We talked to the actress who will be bringing Medusa to the screen in The Inhumans TV show.
Den of Geek was part of a group of reporters lucky enough tovisitThe InhumansTV show setin Hawaii in April.
While there, we talked to Serinda Swan, who will bringing the character of Medusa to life.
For those who are unfamiliar with the comic books, Medusa is part of the Royal Family of Inhumans.
No character like Medusa has ever been brought to screen before.
Heres what Swan told us about bringing Medusa to the screen…
So tell us about Medusa and whats so unique about her.
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Thats a very broad question.
Theres massive loss with his parents, theres everything.
And, together, they create this language.
Together, they create this connection.
And its from nothing.
Its literally from nothing.
Theres nothing that you’re able to really use.
He has to make every word.
They have this symbiosis that keeps them intertwined, which I love.
And so, obviously, through childhood, they create this language together.
Then, they get married.
She becomes the queen and he becomes the king and, through her, he can rule.
Because, without her, he cant.
Theres nobody to talk to.
I mean, he could, but then it gets really lonely after he talks.
But I love her because shes very powerful.
Theyre very combative, at some points.
Its very much a marriage, but a super-marriage, a superpower marriage.
And I love their connection.
I think thats one of the things we havent seen on Marvel before is that… And thats something Anson and I had to find when we first got here.
Its like, OK, when you learn your language, I need to sit there.
And especially for Black Bolt and Medusa, they figured it out.
But, when we first got here?
Yeah, but thats because were doing something thats never been done before, which is great.
Thats kind of like the fun part of it.
Its like, Alright, IMAX.
What would you say was the most exciting part of being in the Marvel universe?
I think joining the Marvel family.
I think thats something thats really exciting.
I have actually always wanted to be part of the Marvel family.
I love the people.
I love how much they care.
Who cares this much?
And thats what I love about the Marvel community.
And I get to play a super-strong queen with magical hair.
What can you tell us about the visuals of Medusa?
She is very close to what you would see if you would Google her.
She definitely honors the character, thats for sure.
Youll definitely see the long red hair.
The first time they put that one me, its down to here.
Im sitting there, thinking, how do I pull this in?
So its very much… her look is very, very similar to what you would expect.
You talk about being part of the Marvel family.
One part of the family is the children, the fans of Marvel.
Are you ready for that level of fandom and scrutiny and love that comes with that.
Yeah, because heres the thing.
One, its a job.
It doesnt have anything to do with me, it has to do with my job.
Who they love is Medusa.
I get to be honored to bring her to the screen.
Ive done my due diligence.
Ive really dug into who she is.
Ive tried everything I can.
And I love her.
I think theres the division between who I am as an actor and who I play.
Im like, Im so excited to meet you.
Im still in that phase where Im living my dream.
So, its like my success is also the success of another.
So, yeah, I think Im ready.
Ask me in like six months.
How much do you know?
I dont know hardly anything.
But we dont know much.
Obviously, I knew what was happening in the first two episodes.
I was able to get a grasp on that.
But, even when I auditioned, I didnt know what the project was.
I was like, It doesnt like explode?
What is going on here?
How difficult was it to work with someone who cant talk?
Anson is an incredible actor.
The work that we did beforehand definitely helped because I know all the words.
I know what this is.
I know what this is.
I know what this is.
So he can actually do a speech and my words match what hes doing exactly.
So, were building this language together.
One, for the fans.
Were learning this language together.
So, just to put ourselves into the situation as much as we can.
And Medusa Black Bolt.
And Medusa and Black Bolt.
And we have this conversation, and Im like… Oh no.
Thats not a conversation.
Thats like a monologue because I have to say it all.
So, that, as an actor, its like taking on two roles.
But I have an amazing partner in Anson.
He does an incredible job, and were up to the challenge.
Because of how big this is, were trying as hard as we can.
You should have half his salary.
I should be like, Can I have half your trailer?
Because Im like speaking for you.
But its really difficult because he has to do everything with just his face.
This interview has been edited for length and content.
The Inhumans premieres exclusively in IMAX theaters for a two-week engagement starting September 1st.
The show will have its official ABC premiere on September 29th at 8 p.m.
