Today sees the release of new slasher-horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen on Netflix, with Ryan Rosery playing Chad in the film, which is based on R. L. Stine’s 1992 novel Prom Queen. Ryan was working alongside a cast including India Fowler as Lori Granger, Fina Strazza as Tiffany Falconer and Ella Rubin as Chad’s girlfriend Melissa McKendrick, and Ryan was directed by Fear Street: Prom Queen’s co-writer Matt Palmer. Ryan will be seen in the upcoming feature film It Comes In Waves, playing Terrell, which will premiere in June, and he plays Q.P. in the recent release of Morningside, which premiered at Scarborough Town Centre in Ontario. Further screen work for Ryan includes making guest appearances in Murdoch Mysteries, Nurses, and Batwoman, playing recurring character Latrell in Series 1 of Mayor of Kingstown, and he played Kingston and Tripp Bancroft in Hallmark films Wedding Every Weekend and Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath respectively. For his training, Ryan attended Canadian Film Centre (CFC) in Toronto and he is the co-founder of BDB Productions and runs a podcast called Growing Through It. We recently chatted to Ryan about playing Chad in new slasher-horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen, working on the recent release of Morningside and his recurring role of Latrel in Mayor of Kingstown in 2021.

Who do you think will enjoy watching the new slasher-horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen on Netflix, and why would you recommend watching it?

Fans of slashers will love Prom Queen. It has a lot of amazing elements of a classic 80s horror film that will pique a lot of interest. And I recommend people check it out not only because I’m in it, but if you’re someone looking for a movie with an eclectic and talented cast that has you guessing who could die next, then make sure to check it out.

Can you tell us about Fear Street: Prom Queen and what are you looking forward to for the release?

I believe this movie will fit right in alongside the other movies in the franchise. It’s a little bit different in terms of the tone and feeling as it’s heavily influenced around the 80s aesthetic and takes place over the course of prom night, but it doesn’t shy away from what fans tune in and love about these movies; insane deaths. I’m truly looking forward to everyone watching it and enjoying all the hard but amazing work everyone involved has done.

How would you describe your character Chad and what was he like to play?

Chad is the funny guy with a hint of douchebag/jock and a sprinkle of tenderness. He cares about his friends deeply and enjoys being part of the popular crowd but he has some insecurities he doesn’t address which manifests in different ways. I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to play Chad as it allowed me to bring out my comedic chops but also find the balance in moments when I had to become a bit more serious.

With the film based on R. L. Stine’s 1992 novel The Prom Queen; had you read any of R. L. Stine’s books before auditioning and was there anything that drew you to the project?

I actually never read the Fear Street books but I do have memories of reading a few of the Goosebumps series as a kid. I even remembering watching the show with the classic piano theme and green ooze. And funnily enough, even though I am a fan of the OG trilogy, when I got the audition I didn’t know it was the Fear Street universe. I got the title ‘Prom Queen’ and just assumed it was a high school thriller. It wasn’t until after I booked the role I found out what it was which I think helped remove a lot of pressure. But I had been wanting to play a high school student for some time and the setting being in the 80s compelled me even more, so that’s what really drew me to the project. I find that the high school experience in teens’ lives to be very transformative and I was highly interested in exploring that.

What was it like meeting and working alongside the rest of the cast, which includes India Fowler as Lori Granger, Fina Strazza as Tiffany Falconer and Ella Rubin as Chad’s girlfriend Melissa McKendrick, and being directed by the film’s co-writer Matt Palmer?

For starters, everyone on the cast is so damn talented. Our first day on set was this classroom scene with all the teens and having the opportunity to watch everyone up close and work their process was such a blessing. I was working but also studying and learning as I always aim to pick up something with every job I do. As the days progressed and seeing people like India tap into her skillset and bring to life the character of Lori Granger was dope. Fina played Tiffany so perfectly as the head honcho mean girl. She’s so nice as a person but when she locked into Tiffany Falconer mode, you wanted to stay out of her way. And Ella was very generous in all our scenes together. She is someone the industry needs to look out for in terms of her professionalism and quick wit as a human. Our director Matt had a vision for what he wanted and I believe he achieved it. He was very open to hearing the actors’ thoughts and opinions on how to add a bit of dynamic to the scenes.

How did you find the experience on set of a slasher-horror film and joining the Fear Street franchise?

The dynamic is so interesting because we’re supposed to be scared, trying to survive and not die, which can be a bit serious at times but in between takes people are laughing, cracking jokes and having a blast of a time. I’m still in shock but beyond grateful that I’m part of this franchise. It’s such a blessing to bring my talents to something that already has such a strong following.

You will also be playing Terrell in upcoming feature film It Comes In Waves, what can you share about this?

This project will be having its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival June 11-15, 2025. It’s been two years since it was filmed and my first acting friend ever and brother Adrian Walters is playing the lead role of Akai. This story is deep and touches on issues like trauma and how it can affect us in so many different ways. With Terrell, for example, he has a lot of issues within his household that affect his mindset and how he views the world. And sometimes our viewpoint can get us into trouble and situations that are very unexpected.

What was it like playing Q.P. in the recent release of Morningside and how was it being involved with the film?

Morningside was special as it’s a film set in Scarborough where I grew up. On top of it actually being filmed where I grew up, I also had the opportunity to work with so many of my people that I came up alongside in the industry with, which is very rare but beyond rewarding. Bringing a project to the world with friends and about the ends (neighbourhood) where I grew up was one of the most special and rewarding feelings for me as an actor.

What was the film premiere like to attend at Scarborough Town Centre in Ontario and how did you feel watching the film for the first time?

Attending the premiere at STC was something beyond special. I remember going to that theatre as a kid with my mom and sister and always dreaming of having a movie there one day and many years later that dream became a reality. It’s a reminder that hard work, consistency, persistence and a dream can go a long way. Getting the chance to see the film for the first time was magical knowing that so many years prior of hard work from Ron Dias and Joanne Jansen had finally brought about that ode to Scarborough. It was very rewarding.

You have had guest roles in shows including Murdoch Mysteries as Trevor, Nurses as Freddy James and Batwoman as Bryan Akins, can you say about some of your guest appearances?

Being a guest on various shows is a lot of fun because you get to experience different sets and how they are run as well as the culture that surrounds each one. And meeting the actors who are part of the show and how they welcome you knowing you’re only coming in and doing your thing for a few days and eventually will leave, helps me to really grow and learn as much as I can either through conversation or observation. And being a guest on so many shows has given me the desire to one day become part of a cast and grow with my castmates and to also be able to welcome other actors who will have their guest spots to my show.

What are some of your favourite memories from playing the recurring role of Latrell in Series 1 of Mayor of Kingstown in 2021?

That role is special to me as it gave me the chance to spend my mother’s last summer alive and be in Toronto with her because at the time I was living in Vancouver. Some other great memories were on day one, having very informative conversations with Jeremy Renner and Kyle Chandler about the business and life. I also got to do some mini stunts on that show like when Jeremy Renner’s Mike McLusky held a gun to my head and held me hostage or when we had to run away from his car speeding towards us. And being directed by the legendary Taylor Sheridan was such a surreal moment for me.

For Hallmark, you have played Kingston in Wedding Every Weekend and Tripp Bancroft in Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath, what were both films like to be part of?

Wedding Every Weekend was interesting because we filmed that one in the height of COVID. It was such a weird time due to the fact that people were so uncertain on what was happening, everyone was masked up and we had scenes that involved kissing and we were still trying to navigate it. We even had mannequins in some scenes to fill the background because we had limitations on how many people were allowed on to the set due to regulations and restrictions, but we made something special with that one. That movie was also Hallmark’s first same sex on-screen kiss and I was in the wedding scene for both women who had gotten married.

My role as Tripp in Ruby Herring Mysteries was very special to me as it was my first ever Hallmark movie to be part of and it really helped me to understand that world and how much fun Hallmarks are to film as well as how big the following is for those movies.

In 2023, you trained at Canadian Film Centre (CFC) in Toronto, how was this?

My time at the CFC was very informative and transformative. It really helped me to understand myself as an artist and a reminder to trust the timing of my life.

How did you get into acting and was it always something you wanted to do professionally?

As a kid I was always such an entertainer and class clown and I remember in the 4th grade I was watching a scene in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where Uncle Phil was dancing with Baby Nicky and Will runs down the stairs and shouts ‘EARTHQUAKE!”. Then Uncle Phil looks at Will and Will stares back and then Uncle Phil chases Will up the stairs and I found that to be the funniest thing in the world. I remember turning to my mom and saying “I want to be like Will Smith” and that was the day I got bit by the acting bug. I did plays and drama class throughout elementary school but nothing on a professional level. Eventually in high school, a girl broke my heart and I remember saying I was going to make her regret doing that to me and said to myself I’m going to become famous, then I went on an agent hunt and the rest is history.

Do you have any favourite films and TV shows to watch and how do you like to spend your free time?

I love doing the Marvel movies in chronological order every once in a while, to remind myself of how amazing it was for us as viewers to get that cinematic universe. I’m also a big superhero nerd and fan. I also love to watch Interstellar or The Little Rascals because, in my opinion, those two movies are masterpieces. I also really love watching Insecure, I’ve probably done it about five times. That is one of my favourite shows of all time. Currently, however, I am doing Severance. But when I’m not watching movies and shows I’m an avid workout enthusiast and I’m in the gym five to six times a week. I also love a good book that I can get lost in and, when the time permits, I love travelling and exploring different places. And from time to time I’ll turn on my PlayStation or Nintendo and game for a few hours.

We understand you are the co-founder of BDB Productions, can you tell us about the company and some of the projects you’ve created so far?

There are seven of us in total and we all came together in 2016. Myself and the other co-founders wanted to take a bit more ownership in the types of projects we get to be part of and began to create. Instead of waiting around for the roles to come to us, why not just make it and do it ourselves. We have created projects like the short film Residue and co-produced alongside Lenz Film – It Comes In Waves. We also have a few other projects currently in the developmental stage.

What are you hoping this year brings for you, and do you have any projects coming up that you can talk about?

Aside from It Comes In Waves that will be premiering at the ABFF June 11-15, 2025, I also had a small part in a show called Ripple that will be streaming on Hallmark+ later this year. I hope this year garners bigger opportunities for me but I am open to all the endless possibilities. In the meantime, I will be working on my podcast called Growing Through It where the hope is people can come to grow, heal and become motivated one conversation at a time.

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