Alicia Crowder on Playing Diana in Tell Me Lies

In our Q&A sequence Last Call, we get right down to the underside of each last item with a few of our favourite celebs — from the final time they had been starstruck to the final tune they listened to. This week, Alicia Crowder takes our name.

We’re nearing the top of season certainly one of “Tell Me Lies,” however Alicia Crowder guarantees there’s nonetheless some main surprises in retailer. The 25-year-old actor stars in the sequence, primarily based on Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel of the identical title, as Stephen’s (Jackson White) ex-girlfriend Diana, who finds herself caught in the center of his tumultuous relationship with Lucy (Grace Van Patten). Crowder was destined for Diana, however reveals to POPSUGAR that she might have taken on a a lot completely different function in the sequence. In truth, she auditioned for 2 different characters earlier than turning into the overachieving faculty pupil. “I actually auditioned for Bree [played by Catherine Missal] and Pippa [Sonia Mena] first. And then I was sent Diana, and I was like, ‘This is it,'” she recollects. “She is so close to me in how I operate and move through life that it was really a no-brainer. And I was just so happy to be cast because it’s an amazing role with an amazing show, and everyone’s really great.”

Crowder admits she hadn’t learn Lovering’s guide previous to getting solid, however as soon as she did, she “finished it in three days.” She raves, “It’s so good. I recommend it to anyone who hasn’t read it yet.”

And now with solely three episodes to go, followers are on the perimeters of their seats ready to see what’s going to develop into of Lucy and Stephen’s relationship, and whether or not or not Stephen’s darkish secret will lastly be uncovered. Without giving an excessive amount of away, Crowder teases, “Get ready to be surprised. There are actually a couple really big twists coming up that I don’t think anyone’s going to expect.”

Regardless of the place Diana finally ends up in Lucy and Stephen’s story, Crowder says she’s “so overjoyed to be a part of something that people are really enjoying and connecting to.” As of now, Hulu has not confirmed a second season, however Crowder, Van Patten, and White are all right down to return. “We’re just waiting,” Van Patten beforehand informed POPSUGAR a few doable second installment. “Season one ends in such a way where there’s so much to be filled in, and I would love to see what happens within those eight years, because as of now, it’s a mystery.”

Keep studying to see what else Crowder has to say about her “Tell Me Lies” costars, what she’s studying, and extra.

What was the final day on the set of “Tell Me Lies” like for you?

My final day was really actually enjoyable. The assistant director known as me out. He was like, “Oh, Alicia, I need to say something to you before you finish.” And he was identical to, “This is Alicia Crowder’s last shot!” Everyone gave me an enormous applause. It was such a candy shock. I in all probability began crying. It was very nice, and it was very surreal as a result of that had been my life for half a 12 months. And then swiftly, it was over.

Who is the final “Tell Me Lies” costar you texted?

Probably Cat [Catherine Missal]. We went out after the [“Tell Me Lies”] premiere.

What is the very last thing you probably did along with your “Tell Me Lies” costars off set?

After the premiere, Cat and I went to see a DJ set at a bar, a dance bar someplace in LA. I’d by no means been there earlier than. It was small, nevertheless it was tremendous enjoyable.

What was the final guide you learn?

I’ve been studying a guide known as “Garden of Emuna” [by Shalom Arush], which is about spirituality. It’s known as “A Practical Guide to Life,” so about spirituality and discovering consolation and peace in your life.

What is the final present you binge-watched?

I simply binge-watched “Rick and Morty,” certainly one of my faves. I began from the start to finish.

What is the final tune or album you listened to?

Probably, Aldous Harding. She’s an indie singer. She simply got here out with one thing that was new. But I hearken to music on a regular basis. I simply put my preferred songs on, and I simply undergo them. But I additionally love discovering new music.

What is the final piece of recommendation you obtained that caught with you?

To actually take time to course of your feelings, which will be arduous for me as a result of I really feel like I’m a really impulsive individual. But my brother is tremendous considerate, and I used to be speaking to him and he was like, “Yeah, journal. If you’re feeling something really intense, don’t be reactionary. Write out your thoughts.” And that was one thing that actually helped me.

What was the final clothes merchandise you bought?

I received a black velvet gown that is type of lengthy, type of like winter-y as a result of we’re simply transferring into that season. I adore it. I’m obsessive about velvet.

What was your final audition like?

It was actually enjoyable. It was very intense. It was extra of a personality piece for me . . . It wasn’t like taking part in Diana, the place I really feel like I’m simply taking part in a barely completely different model of myself. It was somebody who was in highschool and really troubled and used medication . . . Getting into her head was actually attention-grabbing. And it is all the time enjoyable as an actor to be despatched stuff that, “Oh, I wouldn’t naturally think that this is me.” But it ended up being actually enjoyable and going rather well.

When was the final time you had been starstruck?

Honestly, assembly the creator of “Tell Me Lies” [Carola Lovering] . . . Because I had learn the guide after I had gotten solid, and I used to be obsessive about it. And then, she simply appeared someday. I used to be identical to, “Oh my God, it’s you.” She’s the one who gave start to this whole story. So yeah, that was a loopy second for positive . . . She really despatched me a extremely candy present, a knitted hat that has “TML” on it. And she mentioned that she was simply so blissful and having a good time watching. It was very nice.

New episodes of “Tell Me Lies” air Wednesdays on Hulu.