'We don’t sit all day every day talking about it.'
, says there’s power in being who you are. And who she is, especially as she steps into this new phase of her career, is so much more than her disability. Her character in the new horror YA series is fierce, whip-smart, and nuanced; Ruth herself is quick to joke, doesn’t take herself too seriously, and is both chill about the path her life has taken and excited for what’s to come.
Instead of casting an able-bodied person for the role, co-creator Mike Flanagan and casting director Annie McCarthy found Ruth, an amputee with no acting experience. Too often, Hollywood gets it wrong when it comes to representation, casting white actors in BIPOC roles or cishet actors as queer characters. Flanagan and co-creator Leah Fong were more intentional with their searching, casting a wide net across six countries.
At age 23, Codd decided to have her right leg amputated below the knee due to complications from breaking her foot at age 15. She has since used her platform to raise awareness about the disabled, especially amputees.The Midnight Clubrecently sat down with Ruth to chat about the new series, her favorite horror movies, and the surprising liberation of having her leg amputated.Ruth Codd:
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