Powerful, complex, and emotionally gripping, Trapped shares the story of Raye (played by Gina Jones)—a woman trapped in an abusive relationship—charting her fight to survive, her journey to escape, and the devastating impact of violence on all who come into contact with it. I caught up with Gina Jones for a chat…
Can you tell me a little about your character in Trapped, Raye, and what attracted you
to the role?
Raye is a woman carrying far more pain than she ever shows, and the story forces her to confront everything she has been trying to outrun. I was drawn to how layered she is and how she moves between fragility and fierceness. There is something very relatable about someone who looks strong on the surface while struggling underneath, and I knew I wanted to explore that.
What’s the most difficult thing about your creative journey when playing a character
like Raye?
The challenge was staying emotionally open without burning out. Raye goes through a lot. Finding the balance between her vulnerability and her fight was demanding but incredibly rewarding. She forced me to dig deeper than I ever have on screen.
What made you want to become an actor? Are there any specific moments or favourite films that inspired you?
Storytelling was always the thing that made me feel connected to the world. I didn’t grow up seeing many people who looked like me in lead roles, so acting became a way to carve out space where I never saw one. Certain films, anything character-driven, made me think, I want to do that.
If you could star in the remake of any film, what movie would you choose?
If I were to be in a remake of anything, it would probably be something character-driven with real emotional depth. I am drawn to stories that focus on complicated women and the choices they make, so anything in that world would be exciting.
What is one film that gives you the ‘creeps’ Or scares you
Some of the old Hitchcock films still get under my skin , Psycho, especially. It’s not the gore, it’s the tension and the psychological manipulation. Hitchcock understood how to make the audience feel genuinely uneasy
Do you have any ‘props’ or keepsakes from any of your films?
I tend to keep small things, a piece of costume jewellery, or a prop note. They remind me of the headspace I was in while building the character.
If you had to make a ‘bucket list’ of people you’d love to work with, tell me one name
who would be on it?
Jordan Peele would definitely be on my list. I love how unexpected his films are, and the way he directs always pulls you in without you even realising it.
If you can sit down with any one living person and chat to them for two hours – who would you choose and why?
Hugh Grant. I think he is such a talented and surprising actor. I can love him in one film and completely despise him in another, in the best possible way. That kind of range is rare, and I would love to talk to him about how he creates characters that shift so dramatically while still feeling completely truthful.
With regards to your own projects? What are you working on that you can tell me
about?
I’m taking some time to read new scripts and figure out what kind of role I want to explore next. I’m drawn to grounded, character-led work, so I’m being thoughtful about what I say yes to. It’s an exciting stage.
Thank you to Gina, for taking time out for this chat- Trapped is a great film (so is Alleycats) so please do check out both those films. You can follow Gina’s career on her IMDB Page and also on Instagram
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