Meghann Fahy was "pretty persistent" about Sirens, and now it’s earned her an Emmy nod

Meghann Fahy knew Sirens isn't going to be a usual show with the common tropes. It is the kind of show that doesn’t let you watch it casually. You can’t just fold your laundry and have it play in the background. It’s haunting but also poetic. And that combination is beautiful and rare.

Sirens is a bit of a mind bender. And Devon, played by The White Lotus alum Meghann Fahy is the protagonist who feels like she has done enough for the people she cares about.

From the first scene itself, she is in her black outfit, black nails, and a stare that immediately tells us that Devon’s not here to blend in. She’s miles apart from her sunny and floral dress wearing sister.

Sirens digs into sisterhood, trauma, and all the messiness in between. It throws you into this eerie, beautiful, almost dreamlike world where the two sisters reunite in the Kells household after years of separation.

Their childhood scars are barely hidden beneath the surface. And you'll find yourself constantly asking questions, second guessing people, and wondering if the house itself has secrets of its own.

And through it all, it’s Meghann Fahy whose performance as Devon really grounds the show. She is vulnerable and fierce. No wonder she just snagged an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. The role demanded persistence and she gave it her all.

Meghann Fahy in Sirens: "A little bit of everything all rolled into one"

Meghann Fahy plays Devon in the Netflix show. In an interview with Tudum, she spoke about Sirens:

"It was a project that I had heard about that I just very, very much wanted to be a part of. So I was pretty persistent and so was my team with our pursuit. This was one of the first projects where I was feeling like I really wanted to chase this. So I did."

In the show, she comes across as the kind of character who cannot be pinned down. She isn't polished or put together. Though, that's the kind of character Meghann Fahy has often played in the past.

In fact, that’s exactly what drew Fahy to her. She explained:

"There was something about the spirit of the character that I really connected to that I had always been really interested in exploring as an actor. I have played so many glamorous characters that I was really nervous nobody would want to let me try anything else. So it was really exciting to get to step into that space with Devon."

Devon is a cashier who is hardened by circumstance and haunted by the past. There’s a toughness to her, and a steeliness in the way she walks through the world. She loves dressing in black and is emotionally armoured. But there’s also a vulnerability underneath. She doesn't care if she's liked or not. She’s just trying to survive.

In Fahy’s own words, Devon “didn’t feel inaccessible” to her. She said:

"It was a departure from what people have seen me do. But it didn’t really feel like that much of a departure from my spirit."

That personal connection clearly shows on screen. There’s depth in everything she does as Devon. And despite not being the "glamorous" character people may expect from Fahy, Devon might just be her most glamorous role in terms of emotional complexity.

Meghann Fahy also credited director Nicole Kassell and writers Molly and Colin McKenna for helping her find the heartbeat of the character in Sirens. And it shows most powerfully in Devon’s layered relationship with her sister, played by Milly Alcock. The chemistry between them is magnetic. Fahy said they "easily fell into this sweet sisterly bond."

According to Meghann Fahy, Devon is:

“A little bit of everything all rolled into one.”

And that’s what makes her character so unforgettable and Emmy-worthy.

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