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1.) We’re very excited to have some time today with acclaimed actress, neuroscientist and – WHEW! – former skier Lindsay Weisberg; greetings and salutations Lindsay, and thanks for taking time out of a busy schedule to speak with us and our ever-inquisitive readers here at Vents Magazine! Before we dive down the proverbial Q&A rabbit hole, how is the back-half of 2026 treating you?
Hi! Thank you! It’s good. I just finished filming a TV show, and I start shooting a movie in a week. I’m grateful to be busy!
2.) Cotton Fever made a huge splash at the Tribeca Film Festival; Congrats! Starting at the top, can you explain what Cotton Fever is all about and how your character figures into the proceedings?
Cotton Fever is Daniel Blake Schwartz’s deeply personal story about addiction. It’s incredibly moving. I play Diana, who works at the rehab facility and has to deal with what she believes are some pretty difficult individuals. She’s kind of over it by the time we meet her in the film.
3.) Can you give all the cinephiles out there some idea as to when the film will roll out for moviegoing audiences worldwide?
It’s always amazing how much time can pass between wrapping a film, its festival premiere, and its theatrical release. I try to focus on what’s in my control. So, as for when audiences will see it, I wait and see. If I produce one day too, I’ll give you a better answer. 🙂
4.) You recently dazzled moviegoers with your turn opposite the legendary Lou Diamond Phillips in the major motion picture Gangland, which premiered on July 10. What was it like working on this much-buzzed about film?
I had a wonderful experience. I play Katie, a cop with a strong POV. It was fun and challenging being a woman in a very male-dominated world, both within the story and on the set. With this role, the athlete in me was very happy.
5.) Taking a quick gander at your upcoming projects: All the Sinners Bleed, Lethia, etc. Starting from the top, can you give readers a hint or three as to what each of these projects is about and what attracted you to each one? We understand that Lethia, in particular, is a very special production for you.
All the Sinners Bleed is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by S.A. Cosby. It’s a wonderful thriller, and I’m so grateful to be part of that story. Everyone working on that set seemed to share a real sense of gratitude to be there.
Lethia is the story of a woman suffering from dementia. I play Shannon, her caregiver, a woman who loves to live in service. I have someone very dear to me who is suffering from dementia, so this story has a special place in my heart.
6.) What’s the E! True Hollywood Story on how you landed upon the pathway of being an actress? Was acting something which has long captivated you?
It started with a mini-meltdown when my dad threw away my chemistry textbooks before I was supposed to go to college. Mid-meltdown, I thought, “Do I really love chemistry this much?” A few months later, I found myself in an acting class. That changed the trajectory of my life.
7.) Who are some of the folks both in and out of the entertainment industry who have served as an inspiration to you?
All my teachers. My spiritual teacher, Gangaji. My teachers in undergrad, especially Mark Hammer. My teachers in grad school, especially Andrew Robinson, Natsuko Ohama and David Bridel. And, of course, Harold Guskin, who I named my dog after, his wife Sandra Jennings, Lesly Kahn and Bob Krakower.
8.) You were born in California and raised in New York. How do these seemingly disparate roots inform you as both an artist and a person?
Interesting, I’m not quite sure. I love being in nature and outdoors, but I grew up in the city. I think my parents probably shaped me more than the environment did. I grew up in an eccentric, NYC Jewish household. My mom used to smoke pot in my bedroom while I was at school. I was a nerd who cared about my grades, so I’d be like, “Do you mind? I have to study.”
I once asked my parents to ground me just so I could experience what it was like. They rolled their eyes and were like, “Okay, you’re grounded.”
Been a pleasure! Thank you!
