Texas-born supermodel, designer,
entrepreneur and actress, Erin Wasson plays the ruthless, sexy and evil vampire
Vadoma in “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” directed by renowned Russian
filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov.
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| Erin Wasson as Vadoma |
The thrilling film delivers an
entirely original twist to the story of the iconic American president. Vampires
are re-imagined as evil bloodthirsty slave traders and Lincoln (played by Ben
Walker) is portrayed as a master at killing the supernatural
creatures. In this fantastical action-packed movie, the iconic
leader Abraham Lincoln has a secret life alongside his presidential duties:
hunting the undead. Rooted in historical fact that is blended skillfully with a
fictional supernatural tale, Lincoln is portrayed as a man who was essentially
the first superhero.
Ben Walker gives a powerful performance as President Lincoln. The film also
stars Dominic Cooper as Henry, a high living ladies’ man who saves his life and
instructs him on the art of vampire hunting. Rufus Sewell portrays Lincoln’s
vampire nemesis Adam, commander of the vampire army. Erin Wasson plays the
gorgeous vampire, Vadoma, Adam’s chief lieutenant and bodyguard. The film is
based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s bestselling novel.
Wasson sinks her teeth into a
deliciously meaty and malevolent role – following is her q&a on her
thoughts on beauty, fashion, martial arts and vampires.
Q:
What kind of vampire is Vadoma?
A:
“She is a woman of few words, a woman of action who is on a mission, she is
very straightforward. She’s a really strong, powerful woman who is very
talented and good at what she does. She’s a skilled assassin.”
Q:
Can you explain what these assassins are doing at this point in US
history?
A:
“The slaves are
our food; we’re trading slaves to keep us (the vampires) alive. The vampires
are living off the blood of the slaves.”
Q:
What kind of costume do you wear?
A:
“The interesting thing about Vadoma’s costume is that the color palette
consists of shades of red, crimson and deep purples. She always wears a hat and
sunglasses during the day. She is a woman on the move. She spends her day
on horseback so the costumes have to be practical. She definitely has a dark
side.”
Q:
How interesting was it playing someone who’s really evil?
A:
“It was great. Vadoma is pure evil so there’s not a lot of consciousness going
into her actions and not a lot of emotion.”
Q:
Why do you think vampires continue to be so popular?
A:
“They are part modern day folklore and it is the mystery of vampires that I
think intrigues people. People connect vampires to sexuality, with the
element of the blood. There is a correlation between vampires and human urges
or desires.”
Q:
How would you say that your own natural beauty, your looks, have contributed to
your extraordinary success?
A:
“I certainly think that [my looks] have contributed to my career. You know,
that is how I fell into the industry and that was partly how I got to
experience so much. That has enabled me to be where I am now. I’m
grateful for the beauty, but I’ve been able to see through that. I’m more
beautiful inside than outside (laughs).”
Q:
What was your childhood like in Texas?
A:
“I come from a really strong Texas family. I grew up playing in the streets of
my neighborhood, predominantly with boys. We would be out all day long until
the street lights came on. My mother (Chris Wasson) is incredible; she’s a
strong woman, enabling you to be able to walk through the challenges of life
and keep your head above water, so I give a lot of credit to my folks.”
Q:
It sounds like your Mother was a great role model?
A:
“Absolutely. My mom was a flight attendant for 30 years. When I started out as
a model at 15 she came to every shoot with me, in between her flying schedule.
She is the kind of mother who would have lunches packed and waiting for me and
my sister Meghan, even when she’d just got off a ‘redeye’ (all night) flight.
She would drop us off at school and then come home and do house chores. I don’t
know when she slept. And then she did it all over again the next day.”
Q:
You are considered a style icon. Is that rewarding?
A:
“I don’t even know what it means to be a style icon. It is interesting you
know, because when people tell me that’s what I am, it doesn’t really
make any sense. But I’m super appreciative that people see me in that way. I
wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for that.”
Q:
What has been the defining moment in your career so far?
A:
“Getting a
cosmetic deal because in this kind of business, that gives you an incredible
security blanket. You never know when things are going to come and go with the
ebb and the flow, so getting a cosmetic contract (with Maybelline) allowed me
to breathe a little bit easier. When I was a young girl, I grew up
looking at their make up and I still don’t understand why I’m here, I am very
grateful.”
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