Draft:Delainey Hayles

Delainey Hayles (born 10 March 1999) is a British actress. She is known for her theatre work on the West End and her role in the AMC series Interview with the Vampire (2024–).

Early life and education
Hayles attended the BRIT School.

Career
In 2018, with a group of recent BRIT School graduates for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Bridge Company, Hayles appeared in the play Sticky at Southwark Playhouse.

Hayles made her television debut with a guest appearance in an episode of the 2021 ITV drama Too Close. She had a brief recurring role in the BBC One medical soap opera Holby City as Russ Faber's (Simon Slater) daughter Billie. In 2022, Hayles starred as Lucy Pevensie in the stage adaptation of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, marking her West End debut.

Shortly after the play's run finished, Hayles successfully auditioned for the second season of the AMC+ adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, taking over the role of Claudia from Bailey Bass. Despite joining the production close to the start of filming, Hayles credits the cast and crew, particularly co-star Jacob Anderson, with creating a welcoming and supportive environment on set. Several early reviews of season 2, which aired in 2024, highlighted Hayle's performance and praised her portrayal of Claudia.