| Delainey Hayles | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1999-03-10) 10 March 1999 (age 25) London, England |
| Alma mater | The BRIT School/ The National Youth Theatre |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Delainey Hayles (born 10 March 1999) is a British actress. She is known for her role as Claudia in the AMC television series Interview with the Vampire since 2023.
Hayles has appeared in various television series, short films, and stage productions, including the role of Lucy Pevensie on stage in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2022).
Early life
Delainey Hayles was born on 10 March 1999 in England. She attended the BRIT School.
As a child, she reenacted and filmed Disney Channel episodes with her younger sister, sparking her interest in acting.
Career
Film and television
Hayles launched her professional on-screen acting career in 2019 with Something In The Closet, a BFI funded short film directed by Nosa Eke.
In 2021, she played Billie in the miniseries Too Close, directed by Susan Tully and based on the 2018 novel by Clara Salaman. Hayles went on to play a recurring character in Holby City. That same year, she appeared in the short film Birds.
In 2023, Hayles was recast as Claudia in the AMC television series Interview with the Vampire, replacing Bailey Bass, who played the character in the first season. Despite joining the production close to the start of filming, Hayles credits the cast and crew, particularly co-star Jacob Anderson, with creating a welcoming and supportive environment on set. Several early reviews of season 2, which aired in 2024, highlighted Hayles' performance and praised her portrayal of Claudia.
Theatre
In 2018, Hayles performed with The Andrew Lloyd Webber Bridge Company in Sticky at the Southwark Playhouse. In 2022, Hayes starred as Lucy Pevensie in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, directed by Michael Fentiman, at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Something in the Closet | Asha | Short film |
| 2021 | Too Close | Billie | Episode 1.2 |
| 2021–2022 | Holby City | Billie Faber | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Birds | Maya | Short film |
| 2024 | Interview with the Vampire | Claudia | Main role (season 2) |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sticky | Keira | Southwark Playhouse, London |
| 2022 | The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe | Lucy Pevensie | Gillian Lynne Theatre, London |
References
- "Delainey Hayles". TV Insider. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- Reeves, Dan (27 June 2018). "The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Bridge Company presents Sticky". London Theatre. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- "The Newsette - Delainey Hayles Meet and Greet". 12 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- "British Film Council Film Detail - Something In The Closet". 23 September 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Moser, Zachary (25 September 2024). "Everything To Know About Delainey Hayles (& Where You Know The Interview With A Vampire Actress From)". Screen Rant.
- "BBC Holby City". 18 July 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- "Minute Shorts - Birds". 23 September 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- Kazi, Safeeyah (10 October 2010). "Interview With the Vampire' Season 2 Recasts Claudia as Bailey Bass Leaves Series". Collider. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- Bucksbaum, Sydney (9 May 2023). "Meet the new Claudia: Delainey Hayles talks sinking her teeth into Interview With the Vampire". Entertainment Weekly.
- Boyle, Kelli (10 May 2023). "'Interview With the Vampire': Meet the New Claudia With Delainey Hayles". TV Insider.
- Bhutani, Pankhuri (21 June 2024). "Delainey Hayles". ReVamp. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- Lane, Carly (30 June 2024). "'Interview with the Vampire's Jacob Anderson & Delainey Hayles on the Season 2 Finale's "Sickening Reveal"". Collider. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- Nelson, Samantha (1 May 2023). "Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Episodes 1-6 Review". IGN.
- Gilbert, Matthew (23 May 2023). "Get Hot and Bothered With Interview With the Vampire". The Cut.
- Ghanem, Michael (1 May 2023). "'Interview With the Vampire' remains compelling in season 2". Boston Globe.
- "Theatre News - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Bridge Company presents: Sticky and Infinite Joy". 16 April 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- Christine Stanton (29 July 2022). "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". The Reviews Hub. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.