Amy Roerig booked her first regular screen character having been cast as Clarissa Carter in the CBBC adaptation of Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers from Series 4. Malory Towers is set in the 1940s in a girls’ boarding school, and Amy developed the character of Clarissa over four series, working alongside a cast including April V Woods and Edesiri Okpenerho, with the final series having released last year. Having experience in brand campaigns, Amy filmed for the Barclays WSL 2025/26 campaign and the 2021/22 Make-a-Wish Foundation campaign. We spoke to Amy about joining the last four series of Malory Towers, what Clarissa Carter was like to play and being in the cast of an Enid Blyton screen adaptation.

With the final series of Malory Towers releasing on CBBC last year, how was it seeing the fan response to the last few episodes, and is there anything you miss most about filming?

It feels so surreal that the show ended almost over a year ago! Malory Towers was such a massive part of my life, and I’m so glad viewers enjoyed it as much as I did. I most definitely miss all my castmates, and I am so proud of what they’ve gone on to achieve. Most definitely miss our lovely crew as well, they have all made Malory such an unforgettable experience. And, I can’t forget Craft – our daily snack van – they are missed very dearly.

What was Clarissa Carter like to play, and how was it developing the character over four series?

I fell in love with Clarissa from the very start. She has a sort of quiet confidence, which I loved to watch her develop over the series, eventually leading to her becoming head girl! Though she went through many hardships, she was always committed to standing up for herself and her friends, and I feel this is such a powerful message for younger girls watching.

How was it preparing to film for a series set in the late 1940s, and what was it like bringing a character created by Enid Blyton to screens?

Before filming, I tried to look into lots of old videos and films from the time. I felt it was quite important to learn the sort of body language of the era, especially based upon Clarissa’s honourable background. But I have to admit, there were more slip-ups of modern words like ‘okay’ and ‘wow’ than I’d like to admit. But it was most certainly part of the fun – learning what it was like to live in this era.

What was it like joining a popular long-running CBBC show in Series 4, and do you remember how you felt booking Clarissa as your first regular character?

It was completely unexpected. I had about four rounds of auditions (three self-tapes and one chemistry read), and hadn’t heard back for a few weeks, so I had just assumed I hadn’t booked it and began to move on. I remember quite clearly, I was getting ready for my football training when my mum and dad sat me down and told me. I was in utter shock!

What do you feel you’ve learnt from your time involved with Malory Towers?

I’m so grateful for Malory, not just for the life lessons it taught me, but also the invaluable training it gave me on how the industry worked. After filming across three years, understanding the key language on set and how things work within production has really helped me looking to the future.

Did you have any stand-out favourite scenes or episodes to film, and were there any you found most challenging?

I loved filming the horse riding scenes – they were always so fun. I’d never really done much riding beforehand, so the opportunity to do so on camera was so exciting. But there will always be a favourite scene – when Clarissa and June first find George the donkey. We must have had to retake the shot of us both screaming about 10 times, which I must take the blame for; I just found Edesiri’s (Okpenerho) performance so hilarious that I couldn’t stop laughing!

For those who haven’t seen Malory Towers; can you say about the series and your character, and who do you think Malory Towers will appeal to?

Malory has a truly powerful message on friendship and strength. It most certainly teaches viewers that believing in yourself, and believing in others, always has its rewards. But it also shows that success comes in all different forms, and you should always take pride in just being a kind and caring person. I’d recommend Malory Towers to anybody who loves drama, comedy and, best of all – pranks!

You have recently been seen in the Barclays WSL 2025/26 campaign, can you tell us about this?

I had just finished my GCSEs, and it was my first booking post Malory. It was great to be filming in London, and I loved the crew I worked with on that day – they were all so lovely. I also got to film on set with some of my friends as well, which was great!

How was it working on the 2021/22 Make-A-Wish Foundation campaign?

This was my first ever professional acting job, and I was very nervous going into it. But I had a great time, and it was certainly a lovely first experience.

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

I started acting classes from about four, when my nan first took me to a musical theatre club during reception. I then went on to join an acting academy when I was six, and I am so grateful for my coaches and teachers; they really inspired me to find myself an agent and start acting professionally.

I wrote to my first agent when I was 10 years old, hoping they’d take me on board, and it was a success! I feel like it had always been the goal to film professionally, and Malory brought me that achievement.

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

I reckon my favourite series right now is Euphoria on HBO, but will always go back to my comfort show, Modern Family.

What do you enjoy doing away from acting?

I really love getting involved in academics. I have taken part in both Oxford and Cambridge politics courses, and like to get stuck in within my community to make a difference, most recently by becoming my College President! It feels quite cyclical, seeing as Clarissa was head girl after all.

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

Acting is definitely a waiting game, and sticking to it is really important. My agent Mark Jermin has given me great support, and has always taught me to push myself and keep working at it – and has certainly helped me improve a lot since being on set.

If I could give any advice to someone waiting for the next big job, know we’ve all been there. The industry is a lot about being in the right place at the right time.

What are you hoping 2026 brings for you, and do you have any upcoming projects that you can share?

This year, I’m currently focusing on my A-level, looking to apply to universities this October. But I’m looking forward to any future opportunities that should come my way, and hope to see you all soon!

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