Carrie-Anne Moss was engrossed in reading a chapter about Baba Yaga from her treasured book when she received an offer to star in the new series called “Yaga.” The timing felt like a significant coincidence to her.
In a conversation with CBC’s Eli Glasner, Moss revealed that she has owned Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ book “Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype” since 1999. The chapter she was reading resonated with the project she was being offered.
Canadian playwright Kat Sandler created “Yaga,” a dark mystery-thriller adapted from her 2019 stage play. The show features Noah Reid from “Schitt’s Creek” as private investigator Charlie Rapp and Hudson Williams from “Heated Rivalry” as missing heir Henry Park, set in the fictional coastal town of Whittock.
Sandler personally reached out to Moss, expressing why she envisioned her for the role of Katherine Hargrove, a professor attracted to younger men. After reviewing Sandler’s letter, pitch, and scripts, Moss decided to accept the role.
Filming in Victoria has brought Moss back to her roots in British Columbia, where she spent summers as a child with her aunt and uncle on the island.
Growing up in Burnaby and later residing in Granville Island during high school, Moss developed a strong desire to become an actress. Her passion was fueled by watching television shows that evoked deep emotions in her.
Moss’s acting journey took her from Vancouver to Toronto, where she started as a model before landing her first major role on the TV series “Dark Justice.” Despite facing challenges during her move to Los Angeles, Moss persisted in pursuing her acting career with determination.
Her breakthrough role as Trinity in “The Matrix” in 1999 transformed Moss into an international star. She went on to appear in various films and returned to the franchise in “The Matrix Resurrections.”
Moss, who has also prioritized raising her children, now resides in New Hampshire with her family, seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.
While Moss has stepped back from Hollywood, she remains passionate about creativity and expresses concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the arts. She believes storytelling plays a crucial role in fostering empathy and connection, emphasizing the importance of human creativity in a rapidly changing technological landscape.