In the latest heartwarming Hallmark holiday film, Tis the Season to Be Irish, actress Ali Hardiman shines as Erin, a quirky and memorable character who brings humor and warmth to the story. Known for her engaging performances and dynamic roles, Ali dives into the behind-the-scenes experience of filming in Ireland, her creative approach to character development, and what drew her to this charming project. In our interview, she opens up about her excitement working with a talented, predominantly Irish cast and crew, and shares how she infused Erin with lighthearted quirks that make her a unique presence in the film. Join us as we delve into Ali Hardiman’s journey with Tis the Season to Be Irish, her favorite moments on set, and the delightful message of love and laughter at the heart of this festive story. Check out the full interview in the video below!
Can you tell us a little bit about your character in Tis the Season to be Irish?
I had so much fun filming my character, Erin. It was a small part, as you know. And when I got on to set, I had kind of one or two ideas of sort of how to have fun with the role. And I spoke with the director, Leslie, who was so fabulous. And she was so, like, she just kind of let me have fun with it. She really gave me free rein, I felt. And she would come in and give me notes, but she wasn’t like… She was just very encouraging of me bringing my own ideas to it. So, it was really fun. And I kind of wanted to make her a little bit quirky, which I wasn’t sure how that would go down. But it seemed to go down well. So, yeah, I was thrilled.
And I always for any character that I’m performing, be it big or small, I try and do a lot of kind of background work on, like, who they are and where they’re from. So, I had, like, written down, like, down to how many brothers and sisters she had and where she lived and why she was working in this inn and all that kind of stuff. So, I mean, I just always feel like it’s helpful to do that. It just makes me feel more prepared and makes me feel more like the character than when I’m doing it.
What initially attracted you to your role in this movie?
I love doing films like this that are super heartwarming and feel good. And I really, I loved the fact that it was a female director as well, because it’s so, like, rare that you get to work with someone like that. And she was so amazing. And the cast as well. I mean there was kind of nothing I was never going to say no. I just thought it was a great project. I also loved the name. It’s a great name.
The interview with Ali Hardiman has been edited and condensed for lenght and clarity. Watch the full interview at the top of the article!
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