Answers with Carlson Young

Answer 1

Did you always know you wanted to be an actress from day one, or was acting a passion that came later in life for you?

Yes, I always knew I wanted to be an actress. I started begging my Mom when I was like five or six. She never really listened to me, thankfully. I went about it on my own when I was about 14.

Answer 2

On June 30th MTV is bringing the '90s cult-horror classic "Scream" to the small screen. How is the "Scream" TV series similar and/or different to "Scream" the movie?

In the original Scream movies, the killer used an everyday telephone as a tool of murder and manipulation. In 2015, that needs to be updated. Now we use webcams, social media, text messages, etc. constantly. Our new killer has much more complicated and extensive cyber tool box. Social media, I think, is a double-edged sword. Our viewers can expect all of their favorite apps to be used against the new Scream characters.

Answer 3

Were you a fan of the "Scream" film franchise prior to being cast in the TV series?

Absolutely. I got so excited when I got the audition, but I didn't want to get too bogged down with trying to imitate any specific character from the original ones, so that hopefully I could create something new.

Answer 4

How do you think "Scream" will appeal to a new generation of viewers?

I think people will respond to the social media aspect of our killer, and also the classic self-referential tone of Scream. You get a new take on the tropes of the Horror genre.

Answer 5

Do you think the TV adaptation will appeal to fans of the original franchise, or is the reboot crafted for an entirely new demographic?

Hopefully fans of the original will enjoy our adaptation. The story is definitely new, more intricate, dark, and updated for the current TVscape we have now.

Answer 6

As you gear up to take over television sets as queen bee Brooke Maddox, the unruly socialite in "Scream," what would you say it is about playing Brooke that you're most looking forward to?

Brooke is an evolving character, so I think that's what I love about playing her. From episode to episode-- huge things happen to her, and it's finding how her personality will adjust, or not adjust, to her circumstances that I find interesting. It's a constant balance of figuring out where her loyalties lie.

Answer 7

What else can you tell us about her character and how she plays into the storyline?

Brooke's father is the mayor, Quinn Maddox. I think there's a lot underneath the surface of her family, and underneath the surface of our town-- Lakewood.

Answer 8

Fill in the blanks: If you like ___________ and ___________, you should be sure to check out the premiere of MTV's "Scream" on June 30th.

Puppies and Kittens. (Disclaimer: sadly, neither of those things have made an appearance on Scream yet)

Answer 9

How does filming for "Scream" compare to filming for other TV series you've appeared in such as "True Blood"? Which show would you say is gorier?

I think at the end of the day, there's a lot of blood in both of them. That's just the nature of the two shows. I have spent a lot more time filming Scream, though, so I've gotten to actually navigate a character throughout multiple episodes and all that entails, whereas True Blood was a super quick thing.

Answer 10

When you're not starring in scary horror productions, do you enjoy watching them in your free time?

I like to watch scary movies, but I prefer my cat and my boyfriend also be there for moral support.