Career Timeline of Samara Weaving: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Samara Weaving built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Samara Weaving is an Australian actress and model known for her early work in Australian television. She garnered recognition for her role as Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away (2009-2013), earning an AACTA Award nomination. Weaving also held a recurring role in the first season of the series Ash vs Evil Dead (2015), marking a transition to broader international projects.
2006: Original The Valet Release
In 2022, Weaving starred in a remake of the 2006 French film, The Valet.
2008: Out of the Blue
In 2008, Samara Weaving appeared on the series Out of the Blue.
2009: Home and Away
In 2009, Samara Weaving began playing Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away.
2012: Bonds Modelling
In 2012, Samara Weaving began modeling for Australian underwear brand Bonds.
2013: Mystery Road
In 2013, Samara Weaving appeared in the crime film Mystery Road, alongside her uncle Hugo Weaving.
2013: Departure from Home and Away
In 2013, Samara Weaving concluded her role as Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away.
2014: Casting in Monster Trucks
In 2014, Samara Weaving was cast in the film Monster Trucks during her first trip to Los Angeles.
2015: Ash vs Evil Dead
In 2015, Samara Weaving appeared in a recurring role in the first season of Ash vs Evil Dead.
2015: Ash vs Evil Dead and Squirrel Boys
In 2015, Samara Weaving played Heather in Ash vs Evil Dead and appeared in the comedy web series Squirrel Boys.
2017: SMILF Series
From 2017, Samara Weaving played Nelson Rose in the Showtime series SMILF.
2017: Mayhem, The Babysitter, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
In 2017, Samara Weaving starred in Mayhem and The Babysitter, and received ensemble awards for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
2017: Starring in Multiple Films
In 2017, Samara Weaving starred in Mayhem as Melanie Cross, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and The Babysitter. She also appeared in Charlie Puth's "Attention" music video.
December 2018: Leaving SMILF
In December 2018, Samara Weaving left the Showtime series SMILF after the second season.
2019: Ready or Not
In 2019, Samara Weaving gained recognition for leading the dark comedy horror film Ready or Not, establishing her as a scream queen.
2019: Ready or Not and Guns Akimbo
In 2019, Samara Weaving starred as Grace in Ready or Not and in the action comedy Guns Akimbo.
2019: Leaving SMILF Series
Until 2019, Samara Weaving played Nelson Rose in the Showtime series SMILF.
2020: Film Roles in 2020
In 2020, Samara Weaving headlined the drama thriller Last Moment of Clarity, reprised her role in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, and appeared in the science-fiction comedy Bill & Ted Face the Music.
2020: Bill & Ted Face the Music and The Babysitter: Killer Queen
In 2020, Samara Weaving starred in Bill & Ted Face the Music and The Babysitter: Killer Queen.
2021: Snake Eyes and Nine Perfect Strangers
In 2021, Samara Weaving played Scarlett in the G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes and Jessica in the Hulu drama series Nine Perfect Strangers.
2022: The Valet, Babylon, and Chevalier
In 2022, Samara Weaving starred in The Valet, Babylon, and Chevalier.
2022: Azrael Announcement
In 2022, Samara Weaving was announced to lead the action horror film Azrael.
May 2023: Release of Scream VI
In May 2023, Scream VI was released theatrically, becoming the highest-grossing film of the franchise. Samara Weaving joined the cast in 2022.
2023: Scream VI
In 2023, Samara Weaving starred in the slasher film Scream VI.
March 2024: Azrael Premieres at South by Southwest
In March 2024, the action horror film Azrael, starring Samara Weaving, premiered at South by Southwest.
September 2024: Azrael Release
In September 2024, the action horror film Azrael, starring Samara Weaving, was released in theaters and on Shudder.
2024: Azrael
In 2024, Samara Weaving starred in the action horror film Azrael.
