Samara Weaving | Shelf Quest Episode 5
Polygon’s ‘Shelf Quest’ episode features actress Samara Weaving discussing her gaming journey and preferences. Known for films including ‘Ready or Not’ and ‘Carolina Caroline,’ Weaving shares how she discovered gaming through childhood experiences with titles like The Sims and Mario Kart. Her husband’s influence introduced her to Red Dead Redemption, which deepened her interest in gaming. Weaving gravitates toward action-oriented games that allow her to express her chaotic side, embracing gameplay involving “a liiiiiittle bit of violence.” Despite her affinity for mayhem, she maintained a soft spot for the sandbox elements of The Sims. The episode shows Weaving browsing Video Games New York’s shelves while reflecting on her evolution as a gamer and her hopes of sharing gaming interests with her newborn daughter. The feature aligns with the theatrical release of her latest film, ‘Carolina Caroline.’