Zoe Saldaña Discusses Emilia Pérez, growing as an actor, and More | Skip Intro | Netflix [5W1bDTHLJVO]
On this episode of Skip Intro, Zoe Saldaña joins the show to talk about her role in Jacques Audiard’s Oscar nominated film, Emilia Pérez. Saldaña plays Rita – a Mexican lawyer who is offered an unusual job to help a notorious cartel boss retire and transition into living as a woman, fulfilling a life-long desire. Saldaña recalls being inspired by Audiard’s work as a teenager, explains that playing Rita allowed her to combine her favorite artistic mediums and fully immerse herself within an acting experience, and reacts to the overwhelming public reception that the film has received so far. Zoe also reflects on her childhood, describes how ballet provided her with a much-needed escape from every-day life, discusses how her early acting experiences in films like Center Stage, Crossroads, and Drumline shaped the kinds of roles she wanted to pursue, and speaks candidly about handling roadblocks throughout her career.. Tune in — you won’t want to miss this. This interview was recorded in the fall of 2024, to listen to the full episode or listen to more from Netflix Podcasts go to Watch on Netflix: About Netflix: Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Zoe Saldaña Discusses Emilia Pérez, growing as an actor, and More | Skip Intro | Netflix Four remarkable women pursue happiness in Jacques Audiard's audacious, genre-defying film that unfolds through a fever dream of original songs and dance.