Born in Iran and raised in Switzerland, Lara Wolf discovered her love for acting at a young age during a school play where she found solace on-stage, expressing emotions that felt natural and safe to her. Despite knowing that acting was her calling, Wolf initially pursued a career in therapy, only to realize that she needed to fulfill her passion for acting to find true happiness and purpose in life.
With her recent role in the Hollywood production, ‘Those About to Die’, Wolf starred alongside acting legend Anthony Hopkins, playing the character of Berenice, a Jewish Queen from the Roman Empire. Despite catching COVID-19 on the day she was supposed to meet Hopkins, Wolf found solace in portraying a historical figure that required extensive research to bring her character to life on screen.
As Wolf looks ahead to her next project, a spy action-thriller feature film, she hopes to play a diverse range of characters, from action-packed roles to psychologically deep characters. However, as an actress of Iranian descent, Wolf often faces challenges in Hollywood due to her mixed ethnic background, which can make it difficult for producers to cast her for specific roles. Despite these setbacks, Wolf remains optimistic about the shifting landscape of diversity in the entertainment industry.
In her pursuit of proper representation for actors of diverse backgrounds, Wolf emphasizes the importance of talent and skill over physical appearance. She believes that providing meaningful representation for all ethnicities and nationalities is crucial for creating a fair and inclusive entertainment industry. While the industry is making progress in promoting diversity and inclusion, there is still work to be done to ensure that all actors have equal opportunities to showcase their talent.
Wolf encourages actors from diverse backgrounds to stand up for themselves, take up space, and advocate for meaningful representation in the entertainment industry. By raising awareness and creating a movement for inclusivity, actors like Wolf are paving the way for a more diverse and equitable future in Hollywood.
