Kirsty Averton is an actor known for roles in Our Girl, The Inside Man, Killing Eve, and Sardar Udham. In this episode, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her—both personally and professionally. We talk about her childhood, what formed her as a person and a performer, and the realities of life as an actor: from navigating rejection to staying grounded in a tough industry.Instagram: @kirstyavertonCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:10 - Intro02:41 - Childhood, Hull09:19 - Getting into drama21:30 - First professional role (Our Girl)31:17 - ADR34:39 - Voice work34:57 - Video games (Andrey loves Cyberpunk 2077)37:47 - Elden Ring39:00 - Console vs PC40:06 - More Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners42:50 - Watching yourself54:12 - Noticing progress56:24 - Saying "I'm an actor"1:01:07 - Being mentored by Andrew Scott1:08:11 - In-between jobs 1:09:35 - Rejection isn't personal1:13:22 - Missed opportunities1:20:14 - Why acting? / Appreciation for acting1:28:47 - Writing1:34:05 - Killing Eve1:37:30 - Working on Sardar Udham1:47:25 - Working on Malpractice season 21:49:38 - Working on The Inside Man1:58:44 - Working with people 2:03:04 - It's not personal2:06:48 - Biggest challenge in life2:14:05 - Mission in life2:22:55 - Universal advice2:24:20 - Lasting words2:31:35 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast