Theres probably something intriguing about this other group of people that have lived off on their own in the wilderness, fighting the walkers what its like to experience that kind of thing that shes been taken from. That said, Ill cross paths at some point with Lennie. Colby Minifie, Actress: The Boys. Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. She then crossed over to another series in the franchise to take on a role in Season 14, Episode 20 of "Law and Order: SVU." Colby Minifie (born January 31, 1992) is an American actress. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Any adult figure, youre going to be like, Meh. I think thats just sheer luck. Theyre going into Season 6, they have an ensemble thats set. In 2019, she starred in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Pre-pandemic, when we were starting to shoot season six, we had more than enough time before the third season of The Boys started. But when you throw zombies and the apocalypse into that, its obviously going to cause more drama., Given that her sister is the leader of the Pioneers, should we trust Dakota? Ill do anything to be a part of the show. I had a few scenes with Colman where its just us talking like a five-minute-long scene of us just getting to talk. Eventually. She loves to go hiking or exploring on nearby walking trails. Colby Minifie isnt even 30 yet and shes already built a resume that includes nearly 50 on screen credits. I dont care. Dakota is the younger sister of Virginia, the leader of the. Im assuming Im going to hear some more stuff about it once the whole industry is fully back in bling. Thank you. Colby Minifie plays Ginger, a switchboard operator who works alongside Miriam "Midge" Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) when the latter is demoted from her position at the makeup counter at the B. Altman department store. Especially with Episode 2, for me. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. What was it like getting such a big, meaty episode focused on you, with so many different modes to play throughout the course of the hour? Its literally my sister. And Dakota has been very sheltered behind these walls. Youre left not really knowing, as far as this point in the season, why it is that Dakota is off with this group and not with her sister, in a community thats incredibly safe and feels like, Who in this world wouldnt want to stay behind those doors? Especially her being so young. Anything you can tease fans about with the character over the course of the rest of the season? And I would like to say that some parts in the season, there are some bigger ensemble scenes with the really intense killing walkers, all that kind of stuff. Certainly theres a lot of questions: is she going to end up teaming up with Morgan to take her sister down? And so Im so trying to navigate that and figure out how best to show they have a relationship thats meant to be sisterly with somebody that doesnt know how to be a sister. 1,278, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), 'Wheel of Fortune' Gets Awkward as Pat Sajak Snaps at Contestant for Grabbing Wheel: "Don't Touch That", 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Lets talk again about the character of Dakota When you first walk on screen, you honestly looks like a tinier version of Colby Minifie. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Pioneer leader Virginia (Colby Minifie) is putting together a posse to track down and take out the outlawed Morgan Jones (Lennie James), revealing her secret weapon targeting the hard-to-kill Morgan in the latest Fear the Walking Dead. 'Yellowstone' Return Date Info, Meghan McCain Calls Out Former 'View' Coworker Joy Behar for Her "Evil" East Palestine Comments, Where Is Hoda Kotb? You touched on this a little bit, but being a huge fan of The Walking Dead, what was it like being on set with the zombies for the first time? Its all good! From even getting to work with Lennie [James], stuff like that. Colby was born and raised in New York City which is also where she got her start as an actress. Born Though Colletti is new toFear, shes definitely not new to the screen. Despite looking alike, as we see in the episode, Dakota very much doesnt agree with what Ginny is doing. 1,709, This story has been shared 1,649 times. Ill be a zombie. Its going to be insane. I was just such a fan. There was a lot more going on with Ginny in Things Left To Do, written by Nick Bernadone and directed by Michael E. Satrazemis than just dying, though. And then Scary Stories 2: honestly, Im in the dark a little bit, as much as everybody else is. What was it like filming that? From the very beginning of her career, her parents have been her biggest fans. Thats kind of the train I went along to be introduced to The Walking Dead world. One of them was a prequel series, "Fear the Walking Dead," which centers around a group of characters created by Robert Kirkman, the creator of "The Walking Dead" comics and an executive producer for the show. 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And they are keeping everything so sanitized and so great; but able to work and feel comfortable, and do the best performance you can while keeping everything completely safe. Dakota 4,916, This story has been shared 4,076 times. In my head I dont know if you made the same joke on set, or if this is a terrible joke but in my head, I keep thinking about your character as Mini Colbyfie. Who knows, man. Zoe Colletti ( Scary Stories, A Boy Called Christmas) is set to join the series in a "pivotal" series regular role . After the huge success of AMC's "The Walking Dead," the network quickly went to work on creating a series of spinoffs for the post-apocalyptic zombie horror franchise. 'The Last of Us' Episode 3 Ending Explained: Do Bill and Frank Die? Colby Minifie discusses her villainous Virginia on Fear the Walking Dead, and what to expect from the character in Season 6. Because my dad, every time we would go camping, he would go and make zombie noises. HL spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Zoe about the dynamic between Dakota and Virginia and how her love for 'TWD' universe has come full circle. Zoe Margaret Colletti (born November 27, 2001) is an American actress. This story has been shared 17,915 times. Colby probably doesnt have nearly as much free time as shed like, but when she does get a chance to take a break from work, she loves to spend it catching up on a good book. Unfortunately, that was about to come out this Christmas, but has gotten pushed back to next Christmas because of all of the craziness. No, it didn't play into it actually. Hair 17,915, This story has been shared 16,510 times. Theres nothing left for me to say. Years Active It was awesome. She also appears in several episodes of the second season as one of Midge's supportive friends and co-workers. We are going to dive into some really interesting dynamics between Virginia and Dakota, Zoe teased. Obviously I filmed this before Fear but [from a] little British pixie fairy to killing zombies, very different things. I did want to ask you, very briefly, you have a bunch of other projects that are coming up other than Fear. Please be aware that spoilers are not allowed on the wiki and a violation of this policy may result in a ban. For now, his job is to get this "fine young group of soldiers" to fall in line. 4,918, This story has been shared 4,916 times. The Flash Recap With Spoilers: "The Mask of the Red Death Part 1". As a result, lots of parents are nervous at the thought of their child wanting to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Her talent quickly became apparent and she was a scholar with the National YoungArts Foundation. Theyre in these full prosthetics. "Ms. Colletti is a brilliant actor, and seeing her with Colby is really, really good stuff. 2,226, This story has been shared 1,709 times. In the episode "Girl Dishonored," Minifie plays a sorority student named Lindsay Bennett, who asks for help from Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) after she is gang-raped on a college campus an incident that the university attempts to sweep under the rug. She is greeted by a young man in his tighty-whiteys, Ruben (Kieran Mulcare), along with his overbearing sister, Robyn. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Did you have the same sort of reaction? 'Mandalorian' Season 3 Release Time, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Star Drew Sidora Is Finally Getting Divorced From Ralph Pittman. Screw you. Being from the city definitely has its perks, especially for someone who wants to be a professional actor. Colbys wide range of talents have opened up lots of doors for her throughout her career. 16,510, This story has been shared 6,654 times. 1,409, This story has been shared 1,360 times. The same as actress Saoirse Ronan. I think that balances out really well. "But I don't. 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