Andy Biersack & Bella Thorne Talk 'Paradise City' Season 1

We chatted with two of the cast members of 'Paradise City', Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack and Bella Thorne, about portraying their characters of Johnny Faust and Lily Mayflower. The series, which is a sequel to the movie 'American Satan', is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video and follows the continued exploits of the LA-based rock band The Relentless. The cast also features Cameron Boyce and Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce. Bella talks joining the show and what drew her to the character of Lily as well as her musical inspirations. Meanwhile, Andy talks getting back into the role of Johnny and tells us how Palaye Royale frontman Remington Leith ended up providing the character's singing voice. Plus, what could we expect from a potential second season of the show?
Interviewer: James Wilson-Taylor
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[@rocksound]

Who has watched all of Season 1 already?

[@pokemon_collec]

Not yet but the episodes are slowing getting updloaded on Amazon Prime France :)

[@therealglobglogabgalab]

When is it gonna be on Netflix in the US?? 🥺

[@SimsGirl4Ever]

I did! Loved it!

[@ginamckeehan4115]

I just finished it last night! So invested in these story lines and characters. I really hope there's a season 2 !

[@jeremysalinas2463]

Everyone

[@sindahat7451]

Lilly, in my opinion, is the most complicated and nuanced character in the show. I haven’t watched Bella in a lot of acting roles... but she did an amazing job.

[@heresjohnny4836]

bella is phenomenal

[@riverpenzo885]

I really love how Bella played the role of lily mayflower, I loved Jesse Sullivans portrayal in american satan and Bella just took it up a notch and complemented that performance, well done.👏

[@Florecitarockera601]

I loved that it gave the character a sexy and feminist touch. One of my favorite scenes was the kiss between Johnny and Lily. That was so romantic and exciting

[@heresjohnny4836]

bella thorne brought a humanized touch to the character instead of the guessing if she is real or the devil shit, plus bella is one of the most talented, sexy, and awesome actresses in the world and she brought the character to life in a awesome way

[@insanecarpet7160]

Why Remington doesn't get interviewed too? He could've been interviewed together with Andy as they "share" the voice. Palaye Royale's done an important job here as well. At least Andy talks about about Remington a bit XD

[@MrBlavk666]

@@Shadow-gm9ct really ????

[@MartiniScreamz]

Bella seems so much nicer than people give her credit for, and I honestly think her acting and portrayal of Lily Mayflower was awesome she did a really good job! And Andy is just awesome!

[@DJKronikCam710]

Im beyond ready for season 2!!

[@Oliefia13]

Is Bella in season 2?

[@lettersareghae808]

where can you watch the series at?????

[@moysiu3452]

Jesse killed it as Lily in the movie - she emobied her perfectly, in my opinion. Then Bella came along and made the role her own. Her Lily maintained the character's core persona from Jesse's movie version while adding her own touch or her own interpretation of Lily. I was blown away by Bella's Lily :) The scene Andy referenced of the two of them singing together (with Remington's and Hale's vocals) could not have been performed more perfectly

[@elijahmatney3007]

Best show ever💯 can't wait for the soundtrack. Remmington is amazing

[@Ven0m1999.]

There was at least a couple songs on the first season that should've released for the soundtrack even a machine gun kelly song

[@TinyBallOfHate]

Cruel game is my favourite song from the series - can’t wait for the album on the 14th!

[@Ven0m1999.]

@@TinyBallOfHate there's another album coming out?

[@TinyBallOfHate]

@@Ven0m1999. Yeah, incidentally called Cruel Games. Drops on the 14th May, along with merch. The Twitter page provides really good updates!

[@Ven0m1999.]

@@TinyBallOfHate well shit thank you for the info I didn't think they were gonna release anymore music until they did a season 2 or something

[@yasminborges3678]

yess when i saw Bella as Lily i was asking "am i watching bella or lily in this show?" its matched perfctely, definitely a good shot. And Andys acting is getting more and more natural that we dont think youre watching andy acting anymore, we just see the johnny role. Hoping for season 2 🖤

[@Florecitarockera601]

the truth for andy and bella they made a super couple like Johnny and Lily

[@yasminborges3678]

reaaaaal

[@juu6767]

this show is fucking amazing, we don't have enough show or movie about alt culture. Bella fits Lily character so well. Also Andy & Remington are perfect for Johnny. Can't wait for S2 I also agree so much with Andy with the fact that making a film about rock music with people who make or love rock it's just incredible

[@darkaesthetic1119]

Im a fan of Black Veil Brides and loved Shake It Up when I was a kid 😂

[@sapnavats9105]

Haven't watched the movie but loved show. I watched it for Bella and I'm glad I did now I am in love with the storyline and the soundtrack ofcourse

[@Mitchy29]

Watched all episodes in season 1 within 24 hours. Great!! More please.

[@thewindandspark]

I watched the whole season in one night I love it so much. I REALLY hope there's a season 2!!!

[@sabriannakendall9405]

The person in the background didn't think they shouldn't be making a bunch of noise and walking around in the background of her Zoom call?🙄🤣 Lol, still really cool to hear them break down the characters. I'm really hoping Remington has a role in season 2 and either compliments or insults Johnny's voice🤣

[@hamerxoxo1365]

I don't think Remington's gonna have any role rather than singing

[@juhbenward18]

i would love to hear Andy cover the songs from the show

[@hamerxoxo1365]

I think the one dislike is grechen 😂

[@kingj6626]

Bella thorn should of been in the original movie tbh I do like the lily we got in the movie but Bella thorn is fucking great in this show like Fr 💯

[@Aaronholland2000]

Bella deserves to still be in Hollywood. She’s been through some tough times in Hollywood. Everyone treats her like crap just because she was doing adult topics because she was on Shake It Up. People need to understand that kids need to grow up and move on with their childhood life. Kids aren’t going to be kids forever.

[@kingdomheartgamer5787]

I can't wait for session 2 I hope we get one anyway that session was so good

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

Definitely need a season t 2!! Tragic that Cameron is no longer with us though. Rock n Roll has always had this ambiguous sense of either the show must go on or there is no show without all the members. Just watched the whole first season and it makes me emotional to see the kid having the time of his life. I hope they can figure a proper way to continue, I understand if they don't though.

[@raynaives9804]

Loved the movie when it came out, absolutely love the show. Welcome to the scene, Bella ❤

[@JustKicks786]

Hope the show comes back

[@laboy14]

Show was soooo badasssss!!! I binged it with my brother in a couple hours! Can’t wait for season 2’

[@cyberscape.]

Enjoyed watching the show and the acting was very good. I was impressed with the talent of the team. Some constructive criticism was that the filming itself was a bit too cinematic. (Referencing the scene for example when Johnny and Vivian stare at each other across a street for a very uncomfortable amount of time.) If there is a second season I would be happy to see a shift in filming style. The jumping between characters was not the most cohesive either. Very very jarring for the viewers. Again nothing to do with the actors, they were great. The filming just had a very twilight cinema feel. Plot was interesting and I'm looking forward to more!

[@grandsextile]

some of the jumping between conversations was definitely weird to watch but i think always purposeful! they were trying to heavily emphasize the contrast between the intentions or situations of whoever they jumped between. also it’s a continuation of the storyline from a movie! it makes sense that it still keeps with that style. that being said i love seeing shifts in filming style between seasons so i could get behind the idea of this first season being a transition from that cinematic energy. i also thought the acting was really good! saw a comment that it was terrible but the most i could see is maybe a little cringey just for the subject matter but it never felt inauthentic like “someone would literally never sound or act like that”

[@nothingnewaboutme4519]

Andy is so right about his character he has good intentions but his actions are poor. I can relate to that because I have met people like that in my life time......hard to explain.

[@stacypieschl7631]

Who would replace Cameron? He did an amazing job so those shoes I feel are big to fill. Will be interesting so see how that would unfold.

[@NicksHEAT1995]

Fucking love this actress. This show was absolutely amazing. Her and Mark Boone Jr were my 2 favorite actors/characters in the show. Really enjoyed this one.

[@catalinariquelmegonzalez8467]

me when Andy mention MGK : "GO AHEAD AND DO A COLLAB YOU GUYSSSS"

[@taintedfairies]

no

[@catalinariquelmegonzalez8467]

@@taintedfairies ¿?

[@tasyaviraindifatma]

YESSSSS

[@angelvaldez3172]

Nope lol

[@iseestarspanda]

RIP Cameron

[@zodiac6669]

Yes he is missed dearly

[@butterfliesinyourchest]

I hope so much that the show can go on!!! Loved it so much ❤

[@angiemofficial]

They just confirmed a season 2

[@mynamesgiorgi8347]

Im sad that cameron boyce has died and ik the show probably wont be the same idk i havent finished it yet i hope there will be more seasons

[@bubblegumprincess27]

I loved this show!!!! I cannot wait

[@lacefacethegreat]

Bella Thorne as Lily makes you love/hate/wanna punch her all at the same time. She is phenomenal!

[@shaw8443]

Hope we get a Season 2. Any word yet...?

[@rytr0nious]

These are such good interviews. Great job with it. I'm gonna have to go and give the show another chance.

[@randallperkins7944]

love this show. i need more

[@jasonm7948]

I hope for a season 2. I love you Bella

[@alanzata100]

Awesome interview! :) when was the interview recorded?

[@eoinflynn4141]

Bella is such a dork I love her

[@dianar9165]

👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@izzyhoo4243]

Bisexual panic

[@Raghad-he1pq]

Anyone knows where can i watch it anywhere other than Amazon Prime? Because it's still not available in my m country and I've been waiting for a lonnnng time 😣😔

[@jimenagarduno5852]

Sope2day is where you can see it but it is only of you are desperate

[@Raghad-he1pq]

@@jimenagarduno5852 thank uu but why only if I was disparate 😭

[@jimenagarduno5852]

Because it can gave you a viruses on you laptop or phone

[@Raghad-he1pq]

@@jimenagarduno5852 ohh thank you again

[@jimenagarduno5852]

@@Raghad-he1pq welcome 🤪🤪 where is the country you live in if you don’t mind me asking.

[@MrBlavk666]

Gretchen Mary Ruth Give Dislike To This Video ( sarcasm) love to see this other part and the own words about the tv series ❤️ from Bella and Andy

[@BiLLz66614]

Let’s compare Andys

[@xyz7135]

Love Andy Biersack, hate Jonny Faust LMAO he portays such a selfish, shortsighted character, totally different from Andy. Lily just blew my mind, great acting

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

how did he ever become so successful? he seemed spinless, not actually a leader and coward when fighting. even though he truly seemed whipped, he still had no ability to say no to sex or drugs??? he gave in so easily that it was stupid. how did his strong independent gf fall for him? he he seemed weak and dumb as hell. to contrast, someone who would pay for their moms treatments and buy her a house and not actually willing to let a guy die for his benefit has better character then that. didnt seem like the same person.

[@_hjduxusizjdjeoOzhhdhwjai]

was the 666th like lets goooo.

[@readbykyle3082]

Bella Thorne so clearly does not listen to rock music and has to pretend she does for the sake of promotion hahah. Only rock artist she can mention is Joan Jett, can't name a rock song she wants in season two. :P

[@Friendlyfires4985]

So never in the entire history of film or tv there hasn’t been a female with Multiple personalities… got it

[@liamnissanS2K]

My testosterone just tanked like 500n/gl

[@ginazin1409]

Most of the acting in this show or the dialogues are awful! Something like that! there is a lack of the scenario! Much more work is needed to be done! Something is missing and it is pity because there are potential and there are good actors / actresses, too.

[@jadsafawi3299]

I know i am late but you are soo right. Both the show and the movie were terrible, but I was invested in them for some reason, specifically the ending of the series didn't explain shit.

[@skarletblack7650]

Thanks for posting! If you have a second, I tried my hand at a cover of Lana Del Rey. As a fellow music lover, I'd love if you would check it out. It's on my page. Hope you enjoy!

[@k.ennethlim]

Bella Thorne is officially the Daniel Day-Lewis of bad acting

[@k.ennethlim]

Bella Thorne was so bad in the show. She needs acting lessons if she bothers.