“Unraveling Identity: British Actress Reveals the Shocking Truth Behind Her Role as an Adopted Girl in a Controversial Case”

If you’ve ever thought that reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction, the tale of Natalia Grace might just blow your mind! This gripping story, which has already captivated true crime enthusiasts, has now made its way to the screen in a dramatic series titled Good American Family. Picture this: a Ukrainian girl adopted in 2010 by a couple who believed she was six years old, only for them to claim she was actually an adult attempting to murder them! Intrigued yet? The series, currently streaming on Disney+, features British actor Imogen Faith Reid, who had a whirlwind experience prepping for this intense role. She had never even heard of Natalia before getting cast, so how did she manage to bring such a complex character to life? There’s a lot of emotion tied to this portrayal, and Reid’s dedication shines through as she navigates the ups and downs of embodying someone with such a heartbreaking story. For all the details and insights, make sure to check it out—it’s not just a show; it’s a fascinating dive into a true story that leaves you questioning everything! LEARN MORE.

In a case that gripped true crime fans and simply baffled plenty of people, the story of Natalia Grace has been made into a drama series.

The Ukrainian was adopted by Americans Kristien and Michael Barnett in 2010, believing she was just six years old. However, they ended up claiming she was actually an adult woman who attempted to murder them.

And the British actor playing her in the new series on Disney+ has addressed the challenge she faced doing so.

Imogen Faith Reid had never even heard of Natalia Grace before she was cast as the starring role in Good American Family alongside Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass.

And when it came to scouring British media before her audition, she told Variety she only found ‘one story’.

With the previous docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace looking into the story, this Hulu series sees one episode shift to Natalia’s point of view. In episode five, it reaches the point where the orphan with a severe form of dwarfism is abandoned in an apartment.

Playing the character came with various obstacles for Reid to overcome, from having to perfect an American accent to learning to move like the real Natalia to dealing with the emotional intensity.

Imogen as Natalia. (Hulu)

Variety asked the 27-year-old what the ‘most challenging scene or sequence’ was for her in the in the ‘heartbreaking’ fifth episode.

“There were multiple moments, because it’s all so intense. The scene between Mark and me was intense,” Reid explained. “The scene with Ellen was tense, but again, Ellen was so amazing and always asking if I was OK. She did such a great job in the scene.”

The actor went on to explain that it was also ‘quite demanding phsycially’, particularly when she had to portray the ‘tantrum’.

“But it was great to get those emotions, as Natalia, out. I had to commend the cast and crew, because everyone was just so supportive,” she added.

The actor described playing the role as ‘so heavy’ as she ‘couldn’t stay in Natalia for so long’.

Good American family is a dramatisation of the case of Natalia Grace. (ID Discovery)

Reid also spoke about wanting the real Natalia’s ‘voice to be seen and heard’.

“It meant a lot to do it, and showcase her pain,” she said. “I don’t know if Natalia will watch it, but I hope she sees the light that I put into Natalia and the justice that I tried to fight for.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she explained that while she didn’t personally speak to Natalia, she wanted to make sure she ‘embodied such empowerment’ and made her version ‘be seen with so much light’.

Good American Family is now streaming on Disney+.