Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Melissa Barrera on 'The Copenhagen Test' Role and Fan Support
Melissa Barrera stars as Michelle in the new show 'The Copenhagen Test' on Peacock.
She plays a spy who manipulates and infiltrates the life of Alexander, played by Simu Liu.
Barrera found it challenging but exciting to play a character with a mysterious past and to not know where the story was going.
She enjoyed the fight scenes, especially with Liu, and praised his acting and fighting skills.
Despite being fired from the 'Scream' franchise, Barrera is grateful for the fans who continue to support her and have even started a boycott of 'Scream 7' in her honor.
She hopes there will be a second season of 'The Copenhagen Test' to explore her character's backstory further.
Melissa Barrera stars as Michelle in 'The Copenhagen Test', a spy thriller on Peacock.
Her character has a mysterious past and a complicated relationship with Alexander, played by Simu Liu.
Barrera found it challenging to play a character with an unclear backstory and to trust the writing process.
She enjoyed the fight scenes, especially with Liu, and praised his acting and fighting skills.
Fans have shown support for Barrera by boycotting 'Scream 7' after her firing from the franchise.
- Who
- Melissa Barrera and Simu Liu
- What
- Discussion about Melissa Barrera's role in 'The Copenhagen Test' and fan support
- When
- After the release of 'The Copenhagen Test' Season 1 on Peacock
- Where
- Interview with Deadline
- Why
- To promote the show and discuss her acting process and fan reactions
- Show
- The Copenhagen Test
- Streaming Platform
- Peacock
- Melissa Barrera's Character
- Michelle
- Co-star
- Simu Liu
- Genre
- Sci-fi thriller with rom-com elements
- Fight Scene Description
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith vibes
- Fan Support
- Boycott of Scream 7 in her honor
- Season 2 Hopes
- Melissa Barrera expressed interest in continuing the character's story
