Allison Williams, best known for her compelling performances in horror films such as ‘Get Out’ and ‘M3GAN’, has recently shared her thoughts on the iconic title of “Scream Queen”. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the 38-year-old actress reflected on her place within the horror genre alongside esteemed figures like Jamie Lee Curtis and Neve Campbell.
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When asked if she considers herself a Scream Queen, Williams offered a light-hearted perspective, stating, “I wonder, because I really don’t do a lot of screaming, to be very literal about it. So I don’t know if I’ve earned it.” Her role in Jordan Peele’s 2017 debut film ‘Get Out’ marked a pivotal moment in her career, as she portrayed a character that embodies menace, significantly contributing to the film’s unsettling atmosphere.
Williams’ journey in horror has not been limited to just one standout film. Following her breakout role in ‘Get Out’, she starred in ‘The Perfection’ (2018), where she played a troubled music prodigy. The film delves into her character’s haunting past and intense reunions with former mentors, showcasing Williams’ versatility within the genre.
In 2022, she captivated audiences once again with ‘M3GAN’, a film that combines elements of horror with dark humour, in which she plays a roboticist who creates a doll equipped with artificial intelligence that turns deadly. The success of the film has led to her reprising this role in the upcoming sequel, ‘M3GAN 2.0’, set to be released in 2025. “I love the genre. I think it’s so fun, and I hope I get to keep playing in movies that blend horror and other things,” she expressed enthusiastically.
Despite her success in horror, Williams admitted to a personal fear of watching horror films. “I’m too scared to watch most things,” she confessed. She noted that it took her considerable time to muster the courage to view series like ‘Widow’s Bay’, despite friends assuring her that it wasn’t as terrifying as she anticipated. “Watch me watch it through a blanket. You don’t understand,” she added, demonstrating her relatable apprehension towards the genre she has come to embrace as an actress.
Looking to the future, Williams is set to appear in various projects that highlight her range as an actress. Among them is ‘Homewrecker’, a sci-fi survival thriller where she stars alongside Michelle Randolph and Simu Liu, as well as ‘Tangled Up in Blue’, which centres on a talent manager’s reunion with an ex. “There’s a bunch of different things,” Williams mentioned, indicating her excitement for diverse upcoming roles.
In addition to her film projects, Williams is also making a return to television. Fans can look forward to a limited-run revival of ‘Girls’, the acclaimed HBO series originally aired from 2012 to 2017, in which she portrayed one of the four central characters. The series, known for its candid portrayal of young women’s lives in New York City, will see Williams and her co-stars, including Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke, reuniting for a five-episode special.
As she navigates her career in a genre she clearly enjoys, Williams continues to highlight the duality of her existence as an actress and a viewer. With new projects on the horizon and a unique perspective on her role in horror films as well as her apprehensions, it appears that Allison Williams is poised for another exciting chapter in her already impressive career. Fans of her work will undoubtedly be eager to witness the myriad of roles she is set to undertake in the coming years.