Georgia Lee King Brings Chaos and Complexity to Life in Flytrapper

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At the Milwaukee Film Festival, actress and co-writer Georgia Lee King introduces audiences to one of the most unpredictable characters of the festival.

In Flytrapper, she plays Crystal — a chaotic, magnetic figure who exists somewhere between danger and charm.

A character you probably shouldn’t trust.

But might still want to be around.

Building Crystal From the Inside Out

The character of Crystal didn’t start as a fully formed idea.

Director Drew Brittain approached King with the structure of the story and a rough concept of the character.

From there, she helped shape who Crystal would become.

Through dialogue, improvisation, and performance, King filled in the details — turning an outline into a fully realized person.

A Character That Leads the Scene

Crystal is not predictable.

And neither was the process of playing her.

Much of the film’s dialogue was improvised, allowing King to respond in real time.

Scenes would begin with a general structure.

Then evolve naturally.

At times, even surprising the actor herself.

That unpredictability became part of the performance.

A way to discover the character moment by moment.

Comedy, Horror, and Something Else

Flytrapper doesn’t fit neatly into one genre.

It blends comedy and horror, creating a tone that shifts constantly.

King describes it as a “sun-soaked slasher.”

A film that feels bright and energetic on the surface.

But carries darker undertones underneath.

That balance keeps audiences off guard.

Never quite sure what’s coming next.

A Physical Performance

For King, entering the character began with the physical.

The way Crystal moved.

The way she held herself.

Even the smallest details helped define who she was.

From her energy to her habits, everything contributed to building a character that feels alive — and slightly dangerous.

The Milwaukee Creative Community

Although King is originally from the East Coast, working in Milwaukee left a strong impression.

She describes the city as deeply supportive.

A place where creatives uplift each other rather than compete.

That sense of community played a role in bringing Flytrapper to life.

With many collaborators connected to Wisconsin, the film carries a strong regional identity.

A New Chapter as a Writer

While acting has been her primary focus, Flytrapper marks a turning point.

Co-writing the film gave King the confidence to explore her voice as a writer more openly.

Projects that once felt too personal or uncertain now feel possible.

Including a one-woman show she has already written.

A project that may soon find its way to the stage.

A Wild Ride

At its core, Flytrapper is exactly what it sounds like.

A wild ride.

A film that embraces unpredictability, both in its story and its creation.

And through Crystal, Georgia Lee King delivers a performance that captures that chaos perfectly.