T’Nia Miller Interview: Foundation

This article contains spoilers Base Episode 8.

Epic for Apple TV+ Base The show features well-known actors such as T’Nia Miller and newcomers such as Lou Llobell. Hollywood has always been interested in adapting books for the big and small screen, and in the franchise era, there’s naturally been a strong interest in Isaac Asimov’s science fiction novels.However, the general view has been that Base In particular, serial dramas cannot be filmed. It’s a huge series, spanning over a thousand years, and there aren’t too many recurring characters.but game of Thrones The advent of streaming changed the game, so showrunner David Goyer brought Base The energy of Apple TV+.

one of the most surprising episodes in the show Base The first season – completely original and not found in the original – saw the Emperor trying to interfere in the religious affairs of the galaxy. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) is so frightened that his psychometric predictions predict the rise of a major religious leader who openly opposes the Empire, that he decides to intervene to ensure that the antagonist never rises. It’s at this point that viewers meet Zephyr Halima, a rising star in the Illuminati, one of the greatest religions in the galaxy with some three trillion followers, including the Emperor’s own aide Eta Demerzel .

screen rant An exclusive chat with standout actress T’Nia Miller about the role of Zephyr Halima, focusing on the role of Base Episode 8.She discusses her experience filming the show and her relationships with the other cast and crew; plus she hints at whether she’d be interested in landing a role on the BBC show doctor whowhich fans are eagerly calling for.

Screen Rant: What attracted you to the role of Zephyr Halima?

T’Nia Miller: First of all, I think she’s really good and I don’t want to play any good guys anymore – I played this character in a horror show and she was pretty good and I loved playing her, but I started getting All these invitations from nice people, I was like, “Nononononono.”

Anyway, I’m blowing with David [Goyer] He told me who she really was and we talked about everything, not just the show but our own philosophical and spiritual beliefs, and I just wanted to work with this man.

I’m so grateful to David Universe for taking the time to talk to me because I had a great time and I made lifelong friends, like you do on most shows. I mean, it was really cool, it was a learning journey as an actor doing this show, so there were a lot of things that caught my attention. She was badass when he explained that she wasn’t as nice as I initially thought.

She has claws, doesn’t she?

T’Nia Miller: Of course she does! She won’t hold back from anyone, will she? She said, “These are my beliefs,” and she stood by them.

so how do you prepare Base? Some actors have read the original work, while others prefer to focus on the script. What approach did you take?

T’Nia Miller: I haven’t read the book – still haven’t! We share some of the same ideologies, so it’s not too farfetched.

The name of my company is Hair of the Dog, you know Underdog, I believe that’s who she’s really fighting for. It gives voice to the weak. So actually, it’s not too far off in terms of her political, spiritual beliefs and views. Know when to yell and when not to yell. So, actually it’s not too far from my own point of view.

I’ve always felt that every character has their own core idea, and that’s what drives them the most. What do you think is the core of the character Zephyr Halima?

T’Nia Miller: She finds things very problematic the way things are, and she wants to give this little man a voice. She had this great gift of a mother, a maiden and an old woman, this beautiful thing that saved her life, and she saw that it was the thing that brought light. Like most people, I think if there’s something happy about it… you know, if you see something beautiful, you turn around and show it to other people, right? It’s simple, but that’s Zephyr Halima, and it wants to share that joy because it works. That’s what really drives her forward. This is to change the status quo because the system no longer serves anyone, it doesn’t work.

Sadly moving on to the death of Zephyr Halima in Episode 8, I thought it was such a powerful and emotional moment. We only know a little bit about her, but that scene was packed with emotion. What was it like filming that scene?

T’Nia Miller: This is going to sound weird, it’s a love scene. It felt like a love scene. You feel…actually very maternal, in a way, like, “Okay, this is the ultimate test of faith.” You know, this is this person…it’s too late for her, she’s It quickly dawned on me, “Okay, this is the end for me. But this isn’t the end for you, Demerzel, this is your beginning, and you can change temporary things.”

Even then, she was still serving. She became very motherly to her, she was like, “Come on, come on, remember your script. Remember your prayers, remember your faith, it doesn’t matter.” For her, in this field it’s been It’s too late, but “I relieve you of your guilt so you can continue to thrive and you can truly grow” is such a powerful scene.

One of the most shocking moments for me was when Zephyr Halima declared that the person commanding Denmerzir (Laura Byrne) had no soul. This is a very powerful statement. What do you think she was thinking at that moment?

T’Nia Miller: Yeah, she said, “The person who forced you to do this—he’s a soulless person.” I think it just held up a mirror for her to look at what they were doing and look at you. Where. Consider your options, it has nothing to do with him. It’s all about empire, not “I want to empower you.”

You see this effect in Demerzel when she speaks to the Emperor and makes scathing comments about how empty a man is if he never has vision.

Tinia Miller: Oh! beautiful. It was a beautiful moment. But you know, to me, I think he has a soul. I think he has a soul. I think this is the beginning of his discovery of the soul. Even though he is a clone. Come on, he has to have a soul, right?

One of the most striking things about the death scene is the calmness with which Zephyr Halima died. What do you think gave her this peace?

T’Nia Miller: She said, “This is not the end of me.” T’Nia believes that as humans, sometimes we view the world through a glass half empty rather than a glass half full.

The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that we have control. We cannot control everything. once. correct? It’s the biggest lie we tell ourselves, we have to, we shouldn’t, it makes no difference. We have no control. All we can do is be here now and that’s it, we can make plans but don’t get attached to them. I think that’s how she finds peace because it’s just a small part of the journey of, okay, what’s next?

She is ready for the next step.

Tinia Miller: Yes. She’s been there her whole life. And not living in the future, this is my next step. I thought it was a surprise – okay, I’m dying now? – This is what’s happening, okay, this is what’s happening. I think I’m going to poop myself. Even with all my philosophical ideologies, I would shit myself. “It doesn’t hurt, does it?”

You’re part of an amazing cast Base, the talent is so profound. Would you like to have the opportunity to work with other actors?

T’Nia Miller: Oh, Clark Peters. Because I worked with him on my last project and I really enjoyed working with that guy. Oh, that’s so much fun. Off screen, of course, we’re all quarantined, and on my trip to Malta where I was quarantined for two weeks, I met the kids – Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Cassian Bilton, we all hung out, we all hung out together For meals, we had a huge bubble of about 300 people, cast and crew and the production company, and every night there was bingo or trivia night or a party and I was making drinks, so there was a lot of work and fun happening.

So I’ve never worked with kids, but I’d love to work with those cats.Of course, it was great working with Matt [Gavan] and laura [Bern], but I’d love to work with them too.And Nicole [Kollars]and Pravesh [Rana], oh! Beautiful people, they really are.

This is a pretty astounding cast indeed.

Tinia Miller: I know! Did you know that this was Lou’s first job? Lue and Kassian, this is their first job. They are crushing it! I feel like a proud mom.

Looking to the future, there is a lot of speculation doctor who Fan groups – your name is always mentioned. Would you be interested in playing the Doctor?

T’Nia Miller: I probably am, I very possibly am. I mean, Russell T. Davis, I actually had to give Russell a call, Russell is back, isn’t he? If Russell said to me, “T’Nia, do a line,” I’d be like, “Okay, Russell,” so… wouldn’t that be fun? Become a doctor? This will be fun.

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