Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan gives actors two choices on 'Lioness'
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Key Points:
- Zoe Saldaña describes working with Taylor Sheridan as a challenging experience where actors must either rise to his high standards or quit, emphasizing her appreciation for being pushed to excel.
- Sheridan personally prepared Saldaña for her physically demanding role as CIA operative Joe McNamara in "Lioness," encouraging her to build muscle and embody a "machine"-like character.
- Despite his intimidating presence on set, Sheridan is praised for his passion for acting and collaboration, deeply involving himself in educating actors about the complex government and intelligence themes in his scripts.
- Saldaña and co-star Nicole Kidman have developed a close working relationship, often collaborating to interpret Sheridan’s dense and intricate dialogue, which requires extensive preparation and understanding of CIA terminology.
- Both actresses value Sheridan’s openness to collaboration and his commitment to creating authentic, challenging roles that push them artistically while fostering a supportive environment.
