Summary
Three-time Academy Award-winning actorJoan Allenisalwaysa pleasure to watch perform.
Her name in the opening credits is an undeniably great sign for the film or series to follow.
Now she stars oppositeRobert De Niroin Netflixs new conspiracy-minded limited seriesZero Day.
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Zero Dayis a political thriller following the events of a massive catastrophic nationwide cyberattack.
Allen plays Sheila Mullen, former First Lady of the United States and wife of De Niros President Mullen.
Allen was kind enough to sit down with Colliders ownTania Hussainto talk about her work onZero Day.
COLLIDER: This is a truly eerie and deeply relevant show, and I had chills watching this.
JOAN ALLEN: There were a few scenes where it felt very real.
Compared to what was really going on in real life, I could see it pretty clearly.
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It feels like something that’s happened in the headlines.
What was that like?
ALLEN: That was the scene I was thinking about.
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It was very intense!
You’re hoping that the car holds up.
Digging Deeper Into Allens Sheila Mullen
Sheila wants that peace of mind.
We have these types of crazy moments.
What do you think this reveals about her leadership style and her assessment of trust at certain times?
Because she does have this thing where she kind of personally sacrifices what’s happened for the greater good.
ALLEN: I think there is scarring in her heart.
I think time helps.
It’s not completely fresh.
There’s been a lot of life that’s been lived in between.
Not that it’s still okay, but I think there’s been enough time passage.
Sheila wants that peace of mind.
And what exactly is Proteus?
Speaking of being around George, the chemistry you have with Robert De Niro is amazing.
I love the dynamic you two have.
Did you find that his presence challenged you in ways when it came to your character’s response?
ALLEN: That’s what Bob brings as an actor, for one thing.
The writing supports that.
And our wonderful director,Lesli Glatter, who emphasized that this is a partnership.
She is his most trusted advisor.
He wants somebody to bounce things off of, to ask for opinions.
I think it would be amazing.
Will Pamela Landy Be In Bourne 6?
ALLEN: I don’t know!
I need to callPaul Greengrass, the director, and see what he thinks.
I think it would be great.
It would be really good to have somebody like Pamela Landy.
She was like, my spirit animal.
I loved her so much.
ALLEN: I love hearing that.
She was a badass.
You were the only one that actually survived.
The men made the decisions, and they paid for it in the end.
You had your head on your shoulders.
ALLEN: That’s what I think.
She’s really good at it and serious about it.
Zero Dayis available on Netflix now.
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