Carrie-Anne Moss was indulging in a chapter about Baba Yaga from her beloved book when she received an offer to star in the new series called “Yaga.” The timing of the offer felt like a meaningful coincidence to Moss.
In an interview with CBC’s Eli Glasner, Moss shared that she has owned the book “Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés since 1999. The chapter she was reading seemed to resonate with the new project presented to her.
“Things like that have always guided my life,” Moss expressed. The series “Yaga,” created by Canadian playwright Kat Sandler, is a dark mystery-thriller adapted from her 2019 stage play.
The show features Noah Reid from “Schitt’s Creek” as private investigator Charlie Rapp, on a quest to locate missing heir Henry Park portrayed by Hudson Williams from “Heated Rivalry.” Set in the fictional coastal town of Whittock, the storyline draws inspiration from the Slavic legend of Baba Yaga, known for her enigmatic nature and peculiar abode.
Sandler reached out to Moss with a letter outlining why she envisioned her in the role of Katherine Hargrove, a professor attracted to younger men. After reviewing Sandler’s pitch and the scripts, Moss accepted the role.
Filming in Victoria has brought Moss back to her roots in British Columbia, where she spent summers growing up, fostering a deep connection to the region.
Raised in Burnaby and later residing in Granville Island during high school, Moss reminisced about taking the bus alone to witness school plays and musicals that ignited her passion for acting. Television played a significant role in shaping her desire to pursue a career in the performing arts.
Transitioning from Vancouver to Toronto as a model and subsequently to Europe, Moss landed her breakthrough role on the television series “Dark Justice” before relocating to Los Angeles. The initial move proved challenging due to financial constraints and visa restrictions, but Moss persisted, driven by her genuine passion for acting.
Despite facing setbacks, including being let go from a TV series, Moss persevered and eventually secured the iconic role of Trinity in “The Matrix” after a rigorous audition process. The transformative experience taught her valuable lessons about resilience and the importance of embracing disappointments as stepping stones to success.
Moss’s portrayal in “The Matrix” catapulted her to international fame, leading to roles in various films and a return to the franchise with “The Matrix Resurrections” in 2021. Balancing her career with motherhood, Moss prioritized raising her children while also pursuing her artistic endeavors.
Currently residing in New Hampshire after leaving Los Angeles, Moss reflects on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on creativity, expressing concerns about its implications for storytelling and human expression. She emphasizes the importance of preserving human creativity amidst technological advancements.
As Moss navigates her career and personal life, she remains committed to storytelling as a means of fostering empathy and understanding. With a focus on the present and future choices ahead, Moss embraces the challenges and opportunities that come her way, including her latest role that resonated with her at a pivotal moment.