Calm with Horses actress Hazel Doupe admitted she chose not to audition for Normal People or Conversation with Friends due to the nudity involved in the scenes.
The rising star made a splash in acclaimed Irish movies Float Like A Butterfly, Michael Inside and Calm With Horses and is now one of the stars of RTÉ’s new drama series Smother.
But, despite her love for the popular Sally Rooney novels, the 19-year-old admitted she wouldn’t feel comfortable baring her body on screen for the TV adaptations.
She told Irish Daily Mirror: “Those roles are just fantastic.
“They are absolutely excellent roles for women, Conversations with Friends and Normal People.
“But at this stage in my career i’m not sure how I feel and like i’m fully supportive of other women who chose roles which they have to show more of themselves and more of their body on screen for.
“But I feel like I’m at a vulnerable age where I might not take so well to any criticism I might receive from that if I were to get the role."
Hazel also stars in Eva Birthistle’s directorial debut short Kathleen Was Here in this year’s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (VMDIFF) added:
“So I chose not to go for Conversations With Friends, which I was really sad about because there are characters that are just so fantastic but i’m happy for the girl that got the part.
“I think she’s going to be phenomenal and I’m really excited to see that come to life on screen.”
The Dubliner has been acting since she was just nine-years-old, and has enjoyed an impressive week of celebrations.
She took home the Aer Lingus Discovery Award at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival on Wednesday after rejoicing in Calm with Horses’ four BAFTA nominations earlier that week.
“I’m delighted. I’ve been on cloud nine ever since,” she said after learning of her award.
Meanwhile, on the Calm with Horses thrill, she added: “That was a big shock, not even a shock, but it was such a surprise.
“The film is fantastic and it was made by great people and incredible actors and a great casting agent.”
However, the budding star, who has been trained by The Magdalene Sisters star Mary Murray, explained that the wins are extra special, given that for every high in acting, there are plenty of lows too.
“I’m so happy for everyone who felt that the film[Calm with Horses] wouldn’t have its moment of success for the fact that its release was literally the weekend before lockdown.
“That was a huge bummer but the fact that they are getting the recognition that I feel they really truthfully deserve is really nice to see."
The Skerries native, who also teaches gymnastics on the side, added: “For every audition you get, you don’t get fifty.
“You kind of have to accept it and i’m still learning to deal with that.”
VIMDIFF runs until 14th March.
