An upcoming actress with plenty of upside in her career, Scarlett DiCaro is looking to start her work on the heels of a big role in the upcoming film "Stalkers." Now, I talk about her work on the film and other factors in her career.
Me: Hello and thank you for taking the time to do this! What was your first reaction when you read the script for Stalkers and met your character Charlotte, for the first time?
Scarlett DiCaro: When I first read the script for Stalkers, I was honestly kind of shocked in a good way. It was intense, dark, and super eerie. Meeting Charlotte for the first time on the page was really interesting. She was only 12, but she had been through so much. She was scared but also strong in this quiet way. I wanted to make sure I showed both her fear and her resilience.
Me: What part of playing Charlotte came most naturally to you, and what was the biggest challenge?
SDC: The part that came most naturally was her quietness and how much she keeps inside. I connected with that right away. I’m not super loud or outgoing all the time, and I understand what it’s like to think a lot without always saying everything out loud. It felt really natural to show that side of her. Another thing would be her snarky side haha. The biggest challenge was definitely the emotional intensity. Some of the scenes were really heavy, especially when Charlotte was scared or felt completely alone, and it took a lot of focus to stay in that headspace.
Me: You started filming when you were 13 and wrapped when you were 16. What was it like growing up on this project?
SDC: It was honestly kind of surreal. I changed a lot between 13 and 16, not just physically, but emotionally too. It’s crazy to think that a big part of that happened while working on Stalkers. The cast and crew kind of became a second family, and I learned so much just by being on set. About acting, but also about handling pressure and being professional.
Me: Is it true you had to wear fake braces after getting your real ones off?
SDC: Yes, it’s true! I had real braces when we started filming, but then I got them off partway through. Since Charlotte still had hers in the story, they had to make me fake ones to keep things consistent. I finally got them off in real life… just to put them right back on for the movie!
Me: What was it like working with Olivia Stadler as your on-screen mom?
SDC: We connected really easily right from the start. We were always taking photos together on set, trying to capture every crazy or funny moment. At one point, we even did a podcast episode together, which was super fun because we got to just chat and gossip. Honestly, working with her didn’t feel like work at all. We just clicked, and having that connection made all the days on set way more fun.
Me: "Stalkers" is a scary, emotional, and intense movie. Were there any scenes that actually freaked you out while filming?
SDC: One scene that really stood out was when Charlotte finds her mom dead in the kitchen. The set was designed to feel super realistic, and the blood looked so real it was almost shocking. Everything was quiet and still, which made the moment even more intense. The way the lighting and makeup came together made it feel like something straight out of a nightmare. It was definitely a scene that stuck with me because of how real and unsettling it looked on set.
Me: Charlotte slowly discovers truths that change how she sees the world. What do you think the film says about growing up too fast or growing through fear?
SDC: I think the film shows that sometimes growing up isn’t a choice, it happens because life throws you things you’re not ready for, and you have to figure out how to deal with them. For Charlotte, fear forces her to see the world differently and grow up faster than most kids her age. But at the same time, the movie also shows how that fear can make you stronger and more aware.
Me: Now that you’ve done a thriller, are there any other genres or roles you’d love to try?
SDC: Definitely, I’d love to try something totally different, maybe a comedy, because I think it’d be fun to make people laugh. I’m also really interested in drama, where I could dive deep into emotions and really challenge myself.
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