Ulster actress Jayne Wisener has told how she didn't have to act too much in a terrifying movie scene opposite Johnny Depp - because she was already genuinely afraid.
Jayne, who comes from Coleraine, makes her movie debut in Tim Burton's musical project, the macabre Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
It's a sizeable first role for the 20-year-old, who plays Todd's missing daughter Johanna.
In one scene towards the end, Johanna, disguised as a boy, comes face-to-face with her father, who is unaware of her identity. Depp, who plays Todd, is covered in blood and on a mission to kill.
Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, Jayne said working with Depp was a delight.
"Of course it was very exciting but I was also so nervous. These people all around me were professionals and knew what they were doing and I just felt like I didn't have a clue.
"There's only one scene that I do with Johnny Depp and to tell you the truth, I didn't have to act too much."I just had to look scared and shocked - and that was fine, because I was. I was acting with Johnny Depp."
Jayne was performing with Music Theatre 4 Youth in Londonderry when she landed her big break.
The group's founder Jenny Cooke invited casting agent Jeremy James Taylor to watch her solo performance, pointing out that she would be ideal for the singing role.
Jayne was invited to London auditions, including one in front of director Tim Burton.
After a long process, she finally received the telephone call that catapulted her to fame.
Last week, the willowy beauty joined Depp and other cast members such as Helena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman at the UK premiere of the film.
"Being on the red carpet was really strange. I'd never seen Leicester Square like that, all those people coming to look at us," she said.
"I felt so nervous but just kept smiling for the cameras."
The former Antrim Rose of Tralee said she never expected the hype and media attention that came with the role, but insisted that her family would help keep her feet on the ground.
"They're very down-to-earth. If I start to get a big head, they'll soon sort that out. But they're also proud of me and very excited for me too."
Sweeney Todd picked up two Golden Globes earlier this week, for Best Movie (Musical or Comedy), while Depp won a gong for Best Actor.
Jayne said: "We're all so pleased for Johnny and to be part of that is such an amazing feeling," she said.
After working with Depp and the rest of the cast, the young actress now hopes to land a few more movie roles.
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