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Photographer:Elisabeth Caren
Stylist:Angel Terrazas
Makeup:Toby Fleischman
Hair:Bryan Gaw
Lighting Assistant:Carell Augustus
Digital Tech:Victor Rodgriguez
Post:Gretchen Hilmers
Location:Edge Studios

Words: Miles Holder

Anna Camp has built a career defined by versatility, emotional depth and a willingness to embrace complexity. Stepping into one of horror’s most iconic universes with Scream 7, Anna Camp takes charge of one of the film’s most explosive and psychologically charged moments. We sat down to reflect on stepping into a legacy franchise, her approach to crafting complex characters, and her FAULTs.

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FAULT Magazine: What was your reaction when you first heard you’d be joining the Scream franchise?

Anna Camp: It mainly just felt incredibly exciting. I’ve been such a huge fan of the franchise since the first Scream came out 30 years ago, so I was just thrilled and honoured to be asked.

And when I heard what part I’d be playing, I almost fell out of my chair, especially because I didn’t have to audition. Kevin Williamson simply offered me the role, and that level of trust is something every actor really longs for in this industry. It was incredibly exciting.

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FAULT Magazine: Did you feel you still had space to make the character your own within such an established world?

Anna Camp: Absolutely. I had a lot of freedom to shape Jessica, how I interpreted her on the page versus what I brought to the final performance, especially in the reveal scene.

That scene is really where the character comes alive. There’s such a dynamic conflict between Jessica and Sidney Prescott, and I got to explore her fully, how obsessive she is, how unhinged she becomes. It was a wild, freeing experience, and I’m so thrilled with how it turned out.

FAULT Magazine: Scream balances horror with satire and self-awareness. Was it difficult to find that tonal balance as an actor?

Anna Camp: That’s actually a tone I love working within. There’s so much comedy to be found inside these intense, dramatic moments.

I love keeping audiences on their toes, one moment the character is terrifying, the next she’s making a joke. That unpredictability is what makes performances exciting. It’s not about winking at the audience, but about finding those layered moments where multiple emotions exist at once.

That balance makes the story more engaging because the audience doesn’t know whether to laugh or gasp, and I love that.

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FAULT Magazine: What was the greatest challenge for you on this project?

Anna Camp: My biggest challenge was making the final reveal feel emotionally earned, despite having limited screen time earlier in the film.

In most projects, you have multiple scenes to build a character and show what they want. Here, I had to arrive at that final moment already emotionally loaded, without much build-up on the page. So I had to do a lot of internal work to make sure it landed in a satisfying way.

FAULT Magazine: Do you ever find it overwhelming tapping into such intense emotions for a role?

Anna Camp: Not at all. That’s actually why I’m an actor. I’ve always been someone who is emotionally open, and I find it freeing to explore those feelings, whether it’s anger, sadness or something more extreme.

Even when a character is heightened or “over the top”, I try to ground them in something real. That’s what excites me about the work.

FAULT Magazine: Your career spans film, television and theatre. Has that variety been intentional?

Anna Camp: It’s been a mix of both intention and opportunity. Some roles come very organically, like Scream 7, while others I’ve actively pursued, especially smaller independent projects that really challenge me.

At this stage in my career, I finally feel like I have more agency to choose roles more intentionally. Early on, you have to say yes to everything, but now I’m more focused on whether a role truly excites me. That’s been incredibly empowering.

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FAULT Magazine: Has acting helped you better understand yourself over time?

Anna Camp: Absolutely. Acting is about human connection and storytelling, and I’ve grown so much as a person through that.

What I value most now is collaboration, being on set, sharing ideas, learning from others. I’m not driven by fame or the spotlight. I just want to do meaningful work and connect with people through it.

FAULT Magazine: Is there something about your process you wish people asked you more about?

Anna Camp: Yes, the work that happens before you get to set. That’s the most exciting part for me.

I love building a character, preparing, and then letting all of that go once you’re actually in the moment. It’s refreshing that people have started asking about that, because it’s such an important part of what we do.

FAULT Magazine: Do your characters stay with you after filming ends?

Anna Camp: For a little while, yes. When I first leave a project, there’s often a sense of sadness, like I’m missing a friend.

Then, by the time the project is released, I’ve usually moved on, and it becomes more of a celebration of that work. But I do feel protective over my characters, especially when I play villains. I never judge them while I’m portraying them, so I always feel a bit protective once they’re out in the world.

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FAULT Magazine: What is your FAULT?

Anna Camp: I’d say confidence has been something I’ve struggled with, truly owning my place in this industry and recognising that I have something valuable to offer as an artist.

I’m not someone who’s constantly on red carpets or at industry events, so it can sometimes feel like you’re on the outside. But I know the work I do matters, and I know what I bring to a set.

Learning to trust that, and to believe I deserve to be here, is something I’m still working on.

To see this shoot in print, secure your copy of FAULT Magazine Issue 33, now available for preorder