Samantha Brayson

Samantha Brayson—yeah, that name’s been popping up more and more lately. She’s carved out a spot for herself in a handful of films that people can’t stop talking about. Let’s be real, most folks probably caught her first in “The Informer” from 2019, a gritty crime thriller where things rarely go as planned. You know the type: undercover informant, tangled loyalties, danger around every corner. It’s one of those movies that keeps you guessing and she’s right in the thick of it, bringing that edge you want in a story like this. Then, fast forward to “Last Christmas,” also from 2019—total change of pace. Suddenly, Samantha’s tossing herself into the holiday rom-com scene, all twinkly lights and bittersweet laughs. The movie’s got this warm, nostalgic vibe, but there’s always a little ache behind the smiles. She doesn’t just blend in—she actually makes those small moments pop, the kind of performance that’s easy to overlook but ends up sticking with you. And let’s not sleep on “The Little Mermaid” in 2023. Classic tale, sure, but the live-action spin gave it a whole new flavor. Samantha’s part isn’t just window dressing; it’s one of those roles that helps the whole thing click. There’s magic, there’s music, and somehow she just fits into all of it, like she belongs underwater with the rest of the cast. All in all, she’s got range—jumping from nerve-wracking thrillers to feel-good Christmas flicks to full-blown fantasy. Not bad, honestly.