FROM Season 4: Hannah Cheramy Opens Up About Her Rising Role and What’s Next

photo credit: Yvonne Hanson

Hannah Cheramy returns in Season 4 of FROM, one of today’s most talked-about horror series. In this exclusive interview, she shares insights into her role, the evolution of the story, and what viewers can expect from the next chapter.

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For those discovering you through From, how would you introduce yourself and your journey so far?

I'm Hannah Cheramy, and I’m a Canadian actress who has been in the industry for roughly 12 years now. I first began acting in children's theatre, and then began my journey into the professional acting world, which I have been doing ever since!

You started acting at a very young age. What first drew you to it? Growing up, were there any actors or performances that inspired you?

I was always very dramatic growing up. I loved to sing, dance, and perform for anybody who would listen. I’d say it would take people about 45 seconds of talking to me to know that I was a performer at heart. I was very inspired by many of the young girls that I would see on the Disney Channel who were leading whole series at such young ages, with many of them singing in their shows as well. That was what made me really understand that I wanted to be on the screen someday. 

What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?

I have a crazy memory for song lyrics. I can hear a song once or twice and already know almost all the words. When I go to karaoke, I have to force myself to look at the screen even though I already know every word, just so it looks more like karaoke lol.

You’ve been part of From since the very beginning, growing alongside your character.

How would you describe that journey leading into Season 4?

I've definitely done a lot of maturing alongside Julie, and one part that I've been really working at is to make sure that even though she has obviously been through so much trauma that would mature her faster than other kids her age, I want to make sure that I still play her youth and not forget about it entirely. Season four really shows a change in Julie, specifically with her maturity, and the logistical side of her.

photo credit: Yvonne Hanson / MGM+

Do you find it harder to play fear, grief, or resilience? And what’s the most emotionally intense scene you’ve had to film so far?

I think grief is the most difficult because there is no one universal experience of grief, and no two people's griefs are the same. It takes a deep understanding of your character to know how they would be more likely to experience grief. There have been many difficult scenes to film, but I’d say for this season, the most difficult was any scene from episode two.

You’ve experienced growing audience attention over the years. Was there a moment where you truly felt the scale of the show’s impact?

I think when I went to a convention in Bahrain, I got to see how far the show's reach was, and it was really rewarding to see people love and care so much, even from places that are thousands of KM away from where we film!

Do you prefer knowing where the story is going, or discovering it as the audience does?

And If you woke up in the town of From, what would be your first move?

I prefer discovering as the audience does, strictly so I don't get too ahead of myself and end up getting confused as to what Julie knows, versus what I know. But if I were to wake up in the From town, I think my anxiety would kick me into hyper speed, and I would need to know everything that's going on all the time.

What have you learned from working alongside actors like Harold Perrineau and Eion Bailey?

I've learned so much about how to lead with grace and respect for everyone you work with.

What are the biggest challenges of portraying the same character over several years?

Does it become easier or more demanding as time goes on?

I think the biggest challenge is not to lose too much of Julie as I change and grow myself. Of course, many aspects of Julie have changed over time, but at the end of the day, she is still the girl she has always been; keeping that in the back of my mind is very important.

Canada plays a major role in global film production today. As a Canadian actress, how do you see its influence on projects like FROM ?

From has many local Nova Scotian hires, and I think as a Canadian actress, that’s really reflective of how projects shot in Canada can operate. Canada has such an incredibly talented pool of crew and performers, and we’re seeing more international productions come here to collaborate with that talent. It’s exciting to see shows like From embrace that by incorporating Canadian artists both in front of and behind the camera, which really strengthens the authenticity and overall quality of the production.

What can audiences expect from Julie in Season 4 without giving too much away?

What are some projects you dream of working on in the future?

I think that the direction that season four takes as a whole is really going to shock fans. There are new twists that create even more chaos for everyone in town. For Julie specifically, expect to see a newfound determination from her. 

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Journalist: D.R.

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