“I think they do justice to who she is, what drives her.”
“I think it was lucky for all of us because we got to say goodbye.
Bingwa’s character, Carmen Moyo, made a splash upon joiningReddick & Associates.
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It really mimics what Black women and other women of color have experienced in the workplace.
Did you feel that as well?
Was that something you took in reflection of your character, especially in scenes with Marissa?
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I think it’s a really interesting dynamic.
I think it’s a really valid conversation for things today.
What was it like to participate in a show that’s so heavy in American politics?
The unique experience of America through a TV series?
Well, it’s funny because fortunately or unfortunately, American politics is world politics.
We need to go home and watch the news and process it.”
And it was very interesting as an Australian talking to them.
Will we get to uncover some of the layers behind Carmen before we say goodbye?
I remember when I picked up that script I was like, “Oh my gosh, snap!
I didn’t see that coming.”
Because Robert and Michelle, the way they write, it’s so clever.
So what do you think this brought out of you that you haven’t shown yet?
I just love that I got to get in there and be this quiet, super manipulator.
Those roles have largely been written or given to white actors, largely white male actors.
Yet the way the Kings have written her, she is… intriguing.
Not awful or tragic, she’s just someone you want to know more about.
He was like, “Thank you for giving your interpretation of her.
You really played her in a way that stood out for the rest.”
He was like, “Yeah, completely.”
I think that’s a very stereotypical way to play her.
I think what I love about her is she’s so empowered while it’s just about her.
And, here’s a spoiler for you, she dates people in this season!
Yes, she may or not fly the flag but I just think that she’s so self-possessed.
I really like the way that they just position her in her power.
And even though she does face challenges that minorities face, she’s not really affected by them.
I just think that’s such a beautiful thing to put on screen.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
