Interview: John Cho, Mia Isaac, Hannah Marks Talk About Don't Make Me Go at the Tribeca World Premiere
«This is definitely a coming-of-age movie for Wally. It is about her finding herself,» says Don't Make Me Go's Mia Isaac who dominates the screen with John Cho (Cowboy Bebop, Searching). «She is in this weird halfway point between being a kid and being an adult, and she is learning a lot about her father. She is at this point where you find out that your parent is a hero and that they're human, they make mistakes. It is a growing experience.»
Not only did the Tribeca world premiere of Don't Make Me Go, mark the 18-year-old actor's festival debut, but it is also her debut feature. While a novice to the Hollywood scene, she has already proven her star power both on the red carpet and in the movie, as we dubbed her character «captivating and unforgettable» in our review. The dramedy, written by Vera Herbert and directed by Hannah Marks, follows afather-daughter pair (played by Cho and Isaac). The father, Max, is diagnosed with terminal bone cancer and has been given one year to live. He jumps right into action, making it his goal to teach his daughter, Wally, the most crucial life skills before he passes. Under the guise of a road trip from California to New Orleans for his college reunion, he recruits Wally to join him, promising her driving lessons along the way. But, what she doesn't know is that he plans on reuniting her with her estranged mother.
Related: Tribeca Film Festival 2022: Don't Make Me Go Review
In an exclusive interview with Game Rant, Isaac shares that she «channeled her inner teen» to get into character. «I try to be as professional as I can, but Wally is just so much fun. She is rebellious, she is a kid. It was fun to get to be that and care about boys, my clothes, and stuff like that.» Her counterpart,
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