‘Paradise’ Star Shailene Woodley Created a Quiet Backstory for Annie That Never Made the Cut
Shailene Woodley created an extensive backstory for her character Annie in the series 'Paradise,' which ultimately did not make it into the final cut. Despite the lack of preparation, Woodley found that her recent experience in theater helped her performance. The character's journey, including her relationship and tragic fate, was central to the Season 2 premiere.
- ▪Woodley developed Annie's character in less than 10 days with minimal script.
- ▪Her character, a former medical student, becomes pregnant and dies during childbirth.
- ▪Woodley built Annie's interior life largely in silence, imagining her interactions during isolation.
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