EastEnders’ Maisie Smith spoke honestly about her old mistakes. She said she turned down many roles because she was scared. After leaving EastEnders, the actor felt lost for a while and didn’t believe she could do more. Now she is finally taking a new step with her first theatre role. Will this help her find the confidence she once missed? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Regret After Leaving EastEnders
Maisie became a household name through the BBC soap. She played Tiffany Butcher-Baker for nearly a decade before deciding to move on. But she was always in fear. She had started doubting her abilities. She even refused work offers; she now wishes she had accepted.
Maisie recently gave an interview where she admitted that the world outside the soap was scary for her. Elsewhere, many people also warned her. They told her that she might not make it big without the comfort of the BBC soap. And after this, she overthinks every step. Everybody advised her to be careful. However, she felt afraid to try new things because of the constant advice.
The beautiful Maisie even stayed in a comfort zone for too long. She took a step forward and found the world wasn’t as bad as she expected. Leaving the soap was a big risk. However, she needed to make that decision for herself.
Now she plays a stage role in The Talented Mr Ripley. And for her, this opportunity was a fresh start. She knows she will grow as an actor here. She also said that theatre is different from television, but she is excited.
A New Start On Stage
She is playing Marge Sherwood. She even admits that she is ready to face this challenge. The play begins at the Oxford Playhouse. And Maisie will be performing live on stage for the first time. Initially, the lady claimed that she was under pressure to fill big shoes. However, later, she felt that she was selected for a purpose. That trust enabled her to regain her confidence.
Theatre needs a different kind of focus. On TV, she could rely on small expressions. However, on stage, every movement is important. Some audiences see everything. Maisie disclosed that preparing for the performance over several months made her better.
She is thankful for having the opportunity to experience feelings and narrative differently. The audience’s energy was also something exceptional to her. Fans are happy to see her working again. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.