The Witches: Backstage With Octavia Spencer

“It’s a warning to kids to keep their eyes peeled for ‘witches’ that may surround them in society.” – Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer is a widely renowned actress, author, and producer. She has acted in multiple award-winning movies such as The Help, The Shape Of Water, Hidden Figures, and more. Often she carries the emotional link for the audience to connect to the film. The film The Witches is a perfect example. While Anne Hathaway’s character evokes evil, Spencer’s character is soft-spoken. Wise. Determined. She is the foundation for the strength in the movie.

We spoke to Octavia Spencer about the unusual nature of filming for The Witches. Throughout the movie, her character even begins talking to mice!

“I ran my lines to the soap in my shower. Or to the doorknob in my hotel. Practicing with inanimate objects helped me evoke emotion to the special effects to tie the movie together.”

Octavia Spencer stars alongside Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Kristin Chenowith. The Witches is available now exclusively on HBO Max.