Gwendoline Christie on Playing a "Truly Progressive" Female Character as Captain Phasma

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  • 8 years ago
Gwendoline Christie is suiting up as Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and, along with costars Daisy Ridley and Lupita Nyong'o, spelling a new chapter for women in the franchise. When we caught up with the (absolutely delightful) actor in LA recently, she talked with us about why Phasma is "truly progressive" - and why she's surprised she doesn't have more Star Wars jokes in her arsenal.

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