Anna Camp Talks 'Pitch Perfect,' 'True Blood,' and Wild Coming Out Story
Summary
Anna Kamp joins Kevin Fallon to discuss her new HGTV series, A Very Haunted Renovation, where she hosts a renovation competition in a genuinely haunted Ohio mansion. The conversation covers her lifelong belief in ghosts, a personal paranormal experience in Vermont, and her career evolution from Pitch Perfect to roles in True Blood and Stream7. They also revisit their 2016 meeting, her recent appearance on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Jenkins, and her decision to normalize her relationship with a woman through a casual street interview.
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Sponsors: Indeed, Gatorade Light, Rocket Mortgage
Anna Kendrick on Pitch Perfect's lasting legacy
Introduction of guest Anna Kendrick
Small talk: New York weather and hair color change
Overview of 'A Very Haunted Renovation' on HGTV
The haunted history of Beale Manor in Fremont, Ohio
Anna's personal ghost experience in Vermont
Growing up around ghosts and the appeal of spooky season
Would Anna stay in the renovated haunted house?
On-set paranormal incidents: power outages and presence
HGTV fandom, Zillow addiction, and home renovation trends
Working with Michelle Smith Boyd and Eli Roth
Breaking typecasting: From 'From Me to You' to 'True Blood'
Playing Southern women and the 'True Blood' experience
Acting philosophy: Playing complex, conflicted women
The 'Aubrey' vomit scene and audience perceptions
Reflections on 'Good Girls Revolt' and career evolution
'Good Girls Revolt' context and the 2016 election
Reuniting with Daniel Radcliffe in 'Reggie Jenkins'
The 'Pitch Perfect' phenomenon and fan interactions
Female-led franchises and early career preparation
Anna's coming out story and normalizing LGBTQ+ love
Upcoming play '222' and closing remarks
Outro and listener engagement prompt
Sponsor: Instacart
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