Sari: Tell me about when you first fell in love with acting?

Cody Christian: I can remember vividly when I made the transition from being interested to being passionate, about acting. My acting coach, Richard Brander – who is no longer with us, may he rest in peace – was teaching class and how, what he was teaching, just made sense to me. It’s like it finally clicked. As if I could, for the first time, see the infinite complexities and intricacies within the art form. And from that age on, 12, I would say, I was in love.

Sari: What do you start with as a foundation when you’re creating a character?

CC: In the very beginning, I start with a creative process of daydreaming about the character; that includes his life, choices, background, and things of relevance to the script [in order] to start painting this broad picture of the world in which he was shaped.

Sari: Out of every character you’ve ever played, who was your favorite and why?

CC: Every role has a special place in my heart, but as of recently, my character in Notorious Nick, a one-armed MMA fighter, takes the title of being my favorite. The story was full of so much passion and inspiration and was a very demanding shoot. I learned so much about myself and my own capabilities within that process; also I was reminded of much I love storytelling, which reignited a flame within myself.

Sari: Now that you’ve become part of the Comic-Con landscape, tell me what is the coolest part of that world you’ve enjoyed?

CC: Honestly, the sense of community within the Comic-Con world. Regardless of how you’re attending, you feel as if you’ve been welcomed and embraced with open arms.

Sari: Let’s jump into your love of music now. Tell me about how that started and what we can expect from you with it down the line?

CC: I’ve always had a passion for music. Growing up, I would play CDs on repeat from my little karaoke machine and rap along. That blossomed into writing poetry, rap lyrics, and stories. I always knew I would find my way to music, I just didn’t know when. I put so much effort and focus into establishing my career and theoretically getting on my feet, that music became something in the background. But, last year, I finally made the decision to prioritize that passion and put real effort behind it. I spent most of the first year growing, overcoming doubt and insecurities, and really finding my own truth in the music I wished to make. A year later and lots of hours in the studio, I’m finally ready to share with the world. And I hope to continue to do so for many years to come.