Charlie (Black Phillip from 'The Witch')
In the 2015 movie The Witch, Anya Taylor-Joy’s family has a billy goat named Black Phillip, whose real name is Charlie. Charlie was infamous for his bad boy behavior on set. He’d either take a nap when they needed him to act act aggressive or if he was supposed to be still, he’d rip around the set. Ralph Ineson, the actor playing Anya’s dad, had several scenes grappling with the goat, who tipped the scales at 210 pounds (about 50 pounds more than the actor). Charlie ended up ramming Ineson with his horns one day on set, which dislodged a tendon and had the actor taking painkillers for the month left of shooting.
Khala
Admitted animal lover and acclaimed actress Anya Taylor-Joy has a dog named Khala. She actually got her start in modeling, all thanks to walking her dog. When she was 16 years old, she was walking Khala while practicing wearing her mom’s high heel shoes. She noticed a car following her suspiciously, so she decided to grab her dog and make a run for it. The car caught up with her and said she should stop or she’ll regret it…. She did stop, but warned people (while sharing the story to James Corden in the video below) that they shouldn’t copy her. Luckily, the man driving the car was head of a modeling agency and asked Joy to come to his office with her parents. She then quit school that year to pursue her career as a model and actress!
Kitsune
In 2022, while filming Furiosa in Australia, Anya Talyor-Joy adopted a Ragdoll cat named Kitsune. She adopted the cat to keep her company through the exhausting shoot, but later admitted in interviews that Kitsune immediately stole the spotlight from her.
Malcolm McRae
Malcolm McRae is an American actor, writer, director, and musician. One of McRae’s breakout roles came in the 2014 film “The Fault in Our Stars,” directed by Josh Boone. McRae played the role of Augustus Waters’ best friend, Isaac, a character dealing with blindness and heartbreak. McRae’s performance was praised for its sensitivity and depth, earning him a nomination for a Young Artist Award.
Another notable role for McRae was in the 2018 indie film “Thunder Road,” which he wrote, directed, and starred in. The film follows a police officer struggling with personal and professional challenges. “Thunder Road” premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and received critical acclaim, winning the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature.
McRae has collaborated with Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper on the song “Finish Line / Drown” from the album “Coloring Book.” McRae also worked with Khalid on the hit song “Saved” from the album “American Teen.” He collaborated with H.E.R. on the song “2” from her debut album.
One of the most significant milestones in McRae’s career was the creation of the short film “We Are Animals,” which he wrote and directed in 2019. The film, which starred Alison Sudol and Hari Nef, explored the complex relationship between humans and animals and the impact of animal agriculture on the environment. “We Are Animals” received critical acclaim and was screened at several film festivals.
McRae has worked alongside some of the most influential and talented individuals in the entertainment industry. He starred in the 2015 drama film “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” alongside Olivia Cooke and Nick Offerman. McRae also appeared in the 2018 horror film “Hereditary,” directed by Ari Aster and starring Toni Collette. He has collaborated with director and producer J.J. Abrams on the 2018 science-fiction film “Overlord.”
