In Brazil, becoming a diplomat requires facing the arduous selection process of Rio Branco Institute . In Netflix however, the path is shorter. “The itineraries of Deborah Cahn ,” he joked. Keri Russell star of “The Diplomat “, in an interview with CNN .
“This character is really fun. Thanks to the series, I have the privilege of attending events like the Correspondents’ Dinner,” said the actress. “The people I meet in these environments are incredible — brilliant, dedicated to serving their country. But, at the same time, they are irreverent and a lot of fun.”
Despite the glamour, Russell admitted that the best part of playing Ambassador Kate Wyler in the Netflix series is bringing out the character’s internal dilemmas and conflicts .
“Playing a diplomat attracts me, but it’s not just that — is the combination of the weight of this work on the world stage with the detailed way in which Kate’s insecurities, problems, difficulties and unpolished sides are addressed,” she explained. “All of this is the merit of Debora Cahn’s work.”
According to the star, the second season of the production, which arrived this Thursday (31) on Netflix, is much more dynamic than the first. “This season, we will leave the adaptation aside to focus on the main story and solve a big problem “.
Developed by Deborah Cahn (“West Wing: Behind the Scenes of Power”), “The Diplomat” follows a successful diplomat who, during an international crisis, must balance her position as American ambassador to the United Kingdom with a turbulent marriage to an unpredictable politician.
The production stars Keri Russell (“Planet of the Apes: Showdown”) and Rufus Sewell (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”). The second year will also feature the participation of Allison Janney, Oscar winner for “I, Tonya”.
The first season of the series received a nomination for Emmys 2023 in the category of Best Actress in a Drama Series for Keri Russell. The first two seasons of the series are available on Netflix.
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This content was originally published in “Living as a diplomat attracts me, but not only that”, reveals the actress from “The Diplomat” on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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