Longlegs Star Maika Monroe on Working With Nicolas Cage & Protecting Her Mental Health

“I feel like I’m in a very lucky space.”

Any indie horror devotee knows good and well who Maika Monroe is.

Yes! I've figured out ways to protect my mental state. It's a very bizarre industry and a very bizarre job. Especially in a movie like12 hours a day, you're in this very dark mental state. I always bring a friend with me to set now as an “assistant,” so they get paid to come and hang out. It's the best.

Drive and determination are key. The training element and the dedication that I gave to that are absolutely necessary to go professional. It’s similar with acting. You're told “no” so many times, you're put down so many times. You have to keep getting back up and pushing through. It's fucking hard. But if it's what you love to do and you have the drive, it’s all worth it.A rom-com would be great. I feel like there's a lack.

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