Over the past few years, young women have stepped up to make their voices heard in America.
In 2017, the MeToo movement redefined how American media and culture discusses sexual assault.
In 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress.
Toni Collette, John Leguizamo, and Auli’i Cravalho as the Cleary-Lopez family on ‘The Power.'.Katie Yu/Prime Video
“I just love the premise on the whole,” Collette tells EW.
“I think it’s an empowering story, specifically for young girls and women.
It’s a story about inclusivity, equality, and these things that we’re fighting for.
Toni Collette in ‘The Power.'.Katie Yu/Prime Video
“Margot is a force of nature.
She’s incredibly grounded, yet idealistic,” Collette says.
“She’s actually a good politician who wants to represent her people and has good intentions.
I have to step up, I have to be the truth teller.’
There’s something so brave and inspirational about being that person.”
“They were so welcoming.
It was a pleasure.”
Of her co-stars, Collette says, “John Leguizamo is an incredible person and just so talented.
It was like we’d known each other forever although we’d never met.
Aulii is so beautiful and so talented, she has such a gorgeous open heart.
I think the power coming into the family via her really creates a bond that we weren’t expecting.
