Samara Weaving Highlights Gaming Passion After Casting as Emma Frost

Australian actress Samara Weaving, recently announced as the new Emma Frost in Marvel’s upcoming X‑Men film, has drawn attention for her long‑standing enthusiasm for video games. In interviews with Polygon and IGN, she described a childhood of playing at friends’ houses and a habit of bringing a PlayStation 5 on every set, often filling half her suitcase.

Weaving praised several franchises, naming Assassin’s Creed, Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat and especially Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption as her favorites. She highlighted her skill with the Mortal Kombat character Kitana and expressed a love for open‑world titles that allow extensive exploration. The actress’s gaming hobby has become a talking point among X‑Men fans, who celebrate both her casting and her reputation as a serious gamer.