Noëlle Renée Bercy Interview by Carol Wright Photos by Claud TopNotch Charles
When did you first become interested in acting? I’ve always been an entertainer since I was little girl. After I took my first steps, I began dancing. Each holiday I would force my siblings and cousins to put on dance shows s or plays with me to perform in front of our family. I attended performing arts schools growing up and specifically concentrated on dance where I technically trained in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, African and hip-hop. Dance led me to my love for performing onstage, which led to my passion for acting. How did the opportunity to be on “Cloak and Dagger” come about? I received an audition tape request for an Untitled Freeform Pilot. Initially, I had no idea that it was for Marvel’s “Cloak and Dagger.” After using my superior cyber stalking skills to research the production team, I was able to piece it together. Once I discovered that geniuses Joe Pokaski and Gina Prince Bythewood were involved, I knew I had to fly in to meet with them in person. What was your reaction when you found out you were cast in the show? Sheer excitement! I dropped to my knees and thanked God. My knees are actually a little darker these days from all of the prayers of thanks. I flew back to Los Angeles after my chemistry read with Aubrey, Joe and Gina on Monday. I got the call that I booked it on Tuesday. I flew back to New Orleans on Wednesday and officially starting filming as a member of the Marvel Universe on Thursday. It happened so fast! How does it feel to be a part of the Marvel universe? Like what?? Is this even real?! Are you a comic book fan? I used to tag along to the shop with my brother when he went to buy his Dragon Ball Z figurines. I would read as many comics as I could while he shopped because I knew he spent all the money on Goku.
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