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Anna Lambe Braved -50°C to Film Hometown Show
5 Nov
Summary
- Filming faced brutal -40°C to -50°C temperatures daily.
- Three blizzards hit during the five-week Iqaluit shoot.
- Actress Anna Lambe felt proud showcasing her Inuk community.
Filming for 'North of North' season 2 presented extreme challenges, as star Anna Lambe detailed the brutal Arctic conditions.
The cast and crew braved daily temperatures as low as -50°C and endured three blizzards over a five-week period in Iqaluit, Nunavut, which serves as the fictional town of Ice Cove.
Lambe, who plays Siaja, emphasized her pride in representing her hometown and Inuk community. She highlighted the show's success in capturing the authentic joy, love, and humor present in Iqaluit.
Her personal connection to the character Siaja deepens the emotional impact of the show's narrative, with Lambe experiencing Siaja's triumphs as her own.
The comedy series, which previously won multiple Canadian Screen Awards, is now available on Netflix.
