Sadie Sink spoke about an aspect of British theater that she simply can’t stand.
Reflecting on her time in the production of “Romeo and Juliet,” the “Stranger Things” star admitted that seeing glowing screens in crowds filled her with “so much rage.”
The Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomer will next appear on the big screen in the latest installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise.
Sadie Sink wants viewers to put their phones away
Sadie Sink is currently touring the United Kingdom, where she plays one half of the famous lovebirds in a production of “Romeo and Juliet.”
By taking on this role, she was also able to embrace British theater culture after cutting her teeth on stage in the United States.
Asked in a recent interview about theater etiquette during her time in the West End, the actress said she found it enjoyable, except for one thing.
“The lights go out, and then I see all these faces in the audience because everyone turns their phones on,” she said of the scene where her character is stabbed. “I’m like, ‘Guys, wait a minute. Take it for a second!’
“I am filled with rage when I see three iPhones in the audience,” she added.
Sink makes surprising bootleg confession
After criticizing fans who are more focused on filming performances than key moments, Sink wryly admitted that she also enjoys these recordings because they often end up online.
Growing up, she spent hours watching bootlegs of stage productions, which played a key role in sustaining her passion for acting.
“They raised me, those bootlegs, and inspired me so much,” the actress said.
But because she’s fully aware that bootlegs aren’t appropriate, Sink is advocating for better access so more theatergoers can legally watch their favorite plays.
“That’s why we need to make theater very accessible, so that everyone can go and see it, but also people from all over the world,” the actress said. “It wasn’t available to me in Texas, so I understand, but wait until professional shooting.”
Sadie Sink says leaving London will be difficult
In a few weeks, Sink will finish her theater tour in London and return home to the United States.
Reflecting on her upcoming departure, the actress admitted it wouldn’t be easy, having become accustomed to life in the UK during her time there.
“It feels like it’s a chapter, being in London and really feeling like I’ve made a home here,” Sink said of his time in the UK. “So, to leave him and go back to my current house, I’m like, ‘Wait, I don’t know…'”
Regardless, Sink says there’s no going back on his decision at this point.
“But it will be good. I miss my home. The cats are ready to come home. They tell me that all the time,” she added.
Sink reveals plans for more stage work
Fans can likely expect to see Sink return to Broadway before long, as the actress revealed that the stage will remain a “priority” following her acclaimed roles in “Romeo & Juliet” and “John Proctor Is the Villain.”
“I also love filming television, and there are so many things I want to do in that space too, but I think the work I’ve done [accomplished] just in the last two plays that I’ve done, I feel like… I don’t know, it’s just good,” she said.
For “John Proctor Is the Villain,” Sink was nominated for a Tony, something she described as “so exciting.”
“I’ve never been nominated for an award like this. For the first time, for it to be the Tonys, it feels really important and very unexpected.”
Sadie Sink says Marvel is a ‘completely different beast’
In Sink’s next move, fans will see her make her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut alongside lead actor Tom Holland in the latest installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise.
“I knew Marvel was a big deal and had a big brand, especially Spider-Man,” the actress said of the speculation surrounding her yet-to-be-revealed role. “I know there’s a huge fan base, but it seems really huge. I think these blockbuster movies are a whole different beast.”
Fortunately for Sink, Holland’s calm demeanor in the face of such intense public attention also helped her adjust to the spotlight.
“It was interesting to come into this space and be a little foreign in that way, but he couldn’t have been more welcoming, as well as the whole crew in general,” she added. “He was so relaxed and open, and I felt very comfortable.”