Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has revealed her love for Greece after living in Athens and filming on the island of Santorini for director Romain Gavras's upcoming movie Sacrifice.
Speaking during an interview on the television program Studio at 3 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the performer said she has visited the Greek capital multiple times and enjoyed taking walks and meeting locals across the city.
Taylor-Joy explained that she has lived in Athens on two separate occasions. She noted that during her first stay, her husband was shooting a film in the city and she stayed with him, while her second stay was for the project Roma. She added that she loves the people of Athens, the vibrant youth culture, the nightlife clubs, and the Aegean coastal sea.
Turning to her time on Santorini, the actress described working on the volcanic island as an ideal scenario for her career. She described herself as a nature enthusiast who enjoys being outdoors, noting that walking up a volcano on foot every day to reach her work location was a wonderful experience.
Taylor-Joy, an American-born British actress widely known for her starring roles in Netflix's drama series The Queen's Gambit and the action feature Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, stars in Sacrifice alongside actor Chris Evans. The film is directed by French-Greek filmmaker Romain Gavras, who gained international recognition for his 2022 action drama Athena.
A Thriller at a Luxury Gala
According to the official synopsis, Sacrifice focuses on a luxury charity gala that descends into peril when armed activists launch an invasion of the venue. The attackers trap high-society guests and celebrities as they search for a legendary relic believed to unlock supernatural powers.
The feature film boasts an international ensemble cast that includes Vincent Cassel, Sam Richardson, John Malkovich, Salma Hayek, and Ambika Mod. Pop music artists Yung Lean and Charli xcx also appear in the production.
Sacrifice is scheduled to premiere globally on the subscription streaming platform Netflix on October 16, 2026, following the initial launch of its promotional trailer on September 16, 2026.
The upcoming premiere follows previous comments from Taylor-Joy on September 3, 2026, regarding the pressure of public attention. In that statement, she acknowledged that it had taken her considerable time to stop hiding and overcome feeling hunted by public fame.
Work Ethic and Personal Philosophy
Reflecting on her career path during Wednesday's broadcast, Taylor-Joy stated that she considers herself very fortunate for the professional opportunities she has received. However, she emphasized that personal hard work remains the primary driver of her professional success.
The performer expressed a firm belief in the importance of gratitude, calling it a positive way to live and stating that individuals can always find something to appreciate. She added that people shape their own fortunes, sharing advice her father gave her during her childhood that the harder a person works, the luckier they become.
