Motorheads hits Prime Video May 20, and while it’s packed with fast cars and underground races, it’s really about everything bubbling underneath the surface—grief, loyalty, heartbreak, and the chaotic ways young people try to make sense of it all. I sat down with cast members Mia Healey (Alicia), Josh Macqueen (Harris), and Drake Rodger (Ray) to talk about the show’s emotional stakes, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the relationships that fuel it all.

MOTORHEADS: Mia Healey, Josh Macqueen & Drake Rodger | THS Interview

Mia Healey (The Wilds) lights up when she talks about Alicia. “She has high self-esteem and she’s confident and independent, but she’s also incredibly forgiving,” she said. “She puts others first, but knows when to draw the line.” There’s an emotional depth to Alicia that Mia clearly connects with, especially when it comes to her dynamic with Harris. “There’s so much history. The way she talks to him—like she’s seen who he really is—makes me want to see that version too.”

Newcomer Josh Macqueen plays Harris in Motorheads, and while it would be easy to write him off as a textbook teen villain, there’s more going on. “He’s coming from privilege, yeah, but he doesn’t recognize it because he’s never had to go without,” Josh said. “And that disconnect? It clouds everything.” He’s the kind of character who lashes out before even realizing why. When asked if Harris is self-aware enough to recognize how much he’s mirroring his own father, Josh didn’t hesitate. “Not this season. He’s too focused on Zach. But the writing’s rich with those echoes.”

Then there’s Drake Rodger (The Winchesters), who plays Ray, a walking contradiction with one of the most compelling arcs in the show. “We always called him the fuck-up with a heart of gold,” Drake said. “He knows he’s not who people think he is, but he also knows that being ‘that guy’ is the only way he can survive.” His bond with his younger brother Curtis adds an emotional throughline that hits hard. “He loves his brother more than anything,” Drake said. “But he knows deep down the best thing for Curtis would be to get as far away from him as possible. It’s just a hard truth to face.”

Of course, Motorheads doesn’t skimp on action. The cast didn’t just act. They trained, rode, and worked with real stunt teams. “There’s very little CG,” Drake said. “We relied heavily on the stunt team.” Josh nodded in agreement, adding, “I worked with Dan Skeen—absolutely amazing—and I was more than happy to throw him the keys and let him handle it.” Drake, ever the overachiever, got certified in precision stunt driving. “

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