Starring in the book-to-screen adaptation ‘Foundation’, actor Kubra Sait spoke candidly about playing space extremist Pharaoh Keane alongside Leah Harvey and Lee Pace, and what was kept as a souvenir
far from her terrible character foundation, Kubbra Sait is a bundle of energy, smiles and anecdotes as she talks about her work on Apple TV+ latest sci-fi adventure series which is an adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s famous books of the same name. “It is always interesting to enter a world that is unknown to you; As an actress, you are constantly stepping into your mind and mind which you have never experienced,” she says over a video call from her Mumbai home, “What you see on screen is anyway is drawn from the real world; It was exciting to do these lines conceived in the 50s. “
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The series follows the thousand-year saga of The Foundation, a band of exiles who discover that the only way to save the Galactic Empire from destruction is to avoid it. The show takes on some wild but probably not impossible themes of genetic dynasties, time travel and space politics. The show stars Jared Harris as Harry Seldon, a mathematician and developer of psycho-history, Lou Lobel, his disciple who has left behind a life of prayer, Leah Harvey as Salver Hardin, a legendary warrior whose connection to the future and Lee Pace as a series of genetic clones that rule the universe as an empire.
‘Monumental Development’
Playing the role of Anakrian extremist leader Phira Kean has been an exciting challenge for the Bengaluru-born actor, who is no stranger to OTT projects; He starred as Netflix’s Cuckoo sacred games, as Rajni Tacker in Prime Video time off from home And as Mehr Salam in Voot illegal.
Fera makes his entry at the end of episode three, hiding in the shadows wielding a bow and arrow aimed at the main protagonist, Salvar Hardin.
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“It’s do or die for him; She knows exactly what she is doing and why. Leading this army with a single mind, she is doing something that means a lot to her and her people,” she describes. “In that sense, you can draw a lot from Fara when she speaks about conviction. For me, playing her character was about understanding who we are. It’s working on monumental development.” foundation; I’ve learned that I shouldn’t judge anyone.” While portraying Fara was a philosophically and physically difficult role, she hopes to let viewers learn more about the character’s complex backstory than what it is about her ongoing mission. I tell a lot.
It blew Kubbra’s mind how similar to our world and the universe is today foundation Particularly in politics, there is debate between science and spirituality and deeply divided societies. “It’s a humbling experience,” she adds, “because, through art, you’re able to mix your sensibilities, enhance your performance, and tell a new story. I learned a lot and I believe I can.” I’ve grown up.”
the rhythm of foundation is quite diverse, something that is reflected in its international cast. That said, Kubra had a dialect instructor for words like ‘reward’ to help with some pronunciations. She laughs, “I don’t know what I said earlier, but now I finally say ‘keep’ correctly. I also had to speak Anacreon, which is a completely different language. But the film’s team It was also respectful to keep my accent authentic to who I am, where I come from and my portrayal of Fara.
While Fara certainly doesn’t hold back from a fight, she is just as much a soldier with her words. Boasting armored gear and countless weapons with wavy markings on half of his face, Kubbra really ventured into the world of Fara.
“There wasn’t a single scene where I really wanted to break up, it’s the whole journey of being Fara,” she explains. “I used to be the kind of person who shredded words without thinking or understanding the meaning behind them; Fara taught me in her own way that two mistakes are not right, explains Kubra. “It was hard to judge her as I read these lines and I think ‘God, she’s terrible!’ In school, I hated karate; but now at 37, I’m being asked to throw punches (laughing) So I went from one end of the spectrum to the other where I’m constantly killing people – that’s evolution! (laughing).”
Changing perception of fame and power
- In earlier interviews, Kubbra had been vocal about how her move to Mumbai was to become famous and make it big as an actor. but after working foundation, where the real pressures of being an Empire (which Lee Pace deserves) or Fara’s status as a leader are exposed, he realized that there is a lot to any position of power.
- “I believed when I moved to Mumbai that I had to be famous, that was my goal,” she recalls, “but with constant agitation, responsibilities, accountability, rich experiences, it requires a well-read. that positions of power or fame are not one-sided or one-dimensional.”
Perhaps one of Fara’s most gruesome scenes is the one where she pierces her eye that contains a bomb—and Kubbra tosses her fist in the air as she proudly exclaims, “I have to keep an eye out!” She runs for support and shows him by carefully untie the cloth. The iris is a perfect shade-match to her own green eyes, and even comes with a sliver of vein in the back. “When I got it it was red and wet,” she laughs. “But wearing it was not easy; Shooting on set was fine, but at the location in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, which means ‘strong winds’, it was tough. And wearing that I had to fight!”
family on a set
Filming during a pandemic meant careful measures and plenty of isolation; And, like his co-stars, Kubras fondly misses his “food, friends and acquaintances.” But she found a family of cast and crew members going through the same motions on set, everyone, not hugging, would clenched fists as a means of hugging.
Does she wish she had more scenes with a particular actor? “Lee Pace!” She responds immediately, “But I’m also so scared that I might be invisible around her. She’s so big and visible, there’s so much going on in her pause, breath, and joy. Lu also did a great job.” I think for me, my biggest growth was with Leah; I think 80% of our scenes this season are together.”
Kubbra’s tone and expression turns into deep love and warmth for Harvey, as she recounts a special memory. “When I went to Ireland to screen-test for the job – and I hadn’t bagged the role yet – David Goyer told Leah I was staying at the same hotel. She slipped into my Instagram DM and posted asked if I wanted to walk the line with her and she would be happy to help. She broke my heart in the most beautiful way because something like this I have never experienced in this country. In the industry you follow a hierarchy but Leah Busted that myth. We went through the same journey of anticipation for our roles, we ate our first meal together, ran in line together, and we celebrated when we got the job. While I was leaving, David Used to say, ‘That’s good but you haven’t got the job yet’ but Lee said, ‘I’ll see you back here soon.’ There was a lot to bring back home.”
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