A good procedural drama never goes out of style. The perennially popular TV genre has a new sheriff in town, as it were, with the addition of CBC’s Saint-Pierre. In it, inspectors Donny Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco) and Geneviève Archambault (Joséphine Jobert) uncover the dark underbelly of crime on a remote French archipelago. Rookie officer Patty Montclair-Ito, played by Erika Prevost, plays a vital role in navigating said dark underbelly.
Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with Erika about her role in Saint-Pierre, what audiences can expect from Patty’s journey, what’s on her career horizon and more.
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This interview is condensed for length and clarity.
Erika Prevost
Melody McCune: We at GGA love a good origin story. How did you get into acting?
Erika Prevost: I got into acting completely by accident — I was a dancer living in Montreal, and I had some friends in Toronto who sent me this dance test call for The Next Step, a teen dance drama. I auditioned for it, and I didn’t really know what it was at the time. One thing led to another. I booked the role. When I got the call, they were like, “Okay, you’re going to have to move to Toronto. This is a six-month series. You’re going to be a series regular.”
I learned afterward that this show hires you based on your dance skills and recruits characters based on your personality. Then, they teach you how to act on set. It was an incredible opportunity. After I did that, I was like, “That’s what I’m going to do.” Then, I got some training and kept doing it.
Saint-Pierre
MM: Let’s talk about Saint-Pierre. Can you tell me what that’s about and how you got involved with the series?
EP: Saint-Pierre is a procedural whodunit comedy-drama that follows two seasoned officers, Arch and Fitz, who come from completely different walks of life. They have to learn to become partners to solve these terrible crimes on the islands of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon.
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I got involved through auditioning. I knew Allan Hawco, the creator of the show and the star. We met in school because we both graduated from the National Theatre School. He graduated 20 years before me. We had a brief connection there, but just through regular auditioning.
Patty’s Journey
MM: How does your character, Patty, fit into the story, and what can we expect from her journey this season?
EP: Patty is a member of the Saint-Pierre et Miquelon police force. She’s the one in charge of research. She’s the youngest on the force, so she doesn’t have as much experience as her colleagues, but she is very good at her job and often finds missing puzzle pieces to help Fitz and Arch solve the case. Throughout the series, she grows in her ability to do things. There are a lot of shifts for Patty. There are a lot of learning curves. Without giving out too much, she starts taking on more responsibilities, whether they’re approved or not.
MM: What can audiences expect from this series?
EP: A lot of drama, a lot of trust-building, partnership, some heartbreak — obviously, a lot of crime. Just growth in all the characters’ relationships and a very distinct European feel to a well-known crime genre.
MM: Describe the show using three words.
EP: Action. Heartfelt. Funny.
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Bonding With the Cast
MM: Without giving too much away, do you have a favorite scene or a highlight from shooting the season?
EP: I think the highlight is the cast. We started filming on the island of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon itself. We were all in the same hotel. It was like being in a dorm room. We got close really quickly, and just the bond and how genuine we were able to be with each other. That was my favorite part of the show.
Snacks & Play
MM: Pivoting here, you’re also the founder of Snacks & Play. What inspired you to bring this to life?
EP: Snacks & Play is this actors community that me and my best friend Jennifer Hui created together. It was in the beginning of 2024. I think the strike was still going on, and it was just a slower time in the industry. We were like, “Let’s just all get together, bring in our actor friends and start exchanging.”
We all have different levels of experience in the industry, and instead of paying insane amounts of money for these acting classes and being in a hierarchal environment, let’s create something that’s completely non-hierarchical where we can play. The premise is to bring a snack and just play. We’ll do cold reads and watch movies. It’s really a community of actors that get together and spend time in a safe space with no judgment.
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What’s on the Horizon
MM: I love that. What else is on the horizon for you, career-wise?
EP: Right now, I’m working on developing a series with my director partner, Graham Campbell. We’ve written a pilot. I can’t say too much yet because we’re in the very beginning stages, but it’s been our passion project that we’ve been working on for almost two years now.
MM: Have you watched anything interesting lately?
EP: I watched The Madness on Netflix with Colman Domingo. That was fun. I really enjoyed it.
MM: Name your favorite films.
EP: I love Tick, Tick… Boom! with Andrew Garfield. Past Lives. And I love Aftersun with Paul Mescal.
You can follow Erika on Instagram (@erika_prevost). Be sure to check out Saint-Pierre on CBC Gem, where new episodes stream weekly.
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