A YOUNG Berkshire actress has made her debut acting performance in a popular Netflix film.
Everly Klann, from Spencers Wood, appeared in The Thursday Murder Club as the Little Girl on the Bus.
Filming took place in July when Everly was just 7 years old, at Englefield Estate.
Now aged 8, Everly, the only child to appear in the film, is credited on IMDb for her role, recognised by both Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg.
She had the exciting opportunity to act alongside Dame Helen Mirren and Celia Imrie, and the stars took the chance to teach her some tricks of the trade, as well as to break down the scene with her to help her give her best performance.
Everly was thrilled to be invited to Mirren’s trailer for a tour and advice.
“Meeting her and being shown around her trailer was so lovely,” said Everly’s mum, Louise.
“Being the only child on set all the film stars, cast and crew made her feel very welcome.”
Louise also records how director Chris Columbus shared stories with Everly of working with child actor Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone.
Meeting stars was exciting enough, but young Everly was treated like one too.
She was taken to Shepperton Studios by her own personal chauffeur, to sort her hair, make-up and wardrobe for filming.
She had her hair and make-up done alongside Imrie, who was friendly, and chatted with her to pass the time.
“Everly felt like a movie star having her own chauffeur,” said her mum.
“They opened the car door for her, and had an umbrella to shield her from the burning sun when on set.
“Her driver was very friendly and said he drives many stars to different sets.”
The young actress was also given her very own trailer while filming on location, along with a marquee and a director-style chair to use on set.
“Everly loved having her own trailer on set – the mini fridge inside was a favourite, and she said she’d like one for Christmas,” said Louise.
Everly’s trailer was next to Joseph Marcell’s, who played Geoffrey in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Her trailer neighbour was kind and welcomed her warmly to the set.
Later, Amblin Productions invited Everly to the Leicester Square Cast & Crew Screening, where she got to see herself on the big screen ahead of the Netflix release.
Since its release, The Thursday Murder Club has been a huge success on Netflix.
A promotional reel featuring Everly’s scene has received over 18 million views on social media.
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