The road to stardom is rarely a straightforward one, and Inde Navarrette's journey to success with horror hit 'Obsession' is a stark reminder of this. The actress, who electrified audiences as Nikki in the breakout film, has revealed that she faced an 18-month drought without any acting work after filming concluded – a worrying period that left her scrambling for employment.
Navarrette, speaking candidly to Complex, disclosed that despite actively auditioning during this time, she found herself stuck between jobs. To keep the wolf from the door, she turned to walking dogs and livestreaming, a humbling reminder of the precarious nature of life as an actress – even for those who go on to star in award-winning productions.
The road to landing the coveted role of Nikki was no cakewalk either. Navarrette recounted a tortuous audition process that involved submitting a tape, followed by a gruelling Zoom read where she felt disconnected from her emotions. It wasn't until the final chemistry read that she finally connected with the character – and it's clear to see why the part suited her so well.
'Obsession' has well and truly put Navarrette on the map, catapulting her into the spotlight. And with success comes scrutiny: fans are flocking back to her old livestreams of 'The Last Of Us', a renewed interest that's unearthing every aspect of her online persona.
As for director Curry Barker, it seems he's just getting started. With his sights set on adapting his YouTube shorts into feature films, there's little doubt that we'll be seeing more from this talented filmmaker in the years to come – and perhaps even more of Inde Navarrette on our screens.
For now, though, 'Obsession' remains a mystery waiting to be solved by audiences eager to immerse themselves in its gripping world. But with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Cinema among the UK streaming platforms that have secured distribution deals for the film, it's only a matter of time before we see the cult classic become a staple of British entertainment.