Tamara Lawrance faced significant challenges securing the role of Millie in HBO’s 'Get Millie Black.' Her character, a former Scotland Yard detective, breaks traditional gender norms in the genre. Lawrance noted the rigorous audition process, stating they filmed over 20 takes per scene. She highlighted the importance of embodying Millie's accent and personality through a deep connection to her Jamaican heritage, which she achieved by working with a dialect coach and immersing herself in Jamaican culture. Despite the show's lack of renewal, Lawrance expresses hope for its continuation.
We did at least 20 takes of each scene or something like that, the British actress said of her final auditions. It was not for the faint of heart.
It's not just accent, it's personality, it's flair, it's the whole embodiment... that comes from spending time on the island or kind of stepping into the history of the land.
I love her brokenness, she said in a video call from her home in London. I'm fascinated by her layers.
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