Untitled Horror Movie’s Katherine McNamara discusses with CBR the challenges and joys of starring in and shooting a horror film amidst a pandemic

Actress Katherine McNamara opens up about why she loves reading so much and her favorite books of all time. Kat is known for her work on the hit TV shows Shadowhunters and Arrow as well as her roles on the Maze Runner movies. She won 2018 People’s Choice Awards Actress Of the Year and 2019 Teen’s Choice Awards Sci-Fi/Fantasy actress, and she is a huge advocate of reading.

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0:00 Introduction
1:08 How did you become interested in reading?
2:46 What was your favorite book as a child?
3:53 What book changed your life?
5:51 What do you love about reading?
7:49 What are you currently reading?
8:36 How has reading influenced you as an actress?
10:56 If you could meet any author, who would it be?
11:47 What books are you hoping to read next?
12:50 Have you ever considered becoming an author?
13:22 What advice would you give to young readers?
14:06 Favorite book series for young readers
14:58 Conclusion

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
* Watership Down by Richard Adams
* Making Movies by Sidney Lumet
* The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
* Witchcraft, Lycanthropy, Drugs and Disease: An Anthropological Study of the European Witch-Hunts by Homayun Sidky
* Sherlock Holmes series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
* Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne
* 22 Books F. Scott Fitzgerald Thought Everyone Should Read Book List: https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/5…
* Mortal Instruments City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare
* Maze Runner series by James Dashner
* DC Comics Green Arrow by Mort Weisinger and George Papp

First of stating with the good news. Kat has been cast in a new movie called Little Fury and they had there first table read for it the other day and Kat was there virtually but the people there took a photo of Kat on the video and she looked so cute. Kat will play Mary Shelley and the project is based on Mary Shelley’s stay at Vila Diodati, Lake Geneva, summer 1816 and is written by Rosanna Hamlin and directed by Trisha Wards. That’s all the info we have on it now but as Kat will be filming it soon the movie should be coming out some time next year.

Now on to the bad news, As it was reported some time ago Kat was going to be in the movie Agent Game with her arrow co-star Katie Cassidy, The film has now finished filming and in that time no photos of Kat came out or was she seen on set and her character was going to be called Miller well that is now the name of Katie’s character and Kat has been taken of IMDB for being in the movie so I can only guess she did drop out at some point but at this time we have no official word on that but I’m not getting my hopes of her being in it now.

The second trailer for Kat’s new movie Untitled Horror Movie has just been released online and it has some good new footage from the movie of Kat in it. Remember the movie will premiere on June 12th so not long till we can see it.

A comedy about making a horror movie. When six co-stars learn their hit TV show is about to be canceled, they decide to shoot their own film, unintentionally summoning a spirit with an affinity for violence.

Kat is featured in the latest issue on the cover of the magazine Gio Journal – May 2021 with a absolutely stunning photoshoot of Kat in the sun on holiday and a full in-depth interview with her about her body, how she keeps fit, what she eats and what she has been up to and will be up to soon.

giojournal – Q: You are one busy woman, Miss Katherine McNamara! Between your crazy filming schedule & flying around the world for photo shoots, how do you stay disciplined in your diet and exercise regime? After all, our body is a temple.
A: Why thank you, Mr. John Russo! I thrive on staying busy and proactive – that extends to my physical activity as well. Staying active and eating well fuels me in a way that allows me to keep up with my work hard/travel often lifestyle, so I have always been determined to find a way to make it work. It’s all about prioritizing time management. By taking the initiative to think ahead, I can find those little pockets of time to fit in a workout here and a grocery store trip there to stay on task. I was lucky enough to have an amazing trainer in the beginning of my fitness journey (who I still work with today remotely) who is so inventive and gets excited by the challenge of finding creative solutions for time and locational constraints for people who are motivated to stay in shape no matter where life takes them. This inspired the same motivation in me to do the same. In the end, I have learned that the more stamina I build and the more good quality fuel I give my body, the more I am able to continue pushing myself beyond my previously conceived physical or creative limits.

Q: I think we all love to indulge in a treat from time to time. Are there certain foods that are simply non negotiable? Regardless of how bad it is for you, you still manage to incorporate them in your diet.
A: Oh yes… there are several – but I’ll give you a few of the “greatest hits.” Butter for one – I’m a good southern girl. I will eat butter on anything. Seriously. Oatmeal butterscotch cookies, ice cream, mashed potatoes (or any potato dish really), candy corn, and Mexican food are other front runners. Oh and Paris as a whole, I will eat anything and everything in Paris. Calories don’t count for me in that city. I have also had a lot of fun in recent years getting creative and finding ways to bake even relatively within any healthy boundaries I’m trying to keep. For example, this year, I learned how to make a gluten-free, low sugar fruit crumble that is still utterly glutenous and divinely naughty.

Q: Is there a certain food you want to eat more of and incorporate in your diet?
A: I’m always attempting to learn about nutrition and how certain foods affect my body and energy levels. The more I learn, the more variety I can incorporate into my diet. For me, it’s all about getting the right kinds of nutrients, protein, etc that will give me the fuel I need to keep going and keep building the strength and skill for which I am striving. I also look for things I can quickly meal prep at the beginning of a busy week and eat on the go. Truth be told, I also look for ways to make it delicious as well. Filling and fueling is important, but food should also be delicious even if it’s healthy!

Q: What is your physical activity of choice to stay in killer shape? Yes you can go there!! Lol
A: Well… since you said I can go there… 😉 ha ha Aside from the obvious, I actually keep quite a bit of variety in my fitness regimen. Switching it up not only keeps me entertained, but it keeps my body challenged and always working on something that feels “new.” Boxing and kickboxing have been favorites of mine for a while. I started training in them on SHADOWHUNTERS to use the skills for my on-screen fights, and then carried on in ARROW as my character was a cage fighter. I love how it blends strength and cardio so seamlessly in a way that still feels creative. It is truly a total body workout that will leave you oh so sore in the best way if you are out of practice. I also love this heated spin studio I go to here in Los Angeles. Again, it’s utterly exhausting but also such an exhilarating reset. You sweat so much and work so hard it clears the body, mind, and soul of anything that ails you. When I’m traveling, I do a good amount of HIIT as it can often be done with body weight and minimal equipment from anywhere. I also have taken to running outside – especially when I travel. It’s such a great way to explore a new environment and get lost in nature. Nothing clears my head and energizes my body more than running a trail without knowing where it leads, a good podcast or audiobook in my ears to accompany me on my adventure.

A new on set featurette for Kat’s new movie Finding You is now out, I had a little clip from it up before in this update but I now have the full video so doing a full update now. The video has some on set footage from the movie and interviews with the cast including Kat. You can watch the video below and caps are up in the gallery and remember that Finding You is out now in some cinemas to watch.

The trailer for Kat’s third new movie of the year that she filmed in quarantine last year with some of her good friends Claire Holt, her Shadowhunters brother Luke Baines, Darren Barnet, Emmy Raver-Lampman and Timothy Granaderos. The movie will be coming out on June 12th.

A comedy about making a horror movie. When six co-stars learn their hit TV show is about to be canceled, they decide to shoot their own film, unintentionally summoning a spirit with an affinity for violence.

Kat’s new movie Untitled Horror Movie trailer is coming out tomorrow and we have a little promo of Kat from the movie for Coming In 2 Days.