Drop Stars Meghann Fahy & Brandon Sklenar Take Us Inside Blumhouse Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)

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In the recently released thriller by Blumhouse titled “Drop“, Meghann Fahy, known for her roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Good Daughter”, portrays Violet, a single mother recovering from an abusive marriage. Ready to venture back into dating, she encounters Henry (Brandon Sklenar, who has appeared in “Yellowstone” spinoff “1923” and “It Ends With Us”) on a dating app. After exchanging texts for several weeks, they arrange a dinner date. However, the evening takes a turn for the worse as Violet starts receiving anonymous messages via DigiDrop (similar to AirDrop) from an individual using the moniker “Let’s Play”. This enigmatic character threatens to harm her son and sister unless she complies with their chilling text commands.

In the era of constant connectivity and smartphone dependency, the film “Drop” amplifies this reality by transforming a simple first date between Violet and Henry into a perilous struggle for survival.

The credibility of ‘Drop’ hinges significantly on the characters portrayed by the actors chosen for Violet and Henry. Their likability as individuals and as a romantic pair is crucial in winning over the audience, as discussed during a recent interview with director Christopher Landon (known for ‘Happy Death Day’ and ‘Freaky’), Fahy, and Sklenar.

Christopher Landon “trusted my gut” when casting Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar

In a conversation about his fifth project with Blumhouse, director Christopher Landon shared that he was drawn to the unique script for “Drop”, written by Jillian Jacob and Chris Roach, due to its similarities to the style of Alfred Hitchcock and the intriguing blossoming relationship between Violet and Henry. The connection between these characters is what makes the story captivating for audiences. When it came time to choose actors, Landon felt confident in his choices based on their previous work and intuition, without needing chemistry tests.

He explained that since Fahy and Sklenar are highly sought-after actors, the situation was one where offers were extended rather than choices made. He expressed his admiration for both of them, having met with each individually to gain insights into their personalities and artistic abilities. With a good impression and confidence in his intuition regarding casting decisions, he felt assured about his choice.

When both actors decided to join the project, Landon intentionally planned for them to spend as much time together as they could during the pre-production phase.

He said, “I believe spending quality time together helps create a strong connection.” He wanted the characters to develop a particular kind of understanding outside of their scripted conversations, since they had been communicating for some time. Although they hadn’t met in person, they had been talking, which led him to assume that they were already familiar with each other. This familiarity made them even more anxious when they finally met on their first date.

Fahy and Sklenar on selling audiences that Henry might be the right one

At the elegant restaurant Palate, perched high above Chicago, is where Violet and Henry first cross paths. There’s an initial unease between them, but they also exhibit a strong connection from the start. Intriguingly, Henry seems almost too perfect, leaving both the audience and Violet in suspense throughout the movie.

Sklenar explained that developing Henry’s character was crucial since earlier versions of him didn’t have much depth, which was intentionally improved to add a hint of mystery to the character.

As a game developer, I aimed to breathe life into this character and provide him with a broader perspective, ensuring the player could sense his existence beyond their initial encounter. Essentially, you uncover who he is much like you would on a first date – peeling back layers to understand him better. Our goal was to make him as multidimensional as possible while keeping in mind that he’s there primarily for Violet’s story and emotional journey. He’s there to offer support, empathize with her struggles, and ultimately, enjoy her company because he truly admires this woman.

In the movie “Drop“, one particularly impactful moment occurs as the characters take time to openly discuss their intricate lives, past hardships, and errors they’ve committed with each other.

In this particular scene, we were both eagerly anticipating it as it’s rare for our characters to genuinely interact in the movie, Fahy shared. The thrill of showing up to set one day and having a meaningful interaction with my co-star was incredibly exciting. I believe this moment is quite endearing, adding depth to the film. Brandon delivers an exceptional performance here. It’s a challenging role, especially since Violet has experienced trauma, and as a male actor, finding an appropriate response to that is crucial.

Sklenar acknowledged that it was a delicate part of the situation: “You don’t want to unload your emotional baggage onto this woman who’s attempting to share her feelings with you,” he quipped. “It’s more appropriate for him to express empathy, but finding a way to do so without making it seem like he’s also struggling.

Drop is now playing exclusively in theaters. Click here for tickets!

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2025-04-14 17:32