Amber Midthunder celebrates indigenous representation in Hollywood

Amber Midthunder, known for her role in Prey, stars in the upcoming romantic comedy Novocaine. In this movie, she plays a bank clerk named Sherry, who is taken hostage by a bank robber. The story focuses on her love interest, Nathan, who has a genetic disorder that prevents him from feeling pain. Midthunder finds this role different and exciting. She enjoys bringing laughter to audiences and sees it as a unique talent. Midthunder is part of a family with a rich history in show business. Her father is an actor and stunt performer, and her mother is a casting director. Growing up, she often wondered about her father's work on film sets. Midthunder is proud of her mixed heritage, which includes her Native American roots and Asian ancestry. She believes it’s important to promote indigenous stories and talents in Hollywood. The actress moved to Los Angeles when she was 17 to pursue her acting career. After several auditions, she landed a role in the series Legion, which helped boost her career. Working with big stars like Liam Neeson has been a rewarding experience for her. She expresses gratitude for the opportunity to learn from them. Midthunder is part of a new generation of indigenous actors in Hollywood, fighting against stereotypes and striving for better representation. Alongside others like Lily Gladstone, she is helping to share indigenous stories on screen. Her breakthrough role in Prey made her the first indigenous actor to lead a major franchise. Midthunder is also featured in the horror-comedy Opus and is keen to encourage more filmmakers to support and tell stories from their communities. Novocaine will be released in cinemas on March 28th.