Lovie Simone stars in the new Amazon drama Selah and the Spades.
Lovie plays the leader of “The Spades”, a powerful high school clique at a prestigious boarding school.
The Knockturnal: Talk a little bit about how you got here. What got you into acting?
The Knocturnal: Do you have a certain type of character that you like to play the most?
The Knockturnal: Have you done any horror as of lately?
The Knockturnal: The Director of Selah and the Spades, Tayarisha Poe, is also a black woman. What was that experience like for you?
The Knockturnal: She definitely seems like that type of person, very direct in what she wants. Was it inspiring to see her work and would you like to sit in the directors’ chair one day?
The Knocturnal: This was your first-ever leading role in a movie. How was it taking on such a big role?
The Knocturnal: In terms of being the ‘star’ in the movie, do you think it will change how people see you in your real life?
The Knockturnal: In recent interviews, Tayarisha has also talked about your character’s development and possibly being seen as an angry black woman. How do you relate to that and do you believe that you’ve ever been looked at in that way?
The Knockturnal: Are you and Selah anything alike?
The Knockturnal: Had you ever seen a black person on TV attending a boarding school? Why do you think that it’s important to show?
The Knockturnal: That’s so true! Zoey 101 is the closest thing we have!
The Knockturnal: Which clique would you be a part of if you attended Haldwell?
The Knockturnal: In the film, your friendship with Paloma develops over time. How important are friends in your life?
The Knockturnal: Can you talk a little bit about your friendship with Paloma and whether or not you have a friend like her?
The Knockturnal: You are Ghanian and African-African American. Do you consider yourself to be a woman before you are black, or are you black before you are a woman?
The Knockturnal: Are there any secrets you can share with us about this film?
The Knockturnal: It’s crazy because I would not have known that had you not told me right now. That was one of my favorite parts!
Selah and the Spades will be streamed on Amazon Prime April 17th!