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Podcast: ScreenFish
Episode: Amanda Babaei Vieira & Nicolette Pearse Interview | Maya & Samar: Desire, Danger & Character Dynamics
Description: In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, Amanda Babaei Vieira and Nicolette Pearse, stars of MAYA & SAMAR, discuss the complex dynamic between their characters. They explore what Samar sees in Maya and vice versa, unpacking the emotional and personal stakes of their relationship. The actors also reflect on why sexuality can feel like a dangerous and powerful force, examining how desire, identity, and societal expectations shape their characters’ experiences throughout the story.MAYA & SAMAR is in theatres on Friday, March 20th, 2026.