The actress behind Cala talks about her work on Peacock’s new swords-and-sandals series.
Sara Martins is readyfor battle.
Martins desperate ferocity makes her a standout in an impressive ensemble that includes SirAnthony HopkinsandGame of ThronesIwan Rheon.
Kyshan Wilson, Sara Martins, and Alicia Edogamhe in ‘Those About to Die’.Reiner Bajo/Peacock
Heres what the star has to say about stepping into Calas sandals.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What inspired your performance as Cala?
Calas story reflects those migrant women who immigrate for the best for their family.
How does Cala differ from the rest of the characters?
But Calas motivated by saving her children.
The blood on her hands is for her familys sake.
But Cala does have the spirit of a killer too.
Shes intelligent, fierce, and sometimes scary.
How did you get into the mindset of an ancient character?
The costume does a lot.
When you walk, you don’t walk on concrete you walk on stones.
So immediately youre in another person’s life.
We are always so attracted to that period, and here we get to show the dirty backstage.
What can ancient Rome tell us about contemporary society?
We have learned nothing.
We still live the same way.
It shows the appetite in the human heart for violent scenes.
All 10 episodes ofThose About to Dieare now streaming on Peacock.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
