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[Warning: spoilers ahead.]
Today, as were talking, shes in self-quarantine.
So there are some big things on the horizon.
Have you been following the reactions from fans?I have a bit.
But Im hearing that people are liking Lila.
Tell me Im right.
Youre right.Thats good to know.
Im getting some nice messages, but Im not digging in any deeper than that.
I was actually a bit worried.
I thought people might hate me!
This is time I could be seeingthatpersons face!
Theres a big twist about Lila at the end ofepisode threeand another (even bigger) one inepisode ten.
How much of that did you know from the beginning?Not too much.
When I was auditioning, I thought Lila was just in one episode.
It was fun to make her my own and think, How do I want to play this?
And it wasnt until evenlaterthat he told me about her powers.
He didnt even tell the other actors!
That was really fun when they found out.
It was like … Are you fucking kidding me?
What is the truth the audience knows?
Getting right what Lila is meant to know (and not know) is one thing.
But then I have to lace that with the truth: Is she lying?
If so, is she a good enough liar?
And then playing the truth ofthat.
And Im using my own personal experience, which is what I do with everything.
I mean, thats acting.
Im sort of … putting my soul on the line.
How did you and David Castaneda develop that bond?He was really up for rehearsing.
He brings so much to the table when were working together.
Asking each other questions in character was really useful.
We were always playing.
It felt so special.
Can you tell me about the physical work required for the role?
He trains Olympic-standard athletes, and he pushed me so much.
There were days when I wanted to punch him in the face.
I was like, I. Cant.
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But I absolutely loved him for it.
It wasnt just for aesthetics.
As powerful as the character that Im meant to be.
Its very crucial for me to be in the correct physicality for my character.
And when youre given the time and space to do that, it only adds to the performance.
What was that like to film?
Theres the age difference, the size difference …I did feel like, Aw, little poppet!
I hope hes okay!
Oh no, thats really patronizing.
Often, Id be fighting against his stuntman, and hed be fighting against my stuntman.
I loved working with him.
Not just the fights, but acting generally.
But I didnt think about the songs.
It wasnt really necessary for me.
It was more about making the choreography we were doing as truthful as possible.
Shes just gone surfing.
No I have no idea.
I dont think anyone does.
But its exciting to end on that moment with her.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
