mackenzie moss

from The Daily Shuffle: November 2020

by The Daily Shuffle

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We talked to The Unicorn actress, Mackenzie Moss, to get the inside scoop on season two, behind the scenes moments and so much more!

words by VANESSA SALLES photo by CHRISTINA TURINO

Tell us about The Unicorn! What is it about

the show that drew you in and made you want to be involved?

When I first read the pilot, I was so moved by the show and the relationship my character, Natalie, had with her dad and sister. There were so many genuinely funny moments that I loved and I was obsessed with Natalie’s unfiltered and witty personality; I just knew this was a character I could relate to and wanted to play. The icing on the cake was the show’s cast; there are so many hilarious actors who’ve worked on some very funny shows and films in the past!

What can you tell us about your role as Natalie? What’s your favorite thing about portraying her?

I love playing Natalie! She has so much depth to her, mainly because she’s been through so much at an early age. She’s very funny but has a bit of a chip on her shoulder; she has no problem telling it as it is and I sometimes wish I could be as liberated as her! I think that’s my favorite thing about playing her… I know that, in real life, I couldn’t get away with half the stuff that she says and does.

What should viewers be expecting from season 2?

I think, overall, viewers should expect a lot of Wade (my dad) trying to navigate through the highs and lows of Natalie and Grace’s teenage angst. There’s a lot of comedy in that, as Wade is just having to learn as he goes. Between bras, ear piercings, boys and acne, this is all new territory for Wade, Natalie and Grace. At the same time, Wade has to navigate through his romantic relationships in hopes of finding someone he can fall in love with!

How would you describe the vibe on set?

It’s such a GREAT vibe on set and everyone is super close! It literally feels like family. The writers/producers/directors allow us actors a lot of freedom in making choices and improvising, when it makes sense to do so. But the greatest thing about our set is that everyone is there to help each other, which is all you can ask for when you’re working hard to put together a great show.

What would you say has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned this year?

Not to take anything for granted. Going through what we’ve all been going through this year makes you really appreciate what you have. We get so used to doing our daily routines that we don’t realize there are no guarantees in life. It makes you quickly appreciate family, friends and your life as a whole.

What are you loving on TV lately?

I really enjoyed Gossip Girl and Euphoria. I know they’re two totally different shows but there are things about both that I really loved. I literally would binge-watch each show in a couple days!

Any special message for fans?

I have a simple message that I personally follow… Love yourself from inside out. Once you’re able to love yourself on the inside, it’ll show on the outside. Also, be kind to animals and treat them the way you would want to be treated. They have so much unconditional love inside them and they do not deserve to be in animal testing, abused, or neglected!