#deathbracket

This weekend, Nugflix released the official teaser trailer for DEATHBRACKET, the latest Nugflix Original film. While the movie won't be available on the ubiquitous streaming service until Summer 2026, the trailer took the internet by storm, racking up millions of views in just a single day immediately upon release. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the cast of DEATHBRACKET in Los Angeles, California at Turvi Laidir's lavish seaside estate, and asked about their experience filming one of the summer's hottest films, as well as how they're handling their overnight superstardom.

The transcript below is from my interview with the film's stars: Turvi Laidir (@davrinsleftpectoral), Veryl Ingellvar (@hedwigoprah), Zalan de Riva (@blackwall-my-tiny-husband ), & Ayla Thorne.

Thanks so much for having me Turvi! Your home is absolutely gorgeous. Is that real gold on the walls?

TURVI LAIDIR: Aw, thanks Fern. You're welcome anytime. And yes it is, you've got a great eye! Mimosa?

AYLA THORNE: Andraste's tits, you didn't even ask the first question and he's already trying to get you drunk.

TURVI: I am not! I'm just a good host.

ZALAN DE RIVA: Please excuse her, Fern. That one wouldn't know the first thing about entertaining. Thank you, Turvi.

AYLA: *grumbles inaudibly*

VERYL INGELLVAR: Hey T, can I grab one of those?

TURVI: Of course, V!

Alright, let's get started. What first drew you to this project? Veryl, let's start with you.

VERYL: Oh. Well...I actually signed by accident.

AYLA: Wait WHAT?! *loud cackling* V, how don't I know this??

VERYL: Because it's embarrassing!!!

TURVI: Come on, V. Spill.

VERYL: Ugh. When I saw the listing for 'a cutthroat rogue' that would do whatever it takes to stop an evil guy from taking over the world...I just assumed it was a help wanted ad.

AYLA: *laughs uncontrollably*

VERYL: Wow, thanks, Ayla. Can we please move on!? Zalan? What about you?

ZALAN: Hmm. I was excited to do my own stunts. Especially since they gave us real knives. They even let me keep a few! Shout out to Holden in the props department! You're a real one.

Turvi, why did you want to be involved in the film?

TURVI: Like Zalan, I was really looking forward to doing my own stunts. Plus, I felt like someone needed to keep an eye on Ayla.

AYLA: Aw, Turvi! That's so sweet.

TURVI: Uh...I didn't mean that as a compliment.

AYLA: I know.

TURVI: *chuckles* What about you, Goblin Queen? Why did you sign on to the project?

AYLA: Oh! I thought you knew this already. I just really, really wanted to kick Solas' ass.

ZALAN: Maker, not this again.

AYLA: WHAT?

ZALAN: You know he's not actually evil right?? He's an actor! He's playing a character, just like we are.

AYLA: Yeah, well I still don't trust him.

Speaking of: what's the atmosphere like on set? Do you all get along?

TURVI: Oh! Funnily enough, I actually go to the same gym as Solas. So we already knew each other. He comes to my sunrise yoga classes sometimes. Despite the character he plays and Ayla's insistence, he's really such a sweetheart. We play pickleball on Tuesdays.

VERYL: Yeah, he actually tells really good stories. He's way older than he looks, honestly ANCIENT, and he's been all over. We're planning a backpacking trip to the Anderfels this spring.

AYLA: I love hanging out with these guys, and I adore our director! Bellara Lutare is a hoot, and we go way back. She's the biggest reason I wanted to get involved with this film. Besides punching Solas, I mean.

ZALAN: Our sparring sessions in between takes were unreal. I'd kill for these guys. And have.

VERYL: He's joking.

ZALAN: ...Right.

Who's the biggest troublemaker on set?

VERYL: Turvi.

TURVI: Oh 100% Ayla.

AYLA: Turvi!

ZALAN: Ayla for sure.

Without giving anything away, can you share a favorite line, or scene that you worked on? Ayla, what about you? I heard you have a pretty big action sequence right at the start of the film. I think we even have a clip of it we can share with our readers.

AYLA: Ooh! Yeah!! Maker, that was a blast. Teia, our chorographer, did an insane job blocking out that fight. She made me look like such a badass!! Did you SEE that stool throw?! Fucking incredible. And I would die for Varric. I love him so damn much.

ZALAN: You had an iconic line there too.

AYLA: 'Be ready to talk by the time I get to you.'

VERYL: *deadpan* Chills.

Zalan, speaking of writing, I was so excited to see your surprise credit as a DEATHBRACKET screen writer! Can you tell us a little more about that?

ZALAN: No.

Well, I think that's just about all the time we have! Thanks again for chatting with me!

TURVI: Always a pleasure, Fern!

AYLA: Later, gator!

ZALAN: Ciao.

VERYL: Thanks.

DEATHBRACKET will be available for streaming on Nugflix Summer 2026.

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