Florence Ordesh sits down with Rocking With Jam Man for an in-depth conversation about Hokum, working with Adam Scott and director Damian McCarthy, the realities of an acting career, and developing her own film.
Spoiler warning: this interview discusses major Hokum plot points and the ending.
Fiona and Adam Scott’s character
Ordesh explains why she does not see Fiona as simply giving a difficult guest a chance. Their exchanges grow into a natural connection as both characters react to one another. She also discusses her excitement when reading the script’s dumbwaiter reveal and reflects on the contrast between people who appear dangerous and those who actually cause harm.
Damian McCarthy’s dialogue and recording Fiona’s fear
Changes before filming focused on making story information clear while keeping dialogue natural, Ordesh says. Her scenes with Scott largely followed the script rather than improvisation. She recalls recording Fiona’s audio in the honeymoon suite with a small crew and later returning for ADR, where she explored a progression from confidence to panic.
The agent who asked who she was
Ordesh shares an early-career story about texting an agent who had not saved her number. After booking an early television role, she had gone months without another audition. She explains why young actors should recognize when representation is not the right fit instead of assuming every agent will be an effective partner.
Turning down Krypton for her best friend’s wedding
After wardrobe fittings and fight training, a date clash meant choosing between a role on Krypton and her best friend’s wedding. For Ordesh, attending the wedding was never in doubt. Although she worried about the professional consequences, a later audition invitation reassured her that the door had not closed.
Why acting does not stop being competitive
Ordesh describes the uncertainty actors face even after booking work. As opportunities grow, so does competition for stronger scripts, bigger roles and established directors. Career choices can mean passing on work that once would have seemed irresistible.
The Dark Side of June
Drawing on film-school training in writing, directing, producing and editing, Ordesh discusses how her thriller developed through many drafts. She explains how producer connections helped bring actors into discussions and why the story calls for gray skies and bare trees. The project was in development at the time of the interview; possible production windows and cast discussions are not final announcements.
Her vegan Death Row Meal
Jam Man’s closing food question brings out comfort-food favorites: vegan lasagna, dark chocolate, vegan tiramisu and an oat-milk latte.