The IndieWire Honors event on June 5 will celebrate outstanding contributions to television, featuring interviews with notable figures. Julianne Nicholson expresses excitement about her Emmy-worthy role as Samantha "Sinatra" Redmond in Hulu's series "Paradise." She emphasizes her desire to break free from typecasting, portraying a nuanced villain rather than a traditional antagonist. The character development shows Samantha's journey from a grieving mother to a powerful billionaire. Nicholson researched female Fortune 500 CEOs to bring authenticity to her character, illustrating the complexity behind malevolence and success.
"It was fun, getting to flex some different muscles and to be seen in that light," she said last week on Zoom. "She's not just a villain. You don't have to be yelling, or physically foreboding."
"I wasn't thinking about any particular billionaire villain in the world at all," said Nicholson. "I read a lot about female Fortune 500 CEOs."
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