Anissa Matlock talks latest project The Power by Amazon Prime Video

Anissa, a native of Augusta, Georgia, has always aspired to be an actor. You might be familiar with her from various projects, including The Resident (2018-2021), The Gifted (2018), and her present role in The Power (2023), among others. I had the opportunity to discuss with her about her current role in The Power and other projects she is currently involved in.

“I got an audition that came through from my manager, the Tassell Talent Group; that’s who I’m with, and it was an interesting process. I ended up booking off of tape, but it was the second role I had read for this year. “This happens sometimes; you will receive a role for one character but may get a role for something else.”

Anissa portrays the character of Cat in the series, who is rebellious in nature. She takes on the role of a mentor for Jos, who plays a reserved girl with a strained relationship with her mother. One intriguing aspect of the series is that adolescent girls possess the ability to administer electric shocks to individuals. That is quite impressive! Is possessing this power truly enjoyable? It is something that we all wish we could do, you must admit.

“It’s sort of like a revolutionary jump. The power comes from a new organ that resides just below the collarbone, and it’s similar to an electric eel that generates and allows you to admit electricity.” When there is a power outage, several things can occur. The concept is firmly based on reality, just like the way electricity is conducted in the real world. There are various outcomes, both positive and negative.

It is important to be cautious about how you interact with young girls if your intentions are to cause them harm. Your very own life may be saved. This thriller primarily focuses on vigilante justice rather than revenge or committing harm towards others. Anissa is a multi-talented individual who has experience in acting, writing, and producing.

“I started writing short stories, and earlier I wrote half of a fantasy novel, which I still haven’t finished. But every now and then, I circle back and pull inspiration from my old work. But now that I’m mostly focused on screenplays, storytelling is a lot of who I am. I’m in the process of producing a film right now. It’s not my favorite thing; it’s a totally different animal, and a lot goes into producing. I really have great respect for producing because it’s really hard because you have to think about all the different elements actors don’t have to worry about.”

Anissa is currently co-writing and co-directing a short film called The Hunted, which will eventually be turned into a feature-length production. The story revolves around a group of women who work together to dismantle the sinister world of human trafficking. The Power is also accessible on Amazon Prime or Prime Video, so you can watch it there.