In this year’s feature film Red Sonja, Skye Dimova-Saw plays Young Draygon, the young version of Robert Sheehan’s character, which released recently in the UK on DVD and Blu-ray. Skye plays Joe Regan Jr. in the upcoming feature film Savage Hunt, with James Oliver Wheatley playing his on-screen father Joe Regan, which is directed by Roel Reiné, and he worked on the 2024 Netflix film Don’t Move. With a couple of projects upcoming, Skye recently filmed his first lead role in a feature film playing Max in Samodiva, with Jack Parr as his father Zach, which is hopeful for a 2026 release, and he has a small part in short film Contrition. We found out from Skye about playing Young Draygon (Robert Sheehan) in this year’s feature film Red Sonja, being part of the future release of feature film Savage Hunt as Joe Regan Jr. and what projects he has upcoming.

What was it like playing Young Draygon in this year’s feature film Red Sonja and how was it playing the younger version of Robert Sheehan’s character?

It was really cool playing the younger version of Robert Sheehan’s character! He’s such a great actor and super nice in real life too. On my first day on set – which was actually one of the last scenes in the movie – I was a bit nervous because it was such a big production and I hadn’t done anything like that before. But Robert came over to say hi before my first scene, and made me feel really comfortable… even though he was covered in fake blood!

Playing Young Draygon was fun because I got to explore how a kind, innocent kid could one day turn into a villain, and what might make that happen.

How did you prepare for playing Young Draygon and how did you find the experience on set?

I learned my lines and then rehearsed at home with my mom, and we had a lot of fun working on the scenes together. I also had a stunt rehearsal day, which was amazing – I got to learn how to do some of the action safely, and it made me feel really confident when we filmed.

Once I got on set, MJ (Bassett), the director, made everything really easy and fun. The whole crew were super friendly and always helped each other out, so it never felt stressful or scary. I really enjoyed the whole experience – every day on set was exciting and different!

What are some of your favourite memories from filming for Red Sonja and how did you feel finding out you’d booked your character?

One of my favourite days on set was filming the scenes with King Anzus and his horsemen. I had to fall while the horses were running around me and then run into a burning temple! It was a bit scary at first but also super exciting. Everything was really safe though – we had stunt rehearsals, and I loved doing those.

Another really cool moment was filming a scene with Brigitte Nielsen, who played Red Sonja in the original 1980s movie. That scene didn’t end up in the final cut, but it was still amazing to meet her and be in a scene together.

When I found out I got the role, I was so happy! I didn’t really know what to expect because it was my first big production, but if I got news like that now, I think I’d be even more excited!

The film was recently released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK, who do you think will enjoy watching Red Sonja?

I think anyone who loves fantasy and adventure movies will really enjoy Red Sonja. It’s got magic, epic battles, and lots of action – plus a really cool story. If you like sword and sorcery films with heroes, villains, and adventure, this one’s definitely for you!

You will be seen playing Joe Regan Jr. in the upcoming feature film Savage Hunt, is there anything you can tell us about the film?

Yes! We had a real bear on set! His name was Marty, he looked super cute but he was huge and a little scary too. He was specially trained, but still a wild animal, so we weren’t allowed to get too close, but it was amazing to see and such a cool part of the experience.

Savage Hunt is about a man who’s brought in to hunt down a killer bear. It’s got a lot of action and suspense, but it’s also really emotional, because it’s about grief, courage, and facing your fears.

Working on it was pretty wild – being part of something that big and kind of scary, but fun, made me really proud.

What was it like meeting and working alongside the rest of the cast, which includes James Oliver Wheatley as Joe Regan?

James was really great! He plays my dad in the movie, and he’s super cool – we got along right away.

I remember one day we were filming a really intense scene, and he gave me a few tips to make it feel more real. That made me feel more confident and helped me do my best. The rest of the cast were really nice too, but most of my scenes were just with James, so I didn’t get to work with the other actors as much.

How was it getting into character as Joe Regan Jr. and being directed by Roel Reiné?

I think I understand characters pretty naturally, but it really helps to be surrounded by an amazing cast, crew, and a director like Roel Reiné. He was really patient and kind while working with me, which made a big difference. In the movie, my character gets attacked by a bear. We filmed that scene with a stunt performer in a bear suit, and he was a lot of fun! Even though I knew it wasn’t a real bear, it still felt pretty scary at the time.

I remember feeling my heart race a little, but it was also super exciting to act it out and see it all come together on camera.

What do you remember most from filming for the 2024 Netflix thriller film Don’t Move?

One of the moments I remember most was a scene where I had to stare into Kelsey Asbille’s eyes – she plays Iris – and it was really powerful. I could feel how intense it was, and it stayed with me. Finn Wittrock, who plays Richard, was also great and always listened to my dinosaur facts between takes!

The directors, Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, were amazing. They’ve been working together since they were really young, which I think is so cool, and their teamwork made everyone on set feel confident and inspired. Being part of that set was such a great experience, and I learned a lot just by watching how everyone worked together.

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

I guess you could say I was kind of born into acting! My mom is an actress and acting coach, so being on set has always felt normal. My very first project was when I was just six months old – I was in a music video directed by my mom’s good friend, Evgeniya Radilova, who’s also an actress and director in New York. After that, I worked on a couple more of her projects, and being on set started to feel like home – it’s where I feel most comfortable and energised.

My dad is an actor too – though he started acting much later in life, so I guess you could say he was inspired by me!

I spend a lot of time around theatre, rehearsals, auditions, sets, and I’ve been in about 12 commercials since the age of four, so acting has always been part of my life.

Do you have any favourite films and TV shows to watch?

I love anything to do with dinosaurs, so the Jurassic movies are some of my favourites. I have a huge collection of dinosaur toys at home, and I like imagining what it would be like to meet a real one!

I also really like Godzilla and anything with big, scary monsters.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of my favourite actors, so I watch a lot of movies he’s in. And lately, I’ve been watching Stranger Things, and I’m really excited for the new season to come out. I would love to be in a show like that!

Is there anything you enjoy most about being an actor and filming for screen?

I absolutely love being on set – the friendships, the teamwork, and getting to create something together with the cast and crew. It never feels like work, just pure fun! My favourite part is seeing everything come to life on camera. The whole process is exciting, and every day brings something new.

Have you received any advice over your time as an actor so far that has stuck with you?

Yes! Stay focused and don’t get distracted by what’s happening around you. Know your lines, always be on time, and feel the moment. And, of course – whatever the director says must be done – that’s really important too.

How do you like to spend your free time?

I usually spend most of the summer at my grandparents’ house on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, and I love it there. I go to the beach almost every day – swimming, kayaking, or just exploring along the shore.

Lately, I’ve also started horse riding lessons, which has been really fun! Maybe I can be one of the barbarian horsemen in the next Red Sonja movie?

When I’m at home, I love drawing and painting – mostly dinosaurs and monsters, of course! I also like hanging out with my friends and my cousin, and playing video games whenever I can.

I think doing all those things helps me stay creative – it keeps my imagination going, which really helps when I’m acting.

What are you hoping the next year brings for you and do you have any projects coming up that you can share?

Yes! I recently finished filming my first lead role in a feature film – a horror called Samodiva, directed by Giles Alderson. I play a character named Max, alongside Jack Parr (who plays my dad, Zach), Sophie Craig, Mirabel Stuart, also Matthew Patrick Davis and Richard Brake (from Barbarian).

The film should be released later next year. I can’t say too much yet, but aside from the horror side of it, there’s also a really heartfelt story about a father and son finding their way back to each other.

The whole cast was incredible, but I had the best on-screen dad in Jack Parr – he made everything fun and full of laughter between takes! And working with Giles was amazing. He really understood how I work and guided me through his vision in such a kind and patient way. I learned so much from him, and I’ll always be grateful for that experience.

I also filmed a small part back in July for a short film called Contrition, starring Ben Keenan, who also co-directed it with Marco Beyermann. It’s based on a true story, so I’m really excited to see how that turns out next year.

Other than that, I’d love to do a movie with The Rock! That would be the ultimate dream come true.

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