Ciara Riley Wilson

A total scene-stealer in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Kim Possible, Ciara Riley Wilson shines as Athena, the newest member of Team Possible. From behind-the-scenes moments to audition secrets, the actress gave us all the inside scoop!

Let’s talk Kim Possible! How did you know you wanted to be a part of the live-action release?

When it was announced that they were bringing Kim Possible back as a live-action movie, I knew right away that I wanted to be a part of it. The empowering story of this strong teen heroine is so important to introduce to a new generation. I’m so grateful to be a part of a project that highlights girl power!

What can you tell us about your character, Athena?

Athena is a new girl at Kim and Ron’s school who is the ultimate fan of Kim Possible. When she’s having a rough first day of high school, Kim and Ron take her under their wing and she eventually becomes a part of the action as the newest member of Team Possible!

Are there any memorable behind-the-scenes moments from filming that you can share with us?

There were so many memorable behind the scenes moments! Every day on set with the cast was so entertaining and unforgettable. My favorite day of filming was an overnight shoot at the Vancouver Aquarium. We got a special night tour of the sealife exhibits, stayed up all night laughing endlessly between takes, and went out to breakfast in matching pajamas in the morning.

How did the cast like to bond off camera?

Like our characters in the movie, Sadie, Sean, and I are all best friends. At the beginning of filming, we made a Vancouver bucket list to complete with each other during weekends and downtime! We explored popular tourist spots like Granville Island, went to tons of gift shops, completed escape rooms, and watched a bunch of movies.

For those who haven’t seen the movie yet, what should they expect?

There really is something for everyone in this movie. Viewers should expect action packed fight scenes, lovable characters, hilarious comedic moments, and valuable lessons in the movie. What I love about this movie is there is not a dull moment and it will keep you captivated from beginning to end.

What was your audition process like?

I originally auditioned for Kim early in the process! I had four callbacks for Kim before going back again to audition four more times for Athena. It was interesting to get into the mindset of Kim and it helped tremendously for my character because she is the ultimate fan of KP. The audition process for Athena was very exciting because she is a new character who wasn’t in the cartoon series. I got to create a world and personality for her and was able to bring some of myself into her character as well.

What’s on your bucket list for the year?

I would love to travel this year! We filmed Kim Possible in Vancouver, Canada, and it was amazing to be able to explore a different country. That was the first time I had been out of the United States, so I’d love to travel to more places. Hopefully an new role takes me to another exciting country this year!

When you’re not busy on a set, what are you usually up to?

When I’m not on set, I train in dance and acting classes. What can I say, I love what I do as a career and do it in my downtime as well! However, I’ve recently been spending a lot of my time learning how to drive a stick shift with my dad!