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Exclusive interview with Aubin Bradley, best known as Lucy Loud in Nickelodeon's and Paramount+'s live action-comedy series The Really Loud House.
Aubin Bradley is quickly becoming a household name, thanks to her standout performance as the gloomy and cynical Lucy Loud in Nickelodeon's and Paramount+'s live-action comedy series The Really Loud House, now filming its highly anticipated second season. Aubin's charm also graced screens in Nickelodeon's original holiday movie A Loud House Christmas. But her talent doesn't stop there.
With a diverse range of roles, Aubin has captivated audiences in the upcoming Apple TV series Hello Tomorrow, Netflix's The Watcher, Amazon's Modern Love, HBO Max's Gossip Girl, CBS's Madam Secretary, and more. She even lent her voice to the adorable bunny Coco in Cartoon Network's animated children's series Bing.
Aubin's talent shines on stage as well, where she recently starred as Little Cosette in the Broadway National Tour production of "Les Misérables." Off-Broadway, she took on the principal role of Lottie in "The Little Princess" and played Molly in "Annie the Musical."
When she's not acting, Aubin enjoys dancing competitively, earning several regional and national titles. Her musical talents also extend to singing and playing the ukulele at various venues throughout New York City. In this interview, we dive into Aubin's dynamic career and discover what drives her passion for performance.
You've portrayed Lucy Loud, a character known for her gloomy disposition, in "The Really Loud House." How do you approach bringing depth and authenticity to a character who may be perceived as cynical, and what aspects of Lucy's personality do you find most intriguing to explore?
"Playing Lucy has been an amazing challenge. To bring depth and authenticity to Lucy it starts by getting into the right headspace, being true to herself, and not to over exaggerate her emotions. I love exploring all aspects of Lucy’s persona. My favorite is her being put into real world situations as a middle schooler and seeing how she deals with them while still staying herself, but also bringing part of me to her."
From "The Really Loud House" to guest roles in series like "Hello Tomorrow" and "The Watcher," you've showcased your acting range across various platforms. How do you prepare for guest-starring roles compared to recurring characters, and what draws you to projects with such diverse tones and genres?
"Not only do I love being a recurring character of any show. I also love having the ability to portray a guest star. When playing a guest star, you get to do many different genres and many different characters for a little period of time, and you get to explore different variations. You also have a full character arc that you have to do in one episode so that can be intense. But with a recurring character, you get to dig deeper into one character for a more extended period of time. I am drawn to any genre, but I especially love doing stuff that has a more serious dark undertone to it. I find those types of scenes really showcase and utilize my acting skills."
Your stage experience includes roles like Little Cosette in the Broadway National Tour of "Les Misérables" and Lottie in "The Little Princess" off-Broadway. How does performing live on stage differ from acting in front of the camera, and do you have a preference for one over the other?
"Theater was my first love and that’s actually where I started acting. I have a significant passion for both the theatre and the camera, but they are also both very different. In theater you get to perform in front of a live audience and see people immediately react to your performance, which I love, and it makes me so happy. With on-screen acting you get more time to work on your performance and can reach so many more people, which is also amazing. I don’t have a preference for either and I honestly love doing both so much."
As the voice of Coco in "Bing" and Lucy Loud in "The Really Loud House," you've lent your voice to animated characters. What unique challenges and joys do you find in voice acting, and how does it differ from on-screen performances?
"I found voice acting very free. Since nobody can see what you’re doing, you can be very expressive in your actions, which I think makes a character sound better. You are not limited in your actions because it is just you in the sound booth and no-one is judging. I love making silly and fun voices that I hope everyone will enjoy."
Beyond acting, you've also showcased your talents in singing and playing the ukulele at various venues in New York City. How does your passion for music influence your approach to acting, and do you see yourself pursuing more musical projects in the future?
"I really enjoy music and have been singing since I was very little. I hope to find more projects and pursue those that incorporate singing, dancing and playing an instrument. One of my goals is to do more musical theatre and I hope to return to the stage soon!!!! I think being a triple threat has really helped my acting career and I was able to utilize my dancing skills and singing skills on The Really Loud House!"
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