About this episode
Karolina Wydra discusses her challenging role in 'Pluribus' and her journey from Poland to America as an actor.
Karolina Wydra's performance as Zosia in Vince Gilligan's new hit series "Pluribus" is impressive on many levels, but it wasn't until I talked to her for this podcast that I realized the absolute herculean challenge this role is for an actor. Zosia is part of the single consciousness, and is no longer ruled by the hang-ups, shortcomings, and flaws of a normal human existence. "Remember, she has no nerves!" Gilligan kept telling her. Luckily Wydra faced the challenge head-on. On this episode, she talks about her journey from Poland to America, from model to actor, dipping in various acting disciplines before she created her own blend, and the break she took from her career to feed another love in her life. It was during that break, when her reps had dropped her, that the Pluribus team went looking for her, not knowing that it was her absolute dream to work for Gilligan. This is an inspiring episode about being fully dedicated to the work, following your heart, and letting love lead the way. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and…
People in this episode
Host: Peter Rinaldi
Guest: Karolina Wydra
Topics covered
- acting process
- career journey
- inspiration
- television
- performance challenges
Keywords
- Karolina Wydra
- Vince Gilligan
- Pluribus
- acting
- career
- inspiration
- performance
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Pluribus
Places: Poland, America
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