“I really can’t think of anything better. It’s nice people saying nice things to you,” she says.
Supanova does have the ability as a conference of attracting the ultra-hardcore fan types, but for Acker it’s never gotten to a point of being unnerving.
“Not negative. I’ve met intense fans before – they quote things from work I have done. It’s nice to make an impact on someone. It’s exciting [and] I have been very lucky. Most of the shows I have done have all had a strong fan base.”
Acker grew up as a dancer, but an injury became fortuitous when it forced her to look elsewhere for a creative outlet. That outlet became acting, leading her on a path that would see her star in numerous well-loved roles.
“I did ballet and dancing, and had knee surgery that stopped me dancing for about nine weeks. Growing up I had been really shy. I took theatre class and had a wonderful theatre teacher. She wasn’t afraid to try different things, and push us as performers. As I say, I am very shy so it is always nice to have a different character to play than myself.”
These characters have seen Acker work on critically acclaimed and top-rating American television shows, including Alias and Person Of Interest. This year however, Acker has decided on a slightly different approach to her acting methods.
“Apart from a movie in May in Texas, I decided to take this year to be a little picky – to make sure I do something that I am really excited about,” she says. “I’ve turned down a couple of opportunities. Most of the time as an actor you are just happy to be doing any work.”
Acker is currently starring as Root in Person Of Interest, and continues to guest star in roles in shows like Con Man and Suits. Attending Supanova in Australia will be Acker’s second time around, and will be with fellow stars including Adrianne Palicki, Burn Gorman, Bonnie Wright (from the Harry Potter films) and Richard Harmon from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
BY CHRIS MICHAELS
