Gene Mirand
Nov 1 · 4 min read

STRAIGHT OUTTA ATL: SERIES STAR AUTUMNN DOUGLAS TALKS “DEATHLESS”

As the excitement continues to build around Alignment Entertainment’s upcoming vampire series, Deathless, I had the opportunity to exclusively interview the stars of the show about their experiences on set, and get their views on what we can all look forward to from the series.

An alumni of Florida State University, Autumnn Douglas occupied her college years with growing and expanding her skill set in acting, and pursuing a passion in fashion work. During her final year at the University, she came across an open casting call online for Deathless, and decided to take her shot at a spot on the project. In a separate interview with Producer Matthew Manyak, he insists that in her audition, “Ms. Douglas carried the energy that Thomas and I both envisioned for Gabi. She was our first and only choice for the role, and looking back, I can’t imagine anyone else playing her in such an iconic way.”

When I sat down with Ms. Douglas and spoke with her about her experiences with the show and about her role in it, she had nothing but great things to say, suggesting that her most memorable part of the production was “creating a family with so many new people that I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet otherwise.” She went on to add, “with such a large set, and so much talent…coming together to make this happen, there was always a lot of energy to feed off of on those days.”

Autumnn Douglas as Gabriella in DEATHLESS

In the show, Autumnnn Douglas plays Gabriella, the smart, caring, and sexy prima donna of the Halfbreed community. Gabi, as her friends call her, spends her time messing with the boys around campus, and harping on her close friend Daniel (Julian Maldonado) for losing the keys to the car they share. But, on the off chance she can find his keys, she doesn’t hesitate to go have a fun time at the Halfbreed nightclub, Sanctuary.

In regards to playing Gabriella, Ms. Douglas simply said that “It was a blast,” going on to note that, “Gabriella and I are different in a lot of ways…she’s a handful, to say the least. But I love her. She can be a little blunt and rough around the edges sometimes, but her intentions are always good. She’s fiercely loyal and protective of her friends, and the much needed womanly touch to the Halfbreed trio.”

Ms. Douglas went on to reflect, “It was so much fun getting into a character like her, and kind of peeling back those layers of her personality to discover why she does the things she does, what makes her tick, what makes her…for lack of a better word, human.”

With this being Ms. Douglas’ first major lead role in a series, the role did not come without its fair share of trials and challenges, but Ms. Douglas tells us that she did not take it for granted, stating, “To me, being a lead goes beyond the performance aspect, and also has a lot to do with being a leader on set, showing up on time, memorized, and with lots of positive, empowering energy.” She later added, “It was one of the most special experiences of my life thus far.”

Gabriella (Autumnn Douglas) alongside Daniel (Julian Maldonado) in DEATHLESS

Although Deathless still in the trenches of post-production, and without any word from the production company on when to expect a release date, I had to ask Ms. Douglas about what we as audience members have to look forward to from the show, to which she replied with a smile, and a pinch of Gabriella’s trademark attitude, “Without giving anything away? Lots of drama, lots of suspense, and lots of good-looking characters.”

Currently, Ms. Douglas resides in Atlanta, promising that she is “constantly pushing [herself] as an actress.” Ms. Douglas has recently signed on to a role in a thriller filming in just a few short weeks. She also has mentioned that she is “really in love with fashion,” and is “looking to get more involved in that world as well.” Evidently, there is a bright and prosperous future ahead for Autumnnn Douglas.

To keep up with Autumnnn’s career, be sure to follow her on Instagram!

To stay up to date on the latest and greatest with Alignment Entertainment and it’s productions, check out their official Facebook and Instagram as well! Be sure to stay tuned for what’s new and exciting about their upcoming release, Deathless!

Gene Mirand

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