Rosa Salazar Trades Blockbusters for Theatre Stage

Actress Rosa Salazar, formerly the face of "Alita: Battle Angel," has found renewed passion for acting by returning to theatre. She is currently performing in a gender-flipped production of David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross" at London's Old Vic. Salazar expressed a desire to prove to herself that she still enjoyed acting after experiencing fatigue with large-scale film productions, which felt like delivering "deliverables" rather than engaging in the acting process.

Her current role as Ricky Roma in the Old Vic production marks a significant career shift, fulfilling her long-held ambition for theatre. Salazar, who was raised by activist parents and experienced a chaotic upbringing including foster care, views her life experiences as a source of artistic strength. She believes the gender-flipped "Glengarry Glen Ross" effectively highlights capitalism's impact, regardless of gender.

Salazar previously starred in a West End staging of "High Noon" earlier in 2026, which she described as a warm-up. She aims for a deeper connection with her craft through "Glengarry Glen Ross," appreciating the challenge of performing Mamet's dialogue and exploring how the text's message resonates when delivered by women. The play is scheduled to run until July 18, 2026.