Mckenna Grace cites Disney dream in explaining refusal of film nudity
The actress tells Cosmopolitan that avoiding nudity aligns with her long-standing goal to become a Disney princess, a film in which she stars.
By Amina Kaminski ·
Mckenna Grace stated Tuesday in an interview with Cosmopolitan that she purposefully avoids roles requiring nudity. The actress, currently starring in the upcoming film Sunrise on the Reaping, said she does not know if that preference will ever change.
Grace explained that while she respects other actors who take on such parts, the prospect is terrifying to her. She noted that her acting choices are not limited to wholesome characters, pointing to her recent role in Scream. In that film, her character is gutted by the killer Ghostface.
Despite her willingness to work in the horror genre, Grace drew a clear line at hypersexual content. She said her dream is to try and be a Disney princess someday. That aspiration guides her decisions when selecting future projects.
The actress stars as District 12 tribute Maysilee Donner in the new Hunger Games installment. The film opens in theaters on Nov. 20. Grace said she has been part of the fandom for a long time and was deeply invested in the community. She recalled having a huge poster of the series and owning a bow and arrows to mimic Katniss Everdeen.
She told director Francis Lawrence upon arriving on set that she had watched the previous movies and read the books many times. She described the experience of running off her own podium toward the cornucopia as feeling surreal. Grace said, "Dude, I’ve watched these movies and read these books a million times .. To be running off my own podium toward the cornucopia, this is not real to me."
Sunrise on the Reaping is based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. The story is set almost 25 years before the events of the original saga. It follows Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th annual Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. Joseph Zada stars as the young Haymitch in the film.
In the novel, Abernathy is chosen to compete in the deadly arena. He eventually wins the games and later becomes the mentor for Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. The film adapts this backstory for a new audience while revisiting the world of Panem.
