Samira Wiley and Sam Jaeger Provides outstanding performances in a highly acclaimed series, The story of the maid. Just like the former Lady’s transformation to activist Moira and Computing Mark Tuello, their performance is special, especially when they both find ways to delve into their own characters.
In this interview, Wiley and Jaeger talk about their experiences of bringing these characters to life. They also shared some insights about the characters, Elizabeth Moss And how Jaeger’s original guest star character fits into a range of routines. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For the full interview, please watch the video above or check out our YouTube page.
When you shoot the first scene of the show, like going back, can you imagine your story finally ending?
Samira Wiley: Absolutely not. I can’t do this. I mean, first, I didn’t even know this show would be six seasons. It was originally a book, it was a book. We got the IP and the book was told from beginning to end Season 1. That’s the story.
So, something that didn’t happen even in Season 6, but in Season 2, Season 3, Four of each season, I was very surprised. I wonder if writers sometimes know where they will go after the season is over. But I don’t think so.
I think there was a real conversation, a conversation about the words between the actors and what should have happened on this show, they learned how we spoke, our pace, and all the things like that. I heard they talk about this. So in many words, is this?
Sam Jaeger: Yes. I came as a guest star, so I think that’s it.
They kept bringing Mark back, maybe seeing Mark and Serena (Yvonne straw) This makes a lot of sense. Bruce said, I want to [Miller]he was like, ‘We have a hard time finding a way to talk about what is happening in Gilead’s larger world. We knew we could do that for the show, and he would say, it was a bigger job.
So it helps them have something one says, rather than just cutting down on the news library or something. He is very political and it helps tell the story.
But I don’t know where I will go and where I am.
Do you have any idea of your first guest star look and will you be back? And finally arrive at your current location? That must be great.
Sam Jaeger: Oh, this is the best. Yes. Very good.
I remember watching in the second season of doing this, there was a scene with Serena. It’s Serena and Fred (Joseph Fiennes) is waiting, this is an episode where we put them behind, and I kind of forced Fred into neutral territory, and we arrested him for endangering humanity. I was watching the conversation between the director and Yvonne while shooting those scenes, which took a long time. I was like, ‘What the hell is it? It took so long. So I pulled up and listened to the conversation. It was a drone shooting.
I went, “Hey, now we’re talking about, it’s important from 200 feet high?” I’m not trying to be rude about it, but they said, “OK, actually, we’re trying to discuss whether I’m outside the car and not inside. That’s the moment I realized, “Oh, there’s no intention here.” Every choice they make has a reason. ”
From that moment on, I thought, “Oh, that’s why there’s a rhythm in this show.” It’s because we want to try to tell stories in the best way with the nuances and specificities.
Directed by Elizabeth Moss. Can you tell you when your director was an actor?
Samira Wiley: Yes, absolutely. Many of the directors I work with have a performance background first. But Liz, she has another thing. This is how she consumes so much, her inner way The story of the maid As executive producer and star of the show.
And, as an actor who plays my best friend, there is a spirit of collaboration there that isn’t always popular with others. I think she has an understanding that even with other directors, she respects you as an artist and wants to invite your opinion in any scene we shoot.
Just like the authenticity of her words to us, I believe that the level of caring and respect does take another performance from the actors. I want to have some trust.
Sam Jaeger: I mean, the best way to clarify it is as good as Lizzie, who, as director, is perhaps even greater. I mean, she is so active. Man, how could this guy be so good at these two different things?
