GALITZINE : I think first and foremost , like you said , it ’ s so di cult nowadays to have a show or film that is able to have longevity over a five , six , seven-year run . But the fact that you ’ ve played an iconic character within an iconic intellectual property like Resident Evil , and at one point you were number one on Netflix . Still , my perception has changed about the jobs that I do , and understanding that critical acclaim , or whether a show is picked up , is not the be all , end all . Your entire career , you ’ ll remember the time you were in South Africa shooting a zombie apocalyptic show .
BALINSKA : What an experience .
GALITZINE : Do you feel you learnt an equally large amount on Charlie ’ s Angels ? at was your first break in a lot of ways . You ’ re acting with very recognizable names , Elizabeth Banks is directing you , and once again , your name was attached to a very recognizable IP .
BALINSKA : Charlie ’ s Angels was a prime example of getting thrown into the deep end . One of my mottos is “ Make interesting choices .” Charlie ’ s Angels was an exact example of that where I was just thrown straight into the center of a blockbuster film , massive budget , flying here , flying there , incredible people that I ’ m working with . The fact that I can say I was in the same frame as Sir Patrick Stewart is unreal . GALITZINE : Bizarre .
BALINSKA : But that was when I learned to trust myself as a creative decision maker . I went and did the audition . They loved my exact portrayal of that character , so I went on to set every single day knowing that I didn ’ t need to question myself . That was very freeing .
GALITZINE : It ’ s a huge part of it . e imposter syndrome and trying to quell that every day of going on set , and trusting that you ’ re there for a reason .
BALINSKA : You have to remind yourself you ’ re the person who booked this job , you are the person standing here in this scene about to do this take .
GALITZINE : ere ’ s one role in particular that you and I have talked about before , and we ’ re desperate to reboot Disney ’ s Atlantis because we think as a duo , we ’ d absolutely kill that . BALINSKA : I think myself as Kida and you as Milo . We ’ re here . GALITZINE : is next topic is a very interesting one as well because you and I have talked a lot about this , and obviously we live a very transient life . Where do you really consider home ?
BALINSKA : I literally had this conversation last week . I think the house that I ’ m in right now , in whatever country it might be , would be my home . I think it ’ s when I ’ m surrounded with the things I love , with access to the people I love , being able to game , or being able to watch movies , or to go upstairs and color coordinate my wardrobe .
GALITZINE : No , I want the people to know how many white sneakers you have . It ’ s stupid .
BALINSKA : If you can name the shoe , I probably have it in white , but they each serve a purpose . An Adidas Superstar does a very di erent thing than Jordan 1 high top .
GALITZINE : I want to ask you some quick-fire questions . What ’ s your favorite thing about being on set ? BALINSKA : Just chatting shit with the crew . I love the friendships , bonds , and inside jokes .
GALITZINE : You ’ re such a liar . I know that you lock yourself in your trailer all day long and don ’ t talk to anyone .
BALINSKA : Listen , all I do , Nick , is just plug in the HDMI , the PS4 , and run it with you in Verdansk .
GALITZINE : at ’ s all you do between takes . “ Can we get Ms . Balinska to set ?” ey ’ re like , “ No , she ’ s playing Call of Duty .”
BALINSKA : She ’ s in the gulag right now .
GALITZINE : Always in the proverbial and literal gulag . What gives you energy ?
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