Hollywood star Anya Taylor-Joy has expressed her deep love for youth culture, nightlife, and natural landscapes in Greece.
The actress shared her warm reflections following her time filming Romain Gavras’s highly anticipated dark comedy, Sacrifice. The cinematic buzz comes just days before the film’s official Netflix debut on October 16, 2026.
Taylor-Joy revealed that her deep connection with the Greek capital spans multiple extended stays. She previously explored the historic city while accompanying her husband on a separate film project.
Falling in Love with Athens and Santorini
During her time off-set, the Golden Globe-winning actress fully immersed herself in local Athenian life. She praised the unique energy of the city’s nightlife and thoroughly enjoyed exploring vibrant neighborhoods on foot. Her enthusiasm for the capital extended from its bustling music clubs straight to the scenic coastline.
Beyond the capital, the production moved to the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Santorini. Taylor-Joy embraced the intense physical demands of the outdoor shoot. She recalled trekking uphill on the active volcano every single morning to reach her workplace. For an actress who deeply loves nature, the rugged daily routine enhanced the filming experience.
Director Romain Gavras separately detailed these intense volcanic climbs. The crew walked uphill for nearly an hour each morning while local donkeys transported heavy filming equipment. Gavras welcomed the rare opportunity to place his star-studded cast onto a genuine volcano.
The ambitious production ultimately spanned multiple international locations, including Bulgaria and Iceland. Gavras even brought 200 extras in formal gala attire to film inside a working northern Greek mine.
Greek golden ratio: world’s most beautiful women
Anya Taylor-Joy has been named one of the world’s most beautiful women in a ranking based on the ancient Greek golden ratio.
Over the years, millions of people have explored ancient Greece’s golden ratio, a magical number that has fascinated the minds of experts and amateurs alike for centuries. At approximately 1.618, the golden ratio is not just an abstract mathematics figure. Rather, it symbolizes deep beauty that has inspired artists, musicians, and architects throughout history.
The science of beauty has placed Anya Taylor-Joy, Bella Hadid and Margot Robbie among the world’s top ten most attractive women.
American actress Anya Taylor-Joy is at number one with a 94.66 percent score. For playing Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020), Taylor-Joy received her first Golden Globe Award nomination.
She earned international recognition for playing Beth Harmon in the Netflix period drama miniseries The Queen’s Gambit (2020), winning a Golden Globe and SAG Award, and being nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
She is followed in second place by American actress and singer Zendaya with a 94.37 percent score. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.
American fashion model Bella Hadid is in third place. Throughout her career, she has made 26 appearances on international Vogue covers. In 2022, she was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on its annual list in 2023.
A Darker Role in Sacrifice
During the conversation, Taylor-Joy also reflected on the opportunities that have shaped her career. She credited gratitude as an important part of her outlook.
Nevertheless, she emphasized personal effort alongside good fortune. She recalled her father teaching her that working harder could help create greater luck.
Sacrifice gives Taylor-Joy a character with a very different relationship to a volcano. She plays Joan, a cult leader whose followers interrupt a celebrity charity gala. Chris Evans plays Mike Tyler, a struggling movie star seeking a comeback.
The group takes hostages, believing three human sacrifices will prevent an imminent catastrophe. Gavras co-wrote the dark comedy with Will Arbery, drawing inspiration partly from Greek mythology.
The ensemble also includes Vincent Cassel, Salma Hayek Pinault, John Malkovich, Sam Richardson, and Ambika Mod. Musicians Yung Lean and Charli xcx appear alongside them.
Netflix will begin streaming Sacrifice on October 16 in the United States and France. Its October lineup places the film among the month’s new movie arrivals.
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