Actress from ‘Minecraft’ talks about his return in ‘Merlina, Season 2, his reunion with Tim Burton and his new version of Enid
The actress Emma Myersknown for his role as Enid Sinclair in the Netflix series ‘Merlina’he is in one of the most intense moments of his career. After filming ‘To Minecraft Movie’ In New Zealand, where he plays Natalie next to Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle BrooksMyers returned directly to Ireland to resume the role that catapulted her to fame in 2022. In a recent interview with Varietythe actress talked about her reunion with Tim Burtonits evolution as Enid and the challenge of returning to such a beloved character.
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How was it playing Enid in ‘Merlina’ Season 2?
After concluding the filming of ‘To Minecraft Movie’, Emma Myers He had no time to celebrate. “I didn’t even go to the ‘Minecraft’ closing party because I had to take a flight the next morning. I left there,” he confessed. His destiny was Ireland, where the production of the second season of ‘Merlina’.
The experience of interpreting Enid generated uncertainty. “I was scared to return, because I remember seeing my scenes from the first season and thinking: ‘I don’t know if I can recreate this now. It has been so long,” Myers explained. However, it was enough with the script reading so that everything flowed again: “As soon as we arrived at the reading table, everything came back immediately, as if nothing had changed. I think I have lived with Enid so long that now I get very natural.”
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In addition, the actress made it clear that Enid will not be the same as before. “There is no damage to change things, because (ENID) has changed during the summer. He has grown and feels more comfortable with herself,” he said. Your partner Jenna Ortegawho plays Wednesday Addamshe also commented on this evolution: “It is interesting how, although Merlina will never admit it if she doesn’t have to do it, she really has a friend. (ENID) is a bit more bads this time.”
How was it to meet Tim Burton?
The new season brought with it an important reunion: Myers’s with Tim Burtonwho directs several episodes and is an executive producer of the series. Far from feeling intimidated, the actress recalled the previous experience. “I think that in the first season everyone was quite nervous with him because it was like: ‘Ah, it’s Tim Burton. Don’t make him angry, I just know well. It’s so iconic, ”said Myers.
However, over time they discovered their true character: “But with the passage of the season we said: ‘Oh, wait, it is simply the most cool type of the world. It is so relaxed.’
Tim Burtonon the other hand, she praised Myers: “She simply surprises you all the time. I did not know until this season that she could dance so well. He is not too expressive as a person, so I was constantly surprised, with her level of humor and her ability to be chromatic and funny. I like people who can make comedy and also be emotional at the same time, and she has all those elements.”
What impact will the changes in the cast have?
One of the most notorious changes in this new installment is the absence of the actor Percy Hynes Whitewho played Xavier Thorpe In the first season. His departure occurs in the midst of the accusations of sexual aggression he faced in 2023.
On this subject, Emma Myers It was clear: “I feel that the script is in a very specific direction, so it is not a great concern. This season, especially is very focused on the characters, and it is happening so much that it makes a lot of sense to make the characters we have and tell the story we are telling. I think the fans will appreciate it.”
Season 2 of ‘Merlina’ It still does not have an official release date, but its arrival in Netflix is expected for 2025. Meanwhile, Myers continues to receive praise for his work and for how he has managed to handle the pressure of being part of franchises with demanding fandoms. “I am very grateful for all those who have supported me and for what I have done. It is crazy to receive that kind of love back,” he concluded.
With information from Variety.
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