Erin Moriartyhas quite a bit to celebrate right now with the big debut ofThe BoysSeason 2. Not only does the bold and wildly entertaining show deliver big in round two overall, but Moriarty gets the opportunity to stand out even more as Annie figures out how she’s going to handle what’s really going down at Vought.
Collider Ladies Nightis all about celebrating someone’s passion, craft and success in the industry, but I also find it can be of great value to hear about the bumps in the road and what was learned from them, and Moriarty did have one that puts finding momentum in Hollywood into perspective. Moriarty’s big break came courtesy ofJordan Vogt-Roberts’ feature debut,The Kings of Summer, which hit big at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. While that film’s success did open doors for Moriarty, that didn’t necessarily mean guaranteed consistent work from that point on:
“I won’t glorify it. I worked on that movie and it felt like everything was gonna change, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. It’s just a testament to the fact that you never know what’s gonna happen because I then got more selective in projects that I was choosing and so, it wasKings of Summereuphoria and a burst in interest, and then I didn’t work for like a year or a year and a half.”
While that certainly does sound like a big disappointment, Moriarty did have an inspiringly positive spin on the situation that’s helped her move forward:
“And that actually served as a more valuable lesson I think than if it had kicked me off into a working spree because I thought, in that moment, when we were at Sundance and doing well, I thought, ‘Okay! From here on out, it’s gonna be smooth sailing,’ and I thought I’ve made it to the point where I’ll at least be able to rely on the prospect of just consistently working. And I learned the hard way that - it was very humbling - you may never trust that. Part of it was because I became more selective, but part of it is, you know, it’s an industry where you can audition and audition and audition and they’re just projects and roles you’re not meant to be in. It’s very specific. It can entail so many deciding factors that are out of your hands."
As uncertain as a career in this industry may be, Moriarty is grateful for the lasting impression this period made as a very educational experience that now makes her even more grateful for her consistent work.
Moriarty had a whole lot more to share about her journey toThe Boysin this edition of Collider Ladies Night including getting her start in musical theater, who taught her the most about being #1 on the call sheet, what it was like satirizing Hollywood inThe Boys, and so much more. you’re able to hear about it all in the full video interview at the top of this article or, if you prefer, we’ve also got the podcast version for you below.
The first three episodes ofThe BoysSeason 2 are now available on Amazon Prime Video with new episodes dropping each Friday following, culminating with the season finale on October 9th.
