Erika Hampson

Erika Hampson’s filmography is one of those things you stumble across and think, “Wait, where have I seen her before?” She’s got that knack for showing up in movies that aren’t afraid to get a little gritty or take a few risks. Take Beirut (2018) for example. That film doesn’t pull any punches—it drops you into the chaos of war-torn Lebanon, where a former U.S. diplomat finds himself dragged back into a world he tried to escape, all thanks to a hostage negotiation that goes sideways fast. The tension just hums, the kind that leaves you holding your breath without realizing it. Then there’s The Discovery (2017), which is another trip entirely. The story kicks off after scientists prove there’s life after death. Suddenly, people everywhere are obsessed—or terrified—by what comes next. It’s moody, cerebral, and more than a little unsettling. Erika’s involvement just adds to the film’s offbeat vibe, blending in with a cast that keeps you guessing what’s real and what’s just in someone’s head. And oh man, Ava (2020). That’s the one where the action doesn’t let up. The movie spins around a deadly assassin, played by Jessica Chastain, who’s got trust issues for days and a boss who’d rather see her disappear than let her walk away. Erika’s role might not be front and center, but she’s there in the thick of it, in a story that’s all sharp edges, double-crosses, and adrenaline shots. Each of these films adds another layer to her resume—a little suspense, a dash of sci-fi weirdness, and plenty of high-stakes drama.