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Shailene Woodley's 'Paradise' Role: Birth Scene's Raw Power
23 May
Summary
- Woodley delivered a raw performance during a challenging birth scene.
- She crafted her character's isolation by inhabiting the Graceland set.
- Woodley expressed eagerness to return for future 'Paradise' seasons.
Shailene Woodley shared insights into her recent guest role on the series 'Paradise,' where she portrayed Annie Clay, a former medical student turned Graceland tour guide. Her character's arc involved falling for a fellow survivor, becoming pregnant, and tragically dying during childbirth.
Woodley described the intense birth scene with Sterling K. Brown as a particularly raw and honest moment. To prepare for Annie's isolation, Woodley spent significant time alone on a replica Graceland set, exploring the character's mindset during two years of solitude.
The directors allowed Woodley and her co-stars ample space to discover emotional moments, contributing to the scene's authenticity. Woodley expressed enthusiasm for returning to the show, stating, "Of course I would want to go back. Someone give me the call."
