- Lucy Lawless was a 90s icon
- She has opened up about her time on 'Battlestar Galactica'
- THIS is what Lucy had to say
In an eye-opening interview with 'Business Insider,' Lucy Lawless spilled the beans on the nerve-wracking atmosphere that pervaded the set of 'Battlestar Galactica' during her tenure. Joining the cast in 2005, Lawless became a pivotal figure in the show's narrative, but not without enduring the high-tension environment that kept the actors on their toes.
A Culture of Anxiety and Spoiler Paranoia
Lucy Lawless, known for her iconic role as the fearless "Xena" in 'Xena: Warrior Princess,' found herself in unfamiliar territory when she stepped onto the "Battlestar Galactica" set.
The actor revealed a "culture of anxiety" among the cast, driven by the constant threat of character elimination and the immense pressure to keep plot twists under wraps. "It was like walking on eggshells!" exclaimed Lawless.
As D'Anna Biers, a character with her own share of deaths and resurrections, Lawless navigated the complex storyline that kept fans guessing. Her character, initially introduced as a news reporter, was later unveiled as a Cylon, Number Three, adding layers of intrigue and suspense to the show's already rich narrative.
The secrecy surrounding the show's plot twists was a double-edged sword. On one hand, it fueled fan theories and engagement, but on the other, it added an extra layer of stress for the actors. "You were always worried about slipping up in interviews or even casual conversations," Lawless shared, highlighting the lengths to which the cast went to preserve the mystery of the series.
The future
A new documentary looks at the late photojournalist Margaret Moth's unflinching work as a war correspondent — even after a sniper's bullet shattered her jaw at the Siege of Sarajevo.
"She lost part of her tongue, her teeth, her beauty, her ability to speak, her standing in the world, potentially her career," said Lucy Lawless, director of 'Never Look Away.'
Lawless told 'The Current, that it was "an injury that would have killed a young marine," but Moth fought back, and went on to cover global conflict for years to come.
"That's kind of the lesson of Margaret … that she did so much when so much had been ripped away from her."
Moth worked as a news camerawoman in her native New Zealand before moving to the U.S. in the 1980s, where she eventually joined CNN. She covered conflict zones all over the world, gaining a reputation as a tough photojournalist who stood her ground to get the shot, even when bullets were flying and anyone else would have ducked for cover.
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Despite the challenges, Lawless's contribution to 'Battlestar Galactica' is undeniable, with her character's arc being one of the most memorable. The actor's revelations provide a rare glimpse into the pressures of working on a high-stakes science fiction drama, where the line between survival and cancellation is as thin as the next script page.
'Battlestar Galactica' may have ended in 2009, but the stories of its behind-the-scenes battles continue to fascinate and entertain fans and industry insiders alike.
