Emily Swallow who plays the blacksmith in ‘The Mandalorian’ has been speaking with Distractify about her experiences on the show, and the audition process.
“I think at the core of it, it’s still that heroes quest and that thing that we can all identify with,” Emily Swallow exclusively told Distractify about The Mandalorian. “It’s the heart of it that [Lucas] put into those first movies… I think that absolutely holds true for this.”
When Emily went in to read for her role in The Mandalorian, she didn’t know that she was auditioning to be a part of a global franchise that has spanned generations. “It’s the most mysterious and secretive thing I’ve ever been a part of,” she explained to us. Since there was no indication that she was auditioning for a role in the next installment of the Star Wars saga, she was able to “approach it like any other audition.”
The actor told Distractify that her scene was “totally bizarre,” and while it’s not uncommon for actors to audition with a fake script, Emily revealed, “The scene, it changed a little bit, but it’s in there.”
Though she could not divulge any secrets about her character, the actor credits the fanbase in helping her prepare for this role. “I tried to go back and go down the rabbit hole of internet research,” she explained. Adding, “One of the reasons I’m so excited to see it is because I know, I sort of understand how my storyline fits into the greater picture, but there’s so much I don’t know and I’m excited to see if it has the impact that I hope it does.”
For the rest of the interview, take the link to Distractify.
