Fresh from acting alongside Hollywood icon, Tom Hardy, Billericay actor Megan Lockhurst, has shared her experience in the industry in the hope of inspiring aspiring stars.

Set to be released in coming months, Havoc follows a detective, played by Tom Hardy, as he rescues a politician’s estranged son from a dark criminal underworld.

In addition to Hardy, Havoc will also star Xelia Mendes-Jones, Forest Whitaker, and Timothy Olyphant.

Megan is currently learning screen combat skillsMegan is currently learning screen combat skills (Image: Megan Lockhurst) Megan Lockhurst, who moved to Billericay three years ago, plays a newsreader in the movie and spoke about the wild experience of being on set.

“I booked Havoc through my agent and was initially just meant to travel down to the set from Billericay for a hair and makeup check but got a call enroute asking if I would be prepared to film that day,” she said.

An issue with another scene meant Megan had to step up last minute, without having learnt her lines or prepared for the role.

“I just jumped straight into it, and it all turned out well,” she said.

Adding: “I filmed my scenes in front of this huge greenscreen and at the end, the director let me know that I’d saved the day’s filming.”

Megan has been based in Billericay for three yearsMegan has been based in Billericay for three years (Image: Megan Lockhurst) Megan moved to the UK from Canada around ten years ago to pursue a career in music, initially settling in Bristol. She later relocated in Billericay where she continues to live.

The actor has had a front row seat to recent challenges facing the film industry including writer’s strikes and declining cinema ticket sales, but claims she’s seen career success regardless.

“Despite everything that’s been going on in the industry, I’ve had a really good year. I’ve been incredibly lucky to have been in three feature films this year alone,” said Megan.

Megan originally moved to the UK to pursue a music careerMegan originally moved to the UK to pursue a music career (Image: Megan Lockhurst) She attributes this success to a combination of networking and hard work and recommends the same approach to aspiring actors.

She said: “I would advise people to remember that this a journey.

“You’ve got to do whatever it takes to stay at the table even if you don’t why you’re at the table. It’s all about being proactive and forming that reputation that’s going to help you along the way”.